Fractal Theory in Thin Films: Literature Review and Bibliometric Evidence on Applications and Trends

Fredrick M. Mwema; Tien Chien Jen; Pavel Kaspar

doi:10.3390/fractalfract6090489

Fractal Theory in Thin Films: Literature Review and Bibliometric Evidence on Applications and Trends

Fredrick M. Mwema, Tien Chien Jen, Pavel Kaspar^*

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Abstract

A bibliometric analysis of publications on fractal theory and thin films is presented in this article. Bibliographic information is extracted from the Web of Science digital database and the bibliographic mapping undertaken using VOSviewer software. Based on the analysis, there is a growing trend in research on the applications of fractal theory in thin film technology. The factors driving this trend are discussed in the article. The co-citation, co-authorship and bibliographic coupling among authors, institutions and regions are presented. The applications of fractal theory in thin film technology are clarified based on the bibliometric study and the directions for future research provided.

Original language	English
Article number	489
Number of pages	24
Journal	Fractal and Fractional
Volume	6
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract6090489
Publication status	Published - 31 Aug 2022
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

bibliometric analysis
fractal theory
fractals
thin film deposition
thin films
VOSviewer

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