Palinologia do Cretáceo da Bacia do Araripe: uma pesquisa bibliométrica

Palynology of the Cretaceous of the Araripe Basin: a bibliometric study. Palynology has played a crucial role in the stratigraphic studies of the Araripe Sedimentary Basin, contributing to the advancement of knowledge about the biostratigraphy, paleoecology, and paleoenvironment of the Cretaceous period. This study aims to systematize scientific production on palynology in the Araripe Basin between 1971 and 2023, analyzing aspects such as frequency of publications, leading journals, keywords, relevant authors, and collaboration networks. The methodology involved a review and selection of publications from national and international databases, followed by a quantitative analysis of the selected works, which totaled 37 publications, including articles, dissertations, theses, book chapters, and annals of specialized events. The results indicate stability in scientific production over time, with an average of three publications per year, although there are occasional gaps. Most publications focus on stratigraphic aspects and utilize palynology as the primary tool for paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatic reconstruction. Thus, although the palynology of the Araripe Basin has made significant progress, there is an opportunity to expand scientific production through interinstitutional and international collaborations. These joint efforts could lead to substantial advances in the understanding of environmental and geological changes during the Cretaceous period in the Araripe Basin. Keywords: scientific databases, literature review, systematization, quali-quantitative analysis, scientific collaboration.