Bibliometric Analysis of Academic Studies on BREEAM with VOSviewer Software Program
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This study aims to provide a bibliometric analysis of the literature on BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) to identify research trends, key issues and scientific impacts in this field. BREEAM is a global standard that promotes sustainable building design and construction practices and assesses the environmental performance of buildings. A comprehensive search of the Web of Science database identified 466 academic publications on BREEAM between 1988 and 2024. The main purpose of this study is to determine bibliometric maps by analysing the metadata of "BREEAM" related researches within the scope of variables such as keywords, journals, publications, authors and collaborations of the field. The data were analysed using VOSviewer analysis software and bibliometric indicators such as key concept analysis, publication type, publication language, most active authors, articles, journals, countries and institutions were examined. The results of the analysis show that the majority of BREEAM-related research is written in English language and these studies focus on key topics such as energy efficiency, sustainability and green building. It was also found that international collaborations play an important role in this field and researchers from various countries have contributed. The findings of the study provide an important basis for understanding the current state of research on BREEAM and future research directions. It also aims to contribute to the development of sustainable construction practices by identifying gaps and potential research areas in this field. As a result, it is emphasised that BREEAM is a critical tool for raising sustainability standards in the building sector and minimising environmental impacts.
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