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Abstract

Research on post-mortem insects became increasingly significant in forensic science, particularly in determining the post-mortem interval (PMI). Within forensic entomology, the family Calliphoridae has emerged as a reliable taxon due to its consistent developmental patterns. Bibliometric analysis provides a systematic approach to evaluating scientific output, identifying global trends, and mapping collaborative networks in this field. This study presented a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 625 publications indexed in Scopus up to 2025, comprising 624 journal articles and one book, with a specific focus on Calliphoridae and PMI estimation. The results revealed a significant growth in publications in recent years, with the United States (122), Brazil (62), and China (60) emerging as the most productive countries. Leading journals contributing to this field include Forensic Science International (134), Journal of Medical Entomology (89), and Journal of Forensic Sciences (80). Dominant keywords such as “forensic entomology,” “postmortem interval,” “Calliphoridae,” “Diptera,” and “larva” reflected the research focus on species identification, larval development, and forensic applications. Collaboration analysis highlighted strong international networks, with key contributions from institutions such as Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and Soochow University (China). The disciplinary distribution showed Medicine (506) as the leading field, followed by Agricultural and Biological Sciences (152), and Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology (109). Overall, these findings provided a comprehensive mapping of the development of forensic entomology research, and indicated a trend toward integrating molecular approaches, insect growth analysis, and practical applications in forensic investigations.

Keywords

Bibliometric analysis Calliphoridae diversity Forensic entomology Post-mortem interval estimation

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Anggi Safitri, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia

Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia

Aril Afandi, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia

Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia

Cindy Ameliya Vega, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia

Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia

Winarno Winarno, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia

Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia

Siti Hamidatul ‘Aliyah, Center for Biomedical Research, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia

Center for Biomedical Research, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia

Endah Setyaningrum, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia

Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia

Priyambodo Priyambodo, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia

Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia

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