Bibliometric Trends in Diatom Research: Emphasis on Lakes and Oxbow Lakes Ecosystems

Sofia Puspitarini (Magister Biologi, Fakultas Sains dan Matematika, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang 50275, Indonesia)
Tri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati (Magister Biology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, 50275, Semarang, Indonesia Cluster for Paleolimnology (CPalim), Diponegoro University, 50275, Semarang, Indonesia)
Lilih Khotimperwati (Magister Biology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, 50275, Semarang, Indonesia and Cluster for Paleolimnology (CPalim), Diponegoro University, 50275, Semarang, Indonesia)
Jumari Jumari (Magister Biology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, 50275, Semarang, Indonesia and Cluster for Paleolimnology (CPalim), Diponegoro University, 50275, Semarang, Indonesia)
Mirza Hanif Al Falah (Cluster for Paleolimnology (CPalim), Diponegoro University, 50275, Semarang, Indonesia and Doctoral Program of Environmental Science, Postgraduate School, Diponegoro University, 50275, Semarang, Indonesia)
Yustiawati Yustiawati (Research Center for Limnology and Water Resources, Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency, Jalan Raya Jakarta-Bogor Km. 46, Bogor, 16911 Indonesia)
Ardianor Ardianor (Department of Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Palangka Raya. Jl. Yos. Sudarso, Palangka Raya (73111), Central Kalimantan, Indonesia)
Łukasz Kruszewski (Institute of Geological Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences, Research Centre in Warsaw, Twarda 51/55, 00-818 Warszawa, Poland)

LIMNOTEK
Vol. 31 No. 2 (2025)

Diatoms are unicellular microalgae that play a vital role in freshwater ecosystems and are widely recognized as effective bioindicators of aquatic environmental conditions. This paper presents a literature review and bibliometric analysis of the composition and distribution of diatoms in lakes, focusing on oxbow lakes. Bibliometric data were retrieved from the Scopus database and analyzed using the R software with the Bibliometrix package. The results revealed a rising trend in publications over the past two decades, especially concerning climate change, habitat degradation, and environmental monitoring. The Journal of Paleolimnology and researchers such as John P. Smol have emerged as a leading contributors in terms of publication volume and scientific impact. Furthermore, oxbow lakes remain underexplored despite their ecological importance, indicating significant opportunities for future research. This study emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary approaches to support sustainable conservation and management of freshwater ecosystems.