Scholarly publishing in Muslim countries with special reference to research in neuroscience by Turkish Scholars

Abstract

Research potential of Turkish scholars in Neuroscience and their Social Networks are highlighted in 
this paper.  Turkey‘s contribution to the world‘s scientific literature during the period 2000 to 2010, has 
been taken for this study. The analysis has been done on research potential of Turkish Scholars, 
publication pattern in neuroscience and existence of social net works.  The findings show that there is a 
gradual growth in the research productivity by Turkish Scholars and they prefer to publish their 
research findings in journals from United Kingdom, Netherland and United States.  Also the Turkish 
Scholars have the international level social network linking many countries, of which USA, Germany 
and France have the major share.