{"id":4295,"date":"2026-03-10T18:29:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T18:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oidaijsd.com\/?page_id=4295"},"modified":"2026-03-10T18:31:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T18:31:04","slug":"volume-19-issue-03-pg-203-218-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oidaijsd.com\/?page_id=4295","title":{"rendered":"Volume 19, Issue 03, Pg. 203-218, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development<\/strong>
\nOpen-access peer-reviewed journal\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/doi.org\/10.64211\/oidaijsd190314<\/a>
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The role of traditional knowledge in sustainable food systems: <\/strong>A temporal and thematic analysis <\/strong><\/p>\n

Wijesekara<\/strong> P.D <\/strong>1*<\/sup>, Thennakoon T. M. S. P. K. <\/strong>1, 2
\n<\/sup>1<\/sup> International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
\n2<\/sup> Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
\n*Corresponding author: pdwijesekara@sjp.ac.lk<\/a><\/p>\n

Volume 19, Issue 03, Pg. 203-218, 2026.<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Traditional knowledge (TK) encompasses the skills, knowledge, practices, beliefs and insights passed through generations by the traditional or local communities. These knowledge systems are crucial for enhancing food security and preserving the cultural practice. This study aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge mapping and portray the publication trends in the use of TK for sustainable food systems and food security. The data were obtained through the Scopus database using the key terms (“indigenous knowledge” OR “traditional knowledge” OR “local knowledge”) AND (“food security” OR “sustainable food”). A total of 989 documents published in English in between 1992 and 2024 were considered for the analysis, excluding 2025 (Date acquisition: 30th<\/sup> July 2025). For relevance, the data were analyzed across 11-year intervals (1992-2002, 2003-2013, 2014-2024). The Vosviewer tool and Excel were used for data visualizing. The period between 1992-2002 displays relatively limited keyword diversity and less interconnection between clusters, indicating the foundational stage of attention towards TK and food security. Apart from the interconnected clusters, an outlier cluster was also visible in this period. During the second phase (2003-2013) \u201cfood security\u201d is highlighted as the core theme, while other topics clustered around climate adaptation, agricultural innovation and spatial geographic expansion. This period stands as a transitional stage in the related research. The period between 2014- 2024 marks a high complexity of themes, indicating the field has evolved significantly in multi-dimensional aspects. Food security, TK and Climate change are tightly interconnected, while attention to sub-themes like health, policy and technology has evolved significantly. Overlay visualization highlights the areas of high research concentration and emerging interest, enabling researchers to engage with trending topics and contribute to the ongoing development of the domain. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the evolving research landscape, highlighting that TK has shifted from a peripheral role to a central pillar in sustainable food systems research. The key challenge is to integrate it with innovation and policy to enhance local resilience and global sustainability.<\/p>\n

Keywords<\/strong>: bibliometric analysis; food security; indigenous knowledge; sustainability; traditional knowledge.<\/p>\n

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OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development Open-access peer-reviewed journal\u00a0 https:\/\/doi.org\/10.64211\/oidaijsd190314 The role of traditional knowledge in sustainable food systems: A temporal and thematic analysis Wijesekara P.D 1*, Thennakoon T. M. S. P. K. 1, 2 1 International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. 2 Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. *Corresponding author: pdwijesekara@sjp.ac.lk Volume 19, Issue 03, Pg. 203-218, 2026. Abstract: Traditional knowledge (TK) encompasses the skills, knowledge, practices, beliefs and insights passed through generations by the traditional or local communities. These knowledge systems are crucial for enhancing food security and preserving the cultural practice. This study aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge mapping and portray the publication trends in the use of TK for sustainable food systems and food security. The data were obtained through the Scopus database using the key terms (“indigenous knowledge” OR “traditional knowledge” OR “local knowledge”) AND (“food security” OR “sustainable food”). A total of 989 documents published in English in between 1992 and 2024 were considered for the analysis, excluding 2025 (Date acquisition: 30th July 2025). For relevance, the data were analyzed across 11-year intervals (1992-2002, 2003-2013, 2014-2024). The Vosviewer tool and Excel were used Read More …<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oidaijsd.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4295"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oidaijsd.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oidaijsd.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oidaijsd.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oidaijsd.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4295"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/oidaijsd.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4295\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4297,"href":"https:\/\/oidaijsd.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4295\/revisions\/4297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oidaijsd.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4295"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}