Heni Susiati, Noeraida Noeraida, Millary Agung Widiawaty, Jupiter Sitorus Pane, Moh. Dede, Khairul Handono, Sunardi Sunardi
Energy research is evolving to address human needs, environmental protection, and corporate responsibility. Nuclear power plants (NPPs) present a viable energy solution, but their siting remains a significant challenge. This study aims to investigate trends and insights in NPP siting using multi-criteria approach. Scopus served as the primary database, enabling the collection of research data from 1968 to 2024, encompassing 464 articles. Data analysis and visualization were performed using VOSViewer, spreadsheet applications, and the RStudio package. The findings reveal significant growth in publications and citations, with Nuclear Engineering and Design emerging as the leading journal, contributing 15 publications. The United States leads in research output with 94 publications, while Indonesia ranks ninth with 13 publications. Keyword network analysis identified four primary clusters: nuclear reactor safety and design, NPP site selection and environmental impacts, seismic risk in nuclear site evaluation, and radioactive waste management. Emerging research trends include the integration of geographic information systems (GIS) and multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM), particularly after 2016. Thematic mapping reveals NPP site selection and accident prevention as central themes, with GIS and MCDM, particularly the analytic hierarchy process (AHP), standing out as key areas for future research. This analysis highlights opportunities for international collaboration and identifies methodological gaps in NPP site selection. © The Author(s) 2025.; Research on nuclear power plants (NPPs) from 1968 to 2024 shows significant growth in publications and citation impact, peaking in 1975 and reaching a citation rate of 1.41 in 2023. The United States leads with 94 publications, while the UK excels in international collaboration, publishing in high-impact journals. Four key research clusters emerged: reactor safety and design, NPP site selection and environmental impacts, seismic risk evaluation, and radioactive waste management. GIS, often combined with AHP, gained prominence after 2016. Indonesia ranks 9th with 13 publications but lacks international collaboration, highlighting opportunities to expand research by integrating GIS and MCDM with risk assessment and hazard analysis. © The Author(s) 2025.
Doctoral Program On Environmental Science, Graduate School (SPs), Universitas Padjadjaran, West Java, Bandung City, 40132, Indonesia; Badan Riset Dan Inovasi Nasional, Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta, 10340, Indonesia; Human Geography Program, School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15-2TT, United Kingdom; Cakrabuana Institute for Geoinformation, Environment and Social Studies, Cirebon Regency, West Java, Cirebon, 45188, Indonesia; Faculty of Social Sciences Education (FPIPS), Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, West Java, Bandung City, 40154, Indonesia; Center for Environment and Sustainability Science, Universitas Padjadjaran, West Java, Bandung City, 40132, Indonesia; Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang Regency, West Java, Bandung, 45363, Indonesia
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