Empowering women farmers in rice agriculture: A bibliometric review of gender-inclusive strategies for sustainable development

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to understand changing research trends related to rice, specifically emphasising its associations with gender equality (SDG 5) and reduced inequalities (SDG 10). The study used data from the Scopus database from 1962 to 2023, employing bibliometrics with VOSviewer 1.6.18 software and text-mining methods with RStudio software. The research identifies prevailing themes, detects publication patterns, and determines the most impactful global contributions within the field. The study results from 472 documents exported indicate that agricultural activities highlight the worldwide focus on integrating sustainable farming methods with wider socio-economic goals. The bibliometric data reveals the multifaceted role of rice beyond its basic function of providing sustenance. The analysis highlights the dynamic nature of the rice research community, where collaborative endeavours contribute to generating innovative insights. The significant role of rice in promoting sustainable development pathways and emphasises its potential to drive socio-economic transformation, particularly in the Asian context. Simultaneously, governments must reorient their policy frameworks to facilitate and promote rice research, which will create a favourable environment that encourages innovation and inclusivity.