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Remote Sensing Application in Mountainous Environments: A Bibliographic Analysis.

Simbarashe Jombo^1,2, Mohamed A M Abd Elbasit^1,2, Anesu D Gumbo³

¹Department of Physical and Earth Sciences, Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley 8300, South Africa.

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Remote sensing technology aids mountain research, but Africa publishes little. This bibliometric analysis of 3849 articles reveals publication growth and research trends, highlighting a need for increased African participation in remote sensing studies.

Keywords:

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Environmental Science
Geospatial Science
Bibliometrics

Background:

Remote sensing technology has advanced, improving assessments of remote areas like mountains.
Africa shows a significant lag in published research on remote sensing applications in mountainous regions, hindering sustainable development.
Understanding global research trends is crucial for identifying knowledge gaps and future research priorities.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a bibliometric analysis of publications on remote sensing applications in mountainous environments from 1973 to 2021.
To identify trends in annual publication output, leading journals, key institutions, and geographical distribution of research.
To analyze the evolution of keywords and research focus over time.

Main Methods:

Bibliometric analysis of 3849 original articles published between 1973 and 2021.
Quantitative assessment of publication trends, citation patterns, and keyword evolution.
Mapping of research output by institution, country, and journal.

Main Results:

A steady increase in publications from 2004 (26 articles) to 2021 (504 articles) was observed.
Remote Sensing journal was the most prolific source, and the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences led in affiliations. China was the leading country in publications.
Keywords evolved from geographical locations and GIS to a broader focus on remote sensing applications, indicating a shift in research scope.

Conclusions:

The field of remote sensing in mountainous environments is growing, with significant contributions from China.
Research is predominantly concentrated in the Global North, with limited studies published in African journals.
Future research should focus on increasing African involvement and publishing in higher-impact journals to address regional needs for sustainable development.