Onur Limon | Political Science | Best Research Article Award

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Best Research Article Award

Dr. Onur Limon — Independent Researcher, PhD in International Relations, Turkish Armed Forces

Onur Limon
Affiliation Turkish Armed Forces
Country Turkey
Scopus 59163944600
Documents 7
Citations 17
h-index 3
Subject Area International Relations
Event Top Teachers Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-4097-303X

Dr. Onur Limon is an independent researcher in international relations whose work focuses on Arctic and Antarctic geopolitics, polar science diplomacy, international security, intelligence studies, climate change and governance. He holds a PhD in International Relations from Trakya University and has combined professional experience in the Turkish Armed Forces with sustained scholarly research on polar affairs and Türkiye’s evolving role in polar science and diplomacy.[1]

Abstract

Dr. Onur Limon is an international-relations researcher specializing in Arctic and Antarctic geopolitics and polar science diplomacy. His academic profile combines doctoral research with 21 years of Turkish Armed Forces service and continuing participation in national and international polar research networks. His nominated 2026 article examines Türkiye’s public engagement with polar regions and its implications for science diplomacy, contributing to scholarship on polar governance and Türkiye’s international positioning.[1][3]

Keywords

Arctic geopolitics; Antarctic geopolitics; polar science diplomacy; international relations; international security; intelligence studies; climate governance; polar governance; Türkiye; science diplomacy.

Introduction

Dr. Onur Limon’s academic trajectory links international-relations scholarship with practical experience in security and intelligence environments. He earned a BA in Business Administration from Anadolu University in 2008, an MA from Cyprus International University in 2014, and a PhD in International Relations from Trakya University in 2020. During 2002–2023 he served in the Turkish Armed Forces, including assignments involving explosive ordnance disposal, EUFOR liaison activities in Bosnia-Herzegovina and intelligence analysis relating to the Balkans, Caucasus, Central Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Since 2017, his research output has increasingly concentrated on Arctic and Antarctic affairs, with particular attention to Türkiye’s participation in polar science, international cooperation and science diplomacy. He is associated with the TÜBİTAK MAM Polar Research Institute (KARE) Science Diplomacy Working Group and participates in the International Arctic Science Committee ICARP IV Research Priority Team on Scientific Cooperation and Diplomacy.[1][2]

Research Profile

Dr. Onur Limon’s research profile is centered on the political, strategic and diplomatic dimensions of polar regions. His work addresses Arctic and Antarctic geopolitics, polar science diplomacy, international security and intelligence studies, and climate change and governance. His publication record includes peer-reviewed research appearing in journals indexed across SSCI, Scopus/ESCI and TR Dizin, while his broader research activity includes books, edited scholarly work and participation in collaborative polar research initiatives.[1]

  • Research focus: Arctic and Antarctic geopolitics, polar science diplomacy, international security and climate governance.
  • International collaboration: IASC ICARP IV Research Priority Team 4 on Scientific Cooperation and Diplomacy, 2022–2026.
  • Professional activity: TÜBİTAK MAM KARE Science Diplomacy Working Group, 2022–present.
  • Professional membership: Board Member, INTPOLSEC – Association of International Politics and Security Studies, 2024–present.
  • Editorial activity: Guest Editor for the 2024 Special Issue on the Arctic Region in Paradigma: Journal of Economic and Administrative Research.

Research Contributions

Dr. Onur Limon’s principal contribution is the systematic examination of polar affairs through an international-relations and science-diplomacy perspective. His research connects questions of geopolitical competition, international cooperation, security and scientific engagement with Türkiye’s expanding involvement in Arctic and Antarctic research. This interdisciplinary orientation places operational knowledge of security environments alongside analysis of polar governance and diplomatic institutions.[1][2]

His 2026 article, “Ramifications of Türkiye’s public engagement with polar regions,” examines the implications of Türkiye’s growing public and institutional engagement with polar regions for its science-diplomacy posture.[3] His research programme also includes a TÜBİTAK KUTUP 1001-2024 national research project, Project No. 123G029, titled “Arktik: Türkiye’nin Rolü Nedir?” and hosted by Gümüşhane University during 2024–2026.

