Oshodi, O S; Awuzie, B O; Akotia, J; Ademiloye, A S and Ngowi, A (2020) A bibliometric analysis of recycled concrete research (1978–2019). Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(5), pp. 725-736. ISSN 2044-124X
Abstract
Purpose: The use of recycled concrete (RC) can reduce the greenhouse emissions associated with the production of cement, which is one of the primary materials used for the execution of construction projects. This research aims to review the state of knowledge in the field of RC research. An understanding of the state of the art in the RC domain justifies future research in this field. Design/methodology/approach: A systematic and comprehensive search of RC-related literature was conducted using the Scopus database. In this research, the bibliometrix R-package was used for the analysis of bibliometric information of the selected papers. The software was used to create a map, which highlights the trends and gaps in the RC knowledge domain. Findings: The results reveal the research themes, clusters, collaboration networks and advancement of knowledge in the field of RC research. The study integrates the literature focussed on RC research and provides a platform for progression of knowledge in this field. Originality/value: The study contributes to the growing body of knowledge by providing an up-to-date RC knowledge map based on an analysis of bibliographic data. Information gleaned from previous studies suggests that bibliometric review can strengthen and complement the findings emerging from other forms of literature reviews. The study reported here is one of the first studies to provide insights into the evolution of RC research.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | bibliometric analysis; bibliometrix; circular construction; recycled concrete |
| Index terms: | construction project, collaboration, evolution, methodology, state of the art, body of knowledge, platform, package, literature review, database, bibliometric analysis |
| Subjects: | research dissemination and communication, environmental science, data analysis and analytics, knowledge management, contractual arrangements, management, research methods, production management, digital design, research evaluation and metrics, data management |
| Topics: | Project Management, Research Practice, Information Management, Procurement, Sustainability, Digital Applications, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
N.B. Descriptive scope is a count of how many of the five facets of empirical research are indicated by the words used in title, abstract and keywords. It is not intended as a judgement on the research; merely a count of the kind of word we would expect to indicate Phenomenon, Concepts, Theoretical framing, Empirical techniques, Analytical techniques. If all five are present, then a code of “5 PCTEA” will indicate this. If you feel the coding for this record is questionable, we welcome discussion around the terms we matched or the way we categorized them. The facet you would expect may not be coded, or a facet may be coded inappropriately. This can also bear on a larger question, of which facets should be treated as defining in construction management research. Please get in touch, and we will look at it. More details here