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Ehsan Rahimi¹, Chuleui Jung^1,2

¹Agricultural Science and Technology Institute Andong National University Andong Republic of Korea.

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Summary

Pollination ecology research shows a decline in publications and citations since 2020 and 2010, respectively. This trend, particularly a focus on honeybees, suggests a need to diversify research topics for continued scientific impact.

Keywords:

citation analysis network analysis pollination ecology pollinators research topics trend analysis

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Area of Science:

Pollination ecology
Conservation biology
Bibliometrics

Background:

Understanding evolving trends in pollination ecology is crucial for addressing ecological questions and protecting pollinator populations.
A knowledge gap exists regarding the dynamic shifts in scientific topics within pollination research.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze research trends and influential factors in pollination ecology.
To identify shifts in scientific topics and publication patterns within the field.

Main Methods:

Identified 223 pollination ecology scientists via Google Scholar profiles mentioning 'pollination' or 'pollinators'.
Analyzed 14,661 papers and 1,570,139 citations, focusing on the 40 most-cited papers (>1000 citations).
Examined top 50 bi-grams in article titles for topic trends and used statistical tests for correlation analysis.

Main Results:

Pollination ecology research saw increased publications from 1974, peaking in 2020, followed by a decline. Citations decreased since 2010.
24 of the 40 most-cited papers highlighted the global importance and decline of pollinators.
Research shows a persistent focus on bee research, especially honeybees (Apis mellifera), despite overall citation decline.

Conclusions:

The decline in publications and citations suggests a potential shift towards more specialized research topics.
A continued focus on honeybees may limit the field's breadth; diversifying research themes is recommended for sustained impact.
Addressing knowledge gaps is vital for effective pollinator conservation and ecological understanding.