Scientific overview of litter in Brazil: a scientometric and textual approach

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This study identified relevant topics in litter research in Brazil, highlighting aspects, terms, and interconnected analyses. Using Google Scholar, 300 articles with the term "litter" in the title were selected, and their abstracts were analyzed with the Iramuteq software. A variety of sampling and analysis methods related to the production, accumulation, and decomposition of litter were identified. The results highlight terms such as "decomposition," "soil," "nutrient," and "forest," showing a higher recurrence in specific methodologies and vegetation types. The analysis also revealed a significant gap in non-forest environments, indicating the need for more comprehensive studies. The application of IRAMUTEQ and the broad scope of Google Scholar proved effective in organizing and interpreting large volumes of textual data. This research contributes to the advancement of knowledge about litter, demonstrating the utility of scientometric approaches and highlighting the need for new investigations to promote the sustainability and conservation of Brazilian ecosystems.

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Vinicius, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

Master in Geography from the Graduate Program in Geography at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (PPGGEO/UFMS-CPTL), with research funded by CAPES focusing on geoenvironmental analyses of Cerrado phytophysiognomies. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from UFMS (2021). With support from CNPq, conducted studies on the impacts of highways on natural ecosystems, using exotic plants as bioindicators.

Alexandre, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

PhD in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (research focus: Operations Management). Master's in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (research focus: Organizational Intelligence). Postgraduate degree in Personnel Management from the Federal University of Paraná. Bachelor's degree in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Extensive experience as a professor and consultant for companies in innovation, organizational management, and quality management. Associate Professor at UFMS, active in the Postgraduate Program in Natural Resources (research focus: integrated analysis of geosystems), conducting research on circular economy. Also involved in the Professional Master's Program in Public Administration (PROFIAP) in the areas of Sustainable Practices and Innovation and Organizational Transformation

Patricia , Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

Patricia Helena Mirandola Garcia, graduate at Licenciatura Plena em Geografia from Faculdade Auxilium de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras (1992), master's at Geografia from Uiversidade Estadual Paulista (1999) and ph.d. at Geography from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (2006). Has experience in Geography, focusing on Geography, acting on the following subjects: geotecnologias, planejamento, economia, preservação and bacias hidrograficas.

Climbiê , Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

I am an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (Três Lagoas Campus) since 2017. At this institution, I serve as a lecturer in the undergraduate Biological Sciences program and in the Postgraduate Program in Geography. Additionally, I am the curator of the Três Lagoas Herbarium and a supervisor in the Pedagogical Residency in Biology program.

  • Education:

    • Bachelor's in Biological Sciences (2003-2006) from the Federal University of Goiás.
    • Master's in Ecology and Evolution (2007-2009), also from the Federal University of Goiás.
    • Ph.D. in Plant Biodiversity and Environment (2011-2015) at the Institute of Botany with a sandwich scholarship at the University of Gothenburg (Sweden).
    • Postdoc (2015-2017) at the Emilio Goeldi Museum.

  • Research lines:

    • Systematics, floristics, and plant ecology.
    • Phytogeography.
    • Environmental education and biology teaching.

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2024-12-18

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Vol. 49 No. 1 (2024)

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