RT Journal Article
T1 Bibliometrics of Scalidophora (Animalia: Ecdysozoa): Evolution of knowledge, research topics and scientific collaborations in three distinct animal phyla
A1 González Casarrubios, Alberto
A1 Sánchez Santos, Nuria
AB The clade Scalidophora is an animal taxon composed of three distinct phyla: Kinorhyncha, Priapulida and Loricifera. These animals are currently studied by a very small but highly active number of experts, and the overall knowledge about the group remains low due to challenges in handling and describing them, as well as the relatively recent discovery of the third phyla. In this contribution, we analyse the study of Scalidophora and its constituent phyla using bibliometric tools, with the aim of understanding the state of research in the group and identifying and predicting trends in its study. Our results indicate (1) a trend towards taxonomy in Scalidophora research, likely due to the generally low knowledge of the clade; (2) a significant growth in recent years in both general scientific production and the number of species of these animals; (3) high collaboration patterns, especially among European countries and countries such as Japan and the United States; (4) a clear imbalance in productivity and knowledge between regions of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres; and (5) a substantial positive impact of the Scalidophora Workshops and the associated Special Issues on scientific production and collaborations within the group.
PB Elsevier
SN 0044-5231
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/116787
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/116787
LA eng
NO González-Casarrubios, A., & Sánchez, N. (2024). Bibliometrics of Scalidophora (Animalia: Ecdysozoa): Evolution of knowledge, research topics and scientific collaborations in three distinct animal phyla. Zoologischer Anzeiger, 313, 332-344. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcz.2024.10.015
NO AGC was supported by a predoctoral contract from the Community of Madrid (PIPF-2023).
NO Comunidad de Madrid
DS Docta Complutense
RD 9 abr 2025