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İstanbul Seririyatı (1919-1952): Medical Periodical Digitalization, Index and Open Access Project.
Cem Hakan Başaran1, Fatih Artvinli2
1Department of History of Medicine and Ethics, Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskişehir, Türkiye.
Noro Psikiyatri Arsivi
|September 15, 2025
Summary
The İstanbul Seririyatı, a key Turkish neuropsychiatry journal from 1919-1952, has been digitized and made freely accessible online. This initiative preserves medical history and enhances research accessibility for future generations.
Area of Science:
- Medical History
- Neuropsychiatry
- Archival Science
Background:
- İstanbul Seririyatı was a pioneering Turkish medical journal focusing on neuropsychiatry, published monthly for 33 years (1919-1952).
- The journal comprises 389 issues totaling over 10,000 pages, representing a significant archive of early Turkish neuropsychiatry.
- Access to the historical archive was limited, hindering research into the field's development in Türkiye.
Purpose of the Study:
- To digitize the complete archive of the İstanbul Seririyatı journal.
- To make the digitized archive freely and openly accessible online via www.istanbulseririyati.com.
- To provide a comprehensive resource for studying the history and evolution of neuropsychiatry in Türkiye.
Main Methods:
- A six-year project focused on locating and compiling all journal issues, prioritizing rare Ottoman Turkish editions (1919-1929).
- Professional scanning and PDF conversion for all issues; Optical Character Recognition (OCR) applied to Latin-script Turkish issues (post-1929) for searchability.
- Development of a detailed index for each issue, including author, title, page numbers, and a structured keyword system; creation of an online platform for access.
Main Results:
- The complete archive of İstanbul Seririyatı is now available online at www.istanbulseririyati.com, featuring advanced search functionalities.
- Users can read and download journal issues; a blog section provides historical context and content analysis.
- Selected Ottoman Turkish articles have been transliterated into modern Turkish, enhancing accessibility for contemporary readers.
Conclusions:
- The online accessibility of İstanbul Seririyatı fills a significant historical gap, illuminating the early development of neuropsychiatry in Türkiye.
- The journal serves as a crucial resource for tracking medical discussions and advancements, particularly in neuropsychiatry.
- Digitalization ensures the preservation of valuable medical heritage and facilitates access for current and future researchers and enthusiasts.
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