Estado da Arte sobre o Araguaia: Uma Análise Cienciométrica das Pesquisas sobre o Uso e Ocupação da Bacia do Rio Araguaia

Abstract

This article aims to make a survey of academic productions, theses, dissertations and articles about the Araguaia River whose approaches were focused on the studies of physical characterization, use and occupation. From electronic and manual screening, 3,086 search results were analyzed on national and regional platforms in the available time period, without a particular time frame. The databases classified by coverage area allowed the files to be crossed, verifying that all information was included between the repositories. Examination of research in regional databases aimed to assess the development of research on the topic in Goiás, especially at the Federal University of Goiás where the Araguaia River basin has been considered as one of the priority research areas. Using quantitative methodology based on data measurement, denominated as Cienciometry or as it is better known, as State of Art studies, or as State of Knowledge, the objective of this work was to inventory or map the scientific works on the Araguaia River basin under the specific approach allowing quantitative evaluation and allowing further analysis of this production.