His scholarly output includes four ISBN-registered books addressing Arctic geopolitics, regional problems and Türkiye’s role in the Arctic. The research programme therefore extends beyond individual journal articles to monographs, edited volumes, collaborative research and institutional science-diplomacy activities.

Publications

Dr. Onur Limon’s research includes studies of Türkiye’s polar engagement, Arctic governance, and Northern Sea Route policy, connecting science diplomacy with geopolitical and governance analysis. Key publications include his 2026 International Journal of Science Education, Part B article[3] and related Arctic governance research.[5]

The nominated publication is Limon, O., Caymaz, E., Gürdal Limon, E., Demirayak, Ö., Dal, A., and Özsoy, B. (2026), Ramifications of Türkiye’s public engagement with polar regions, published in International Journal of Science Education, Part B. The article is identified with DOI 10.1080/21548455.2026.2702914 and forms the principal publication basis for the Best Research Article Award nomination.[3]

Additional relevant research includes Yalçın et al. (2025), which examines transport-policy selection concerning Russia’s Northern Sea Route, and Limon and Gürdal Limon (2026), which analyzes Arctic governance through discourse involving Arctic and Arctic Council observer states.[4] [5]

Selected books include Arktika Jeopolitiği-1 (2020), Arktika Jeopolitiği-2 (2020), the co-edited 21. Yüzyılda Bölgesel Sorunlar (2021), and Arktik: Türkiye’nin Rolü Nedir? (2026). Together, these publications demonstrate sustained engagement with polar geopolitics and Türkiye’s regional role.

Research Impact

The supplied research profile records 62 citations across 24 tracked publications on ResearchGate as of August 2026, alongside a Scopus profile reporting seven documents, 17 citations and an h-index of 3. These figures should be understood as platform-specific indicators and may differ because citation databases apply different coverage and indexing criteria.[1]

The wider significance of the research lies in its contribution to Turkish scholarship on polar geopolitics and science diplomacy. Participation in the IASC ICARP IV research-priority process and the TÜBİTAK MAM KARE Science Diplomacy Working Group provides an institutional context for connecting academic research with international polar-science cooperation.[2]

Award Suitability

The proposed category is Best Research Article Award. The nomination is based principally on the 2026 article Ramifications of Türkiye’s public engagement with polar regions, which directly addresses Türkiye’s engagement with polar regions and its implications for science diplomacy. The article was published in International Journal of Science Education, Part B and carries a DOI identifying the scholarly record.[1][3]

Conclusion

Dr. Onur Limon presents a research profile focused on Arctic and Antarctic geopolitics, polar science diplomacy and international relations. His combination of professional security experience, doctoral-level academic training, peer-reviewed publications, books, national research activity and international polar-science collaboration provides a coherent scholarly basis for consideration in a Best Research Article Award category. The 2026 article on Türkiye’s public engagement with polar regions represents the most directly relevant publication for the proposed recognition.[3]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Onur Limon, Author ID 59163944600. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/59163944600
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). Onur Limon, ORCID iD 0000-0002-4097-303X. ORCID. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4097-303X
  3. Limon, O., Caymaz, E., Gürdal Limon, E., Demirayak, Ö., Dal, A., & Özsoy, B. (2026). Ramifications of Türkiye’s public engagement with polar regions. International Journal of Science Education, Part B. https://doi.org/10.1080/21548455.2026.2702914
  4. Yalçın, G. C., Limon, E. G., Kara, K., Limon, O., Gürol, P., Deveci, M., Demirayak, Ö., & Tomášková, H. (2025). A hybrid decision support system for transport policy selection: A case study on Russia’s Northern Sea Route in Arctic region. Socio-Economic Planning Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seps.2025.102171
  5. Limon, O., & Gürdal Limon, E. (2026). Arctic governance through discourse: Arctic and Arctic Council observer states. Polar Geography. https://doi.org/10.1080/1088937X.2026.2699096