<![CDATA[Purpose: This study aims to synthesize global trends, key themes, and collaboration patterns in biomass energy studies, particularly those related to public policy and regulation. Particular focus is placed on the role of developing countries in this scientific discourse.Design/methodology/approach: A Bibliometric-Systematic Literature Review (B-SLR) approach was used, analyzing 308 Scopus-indexed articles published between 2010 and 2025. The process involved metadata refining (using biblioMagika® and OpenRefine) and visual mapping (VOSviewer) to illustrate keyword networks, institutional collaborations, and thematic clustering.Findings: There has been a significant surge in publications and citations related to biomass and energy policy. Dominant themes include sustainability, bioenergy, and energy governance. However, a fragmentation between technical and policy research, as well as an imbalance in contributions between developed and developing countries, was found.Limitations and Research implications: This study only used data from one database and, therefore, may have missed relevant publications from other sources. Further studies are needed to measure the effectiveness of biomass policies in local contexts.Practical Implications: These findings can inform policymakers' design of more inclusive and evidence-based biomass energy regulations and encourage collaboration across countries and disciplines.Originality/value: This paper contributes original value by combining bibliometric methods and systematic reviews to uncover thematic and spatial gaps in the global biomass literature.]]>
