Abstract
<jats:p>Entitled “Social Sciences in Türkiye: Research Ecosystem, Trends, and Policy Recommendations,” this volume offers a comprehensive analysis of the institutional and intellectual landscape on which social scientific knowledge production in Türkiye rests. Moving beyond a narrow focus on publication counts, the book examines together the actors, rules, funding mechanisms, thematic orientations, and field experiences that shape the social sciences research ecosystem. Drawing on national and international databases, the bibliometric and statistical analyses presented in the book make visible both the temporal trajectory and the global position of Türkiye’s social science output. Using techniques such as text mining and topic clustering, the study maps emerging research themes across different disciplines, while qualitative insights from academics and researchers shed light on the institutional and human dimensions behind quantitative indicators. Rather than merely cataloguing scientific, financial, and bureaucratic challenges, the volume formulates concrete policy recommendations to enhance research quality, support early-career scholars, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensure a more effective translation of social scientific knowledge into policy-making processes. In this respect, the book does not only provide a snapshot of the current state of the social sciences in Türkiye; it also aspires to serve as a strategic roadmap for the future. It offers a rich analytical framework and a solid reference point for academics, postgraduate students, research institutions, policy makers, and all stakeholders engaged in the social sciences.</jats:p>