RSUSSH 2020

IN20-031 Bibliometric Analysis of Knowledge and Awareness toward Climate Change from 2010 to 2019

Presenter: Rabeah Adawiyah Binti Baharudin
The National University of Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstract

            Climate change is the biggest issue and challenge in this era. Climate change is a complex issue that spans many disciplines. This study aims to present a bibliometric overview of the leading trends of knowledge and awareness of climate change from 2010 to 2019. The database from the Web of Science (WOS) was used to collect the data. This study uses VOSviewer to create a visualization image to show the result. The results showed that the USA has most research on the topic, but if ranking by the organizations, the institute from Australia produces most research. Of the 34 countries, 22 are from developed countries, whereas the rest are from developing countries. Keyword contribution also indicates that awareness research needs to be improved. The results of this study will enable the researchers to focus more on knowledge and awareness of climate change in the future.

Keywords: knowledge; awareness; climate change; bibliometric analysis; VOSviewer

Citation format:

Baharudin, R., Md Hashim, N., & Abdul Malek, J.. (2020). Bibliometric Analysis of Knowledge and Awareness toward Climate Change from 2010 to 2019. Proceeding in RSU International Research Conference, May 1, 2020. Pathum Thani, Thailand.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Witsarut Lohwithee (Participant)

Let me admire that the title of your studies is very fascinating. I do agree that  "climate change" is a complex issue for mankind. I would like to ask that unexpected weather changes like this are the signal of human beings associated with their beliefs?

Rabeah Adawiyah Binti Baharudin (Presenter)

Thanks for asking. In my opinion, the answer is yes, because unpredictable weather changes should serve as a signal for everyone to gain their knowledge and beliefs about climate change no longer as it did years ago. According to the IPPC (2013) report, children born around 2000 are more likely to experience carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in the atmosphere at between 463 and 623 parts per million by volume (ppmv) compared to about 400 ppmv during the year 2016. They seem to live with 8.4-11.3 billion people on the planet from 0.800C to 2.600C warmer, with sea levels higher between 5-32 cm compared to 1990. However, changing people's beliefs about climate change is not easy. This is because it also depends on the individual's perception of climate change. As stated by Wolf, J., & Moser, SC (2011) perception of climate change is strongly determined by beliefs held by individuals about the functioning of nature and what would constitute a 'good life', fairness, and the appropriate role of individuals versus markets and the government ”. Therefore, the role of disseminating knowledge of climate change is crucial for them to be more prepared for climate change.