Trends in research on global climate change: A Science Citation Index Expanded-based analysis

Li, Jinfeng; Wang, Ming-Huang; Ho, Yuh‐Shan

doi:10.1016/j.gloplacha.2011.02.005

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“…Of these, 98% are written in English (Li et al, 2011). In Chile, the concern of scientists over climate change in urban environments has received little attention.…”

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“…Recent studies show that, worldwide, the majority of studies come from the area of natural sciences, hence the interest in the physical and biological aspects of the phenomenon. In this framework, research on urban spaces has advanced less (Böll, 2010;Li et al, 2011). For this reason, and considering that cities are the principal habitats of humanity as well as the centers of economic and political activity, it is striking that scientific projects and research work in the area of climate change have not yet recognized their due importance (PANCC [CONAMA, 2008] [CEPAL, 2009]).…”

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Climate change and its effects on urban spaces in Chile: A summary of research carried out in the period 2000-2012

Monsalves-Gavilán¹,

Pincheira‐Ulbrich²,

Mendoza³

2013

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Se sistematizaron los efectos asociados al cambio climático sobre los espacios urbanos en Chile entre los años 2000 y 2012. El método se basó en la revisión de artículos científicos en tres bases de datos (Scopus, Web of Knowledge y Scielo) mediante el uso de 32 palabras claves. Los resultados mostraron sólo 14 investigaciones que relacionan el cambio climático en espacios urbanos, la mayoría de las cuales fueron estudios de casos centrados en la capital nacional. Los principales efectos sobre los espacios urbanos se basaron en cuatro aspectos: 1) incremento de temperatura (islas de calor, olas de calor), 2) problemas de salud en la población más vulnerable (complicaciones cardiacas, insolación, enfermedades respiratorias), 3) incremento en la demanda de agua y 4) daños en la infraestructura urbana con el consiguiente riesgo para la población. Ante este fenómeno se requiere: 1) la incorporación efectiva de los posibles impactos del cambio climático en los instrumentos de planificación territorial, 2) incremento de las áreas verdes que permita mitigar los impactos de las olas de calor, 3) limitar la construcción de viviendas o servicios públicos en áreas de riesgo, 4) incentivar el diseño de planes de adaptación haciendo participe a la propia población vulnerable y 5) implementar medidas de conservación del agua. Se concluye que el cambio climático está generando en los espacios urbanos efectos que deben considerarse para el diseño y expansión de las ciudades. ABSTRACTWe have systematized the effects associated with climate change on urban spaces in Chile reported between 2000 and 2012. The method was based on a review of scientific articles in three databases (Scopus, Web of Knowledge and Scielo) using 32 keywords. Only 14 research papers were found related to climate change in urban spaces, most of which were case studies focused on the capital, Santiago. The main effects on urban spaces were found in four areas: (1) increase in temperature (heat islands, heat waves), (2) health problems in vulnerable populations (cardiac complications, heat stroke, and respiratory diseases), (3) increased demand for water, and (4) damage to the urban infrastructure with resulting risk to the population. In these circumstances the following measures are needed: (1) effective incorporation of the potential impacts of climate change into 548 P. Monsalves-Gavilán et al.territorial planning instruments, (2) increased green areas to mitigate the impact of heat waves, (3) limiting of housing or public services in areas at risk, (4) encouraging the design of adaptation plans by involving the vulnerable population, and (5) implementing water conservation measures. We conclude that climate change is causing effects in urban areas that should be considered in the design and expansion of cities.

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“…Of these, 98% are written in English (Li et al, 2011). In Chile, the concern of scientists over climate change in urban environments has received little attention.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Climate change and its effects on urban spaces in Chile: A summary of research carried out in the period 2000-2012

Monsalves-Gavilán¹,

Pincheira‐Ulbrich²,

Mendoza³

2013

Atmósfera

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“…In this context, understanding the state of the art of the publications dealing with the impacts of GCC is essential to formulate future research strategies (Stanhill 2001;Li et al 2011;Siqueira et al 2009). The purpose of this study was to analyze the literature on GCC to identify the patterns, trends and biases in this area of research.…”

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“…Our scientometric analyses of GCC differs from previous ones (e.g. Li et al 2011;Siqueira et al 2009) because here we evaluated multiple levels and components (i.e., socio-economic, biodiversity, geophysics) and performed an exhaustive investigation of all papers about GCC found in the search (see details in method). Hopefully, this type of review can help researchers to manage and prioritize the types of projects that need to be pursued to fill the gaps in GCC research.…”

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Trends and Biases in Global Climate Change Literature

Nabout¹,

Carvalho²,

Prado³

et al. 2012

Nat. Conserv.

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The purpose of this study is to conduct a scientometric analysis of the global climate change (GCC) literature to identify the patterns, trends and biases in this research field. Data were obtained using the Thomson ISI database. A total of 5,444 articles on GCC were recorded, showing a temporal increase in the number of articles (r = 0.84; P < 0.0001). Most the articles look at the impact of climate change on geophysical variables, humans and vegetation. Few studies look at fungi, amphibians or reptiles (H = 24.6; P < 0.0001, N = 27). Principal component analysis revealed a temporal difference in the keywords associated with each article. In the first years we observed that the most frequent keywords indicated worry about the main causes of global climate change, but this shifted in more recent years towards keywords indicating concern with the effects of climate change on biodiversity. We argue that this scientometric study can help guide future climate change research and contribute to our understanding of several poorly studied areas.

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“…For example, climate change and desertification in the arid and semi arid areas are examples of the physical system change [2][3][4]. Pollutions of the atmosphere, soil and water bodies are biogeochemical changes.…”

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Remote sensing of environmental change over China: A review

Gong

2012

Chin. Sci. Bull.

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Trends in research on global climate change: A Science Citation Index Expanded-based analysis

Cited by 207 publications

References 75 publications

Climate change and its effects on urban spaces in Chile: A summary of research carried out in the period 2000-2012

Climate change and its effects on urban spaces in Chile: A summary of research carried out in the period 2000-2012

Trends and Biases in Global Climate Change Literature

Remote sensing of environmental change over China: A review

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