Scientific and Public Interest in Sanitation Data: A Modeling Analysis and Geospatial Awareness

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.3173302314093

• Palavras-chave: sanitation, bibliometrics, google trends, sustainable development goals.

• Keywords: sanitation, bibliometrics, google trends, sustainable development goals.

• Abstract:

  The research aims to assess both the scientific interest in spatial data on sanitation and the interest of the population in issues related to sanitation. This is especially relevant given the sensitive nature of this data, which must be accessible to the public. The availability of these data is crucial to drive advances in sanitation management. The analysis is conducted using bibliometric techniques and the Google Trends analysis tool. In the bibliometric analysis, a growing academic attention to the issue of modeling water and sewage networks in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is observed, even if the number of studies is still limited. These studies are grouped into clusters that address topics such as GIS, water networks and treatment, climate change, systems management, water quality and sustainability. At the same time, in the public interest analysis with Google Trends, a significant increase in searches related to sanitation is identified in July 2020, possibly related to the approval of the new regulatory framework for the sector. Frequent searches include basic sanitation, water treatment, water quality and sewage networks. It is concluded that there is a growth in both academic interest and public awareness of sanitation. The results obtained can guide future research and public policies to improve water and sewage systems, moving towards the universalization of sanitation and the Sustainable Development Goals. The research has the potential to influence further studies and decisions related to sanitation, contributing to the well-being and sustainable development of society.