Analyzing spatial technology trends in urban heritage preservation: A bibliometrics study

The study focused on discovering religious and heritage sites, and planning and managing them using the Geographic Information System (GIS). Storing, restoring, modifying, processing and displaying data, and drawing it on multi-layered maps. The study concluded a number of results, most notably: The management and development of religious and heritage sites using (ARCGIS 9.2) software saves time and effort by relying on aerial and satellite images and topographic maps with high accuracy, and conducting analyzes to access To accurate results in a very short period of time when compared to the time required when using traditional methods.

Cultural sensitivity is a vital issue in heritage site management, encompassing a profound respect for cultural variety, traditions and values. This delves into the significance of cultural sensitivity in heritage site management, emphasising its function in maintaining cultural authenticity while ensuring a high-quality traveller revel in. Heritage site management necessitates a cautious and respectful method to the maintenance of cultural authenticity. Cultural sensitivity entails recognising the cultural significance of heritage sites, the groups that defend them and the sacred rituals that imbue these sites with ancient and cultural value. Cultural sensitivity is important for heritage site management. It shows how respecting these locations and their communities' cultural legacy is essential to cultural authenticity. By creating a harmonious balance between conservation and a meaningful vacation experience, cultural sensitivity ensures that background sites have a good time and shield their cultural authenticity. This also explores diverse techniques for promoting cultural sensitivity in heritage site management, consisting of network involvement, regulatory frameworks, collaborative partnerships and addressing cultural insensitivity. It emphasises the significance of instructing traffic, setting respectful behaviour codes and engaging with neighbourhood groups to ensure the maintenance of cultural and heritage. Cultural sensitivity serves as a cornerstone in heritage site management, guiding the sensitive dance among retaining cultural authenticity and offering a memorable experience for site visitors. It is a fundamental principle that guarantees heritage sites are reputable, celebrated and preserved in a way that aligns with their cultural importance while fostering a respectful and tasty tourist experience.

The archaeological heritage constitutes the basic record of the past human activities; the documentation and management of archaeological heritage and historical sites become very important issues. The uses of new efficient and accurate techniques are very important for achieving the previous goals. In this paper, orthophoto, field surveying and Geographic Information System (GIS) were integrated for documenting the historical and archeological sites in Jerash city. A very precise two dimensions (2D) and three dimensions (3D) Digital models were built using aerial photographs, GIS and a precise Laser Distomate. This leads to a 3D representation of the studied site for each part of the historical site. This will allow the restoration in case of slow deterioration caused by environmental factors or sudden destruction caused by earth quakes or other natural disaster or war or vandalism. After validation, the obtained results showed all details with high accuracy.

As very fragile natural ecological areas, the spatiotemporal ecological environment (EE) analysis of World Natural Heritage Sites (WNHSs) is particularly important for their conservation and sustainable development. Timely, objective and quantitative evaluation of the spatiotemporal EE change characteristics of WNHSs is of great significance for ecological, environmental protection and government policy formulation. This study quantitatively evaluates the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of the EE of the Kalajun–Kuerdening WNHS by selecting the Remote Sensing Ecological Environment Index (RSEI) for 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021. We studied the spatiotemporal differences of the EE in buffer zones and nominated sites in the heritage sites and their change patterns and trends. The EE changes and land use changes from 2006–2011, 2011–2016 and 2016–2021 were overlaid and analyzed to explore the relationship between EE evolution and land use changes in the heritage site. The results show that (1) the heritage site was in a state of ecological change equilibrium from 2006 to 2011, and a form of slight decline in EE quality from 2011 to 2016 under the influence of natural factors, but it maintained a stable state with a small degree of fluctuation, and a state of ecological change recovery from 2016 to 2021. The areas with better EE grades were located in the northwest region (Kalajun) and northeast region (Kuerdening) of the heritage site. (2) The EE grade change in the heritage site shows the characteristics of neighborhood change without a large number of leap changes. (3) From 2006 to 2021, the EE quality in the nominated site was better than that of the buffer zone, but from 2016 onward, the difference between the two gradually decreased until 2021. The average EE quality was basically the same until 2021, but, spatially, the EE quality of most areas in the buffer zone was better than that in the nominated area. (4) The types of land use transformation that caused EE enhancement in the heritage sites were barren–grassland, snow/ice–barren and barren–snow/ice, while the types of land use transformation that caused EE quality reduction were grassland–barren and barren–snow/ice. The results of this study help improve the knowledge of the EE background of the WNHS and its evolutionary process and provide scientific guidance for ecologically related decision making and management of global natural heritage sites. The change in snow and ice cover is an essential factor in the shift of the EE of the Kalajun–Kuerdening World Natural Heritage Site.

