Disciplinary Leadership, Collaboration And Science Diplomacy in The Turkic World: An Llm-Enhanced Bibliometric Analysis

This study presents a novel, LLM-integrated bibliometric approach to comprehensively analyze the dynamics of scientific collaboration and research leadership, with a specific focus on the Turkic World States. In an increasingly interconnected world, it is crucial to understand how and why researchers collaborate, particularly within new geopolitical and cultural groups. This knowledge can stimulate innovation and help regions enhance their scientific achievements through science diplomacy. This research addresses a significant gap in the literature by employing advanced computational methodologies to dissect the intricate layers of collaborative research in an underexplored yet strategically important region. The methodology adopted herein combines traditional bibliometric techniques with state-of-the-art text mining and Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities. Initially, a robust dataset of scientific publications from the Turkic World States will be compiled from reputable scholarly databases. This raw data will then undergo a rigorous text-mining process to extract key information such as author affiliations, keywords, abstract content, and citation networks. A crucial innovation of this study lies in the strategic integration of LLMs. These models will be leveraged for advanced thematic analysis, enabling the identification of nuanced research topics, emerging trends, and the classification of complex collaborative patterns that might elude conventional bibliometric methods. Furthermore, LLMs will assist in discerning and categorizing the roles of various entities within collaborative networks, thereby providing deeper insights into the mechanisms of research leadership. The analysis will specifically investigate the extent and nature of intra-regional and inter-regional scientific collaborations involving Turkic World States, identifying key collaborative hubs, prolific institutions, and influential researchers for science diplomacy. The study aims to map the evolution of research themes over time, pinpointing areas of strength and potential growth. Through a meticulous examination of co-authorship networks and citation flows, patterns of leadership, both institutional and individual, will be identified and quantified. By integrating the interpretive power of LLMs, the research seeks to move beyond mere quantitative metrics to offer qualitative insights into the characteristics that define effective research leadership and successful collaborations within this unique geopolitical context. The findings are expected to provide valuable insights for policymakers, funding agencies, and research institutions seeking to enhance scientific cooperation and elevate the research standing of Turkic World States on the global stage.