A Decade of Bibliometric Analysis of Biodiversity

Abstract Bibliometric analysis is a significant method used in scientific research to evaluate extensive and rich areas of specialized research. This study explored biodiversity as the main focus, using bibliometric data from the ScienceDirect and Scopus bases. The analysis found 1115 appearances for the keyword “biodiversity” in the top 10 specialized journals, highlighting journals such as “Biological Conservation” and “Science of The Total Environment”. The clustering of keywords illustrated seven interest groups, highlighting biodiversity, the Romanian context, forestry, climate change and conservation. The time analysis also revealed the thematic evolution of the research, moving from morphology and nitrogen issues to topics such as conservation, climate change and environmental protection. Despite the usefulness of bibliometric analysis, it brings up the limitations and precautions required in the use of bibliometric data, highlighting the importance of a rigorous data cleaning process. It is also stressed that bibliometric analysis is better suited for short-term forecasts than for overly ambitious conclusions about long-term impacts. However, this method is a useful tool for specialized research, facilitating the development of knowledge in various areas of interest.