Scientific Mapping of the Knowledge Base on Biosphere Reserves

Miriam E. Pérez-Romero, Donaji Jiménez-Islas, José Álvarez-García () and María de la Cruz del Río-Rama
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Miriam E. Pérez-Romero: TecNM/ITS Huichapan, Business Management Division, Higher Technological Institute of Huichapan, Huichapan 42411, Hidalgo, Mexico
Donaji Jiménez-Islas: TecNM/ITS Huichapan, Renewable Energy Division, Higher Technological Institute of Huichapan, Huichapan 42411, Hidalgo, Mexico
José Álvarez-García: Departamento de Economía Financiera y Contabilidad, Instituto Universitario de Investigación para el Desarrollo Territorial Sostenible (INTERRA), Universidad de Extremadura, 10071 Cáceres, Spain
María de la Cruz del Río-Rama: Business Management and Marketing Department, Faculty of Business Sciences and Tourism, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain

Land, 2025, vol. 14, issue 1, 1-20

Abstract: Biosphere Reserves (BRs), designated by UNESCO, are spaces that promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on BRs through a bibliometric analysis of publications indexed in Scopus between 1977 and 2024. The main objective was to analyse the evolution of research in this field, identifying trends in scientific output, types of papers, most influential countries and universities, highest impact journals, prominent authors and established collaborative networks. In addition, the predominant research topics were identified, highlighting emerging areas of study and challenges yet to be addressed. The results provide a global perspective on the scientific development of BRs and serve as a reference for future work aimed at the sustainable management of these areas. Integrating scientific research with traditional knowledge enhances adaptive management, ensuring that strategies remain relevant and effective over time.

Keywords: biosphere reserves; natural protected areas; sustainable development; bibliometrics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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