Bibliometric review of the landscape and thematic structure of research on sustainable mining in ASEAN, 1942-2022
Issued Date
2024-01-01
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25434950
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23003960
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85200397682
Journal Title
Journal of Sustainable Mining
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23
Issue
3
Start Page
270
End Page
284
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Journal of Sustainable Mining Vol.23 No.3 (2024) , 270-284
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Janjirawatna N., Rakthin S., Hallinger P. Bibliometric review of the landscape and thematic structure of research on sustainable mining in ASEAN, 1942-2022. Journal of Sustainable Mining Vol.23 No.3 (2024) , 270-284. 284. doi:10.46873/2300-3960.1421 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/100417
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Bibliometric review of the landscape and thematic structure of research on sustainable mining in ASEAN, 1942-2022
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Abstract
This bibliometric review addressed the lack of consolidated information on the current state of sustainable mining research and practice in the ASEAN region. The review analyzed bibliographic data associated with 575 Scopus-indexed documents on sustainable mining in ASEAN nations published through the end of 2022. Descriptive statistics identified a great disparity in the scope of research on sustainable mining practices across the ASEAN countries. Surprisingly, a significant portion of the extant research on sustainable mining in the region has been authored by scholars from outside ASEAN. Keyword analyses highlighted several emerging research topics, including life cycle assessment, conservation of natural resources, climate change, and artisanal and small-scale mining. Findings from the review emphasize the need to develop and implement more comprehensive and standardized frameworks for sustainable mining within ASEAN. The findings also suggest a potential for greater coordination and more focused attention to regional regulations and policies. Several directions for future research are also proposed.