10.57647/j.gcr.2025.0802.15

Bibliometric Analysis of Geosite Assessment Methods and Examination of Two Prominent Models

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  • Sezgin Abukan*1,
  • Yaren Göktaş2,
  • Ahmet Serdar Aytaç3,
  • Zeki Boyraz4,
  1. Department of Geography, Institute of Social Sciences, Harran University, Sanlıurfa, Türkiye
  2. Department of Geography, Faculty of Science and Letters, Inonu University, Malatya, Türkiye
  3. Department of Geography, Faculty of Science and Letters, Harran University, Sanlıurfa, Türkiye
  4. Department of Geography, Faculty of Science and Letters, Inonu University, Malatya, Türkiye
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Received: 2025-10-30

Revised: 2025-12-08

Accepted: 2025-12-19

Published in Issue 2025-12-24

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Abukan, S., Göktaş, Y., Aytaç, A. S., & Boyraz, Z. (2025). Bibliometric Analysis of Geosite Assessment Methods and Examination of Two Prominent Models. Geoconservation Research, 8(2). https://doi.org/10.57647/j.gcr.2025.0802.15
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Abstract

Here, we apply bibliometric analysis and geosite assessment models from the literature. The aim was to compare the two most frequently cited models, considering their strengths and weaknesses and the contexts in which they are most effective. We also considered diversity and interdisciplinary approaches in the applications of the models, and especially their validity in different geographical environments and their scale dependencies. The findings reveal that a single model may not be sufficient in all circumstances, and it is important to adapt model-specific criteria to field conditions.

Keywords

  • Geosite,
  • Geoheritage,
  • Quantitative evaluation,
  • Assessment Models
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