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Scientific and technological power and international cooperation in the field of natural hazards: a bibliometric analysis

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  • Jing-Li Fan

    (China University of Mining and Technology
    China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing (CUMTB))

  • Shuo Shen

    (China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing (CUMTB))

  • Jian-Da Wang

    (China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing (CUMTB))

  • Shi-Jie Wei

    (China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing (CUMTB))

  • Xian Zhang

    (Ministry of Science and Technology)

  • Ping Zhong

    (Ministry of Science and Technology)

  • Hang Wang

    (Ministry of Science and Technology)

Abstract

Research on natural hazards has become a focus due to the serious threat to human life and property. Based on the Science Citation Index Expanded and the Social Sciences Citation Index in the Web of Science spanning 2000–2017, we analyze the characteristics, cooperating countries and research trends of existing articles in the field of natural hazards using a bibliometric method. And the findings provide meaningful data and references for the allocation of science and technology inputs in the fields of natural hazards research. The results show the following: The USA has made the largest contribution to the natural hazards literature and has been in the leading position during the period of research; three of the ten most influential institutions are American institutions, and six out of ten of the most-cited articles are American articles; furthermore, the USA is the country that has the highest degree of cooperation with other countries; Chinese publications rank in second place, and China is the country with the highest average annual growth rate (22.63%), and the Chinese Academy of Sciences is one of the most productive research institutions (2098) but with a low international influence. We also analyze the changes in the research on natural hazards in two time periods as well as the similarities and differences between disaster occurrences and research hotspots. We found that “earthquakes,” “landslides,” and “climate change” are frequently used keywords in natural disaster science. The frequency of the keywords “climate change,” “vulnerability,” and “adaptability” has significantly increased. In addition, the frequency of the keywords used in various countries is significantly affected by the geographical location and there is a discrepancy between the research hotspots and the actual disaster occurrences. It is recommended that countries need to adjust their research directions in natural hazards research, strengthen international cooperation and exchange, and promote the establishment and improvement of a global disaster prevention and reduction system.

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  • Jing-Li Fan & Shuo Shen & Jian-Da Wang & Shi-Jie Wei & Xian Zhang & Ping Zhong & Hang Wang, 2020. "Scientific and technological power and international cooperation in the field of natural hazards: a bibliometric analysis," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 102(3), pages 807-827, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:nathaz:v:102:y:2020:i:3:d:10.1007_s11069-020-03919-8
    DOI: 10.1007/s11069-020-03919-8
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