Bibliometric analysis of publications about soil salinity in Central Asia during 2000–2022 with a special look at the importance of drainage
https://doi.org/10.19047/0136-1694-2025-123-273-299
Abstract
Soil salinity is a serious disaster in many arid and agricultural regions, especially in Central Asia. The extensive economic impact of soil salinization on the national economy of Central Asian countries is significant. To solve the above problem, three systems are of great importance: drainage system, high-quality land leveling (planning) and salt washing activities. The aim of this study to review published articles on the issue of the term of soil salinity regions in Central Asia from 2000 to 2022. Aligning with this aim, we have collected, reviewed, and analyzed 661 publications, met the selection criteria in the Scopus database during 2000–2022. Bibliometric analysis showed that all articles were published in English, with the highest publication numbers coming from the Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Germany, China, the Russian Federation and the United States. The bibliometric analysis showed that international research on soil salinity and importance of drainage system is needed to expand the scientific exchange on this topic, as well as long-term, continuous research and sustainable development of soil salinization concepts for future agriculture and soil salinity management integration will be useful.
About the Authors
Z. KannazarovaUzbekistan
39 Kori Niyazi street, Tashkent, 100000
M. Juliev
Uzbekistan
39 Kori Niyazi street, Tashkent, 100000;
39A Kori Niyoziy, Tashkent 100000;
Small Ring Road 17, Tashkent, 100000
A. Muratov
Uzbekistan
39 Kori Niyazi street, Tashkent, 100000
K. Astanakulov
Uzbekistan
39 Kori Niyazi street, Tashkent, 100000
K. Shavazov
Uzbekistan
39 Kori Niyazi street, Tashkent, 100000
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Kannazarova Z., Juliev M., Muratov A., Astanakulov K., Shavazov K. Bibliometric analysis of publications about soil salinity in Central Asia during 2000–2022 with a special look at the importance of drainage. Dokuchaev Soil Bulletin. 2025;(123):273-299. https://doi.org/10.19047/0136-1694-2025-123-273-299