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ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

Abstract

Borneo hosts exceptional plant diversity, including numerous endemic species, but faces significant threats from rapid habitat loss driven by deforestation and land-use changes. This study aimed to analyze research trends and forecast future directions through a bibliometric analysis of Scopus data spanning from 1914 to 2023. The bibliometric analysis included publication outputs, citation patterns, thematic mapping, and keyword co-occurrence. We used VOSviewer to visualize bibliometric networks and the Bibliometrix package in R to perform advanced bibliometric analysis and interactive data exploration. The analysis revealed a continuous rise in publications (998 documents), with the Journal of Ecology identified as the most influential journal. Thematic maps revealed five research clusters: (1) Rainforests in Kalimantan, vital for biodiversity; (2) Plant Taxonomy in Borneo, key for species conservation; (3) Medicinal Plants, with pharmacological potential; (4) Ant-Plant Mutualism (Nepenthes), offering ecological insights; and (5) Nutrient Cycling in Malaysian montane forests, crucial for ecosystem services. The analysis highlighted a growing concern for biodiversity conservation and climate change, with Brunei Darussalam and Sarawak (Malaysia) identified as top research areas. Deforestation emerged as a significant theme, highlighting the vulnerability of endemic Bornean palms, which remain underexplored despite their ecological importance. These endemic palms play critical ecological roles and are essential for maintaining the island's biodiversity and ecological balance. These findings emphasize the critical need for integrating the study of endemic palms into broader conservation efforts to safeguard Borneo's biodiversity and ecological balance.

Keywords

biodiversity, conservation, future trends, issues

Publication Date

2024

Received Date

08/08/2024

Revised Date

27/10/2024

Accepted Date

19/11/2024

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