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Climate change and carbon sink: a bibliometric analysis
1College of Economics and Management, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning, China.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|January 9, 2020
Summary
This scientometric analysis reveals a rapid growth in climate change and carbon sink research, highlighting key global contributors and evolving research hotspots. Future studies should focus on emerging trends like drought impacts.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Climate Science
- Ecology
Background:
- Climate change and carbon sinks are critical areas of academic inquiry.
- Extensive research has been published, necessitating a comprehensive overview.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scientometric analysis of climate change and carbon sink research from 1991-2018.
- To map the intellectual landscape, identify key players, and track topic evolution.
- To pinpoint research hotspots and future research potential.
Main Methods:
- Scientometric analysis of 747 academic works published between 1991 and 2018.
- Identification of publication trends, influential authors and institutions, and citation networks.
- Analysis of research topic evolution across three decades.
Main Results:
- A significant increase in publications and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- The USA, China, Canada, Australia, and European countries are leading research hubs with strong international cooperation.
- Eleven key papers significantly influenced the field's development, with drought emerging as a critical research focus.
Conclusions:
- The field of climate change and carbon sinks is dynamic and expanding.
- Understanding past trends and influential works provides a foundation for future research directions.
- Future research should explore emerging areas such as the impact of drought on carbon sinks.
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