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide. Hypercholesterolemia is a significant causal factor of ischemic heart disease, contributing to half of all cardiovascular fatalities. This study utilized bibliometric tools to offer a comprehensive overview of the current research trends in hypercholesterolemia. The full records and cited references from 18,641 publications (2003-2023) were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection, and bibliometric analysis was conducted using VOSviewer. The United States and Harvard University had the most significant influence among the countries/regions and research institutions, respectively. Among the researchers, Kastelein J.J.P. published the highest number of related articles, whereas publications by Sabatine M.S. had the highest average citation. The top 10 keywords were atherosclerosis, familial hypercholesterolemia, cardiovascular disease, risk, risk factors, gene expression, coronary heart disease, low-density lipoprotein, statins, and prevalence. These high-frequency keywords were clustered into groups based on the pathogenic mechanisms, disease prevalence and prevention, drugs and treatments, and familial hypercholesterolemia. These clusters denote distinct study fields and current research hotspots for hypercholesterolemia. Through bibliometric and visual analysis, this study comprehensively assessed global research trends and focal areas within hypercholesterolemia, offering valuable insights into current and future research directions in the field. Further research is needed on the relationship between the intestinal microbiota and cholesterol metabolism and on the advancement of microbiota therapy and precision medicine.

Heritage management is employed by many countries to facilitate site development as well as to assist in the preservation of heritage. Heritage management is particularly complex because public and private, and sometimes local communities are involved. Despite the fact that some literature is devoted to the protection and management of heritage sites, little research has compared the management practices between natural and cultural heritage and detailed comparative studies that are undertaken from this perspective are rare. Thus this study can be considered as one of the few, internationally, and possibly the first, locally, that compares the management process in the two main types of heritage: cultural and natural. Specifically, this study focuses on two main aspects of the management process, namely: the administrative and heritage legal system and local community involvement, aspects that have not been investigated in any prior research in Jordan. The study selected two case studies from Jordan: Umm Qais as a cultural heritage and Ajloun Forest Reserve as a natural heritage. The researchers adopted two methods in order to collect the required data. Personal interviews and direct observation were carried out at the archaeological site of Umm Qais as a cultural heritage site and Ajloun Forest Reserve as a natural heritage site. The study reveals that while Ajloun Forest Reserve is putting a lot of effort to manage its natural heritage, the main aim at Umm Qais is to attract more tourists. The study establishes that the heritage legal and administrative system in Ajloun forest reserve is stronger than the system applied at the archaeological site of Umm Qais, and that local community involvement is more well rooted in Ajloun Forest Reserve management policies than in Umm Qais. However implementing integrated legislation and involving the local community helps heritage managers towards public action and thoughts. Thus, this study may aid heritage operators to improve their policies in regard of heritage management.

China has 12 different heritage protection systems, which may result in multiple systems regulating and planning for a single heritage site. This study focuses on Dimen village, which is protected under three different systems, and examines five plans collected during fieldwork in 2019 and 2022 to analyze the varying contents of these protection systems. The findings revealed that distinct value assessment criteria for heritage sites exist across different protection systems, leading to differences in how protection areas are demarcated, key focuses established, and methods of utilization implemented. Furthermore, the study highlights the lack of necessary continuity between previous and subsequent plans within frequent planning cycles, which often results in limited implementation. In addition, this study emphasizes the low level of participation by local residents in the planning process and argues for the improvement of this aspect to ensure the effective implementation and preservation of heritage sites.

