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Bibliometric Analysis of Land Degradation Studies in Drylands Using Remote Sensing Data: A 40-Year Review

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  • Diêgo P. Costa

    (Interdisciplinary Center for Energy and Environment (CIEnAm), Federal University of Bahia UFBA, Salvador 40170-115, Bahia, Brazil
    GEODATIN—Data Intelligence and Geoinformation, Bahia Technological Park Rua Mundo, 121—Trobogy, Salvador 41301-110, Bahia, Brazil
    School of Natural Resources and the Environment (SNRE), The University of Arizona, 1064 E. Lowell St, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
    Postgraduate Program in Earth Modeling and Environmental Sciences—PPGM, State University of Feira de Santana-UEFS, Feira de Santana 44036-900, Bahia, Brazil)

  • Stefanie M. Herrmann

    (School of Natural Resources and the Environment (SNRE), The University of Arizona, 1064 E. Lowell St, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA)

  • Rodrigo N. Vasconcelos

    (GEODATIN—Data Intelligence and Geoinformation, Bahia Technological Park Rua Mundo, 121—Trobogy, Salvador 41301-110, Bahia, Brazil
    Postgraduate Program in Earth Modeling and Environmental Sciences—PPGM, State University of Feira de Santana-UEFS, Feira de Santana 44036-900, Bahia, Brazil
    Department of Earth and Environment Physics, Physics Institute, Campus Ondina, Federal University of Bahia-UFBA, Salvador 40170-280, Bahia, Brazil)

  • Soltan Galano Duverger

    (GEODATIN—Data Intelligence and Geoinformation, Bahia Technological Park Rua Mundo, 121—Trobogy, Salvador 41301-110, Bahia, Brazil
    Multidisciplinary and Multi-Institutional Postgraduate Program in Knowledge Diffusion (DMMDC/UFBA), Federal University of Bahia—UFBA, Salvador 40110-100, Bahia, Brazil)

  • Washinton J. S. Franca Rocha

    (Postgraduate Program in Earth Modeling and Environmental Sciences—PPGM, State University of Feira de Santana-UEFS, Feira de Santana 44036-900, Bahia, Brazil)

  • Elaine C. B. Cambuí

    (Postgraduate Program in Applied Ecology (Professional Master’s), Institute of Biology, Federal University of Bahia—UFBA, Salvador 40170-115, Bahia, Brazil)

  • Jocimara S. B. Lobão

    (Postgraduate Program in Earth Modeling and Environmental Sciences—PPGM, State University of Feira de Santana-UEFS, Feira de Santana 44036-900, Bahia, Brazil)

  • Ellen M. R. Santos

    (Postgraduate Program in Earth Modeling and Environmental Sciences—PPGM, State University of Feira de Santana-UEFS, Feira de Santana 44036-900, Bahia, Brazil)

  • Jefferson Ferreira-Ferreira

    (World Resources Institute Brasil, Rua Cláudio Soares, 72 Cj. 1510, São Paulo 05422-030, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Mariana Oliveira

    (World Resources Institute Brasil, Rua Cláudio Soares, 72 Cj. 1510, São Paulo 05422-030, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • Leonardo da Silva Barbosa

    (World Resources Institute Brasil, Rua Cláudio Soares, 72 Cj. 1510, São Paulo 05422-030, São Paulo, Brazil)

  • André T. Cunha Lima

    (Interdisciplinary Center for Energy and Environment (CIEnAm), Federal University of Bahia UFBA, Salvador 40170-115, Bahia, Brazil
    Department of Earth and Environment Physics, Physics Institute, Campus Ondina, Federal University of Bahia-UFBA, Salvador 40170-280, Bahia, Brazil)

  • Carlos A. D. Lentini

    (Interdisciplinary Center for Energy and Environment (CIEnAm), Federal University of Bahia UFBA, Salvador 40170-115, Bahia, Brazil
    Department of Earth and Environment Physics, Physics Institute, Campus Ondina, Federal University of Bahia-UFBA, Salvador 40170-280, Bahia, Brazil
    Postgraduate Program in Geochemistry: Oil and Environment (Pospetro), Geosciences Institute (IGEO/UFBA), Federal University of Bahia—UFBA, Salvador 40170-115, Bahia, Brazil
    Postgraduate Program in Geophysics, Geosciences Institute (IGEO/UFBA), Federal University of Bahia—UFBA, Salvador 40170-115, Bahia, Brazil)

Abstract

Drylands are vast and face threats from climate change and human activities. Traditional reviews cannot capture interdisciplinary knowledge, but bibliometric analysis provides valuable insights. Our study conducted bibliometric research of scientific production on climate change and land degradation in drylands using remote sensing. We examined 1527 Scopus-indexed publications to identify geographic and thematic hotspots, extracting leading authors, journals, and institutions. China leads in publications, followed by the US, Germany, and Australia. The US has the highest citation count. Collaboration networks involve the US, China, and European countries. There has been an exponential increase in remote sensing of land degradation in drylands (RSLDD) publications since 2011. Key journals include “International Journal of Remote Sensing” and “Remote Sensing of Environment”. The analysis highlights the growing interest in the field, driven by Australia, the US, and China. Key areas of study are vegetation dynamics and land use change. Future perspectives for this scientific field involve promoting collaboration and exploring emerging technologies for comprehensive land degradation and desertification research.

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  • Diêgo P. Costa & Stefanie M. Herrmann & Rodrigo N. Vasconcelos & Soltan Galano Duverger & Washinton J. S. Franca Rocha & Elaine C. B. Cambuí & Jocimara S. B. Lobão & Ellen M. R. Santos & Jefferson Fer, 2023. "Bibliometric Analysis of Land Degradation Studies in Drylands Using Remote Sensing Data: A 40-Year Review," Land, MDPI, vol. 12(9), pages 1-16, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlands:v:12:y:2023:i:9:p:1721-:d:1232287
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