Iskandar, Nur Syuhada, Noor, Noorashikin Md., Che Cob, Zaidi, Das, Simon Kumar, and Kasihmuddin, Sonia (2024) Mahseer conservation in Asia: trends and insights from scientometric analysis. Marine and Freshwater Research, 75. MF24073.

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Abstract

Context: Mahseer fish, listed as Data Deficient with a decreasing population trend in The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018, is regarded as a valuable organism.

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the current state of mahseer research in Asia through scientometric analysis.

Methods: We utilised the Web of Science (WOS) database, initiated in 1970, which began collecting scientific articles on mahseer research in Asia in 1978.

Key results: Analysis of data from 1976 to 2024 showed a progressive trend in scientific publications on mahseer, with a notable increase in the number of papers published. Notably, from one publication in 1978, the number rose to 22 papers in 2021, constituting 10.63% of total scientific publications in this domain. The analysis identified 559 authors from 200 affiliations actively participating in mahseer research in Asia, accumulating 3661 citations. Cluster analysis showed eight co-citation clusters of research.

Conclusions: Mahseer research in Asia shows significant potential to emerge as an important field of study in future scientific-research endeavours. Implications: Understanding the current state and trends of mahseer research is crucial for conservation efforts and sustainable management of this species in Asia.

Item ID:	83986
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1448-6059
Keywords:	co-citation clusters, conservation efforts, mahseer fish, population trends, publication trends, scientometric analysis, sustainable management, Web of Science
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Date Deposited:	12 Nov 2024 02:43
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