Background: Tourism policies have a significant impact on the preservation, promotion, and overall performance of heritage sites for both domestic and international tourists. This review provides insights into the entities responsible for tourism policy formulation, the policy objective, and how the stated objectives are being realized while shedding light on their implications for sustainability, economic growth, and cultural preservation. The main objective of Nigeria's tourism policy is to protect and improve the nation's natural and cultural heritage. Many activities aimed at encouraging tourism development include planning, provision of infrastructure, taxation regime that supports tourism growth, education and training for tourism employees, marketing, legislation and regulation in order to protect and preserve tourist facilities as well as the country's natural resources, historical and cultural assets. The critical concern is the enforcement and effectiveness of regulations, specifically the probability of a policy successfully promoting sustainable and viable tourism development and management. Aims: This paper therefore investigates the influence of tourism policies on the performance of heritage sites in Nigeria and the need for policy review for improved performance of Nigerian heritage sites. Methodology: The qualitative research paradigm emerged from a comprehensive review of tourism policy literature in Nigeria. The examination of documents and research projects focused on various aspects of tourism policy planning and governance, policy formulation, policy objectives, and their implications for sustainability, economic growth, and natural/cultural heritage preservation. In the data analysis, the comprehensive review were presented with an interpretative narrative. Results: The findings revealed that Nigeria's tourism policy seeks to empower the tourism industry and position it as a key driver of economic growth, job creation, and cultural heritage preservation. However, the policy's ability to achieve its goals optimally has been significantly hampered by lack of relevant mechanisms to measure overall levels of compliance, overreliance on petroleum resources, poor planning, and inadequate participation of relevant stakeholders in policy formulation, implementation, and monitoring. Conclusion: Despite policies and frameworks, Nigeria's tourism sector, including cultural heritage sites, has failed to reach its goals, losing the economy numerous potential benefits. In order to address the current circumstances and ensure successful heritage site design, development, and management in Nigeria, there is an urgent need for revision of the country’s tourism policy objectives and adequate enforcement measures implemented to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.

Introduction. The development of organizational restructuring has growth rapidly. The research aims to see and find out the development of research trends on organizational restructuring. It also aims to see opportunities for future research on organizational restructuring, particularlyin public research organizations.Data Collection Methods. The paper used a quantitative bibliometric analysis with the Scopus database for the last 10 years from 2013 to 2022. Data Analysis. Bibliometric data analysis uses co-occurrence to visualize keywords, networks, density, and overlays. The visualization results are presented using VOSviewer software with a comprehensive narrative method. Results and Discussion. The finding showed that the organizational restructuring research has been dominated by the private sector. Meanwhile however, in the public sector, it showed that the health sector played a significant role. The United States became the country that has discussed the topic of organizational restructuring most extensively. In addition, based on keywords, there were four visualization clusters: human, organizational change, organizational culture, and health care organization.
 Conclusion. Opportunities show for organizational restructuring research at public research institutions. Other approaches need to be explored instead of using bibliometric analysis.

Gamification plays an essential role in supporting educational goals. Existing literature confirmed that gamification has been widely used to elevate student achievement in many fields. This study examines the current status and research trends of gamification applications in higher education by conducting a comprehensive bibliometric analysis during the period 2013-2022. This study focuses on publication language, growth rates, most frequent author keywords, most cited papers, most prolific authors, most impactful journals, most productive institutions, and most active countries. For bibliometric mapping analysis, a total of 819 peer-reviewed journal articles were retrieved from the Scopus database. The results showed that: (1) the majority of the manuscripts are written in English, (2) the peak of publication is 2021 with 216 papers, (3) gamification, higher education, and motivation have been the most used keywords, (4) the works of Domínguez et al., de-Marcos et al., and Buckley and Doyle have been the most frequently cited documents, (5) de-Marcos, Boyle, and Pérez-López have been the most important authors, (6) Sustainability, International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning, and Journal of Chemical Education have been among the top journals, (7) Universidad de Granada, Universidad de Sevilla, and Tecnologico de Monterrey have been the top institutions, and (8) Spain, the US, and the UK have been the most important countries in this area. This study offers a useful contribution in the area and provides a comprehensive overview, scientific landscape, and future direction of the field.

The district of Mersing is bestowed with many national and international geological heritage sites dated since 350 million years ago. The high biodiversity and uniqueness of the local culture complements the geoheritage of the area. Thus, the National Geopark Committee has chosen Mersing as a territory to be developed as a geopark. Mersing Geopark development efforts were initiated in 2017 through the Mersing Geopark Scientific and Development Committee. The entire Mersing district of 6,371 square kilometers, including the marine areas right up to the Aur Archipelago is identified as the geopark area. The geoheritage here has been identified as 22 geosites, which cover land and island areas. Important flora and fauna have also been identified as being within the protected areas. The unique and preserved traditions of life, art and culture add to the value of this geopark. Several key elements were introduced to prepare Mersing Geopark before being evaluated as a national geopark candidate in December 2018, namely governance of the geopark - management based on ‘co-management’ mechanism, nature conservation – community, community economy through geotourism activities, and public education. Many programmes and activities have been carried out to face future plans for Mersing to become a UNESCO Global Geopark. Geopark enhances natural and cultural heritage resources through integrated development, geotourism development to increase income, preservation of heritage sites and empowerment of local communities to foster a strong sense of pride and belonging to a place.

Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the field of SD, but there has been no bibliometric research yet. This study aims to use bibliometric methods to analyze the current research status and hot topics of SD, to understand further the research trends and future development prospects in this field. Retrieve core literature on SD from the Web of Science database and conduct a detailed analysis using CiteSpace and VOSviewer software based on factors such as publication volume, countries (regions), research institutions, journals, authors, highly-cited papers, and keywords. From 1996 to 2024, a total of 1436 publications were included in the bibliometric analysis. The number of publications has shown an increasing trend year by year. The USA is the leading country in this field of research. The University of California System is the primary research institution. The International Journal of Dermatology is the journal with the highest number of publications. The author Yang Won Lee has the highest number of publications, while the article "Seborrheic Dermatitis" (2004) by Gupta, A.K. has been cited the most. "Seborrheic dermatitis" is the most frequently occurring keyword. The main research hotspots and frontiers in SD are as follows: (1) The relationship between SD and other skin diseases is a popular research topic; (2) Malassezia and inflammation are current research hotspots in SD; and (3) Focusing on antifungal and anti-inflammatory treatments for SD is the current frontier direction in this field. This study is a summary of the current status and hot trends of SD research, which helps clinical doctors and researchers quickly understand the insights and valuable information of SD research and provides reference for clinical decision-making and finding future research directions.

This paper conducts a semi-systematic literature review (2012–2023) on urban World Heritage Site (WHS) management, using bibliometric and content analysis. It identifies four key themes: heritage management, community engagement, tourism pressures, and policy concerns. Findings highlight the central role of management plans, tourism’s strong influence, and governance challenges. The study calls for interdisciplinary research, improved governance, and better legal frameworks to address conflicts and strengthen WHS management.

Sustainable tourism

This study utilises the Scopus databases to conduct a bibliometric and network analysis, offering novel insights into the progression of research in the field of sustainable development. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 472 papers published between 2017 and 2025 from the Scopus database, utilising performance metrics, co‐authorship networks, keyword co‐occurrence, and thematic clustering; the analysis identifies significant research trends, influential authors, institutions, and countries that are advancing this interdisciplinary field. The findings reveal a growing scholarly focus on fintech‐driven solutions such as digital payments, blockchain, and alternative financing and their capacity to advance environmental sustainability, financial inclusion, and economic resilience. The bibliometric mapping further identifies four prominent thematic clusters: (1) fintech innovation for sustainability; (2) ESG integration and sustainability; (3) digital transformation and financial behaviour; (4) Policy regulation and institutional support for sustainable fintech. Based on these insights, the study suggests that future research should investigate the causal pathways that link fintech tools to specific sustainability indicators, with a special emphasis on developing economies. Policymakers and industry stakeholders are advised to focus on creating regulatory frameworks and making technological investments that strengthen the role of fintech in achieving sustainable development goals over the long term.