Pakdemirli, M2024-07-182024-07-182146-796X2146-7978http://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/1507The current ranking of Turkey in the world and in the Middle East region has been determined in terms of international research publications. The total numbers of publications, the total numbers of citations, H-index, and the percentage of papers with international collaborations have been used to determine and analyze the current situation first. It has been found that our current situation is not satisfactory. Then, suggestions for improvement of the current situation have been given next. Current policies and measures to be taken by the scientific institutions such as The Scientific and Technological Council of Turkey, Council of Higher Education, Turkish Academy of Sciences, and Universities have been discussed. To boost the scientific research and publications, extensive scientific award programs may be established. Increasing the salaries of research people is another important topic. Higher basic criteria for promotion are needed. Funding of scientific research policies should also be reconsidered. The last suggestion is the internationalization of universities.EnglishArticle