Strong Interest in IGU’s Scientific Journals: Download Numbers Surpass 1 Million!

The academic journals regularly published on the DergiPark platform by Istanbul Gelisim University Press are drawing attention not only for their content quality but also for their high access rates. All of the journals are peer-reviewed scientific publications and have reached a wide readership in both national and international academic circles. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences (IGUJHS) became the first journal within IGU to surpass this milestone, reaching a total of 1,080,439 downloads. The journal has also achieved 298,374 views, further proving its accessibility.

Social Sciences Journal Nearing 1 Million

The Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences (IGUJSS) stands out with 957,992 downloads and 256,979 views. Both of these journals are indexed in TUBITAK ULAKBIM TR Index, reflecting IGU’s institutional strength in academic publishing.

Growth Continues in Other Journals

Other scientific journals under IGU Press are also showing remarkable growth:

• International Journal of Engineering Technologies (IJET): 374,107 downloads / 76,046 views

• Journal of Sustainable Economics and Management Studies (ECOMAN): 133,074 downloads / 3,195 views

• ART/icle: Journal of Art and Design: 69,483 downloads / 26,812 views

While the TR Index evaluation process continues for these three journals, efforts to enhance their visibility in the academic world are ongoing.

International Indexing Processes Underway

Beyond TR Index, all IGU journals are in the process of applying to prestigious international indexing services such as Web of Science and Scopus. These efforts aim to ensure that the journals create academic impact not only locally but also on a global scale.

Focus on Quality and Accessibility in Scientific Publishing

With a quality-oriented approach to academic publishing, Istanbul Gelisim University aims to increase interdisciplinary contribution and to make knowledge more widely accessible. The high number of downloads and views clearly demonstrates the university’s success in this field.