Review of rural settlement research based on bibliometric analysis

Li, Junfang; Song, Wei

doi:10.3389/fenvs.2022.1089438

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“…In addition, Ao et al (2020) studied the impact of rural built environment and the changes it brought on residents' travel activities. Li and Song (2023) made a comprehensive review of relevant studies on rural settlements in 1973-2021, which focused on rural housing and rural residential. Love et al (2019) summarized papers about the impact of rural food environment on residents' health status.…”

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The science of rural human settlements: a comprehensive overview

Liu,

Zheng,

Tang

2023

Front. Environ. Sci.

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In the process of rapid urbanization in the world, many villages are facing a series of problems such as depopulation, population ageing, insufficient infrastructure, and public service facilities. In order for better rural development and full implementation of the 2030 sustainable development goals, we should hammer at improving the rural human settlements. Based on the science of human settlements proposed by Constantinos Doxiadis, bibliometric analysis was made on studies related to rural human settlements in the last 25 years. Through analysis, we believe that the number of related studies will gradually increase. Currently, the improvement of the rural ecological environment and the creation of a healthy rural human settlement environment are two hot topics. It is very likely that these topics will also be highly focused in the following decades. With the gradual development of rural areas and the improvement of the material lives of people, more and more scholars will pay attention to higher-level demands such as rural cultural environment and self-realization of villagers. By reviewing literature related to rural human settlements, we can comprehensively consider different aspects in rural human settlements. This is quite beneficial for the comprehensive development of rural human settlements. Scholars in different countries have similar focuses related to rural human settlements. However, because of different country conditions, the focuses of researchers have some obvious differences. Relevant literature contributes to the development of the science of human settlements.

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The science of rural human settlements: a comprehensive overview

Liu,

Zheng,

Tang

2023

Front. Environ. Sci.

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“…However, there is a lack of systematic, digital, and quantitative research methods [21][22][23]. While some research has analyzed village patterns from the perspective of geography and economics, providing a macro-level perspective with which to realize the village region, there remains a lack in terms of the illustration of the construct mechanism of village spatial pattern [24][25][26][27][28]. Therefore, our research aimed at the gap in terms of systematically determining the spatial sample and analysis mechanisms of village spatial sustainability and achieving the visualization and digitization of spatial patterns.…”

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“…Meanwhile, some scholars have used GIS spatial analysis to evaluate the suitability of settlement space distribution [32]. This provides spatial planning guidance for the development and regeneration of traditional village settlements but the samples of spatial data still need to be expanded to focus on village diversity [25]. Research on village settlements in high-altitude areas has mostly focused on ecological resources [33].…”

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Exploring Village Spatial Patterns for Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Diqing Prefecture

Liu,

Zhang,

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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Alexander’s A Pattern Language is an important text and focuses on the theory of diverse environmental spatial sustainability. With the contemporary digital development of villages, it is urgent that village spatial patterns are analyzed in a scientific and quantitative way in order to determine heritage village diversity. The village settlements in the Diqing region are typical representatives, having a changeable terrain, being large in number, and being multi-ethnic in China; in recent years, they have also faced slow development and limited conditions. However, few studies have focused on the multiple quantitative analysis of the diverse spatial patterns of village settlements in an ethnic minority region. Therefore, this study selects 2486 village settlements in Diqing and, using KED, NNI SSIA, etc., proposes a spatial pattern analysis framework (SPAF) based on pattern language theory. According to the spatial influencing factors, spatial analysis criteria are constructed to analyze the village spatial pattern types and subtypes. The results show that the region’s topographic conditions are the dominant factors that form the diversified village spatial patterns existent in the Diqing Prefecture. Among them, the dominant pattern of building villages along slopes with a small-population scale and large-dispersed settlements achieves a healthy and sustainable living environment that is oriented well, cost-saving, and conforms to nature. Meanwhile, the dominant pattern is also the reason for the inhibition of development due to inconvenient transportation and difficult management. Therefore, sustainable strategies should strike a balance between the two opposites. Based on the SPAF, spatial patterns can be effectively extracted for diverse village spaces, providing digital and visual references for the regeneration of contemporary rural areas.

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“…Li et al conducted a bibliometric analysis to quantitatively examine the literature on rural settlements in the Web of Science core collection database from 1973 to 2021. Their study identified the current state of research and future trends in the field [39].…”

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Exploring the Ecological Effects of Rural Land Use Changes: A Bibliometric Overview

Xie,

Sun,

Song

2024

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Land use change is a significant contributor to global environmental change. The expansion of urban areas has increasingly impacted rural ecological environments, in particular the shift from agro-ecosystems to urban ecosystems, leading to alterations in land use patterns. Rural land use has led to economic, social, and environmental problems, including poor economic efficiency, emissions of pollutants, and increased environmental crises. The research of alterations in rural land use and their consequential environmental ramifications has garnered escalating attention, evolving into an indispensable subject of inquiry within pertinent academic disciplines. This study aims to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the ecological impacts of rural land use change. We examined 1237 literature sources through the Web of Science database and conducted a bibliometric analysis utilizing the Bibliometrix tool. Secondly, based on the results of bibliometric analysis, we conducted a review study on the impact of rural land use changes on the ecological environment, clarified the current research status in this field, and looked forward to future research directions. The study’s findings indicate that there has been a steady rise in publication volume from 1982 to 2023 and a significant potential for growth. The top three journals by publication volume are Sustainability, Land Use Policy, and Land. (2) A total of 4768 scholars from 95 countries or regions have contributed publications in this domain, notably led by researchers and institutions predominantly based in China. Developed nations, exemplified by the U.S., exhibit a notable citation frequency and robust research prowess within this field. (3) Land use, urbanization, China, ecosystem services, biodiversity, and remote sensing emerge as keywords of elevated frequency within the field, indicative of the scholarly emphasis on these subjects. (4) Studies in this domain are directed towards evaluating the effects on intrinsic components of the environment, including but not limited to soil quality, atmospheric conditions, water resources, and biodiversity. The implementation of sustainable rural land use strategies is essential for the realization of rural development and environmental protection. In future research efforts, the use of remote sensing technology holds immense potential as a robust technical tool for investigating both land use change and rural ecology, offering viable strategies for addressing environmental challenges in specific, localized regions. The results of this study can assist in comprehending the current state and direction of research in this field.

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Review of rural settlement research based on bibliometric analysis

Cited by 7 publications

References 59 publications

The science of rural human settlements: a comprehensive overview

The science of rural human settlements: a comprehensive overview

Exploring Village Spatial Patterns for Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Diqing Prefecture

Exploring the Ecological Effects of Rural Land Use Changes: A Bibliometric Overview

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