MAPPING THE NEXUS BETWEEN LOCAL WISDOM AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION: A DECADE OF BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS (2015–2024)

Abstract

This study examines the global research environment regarding the interface between local wisdom and poverty control over the past decade (2015–2024). The aim is to map the scientific trends, important contributors and theme developments in this field to better understand how traditional knowledge systems contribute to sustainable development and poverty reduction. Using a bibliographic analysis approach, 123 related publications were extracted with a structured search strategy from PubMed. Data were analyzed using Bibliometrix package in R using Biblioshiny. This visualized major trends, co-viewing, and theme cards visualizations. This result shows a significant increase in research activities, particularly in 2024. This reflects an increase in academic attention to culturally embedded solutions for poverty management. The most important research cluster focuses on mothers and children's health, with a focus on human health, human sustainability and demographic sensitivity. Furthermore, the analysis shows the interdisciplinary convergence of knowledge combining public health, environmental studies, and cultural studies. This study concludes that local wisdom has evolved from cultural artifacts to strategic advantages for development, demanding political answers that are sensitive to integrated contexts.