Mapping the Research Productivity on Android Technology: A Scientometric Analysis

Abstract

An enormous number of papers containing the collected knowledge of this field of research have been produced because of the popularity and quick development of android technology in recent years. It is becoming more challenging to evaluate the overall structure and evolution of this field without analysis methods due to the interdisciplinary character and significant relevance of android technology research. We identified with the analysis of the related literature, a lack of a comprehensive scientometric study in android technology research. Based on a large bibliographic database, viz., web of science, this study applied scientometric means of empirical study that evaluate the progress and state of research on android technology. Thereby, we were able to provide in-depth explanations of publication patterns, year-by-year distribution, form-by-form distribution, subject-by- subject distribution, the authors with the most publications, the top institutes, the rankings oF periodicals, and the impact and productivity of research. The study’s results offer a better understanding of patterns, trends, and other significant elements that can be used to guide future research, share expertise, and collaborate on projects pertaining to android technology.