A four-decade of abrasive waterjet processing technology (1980-2023): a scientometric analysis

The field of abrasive waterjet (AWJ) machining has seen growing interest over the past decade, reflected in the increasing number of related research publications. Despite significant progress, uncertainties remain regarding the future direction and performance of AWJ technology. This paper aims to...

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Main Authors: Lusi, Nuraini, Catrawedarma, I Gusti Ngurah Bagus, Gebremariam, Mebrahitom, Saptaji, Kushendarsyah, Azmir, Azhari
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author Lusi, Nuraini
Catrawedarma, I Gusti Ngurah Bagus
Gebremariam, Mebrahitom
Saptaji, Kushendarsyah
Azmir, Azhari
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Gebremariam, Mebrahitom
Saptaji, Kushendarsyah
Azmir, Azhari
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description The field of abrasive waterjet (AWJ) machining has seen growing interest over the past decade, reflected in the increasing number of related research publications. Despite significant progress, uncertainties remain regarding the future direction and performance of AWJ technology. This paper aims to deliver a structured, in-depth, dynamic, quantitative, and objective analysis of research in the abrasive waterjet field. By examining the existing body of knowledge and identifying emerging trends, this review seeks to enhance and refine research within the domain of manufacturing. This study employs bibliometric and text mining analyses using R-tool Biblioshiny and VOSviewer to quantitatively assess and visualize key concepts, themes, and research dynamics in AWJ. The dataset, sourced from the Scopus database (1980–2023) following PRISMA guidelines, includes 1,666 articles from 504 sources, involving 3,062 authors across 80 countries and 2,776 affiliations. Findings reveal a significant growth rate of 228.57% in AWJ-related publications in 1993, marking a pivotal increase in scientific output. India and China emerged as the most productive countries in AWJ research. The results provide valuable insights for academics and policymakers, offering a benchmark for evaluating research efforts and guiding future developments in AWJ technology.
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spelling ump-449302025-06-26T00:39:41Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44930/ A four-decade of abrasive waterjet processing technology (1980-2023): a scientometric analysis Lusi, Nuraini Catrawedarma, I Gusti Ngurah Bagus Gebremariam, Mebrahitom Saptaji, Kushendarsyah Azmir, Azhari TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery TS Manufactures The field of abrasive waterjet (AWJ) machining has seen growing interest over the past decade, reflected in the increasing number of related research publications. Despite significant progress, uncertainties remain regarding the future direction and performance of AWJ technology. This paper aims to deliver a structured, in-depth, dynamic, quantitative, and objective analysis of research in the abrasive waterjet field. By examining the existing body of knowledge and identifying emerging trends, this review seeks to enhance and refine research within the domain of manufacturing. This study employs bibliometric and text mining analyses using R-tool Biblioshiny and VOSviewer to quantitatively assess and visualize key concepts, themes, and research dynamics in AWJ. The dataset, sourced from the Scopus database (1980–2023) following PRISMA guidelines, includes 1,666 articles from 504 sources, involving 3,062 authors across 80 countries and 2,776 affiliations. Findings reveal a significant growth rate of 228.57% in AWJ-related publications in 1993, marking a pivotal increase in scientific output. India and China emerged as the most productive countries in AWJ research. The results provide valuable insights for academics and policymakers, offering a benchmark for evaluating research efforts and guiding future developments in AWJ technology. EDP Sciences 2025 Article PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_4 http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44930/1/A_four-decade_of_abrasive_waterjet_processing_tech.pdf Lusi, Nuraini and Catrawedarma, I Gusti Ngurah Bagus and Gebremariam, Mebrahitom and Saptaji, Kushendarsyah and Azmir, Azhari (2025) A four-decade of abrasive waterjet processing technology (1980-2023): a scientometric analysis. Manufacturing Review, 12 (15). pp. 1-25. ISSN 2265-4224. (Published) https://doi.org/10.1051/mfreview/2025011 10.1051/mfreview/2025011
spellingShingle TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
TS Manufactures
Lusi, Nuraini
Catrawedarma, I Gusti Ngurah Bagus
Gebremariam, Mebrahitom
Saptaji, Kushendarsyah
Azmir, Azhari
A four-decade of abrasive waterjet processing technology (1980-2023): a scientometric analysis
title A four-decade of abrasive waterjet processing technology (1980-2023): a scientometric analysis
title_full A four-decade of abrasive waterjet processing technology (1980-2023): a scientometric analysis
title_fullStr A four-decade of abrasive waterjet processing technology (1980-2023): a scientometric analysis
title_full_unstemmed A four-decade of abrasive waterjet processing technology (1980-2023): a scientometric analysis
title_short A four-decade of abrasive waterjet processing technology (1980-2023): a scientometric analysis
title_sort four-decade of abrasive waterjet processing technology (1980-2023): a scientometric analysis
topic TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
TS Manufactures
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