An overview of air pollution research in Chile: Bibliometric analysis and scoping review, challenger and future directions.

ABSTRACT: This study provides a comprehensive overview and bibliometric analysis of air pollution research in Chile from 1980 to 2022. The analysis reveals a significant increase in scientific production, a 9.2 annual growth rate, and an H-index of 60. The research spans 33 countries and is influenced by environmental sciences, meteorology, and atmospheric sciences journals. The top ten authors account for 33.49 % of all publications, with local institutions contributing more than 35 %. The University of Chile and the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile are significant contributors. The most cited articles focus on health impacts and various pollutant sources, emphasizing air pollution as a critical public health concern. The study also emphasizes environmental science, meteorology, and atmosphe

SUBMITTER: Villacura L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10847656 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature