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Heightened interest in drinking water research in recent decades has been aimed at narrowing the knowledge gaps surrounding water and health in a global pursuit to provide safely managed drinking water services to populations who continue to lack access. This study used bibliometrics and network analysis to produce a global overview of publications...
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... the 168 countries in the dataset, 62 met this threshold. This reveals a network containing a total of 4,350 collaborations across 358 country-to-country connections (Figure 4). In this visualization, countries are represented as nodes, the size of which is determined by their total number of publications. ...
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... Key factors explaining the high number of publications: (1) Research on drinking water is increasing significantly in low-and lower-middle-income countries. In particular, in regard to published research on this subject, India has outdone the United States [23]. (2) Countries such as China have seen a nationwide spatial association between water quality and cancer, highlighting the importance of surface water quality in cancer incidence, and studies in China have focused on bladder and breast cancer, while India has seen research on esophageal cancer [28,79]. ...
... (2) Countries such as China have seen a nationwide spatial association between water quality and cancer, highlighting the importance of surface water quality in cancer incidence, and studies in China have focused on bladder and breast cancer, while India has seen research on esophageal cancer [28,79]. (3) The patterns of collaboration currently in place indicate that established publishing giants such as the United States and the UK, which are known for producing large volumes of publications, are the main focus of partnerships [23]. ...
A growing body of epidemiologic research has examined the potential associations between contaminants in drinking water and various cancers, with a special emphasis on sources of particular concern, including arsenic, asbestos, radon, agricultural chemicals, and byproducts of hazardous waste sites. Given the potential public health implications, a bibliometric analysis of the literature in this field is warranted. This analysis aims to systematically map the progression of research on the relationship between drinking water contaminants and cancer. By identifying emerging trends and knowledge gaps, this analysis can inform future research directions and prioritize areas with the greatest potential for public health impact. In this study, we employed a bibliometric approach to analyze research on drinking water and cancer. We searched for articles in all languages published between 1939 and 2023 using the Scopus database. To ensure the precision of our search, we validated a search strategy using relevant keywords related to drinking water and cancer. The data analysis included bibliometric indicators such as the analysis of citation patterns, publication trends, and the identification of the most productive countries and institutions in this field. Finally, we used VOSviewer software (version 1.6.20) to visualize the data through network and co-occurrence analysis. This visualization helped us identify key research clusters and emerging topics within the field. A comprehensive search of the Scopus database from 1939 to 2023 yielded 11,703 articles related to drinking water and cancer. By focusing on journal articles and excluding errata and retracted documents, the data set was refined to 10,751 publications. The majority (91.06%) of these were original research articles (n = 9790), while reviews accounted for 6.49% (n = 698). The United States was the country that contributed the most articles in this field, contributing 3,268 articles (30.4%), followed by China (n = 1496; 13.9%), Japan (n = 1358; 12.6%), and India (n = 758; 7.1%). Recent research (post-2015) focuses on assessing carcinogenic pollutant risks, mainly in groundwater. In contrast, earlier studies often used animal and human models to explore the carcinogenic effects of various chemicals found in drinking water. This study offers insight into the current research on the link between contaminants in drinking water and cancer. Most of this research focuses on high-income countries, highlighting the need for more studies in low- and middle-income regions. To advance our understanding and develop effective strategies, further research is essential. This includes improving methods for detecting and measuring emerging contaminants, as well as evaluating the impact of water treatment and sanitation practices.
... Esta herramienta se desarrolla en el lenguaje de computación estadística y gráfico R, que permite realizar análisis estadísticos y generar representaciones graficas. Además, cuenta con el respaldo de R Core Team, un grupo de desarrolladores que buscan la mejora continua del lenguaje R. Adicionalmente, R cuenta con el respaldo de la R Foundation for Statistical Computing, una organización sin ánimo de lucro que fomenta de manera activa la utilización de R en la investigación estadística y científica [42,43]. De este modo, para utilizar eficientemente la interfaz de Bibliometrix, fue esencial instalar tanto R como Rstudio. ...
