Agricultural drought research in ASEAN: trends, hotspots, and knowledge gaps based on a bibliometric analysis
摘要
Agricultural drought poses a persistent threat to sustainable agriculture and food security across the ASEAN region, where smallholder livelihoods and rainfed systems remain highly vulnerable to climate variability. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of agricultural drought research published between 1984 and 2025, utilizing Scopus-indexed data. By combining performance analysis with science mapping, this work examines publication trends, leading authors, influential journals, citation impacts, and collaborative networks. The findings reveal exponential growth in research output since 2010, with Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia leading in productivity and impact. Emerging research themes highlight advances in remote sensing, climate-smart water management, and early warning systems that increasingly integrate technological innovation with local adaptation needs. Moreover, a comparative perspective with global literature reveals that while global research emphasizes methodological sophistication and technological innovation, ASEAN studies are more strongly oriented toward policy-relevant and smallholder-focused resilience strategies. This complementary relationship highlights the importance of integrating advanced analytical tools with context-specific applications. The study offers evidence-based insights to support future research and policy directions aimed at strengthening agricultural resilience, sustainable resource management, and food security in the ASEAN region.