Mapping the Scientific Landscape of Geopark Research: A Bibliometric Approach to Understanding Conservation and Education Trends
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This study aims to map and analyze the scientific literature on Geoparks using bibliometric methods, focusing on research trends, key themes, and the evolving knowledge structure. Data were sourced from the Scopus database, encompassing publications from 2003 to 2024. Utilizing VOSviewer and R software, quantitative analysis was conducted to identify author collaboration patterns, citation networks, and frequently occurring keywords. The results reveal a significant increase in Geopark-related publications over the past two decades, with research concentrating on geoconservation, geotourism, education, and community empowerment. Strong international collaboration networks were identified, particularly among researchers from Europe and Asia. These findings indicate that Geopark research is not only rapidly expanding but also diversifying, reflecting the critical role of Geoparks in supporting sustainable development and geological heritage conservation. This study provides deep insights into the dynamics and future directions of Geopark research and contributes to the global understanding of the scientific and social roles of Geoparks.
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