Mahseer conservation in Asia: trends and insights from scientometric analysis
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCUAbstract
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.
Journal
Marine and Freshwater Research
Publication Name
N/A
Volume
75
ISBN/ISSN
1448-6059
Edition
N/A
Issue
N/A
Pages Count
13
Location
N/A
Publisher
CSIRO
Publisher Url
N/A
Publisher Location
N/A
Publish Date
N/A
Url
N/A
Date
N/A
EISSN
N/A
DOI
10.1071/MF24073