Bibliometric Analysis of Silviculture and Climate Change: Trends, Patterns, and Research Hotspots

Year 2024, Volume: 11 Issue: 21, 32 - 43, 30.09.2024

Mahmut Çerçioğlu

Abstract

This research presents a bibliometric analysis of scientific studies addressing the intersection between silviculture and climate change. Analysing 478 studies published between 1993 and 2023, this analysis reveals research trends, international collaboration networks, and the geographical distribution of scientific production on the topic. In recent years, especially after 2010, interest in the role of silviculture in adapting to and mitigating climate change has grown rapidly. The analysis of collaborative networks highlights the central role of the United States in this field, with countries such as Germany, Canada, and Spain also making important contributions through cross-border research partnerships. The United States and Europe are at the forefront of scientific production, revealing a growing awareness of the relationship between forest management practices and climate change. The research shows that key concepts such as 'forest management', 'carbon sequestration', and 'resilience' are becoming increasingly prominent, and research is focusing on sustainability and climate change adaptation strategies. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of increased global collaboration and multidisciplinary approaches in research on climate change and silviculture, and provides trends that will contribute to the development of sustainable forest management policies.

Keywords

Bibliometric, Biblioshiny, Climate change, Rstudio, Silviculture

Ethical Statement

This article has been prepared in accordance with ethical standards. The author adhered to ethical principles and standards throughout the entire process, from the design of the study to the collection, analysis and reporting of the results. There is no conflict of interest related to this study and the author has not received any financial or institutional support. Furthermore, this article has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration for publication in another journal.

Silvikültür ve İklim Değişikliğinin Bibliyometrik Analizi: Eğilimler, Örüntüler ve Araştırma Sıcak Noktaları

Abstract

Bu araştırma, silvikültür ve iklim değişikliği arasındaki kesişimi ele alan bilimsel çalışmaların bibliyometrik bir analizini sunmaktadır. 1993-2023 yılları arasında yayımlanan 478 çalışmanın incelendiği bu analiz, araştırma eğilimlerini, uluslararası işbirliği ağlarını ve konuyla ilgili bilimsel üretimin coğrafi dağılımını ortaya koymaktadır. Son yıllarda, özellikle 2010'dan sonra, silvikültürün iklim değişikliğine uyum sağlama ve iklim değişikliğini hafifletmedeki rolüne olan ilgi hızla artmıştır. İşbirliği ağlarının analizi, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri'nin bu alandaki merkezi rolünü vurgularken, Almanya, Kanada ve İspanya gibi ülkeler de sınır ötesi araştırma ortaklıkları yoluyla önemli katkılarda bulunmaktadır. Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ve Avrupa, orman yönetimi uygulamaları ile iklim değişikliği arasındaki ilişki konusunda artan bir farkındalık ortaya koyarak bilimsel üretimde ön sıralarda yer almaktadır. Araştırma, 'orman yönetimi', 'karbon biriktirme' ve 'dayanıklılık' gibi anahtar kavramların giderek daha fazla öne çıktığını ve araştırmaların sürdürülebilirlik ve iklim değişikliğine uyum stratejilerine odaklandığını göstermektedir. Sonuç olarak bu çalışma, iklim değişikliği ve silvikültür araştırmalarında artan küresel işbirliğinin ve çok disiplinli yaklaşımların önemini vurgulamakta ve sürdürülebilir orman yönetimi politikalarının geliştirilmesine katkıda bulunacak eğilimler sunmaktadır.

Keywords

Bibliyometrik, Biblioshiny, İklim değişikliği, Rstudio, Silvikültür

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