Trends and Evolution in the Study of China's Natural Disaster Emergency Plans: A Bibliometric Analysis
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The "Regulations on Natural Disaster Relief" were established by the Chinese government in 2009, followed by the formulation and subsequent revisions of the "National Emergency Relief Plan for Natural Disasters" in 2011, 2016, and 2024. To elucidate the progress and dynamics of disaster relief emergency planning in China over the past eight years, and to facilitate the interpretation of the formulation and revision processes of emergency plans, an analysis of the literature on China’s natural disaster emergency management research from 2016 to 2024 is presented in this study. A total of 4,180 keywords from academic publications are examined for their frequency, emergence, co-occurrence, and evolutionary trends, revealing a notable shift in research priorities. From 2016 to 2018, focus was placed on foundational concepts, as evidenced by the prevalence of keywords such as "emergency management" (138 occurrences), "emergency plan" (65 occurrences), and "natural disasters" (51 occurrences). Between 2019 and 2021, attention shifted toward "collaborative governance" (10 occurrences) and "flood disasters" (23 occurrences), indicating an increased emphasis on cross-sector coordination and responses to extreme weather events. From 2022 to 2024, the emergence of keywords like "urban communities" (18 occurrences), "community resilience" (11 occurrences), and "big data" (8 occurrences) suggested a growing integration of technology and a focus on localized resilience-building. The widespread adoption of emerging technologies, including big data, the Internet of Things, and social media, in disaster response is underscored by this analysis. Additionally, the pivotal role of communities and grassroots governments in enhancing resilience is highlighted. It is projected that future research will prioritize technological innovation and the reinforcement of social resilience, thereby supporting adaptive emergency management strategies amid climate change and rapid urbanization.
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