Evolution of disaster preparedness studies: A bibliometric approach to exploring research trends and directions

Abstract

This study examined trends in disaster preparedness literature, identified key current issues, and discovered future research avenues. This research adopts bibliometric analysis, VOSviewer 16.20 version and Biblioshiny. The results indicated some notable findings related to the development of disaster preparedness studies. This study successfully identified the most prominent trends in the literature of disaster preparedness, including the most commonly discussed and collaborative work among researchers in this discipline through the bibliometric approach. This research also highlighted that there has been a shifting focus in disaster preparedness studies over time, with an emphasis on aspects such as disaster risk mitigation and disaster risk reduction advocacy. In addition, this study seeks to identify the gaps in the research that has already been undertaken and provide possible issues for future research to fill these gaps and enhance the understanding of disaster preparedness. Because of the comprehensive nature of bibliometric analysis, this study could help scholars gain a broad view of relevant issues, while identifying prominent publications that are worthy of reference. The analysis provides insights into developments and innovations in disaster preparedness studies and identifies research gaps that require further exploration.

Contribution: This study reveals trends and gaps and provides possible issues for future research in disaster preparedness, providing essential guideposts for future research and policy.