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Compost Barns: A Bibliometric Analysis
Gustavo Guimaraes Bessa Santos Silva1, Patrícia Ferreira Ponciano Ferraz2, Flávio Alves Damasceno3
1Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras 37200-900, Brazil.
Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI
|October 14, 2022
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals a growing research interest in compost barns, particularly since 2017. The United States leads publications, with the Journal of Dairy Science being the most cited source.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Animal Science
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Compost barns represent a significant animal housing system.
- Understanding research trends is crucial for advancing animal welfare and sustainable practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of scientific publications on compost barns.
- To identify key journals, authors, countries, organizations, and keywords in compost barn research.
- To determine research trends in compost barn systems.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 108 publications (articles and literature reviews).
- Data sourced from Scopus and Web of Science databases.
- Studies published between 2007 and April 2022 were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Publication volume increased significantly from 2017, peaking in 2021.
- The Journal of Dairy Science was the most cited journal.
- Marcia I. Endres was the most impactful author, and the United States was the leading country.
- Federal University of Lavras and University of Florence published the most studies.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights the scientific evolution and publishing trends in compost barn research.
- Bibliometric data provides insights into current research directions and influential contributors in the field.
- This analysis aids in understanding the trajectory of compost barn system research.
