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Beyond the ice: exploring Antarctic soils research through spatial and scientometrics analysis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 September 2024

Ícaro Vieira*
Affiliation:
Institute of Geosciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6.627 - Pampulha CEP: 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Fábio Oliveira
Affiliation:
Institute of Geosciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6.627 - Pampulha CEP: 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Roberto Ferreira Machado Michel
Affiliation:
Department of Agrarian and Environmental Sciences, Santa Cruz State University, Rod. Jorge Amado, Km 16 CEP: 45662-900, Ilhéus, BA, Brazil
Marcio Rocha Francelino
Affiliation:
Soil Department of Federal University of Viçosa, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, s/n, Campus Universitário CEP: 36570-900, Viçosa, MG, Brazil

Abstract

This spatial-scientometric study addresses research on Antarctic soils from 1958 to 2021. Through the review of 553 publications in the Web of Science and Scopus databases, geographical distribution, productivity, coauthorship and research topics were analysed. The results highlight the high productivity and interaction between researchers and institutions around the world, with a focus on microbiology, pollution, bioremediation, biogeochemistry and thermal and water monitoring of the soil and permafrost. This study provides insights into the importance of polar soils as global environmental indicators. The scientometric and spatial approach contributes to understanding the social and conceptual structure in this research area in addition to the development of the subject in time and space.

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Earth Sciences
Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Antarctic Science Ltd

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