Bibliometric Study for the Utilization of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Aggregate
摘要
This bibliometric study collects and analyzes data to investigate the progression of research work on “Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Aggregate” using the VOSviewer application as a mapping tool and Publish or Perish (PoP) as the reference manager application with Google Scholar as the source. The main aim is to analyze the growth and trends in research publications related to RAP aggregate, specifically focusing on its application in concrete. Studying published articles from 2000 to 2024 aims to analyze the research progression and discover different avenues for further investigation. This study shows how many articles get published based on the provided keyword. It also finds the most occurred keywords and highlights areas where more research is needed. This helps to assess new research for future studies on RAP aggregate. During the data search phase, employed the keywords “RAP Aggregate” as a guide to focus search results and streamline the mapping process. Out of the search results, 999 articles were found relevant in the predecided time frame for research materials. The analysis reveals a noticeable growth in articles on RAP aggregate over the past two decades. In conclusion, this bibliometric study highlights the advancement journey and trends in research on RAP aggregate in different fields. By identifying the growth in publication output and prevalent research themes, this study offers valuable insights into the current state of RAP aggregate research. As a result, this research serves as a valuable reference for scholars and practitioners interested in further understanding and applying RAP aggregate in concrete, while also encouraging the exploration of new avenues for research and development.