TIU IRD: Fostering Research Excellence

On October 30, 2025, the International Relations and Diplomacy Department at Tishk International University successfully organized an international workshop titled “Conducting Systematic Literature Reviews and Bibliometric Analysis with VOSviewer.” The workshop aimed to equip students and researchers with advanced research skills, particularly in performing structured literature reviews and visualizing scholarly data through bibliometric tools.

Insights and Skills for Academic Research

The workshop was delivered by Associate Professor Dr. Todor Yalamovit from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria, a distinguished expert in academic research methodologies and bibliometric analysis. Dr. Yalamovit led two comprehensive sessions focusing on:

Topic Focus
Systematic approaches to reviewing literature Structured methods for comprehensive literature searches
Identifying research gaps Techniques for finding under-researched areas
Utilizing VOSviewer Mapping networks of scientific publications

Alignment with SDG 16

The workshop aligns with SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, as it promotes:

  • Academic integrity in research practices

  • Transparent research practices for reproducibility

  • High-quality knowledge production for scholarly advancement

Dr. Dana Sajadi, Head of the International Relations and Diplomacy Department, served as the moderator, facilitating discussions and enhancing interaction between the presenter and participants.

Participation and Impact

Metric Number
Total participants 21
Attendee categories Students, faculty members, and researchers

The event not only provided valuable methodological skills but also highlighted TIU’s continuous commitment to:

  • Strengthening research capacity among students and faculty

  • Fostering international academic collaboration with partner institutions

Closing Remarks

The event concluded with a warm vote of thanks from Dr. Dana Sajadi, who expressed appreciation for:

  • The speaker’s expertise and insightful presentation

  • The active engagement of all participants

Certificates of appreciation were presented to acknowledge the contributions of both the presenter and attendees.

Keywords: Systematic Literature Review, Bibliometric Analysis, VOSviewer, International Workshop, Tishk International University, Associate Professor Dr. Todor Yalamovit, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, SDG 16, Academic Research, Research Methodology, Scholarly Networks, International Relations, Diplomacy Department, Research Capacity Building