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

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 Ferreira-Ferreira, Mariana Oliveira, Leonardo da Silva Barbosa, André T. Cunha Lima and Carlos A. D. Lentini
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Diêgo P. Costa: Interdisciplinary Center for Energy and Environment (CIEnAm), Federal University of Bahia UFBA, Salvador 40170-115, 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
Soltan Galano Duverger: GEODATIN—Data Intelligence and Geoinformation, Bahia Technological Park Rua Mundo, 121—Trobogy, Salvador 41301-110, 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
Carlos A. D. Lentini: Interdisciplinary Center for Energy and Environment (CIEnAm), Federal University of Bahia UFBA, Salvador 40170-115, Bahia, Brazil

Land, 2023, vol. 12, issue 9, 1-16

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.

Keywords: desertification; dryland degradation; arid land transformation; deterioration of land quality; dryland monitoring; satellite imagery analysis; co-occurrence network (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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