The Mark of Humanity in Space: A Scientometric Journey Through Demography
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Population Geography, Global, Demography, Urbanization, TerritoryAbstract
Citizen geography is an essential discipline for understanding how human society is distributed, migrates, and organizes itself in space, particularly in response to modern phenomena such as accelerated urban growth and environmental challenges. In this context, the present study analyzes academic production in this area through a scientometric approach, using data from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. A total of 591 documents published between 2004 and 2024 were identified. The analysis made it possible to identify the most relevant topics, as well as the countries, authors, and journals with the highest volume and influence, and to track the evolution of scientific interest over time. The United Kingdom leads in scientific output (20% of the publications and over 55% of the citations), followed by the United States (19.36%) and China (11.7%). Among the most influential authors are Halfacree K, Findlay A, and Boyle P, who have formed strong collaborative networks, mainly within institutions in the United Kingdom and Australia. In contrast, some author, such as Noin D, show low visibility despite their productivity. Among the most prominent journals, Population, Space and Place, and Progress in Human Geography (both ranked in Q1 of the Scimago Journal Rank) stand out as key references for the dissemination of knowledge in this field. Finally, three phases in the development of the field are identified: an initial phase (2004–2010) with limited impact, a period of steady growth (2011–2017), and a phase of consolidation and expansion (2018–2024), with an average annual growth rate of 2.47%. These findings demonstrate the advancement of the discipline and its increasing importance for territorial planning, urban development, and the design of public policies based on scientific evidence.
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