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SynthesisInternational journal of biometeorology2026

Recent trajectories of biometeorology in the Global South: a systematic review of biometeorology research in the International Journal of Biometeorology.

Ariel S Prinsloo, Claire Gallacher, Felix F Adebayo, Betty Adegebo, Adnan Arshad, Shreya Banerjee, Elizabeth Carr, Thea J Earnest, Cassia Holtz, Carmen Kganane and 16 more

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Synthesis in International journal of biometeorology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

26 authors.

Ariel S PrinslooSchool of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. Ariel.Prinsloo@wits.ac.za.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0020-6191
Claire GallacherLeibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development, Dresden, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8355-1753
Felix F AdebayoDepartment of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-0235-6700
Betty AdegeboUniversity of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6749-5525
Adnan ArshadState Key Laboratory of Grasslands & Agroecosystem, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8755-5281
Shreya BanerjeeCenter for Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Development, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Jodhpur, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6405-7917
Elizabeth CarrSchool of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-0360-693X
Thea J EarnestSchool of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-0448-1304
Cassia HoltzSchool of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-5658-9905
Carmen KgananeSchool of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-9763-8087
Alexi M MarinakiSchool of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-4276-1552
Chanice MavudziSchool of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-3513-4038
L Palesa MolefeSchool of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-7378-8489
Ogone MotlogeloaDepartment of Demography and Population Studies, School of Social Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2939-4296
Nkosi MuseCenter for the Environment, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3453-0862
Amanda NdiweniSchool of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2192-5681
Leonardo B PradoSchool of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0763-7114
Pippa J PryorSchool of Agriculture and Food Sustainability, The University of Queensland, Gatton, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-6947-6187
Sarah J RoffeAgrometeorology Division, Agriculture Research Council - Natural Resources and Engineering, Pretoria, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3683-8377
Mahdieh SaedDepartment of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-2876-085X
Raghid ShehayebLeibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development, Dresden, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3683-3912
Adriaan J van der WaltDepartment of Geography, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6102-2524
Mukhtaar WajaSchool of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0102-0594
Michael J AllenDepartment of Geography & Environmental Planning, Towson University, Towson, MD, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8897-3901
Jennifer M FitchettSchool of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0854-1720
Peter J CrankDepartment of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6694-9268

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Literature reviews have become increasingly prominent in scientific discourse; however, few have critically examined the geographic distribution of research, particularly in the field of biometeorology, where studies remain disproportionately concentrated in the Global North. Building on previous regional reviews and special issues, this paper critically examines geographic disparities in publication trends, authorship, and methodological approaches to aid in identifying challenges and opportunities for equitable and justified future research. Using a PRISMA-style framework, 591 empirical studies conducted across 147 Global South countries were identified from a total of 3,046 publications in the International Journal of Biometeorology (IJBM) between 2000 and 2024. The review reveals a steady increase in contributions from the Global South over time, but highlights persistent gaps in representation, especially in author affiliation and research leadership. Thematic and methodological analyses highlight the diversity and innovation present in Global South contexts, while also revealing structural barriers to equitable participation in the field. This work advocates for more inclusive research practices and enhanced institutional support to bridge the divide between the Global North and South, fostering a more representative and collaborative future for biometeorology.

Indexed as

Earth SciencesMeteorologyResearchAuthorshipPeriodicals as TopicEmpiricalEquitable researchGlobal SouthPRISMA-stylePublication trends

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PMID42096096
PMCPMC13152919

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