A scientometric assessment of research on the use of bioeconomic modeling in fisheries

This research has been undertaken to analyze the research trends in bioeconomic modeling and has presented the basic bioeconomic models which are being applied in different areas of fisheries. A subscription-based database -viz Web of Science (WoS) was used to retrieve literature regarding bioeconomic models in fisheries from the year 1998–2021. A total of 1100 articles were subjected to data analysis using MS-Excel and Power Bi. The scientometric assessment result showed that there is a positive correlation between years and the number of publications. It also provided information on leading authors on international and national levels and gave insights on country-wise and highly cited publications on bioeconomic modeling in fisheries. The journal Fisheries Research carried the maximum number of research papers (88), followed by International Council for the Exploration of the Sea Journal of Marine Science (51). The study also identified and categorized the basic bioeconomic models with their application in various areas of fisheries for future research guidance. The study is envisaged to add to the repository of knowledge and highlight the need and importance of using bioeconomic modeling in fisheries for sustainable fisheries management and generating an evidence based policy framework.