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Examining the nexus of blockchain technology and digital twins:Bibliometric evidence and research trends

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The integration of Blockchain Technology(BT)with Digital Twins(DTs)is becoming increasingly recognized as an effective strategy to enhance trust,inter-operability,and data privacy in virtual spaces such as the metaverse.Although there is a significant body of research at the intersection of BT and DTs,a thorough review of the field has not yet been conducted.This study performs a systematic literature review on BT and DTs,using the CiteSpace analytic tool to evaluate the content and biblio-metric information.The review covers 976 publications,identifying the significant effects of BT on DTs and the integration challenges.Key themes emerging from keyword analysis include augmented reality,smart cities,smart manufacturing,cybersecurity,lifecycle management,Ethereum,smart grids,additive manufacturing,blockchain technology,and digitalization.Based on this analysis,the study proposes a development framework for BT-enhanced DTs that includes supporting technologies and applications,main applications,advantages and function-alities,primary contexts of application,and overarching goals and principles.Additionally,an examination of bibliometric data reveals three developmental phases in cross-sectional research on BT and DTs:technology development,technology use,and technology deployment.These phases highlight the research field's evolution and provide valuable direction for future studies on BT-enhanced DTs.

blockchain technologydigital twinliterature reviewbibliometric analysisresearch trend

Xiaozhi MA、Wenbo DU、Lingyue LI、Jing LIU、Hongping YUAN

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School of Civil Engineering and Architecture,Guangxi University,Nanning 530004,China

School of Management,Guangzhou University,Guangzhou 510006,China

Department of Basic Course,Guangzhou Maritime University,Guangzhou 510725,China

School of Business,Guangxi University,Nanning 530004,China

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2024

工程管理前沿(英文版)

工程管理前沿(英文版)

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年,卷(期):2024.11(3)