... Esta herramienta se desarrolla en el lenguaje de computación estadística y gráfico R, que permite realizar análisis estadísticos y generar representaciones graficas. Además, cuenta con el respaldo de R Core Team, un grupo de desarrolladores que buscan la mejora continua del lenguaje R. Adicionalmente, R cuenta con el respaldo de la R Foundation for Statistical Computing, una organización sin ánimo de lucro que fomenta de manera activa la utilización de R en la investigación estadística y científica [42,43]. De este modo, para utilizar eficientemente la interfaz de Bibliometrix, fue esencial instalar tanto R como Rstudio. ...
... At the same time, there are single publications that use bibliometric methods of analysis in the study of certain issues of water management. In particular, one can note the study by Yang X. and Sun B. et al., which analyzes studies of the carrying capacity of water resources [5]; the study of publications by Bennett A. and Demaine J. et al., which was devoted to the safety of drinking water [6]; and reviews of publications on desalination issues by Ahmed et al. and A. Nikitaeva et al. [7,8]. ...
The growing negative anthropogenic impact on the environment causes scientific interest in the problems of water management. The increasing number of publications in this scientific field requires their intellectual systematization. The purpose of this study is to conduct a bibliometric review of scientific publications related to water management issues in the context of solving the problems of increasing the sustainability of the socio-economic development of a region for better understanding of current research trends. To achieve this goal, bibliometric analysis using the VOSviewer software product (Manual for VOSviewer version 1.6.17) was used. The international database Scopus was taken as the source of information. This study examined 10,208 articles on water management issues from 2012 to 2022. The basic criterion for including a publication in the selection was that the topic of the work belongs to the subject areas of economics, econometrics and finance and business, management and accounting. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that the problems of water resources management have not lost their popularity in the global research community and the research methodology is evolving towards the concept of “water–energy–food”. The centers of knowledge forming the vector of scientific research are the USA and the Netherlands; however, in recent years, the research of Chinese scientists has become increasingly important. It is concluded that the potential for the development of research in the field of water resources management in the context of solving the problems of the sustainable development of regions is associated with the search for opportunities for revealing the synergy of intersectoral interactions while taking into account their sectoral and regional specifics.
Partnerships have become a key tool in the implementation of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Partnerships can scale up the impact of initiatives by leveraging the strengths and reach of each involved partner. This allows for the replication and expansion of successful projects and programs. In the context of the UN SDGs, partnerships can play a key role in their effective implementation, due to their ability to bring together a variety of stakeholders from different sectors and with different levels of expertise and experience. By leveraging the skills, resources, and capacities of different stakeholders, partnerships can contribute to creating synergies that are essential for the successful implementation of the SDGs. Despite the role of partnerships and their potential value, there is a need for studies that can help understand their role and promote greater transparency and accountability in the implementation of the SDGs. Against this background, this article outlines the concept of partnerships and their values, followed by a description of the partnerships for sustainable development, concerning the implementation of the SDGs and its main features. Some examples of relevant partnerships are presented, outlining their scope and degree of success. Based on the experiences gathered specific suggestions on how to foster partnerships to foster the implementation of sustainable development are provided. It is crucial to define common objectives to ensure alignment and a strong foundation for collaboration, involving diverse stakeholders, including governments, businesses, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academia, and local communities, thus bringing unique perspectives and resources. Open and transparent communication builds trust and encourages the sharing of ideas and challenges. Additionally, demonstrating the benefits for each partner, whether in reputation, market access, or cost reduction, motivates active engagement, establishes incentive structures, and allows to celebrate successes. Pooling resources, knowledge, and expertise enhances the effectiveness of sustainable development initiatives, encouraging long-term commitments and fostering adaptability in the face of complex challenges. These are specific strategies that highlight the relevance of these findings, in comparison to existing work. Partnerships have evolved into indispensable instruments for the realization of the UN SDGs. Their transformative potential is expected to grow as the future trend, driven by the ongoing need for collaborative solutions to global challenges, becoming instrumental in addressing pressing global issues such as climate change, public health crises, and economic inequalities. In the coming years, a surge in research and initiatives focusing on optimizing partnership models, governance structures, and monitoring mechanisms to enhance accountability and transparency, is anticipated. Furthermore, the integration of digital technologies and data-driven insights into partnership strategies may revolutionize their impact and efficiency. Overall, the evolution of partnerships as a vital force in global sustainability presents a promising future trend with broader applications and a crucial role in addressing multifaceted challenges beyond the SDGs, as demonstrated in this study.
