A Review of EPIC Model Applications Based on Bibliometrix Analysis
Journal Title: Bulletin of Soil and Water Conservation - Year 2023, Vol 43, Issue 1
Abstract
[Objective] Previous studies regarding the use of the erosion-productivity impact calculator (EPIC) model from 1991 to 2021 were retrieved in order to conduct bibliometrics and cluster analysis so that the direction for the future application and development of the EPIC model could be determined. [Methods] The R-bibliometrix tool was used to analyze literature related to the EPIC model in the Web of Science Core Collection Database, and 261 papers were ultimately selected. The research hotspot and historical development trend of EPIC model were analyzed. [Results] During 1991—2021, the applications of the EPIC model were mainly focused on four aspects: water resources, crop growth, soil erosion and organic matter loss, and agricultural drought. The EPIC model had high simulation accuracy and was able to well evaluate water erosion, soil nutrient loss, and crop yield in the past, present, and future. However, disadvantages included too many parameters and extensive input data requirements. [Conclusion] The EPIC model has many modules and thus has potential to be applied across broadly different research fields in the future. It also has the potential to be coupled with other models and deep learning methods in the future in order to carry out in-depth simulations regarding "double carbon" , soil erosion, crop production, and climate change responses.
Authors and Affiliations
Yuyu Zhai, Haiyan Fang
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