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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
Published on: October 24, 2019
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Web of Science-Based Green Infrastructure: A Bibliometric Analysis in CiteSpace.
Huamei Shao1, Gunwoo Kim1, Qing Li2
1Graduate School of Urban Studies, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Korea.
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|August 20, 2021
Summary
Green infrastructure (GI) research shows rapid growth, with key terms including GI, ecosystem services, and urban greening. This field is expanding significantly, indicating future growth potential.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Urban Planning
- Ecology
Background:
- Urbanization exacerbates environmental issues globally.
- Green infrastructure (GI) is a key strategy for mitigating these problems.
- Understanding GI research trends is crucial for future development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of Green Infrastructure (GI) research.
- To identify current trends, key areas, and influential contributors in GI research.
- To guide new scholars and researchers in the field of GI.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 5420 papers from 1990-2020.
- Utilized CiteSpace software for data analysis.
- Examined publication trends, keywords, journals, disciplines, countries, institutions, and authors.
Main Results:
- GI research has grown rapidly since 2014.
- Top keywords: Green Infrastructure, ecosystem services, city; green roof shows strongest linkage.
- Leading journals: Sustainability, Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, Landscape & Urban Planning.
- Key disciplines: Environmental Science, Engineering, Science & Technology.
- Top countries: USA, China, England.
- Leading institutions: US Environmental Protection Agency, Chinese Academy of Science, Swedish University of Agriculture.
- Most prolific authors: D. Haase, S. Pauleit, P. Angelstam.
Conclusions:
- Green infrastructure research has seen substantial development over the past 30 years.
- The field is poised for continued significant growth.
- This analysis provides a roadmap for future GI research endeavors.
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