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A scientometric study on quantitative microbial risk assessment in water quality analysis across 6 years (2016-2021)
1Department of Civil Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, APK Campus 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa
Journal of Water and Health
|November 11, 2022
Summary
Quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) is crucial for evaluating water safety. This study analyzed QMRA research from 2016-2021, highlighting global research trends and the need for increased developing country participation.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Microbiology
Background:
- Microbial water contamination poses a significant threat to safe drinking water availability.
- Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA) is recommended for evaluating pathogen exposure and health risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the application of QMRA in water quality assessment.
- To analyze global research trends in QMRA using a scientometric approach from 2016-2021.
Main Methods:
- A scientometric analysis was conducted using data from the Web of Science (WoS) database.
- Bibliometric analysis was performed using VOSviewer software, with Microsoft Excel for inter-relationship analysis.
Main Results:
- Journal articles dominated publications (90.6%), with high-impact journals like 'Science of the Total Environment' and 'Water Research' leading.
- The USA and China were top contributors (51.7%), with the University of California and Chinese Academy of Sciences as leading institutions.
- Keyword analysis indicated a multidisciplinary research landscape.
Conclusions:
- The study underscores the need to enhance research capacity and knowledge sharing on QMRA in developing countries, particularly in Africa and Asia.
- Increased global collaboration is essential for addressing water contamination challenges effectively.
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