Analyzing the Evolution of Highly Cited Research in Machining of Reinforced Plastics

Abstract

This study employs a bibliometric approach to analyze the evolution of highly cited research in machining of reinforced plastics from 1986 to June 2021. The research examines various document formats, such as journal articles, reviews, chapters, and books. Focusing on reinforced plastics and composites, the study evaluates prolific contributors, temporal trends, and citation metrics to assess scholarly prominence. The research uses a curated dataset of 161 sources from the Web of Science Core Collection database, aiming to identify emerging research directions and gaps in the field. The study uncovers quantitative dimensions and interrelationships among research domains, providing insights into scholarly development. The data categorizes document types, indicating that articles form the majority (85.005%) of the dataset, followed by proceeding papers (16.387%) and review articles (2.536%). The dataset comprises various other types, with each representing a smaller portion. The study's empirical foundation is drawn from the Web of Science Core Collection database.