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Mercury contamination of water resources is a growing environmental concern due to its detrimental and bioaccumulative effects on ecosystems and human health. The present assessment highlights the comprehensive bibliometric review of research trends concerning mercury contamination in water resources. The study carried out by analyzing a vast array of scientific literature with an aim to identify key research themes, prominent authors, highly cited publications, and other emerging trends in the field. The bibliometric analysis methodology involves data mining from the robust Web of Science database and applying relevant metrics. The study revealed a substantial increase in research output on mercury contamination in water resources over the past few decades highlighting significant global research recognition on mercury contamination of water resources. Moreover, the highly cited publications in this area indicate seminal studies that have shaped the understanding of mercury contamination water resources. These publications have facilitated foundation for subsequent research and have influenced policy-making and decisions makers in addressing mercury pollution. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the research landscape on mercury contamination in water resources, offering valuable insights into the existing knowledge gaps and future directions for addressing this critical environmental issue.
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Yumnam, G., Gyanendra, Y., Alam, W. (2023). Research Trend on Mercury (Hg) Contamination of Water Resources: A Bibliometric Review. In: Kumar, N. (eds) Mercury Toxicity. Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7719-2_3
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