Atlas University has once again crowned its strong academic performance in the field of international scientific publishing with a significant achievement.
Based on Elsevier Scopus data, Atlas University ranked 2nd in Turkey in the 2025 Scopus Q1 Publication Rate Top Universities evaluation, once again demonstrating its identity as a research-oriented university.
This achievement in the Q1 publication rate, considered one of the most important indicators of the quality of scientific output, demonstrates the sustainable strengthening of the university's international academic visibility and research capacity.
106% Increase in Scientific Publications in the First Half of 2026
Atlas University continued its upward trend with its publication performance in the first half of 2026. According to the data released, the university's scientific output increased by 106 percent compared to its total performance in 2025.
This significant increase stands out as a tangible result of investments in research infrastructure, the high-quality scientific work of academics, and an institutional approach that supports research.
Atlas University Rector Prof. Dr. Ersoy KocabıçakIn his assessment of the achievement, he stated, “Our ranking second in Turkey in Scopus Q1 publication rate is a significant indicator of our university's quality-oriented approach to scientific production. Thanks to our academic ecosystem that strengthens the research culture, our qualified academic staff, and our international collaborations, we are increasing our scientific impact every day. I wholeheartedly congratulate all our academics and researchers who contributed to this success, and I believe that we will continue to produce studies that add value to our country and science with determination.”
Why is Q1 Release Rate Important?
The Scopus Q1 category encompasses academic journals with the highest impact factors in their fields within the international scientific community. Studies published in this category are considered a significant performance indicator, reflecting not only the number of publications but also the scientific impact of the research, its international visibility, and its global academic competitiveness.
Atlas University's success in Q1 publication rate is a significant indicator supporting the university's quality-oriented approach to scientific research and its vision of achieving strong academic output at an international level.
An Academic Approach That Strengthens the Research Ecosystem
Atlas University's achievement is a natural result of strategic investments aimed at strengthening its scientific research ecosystem, international academic collaborations, and an interdisciplinary work culture.
Thanks to its research-oriented academic environment and policies that support the production of high-quality publications, the university is increasing its visibility in the national and international scientific community every day.
Atlas University Continues Its Ascent in Scientific Production.
Atlas University, which views scientific output as one of the fundamental elements of institutional development, continues to strengthen its strong position among Türkiye's research universities with its research-oriented education approach, international collaborations, and high-impact academic publications.
The achievement of second place in Turkey in Scopus Q1 publication rate in 2025 and the 106% increase in publications recorded in the first half of 2026 are important indicators that Atlas University is resolutely pursuing its goal of sustainable success in scientific production.
