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Analysis of Status Quo of Research on Heavy Metals in Rivers and Lakes Based on Bibliometrics.

Authors :
Wang, Shuhang
Zhang, Yaran
Fu, Zhenghui
Shi, Dong
Wang, Yuanyi
Yang, Dianhai
Che, Feifei
Source :
Separations (2297-8739); Sep2023, Vol. 10 Issue 9, p490, 17p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Heavy metal pollution in rivers and lakes arising due to rapid economic development has been extensively studied by various countries due to its direct impact on ecological health and human well-being. However, there is a lack of comprehensive and systematic reviews addressing the current research status of this subject. In this study, we conducted a visual metrological analysis of the literature from 2001 to 2021 using the Web of Science (WoS) and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) citation databases. The results show that studies conducted in other countries initially outnumbered those in China; after 2010, China emerged as the foremost contributor. Furthermore, both the WoS and CNKI databases indicate active engagement of Chinese researchers through a significant proportion of published papers on metal research, with prominent contributions coming from institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and University CAS. Nevertheless, Chinese research institutions still have relatively low total paper citation numbers and have yet to establish themselves as key players in international scientific research efforts. Additionally, core authors from different countries share substantial similarities in their research directions and focuses. Consistent research hotspots regarding heavy metals in rivers and lakes were identified across both databases, including heavy metal pollution, adsorption, human activities, water quality, and sediment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22978739
Volume :
10
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Separations (2297-8739)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
172447894
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/separations10090490