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The aim is to analyze how knowledge flows in vernacular architecture and cultural heritage studies have evolved, focusing on thematic and epistemological development.

January 25, 2026Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development

Decolonising knowledge flows: a critical bibliometric mapping of vernacular architecture and cultural heritage studies (2001–2025)

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The aim is to analyze how knowledge flows in vernacular architecture and cultural heritage studies have evolved, focusing on thematic and epistemological development.
Critical bibliometric analysis of 273 Scopus-indexed articles
Generated co-authorship and co-citation networks using VOSviewer
Examined geographical imbalances and thematic trajectories
Applied decolonial theory and epistemic justice frameworks
Identified five key thematic clusters within the field
Technocratic paradigms dominate while community perspectives are marginal
No decolonial cluster was found, indicating limited visibility in discourse
Scientific collaboration is concentrated in Global North institutions
Emerging recognition of local communities as epistemic contributors

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Maps knowledge dynamics and equity in cultural heritage, emphasizing community roles in preservation efforts.

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Dadang Hikmah Purnama (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6975b24dfeba4585c2d6dc72 https://doi.org/10.1108/jchmsd-06-2025-0167

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Decolonising knowledge flows: a critical bibliometric mapping of vernacular architecture and cultural heritage studies (2001–2025)

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