Title
A Bibliometric Analysis on Friction Stir Welding (FSW)

Affiliations
Iman Farahbakhsh^1,2, Benyamin Barani Nia^1,2, Mohammad Amin Fayzi Chakab^1,2
1. Department of Ocean Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, 1591634311, Iran;
2. Bandar Abbas Campus of the Amirkabir University of Technology Hormozgan, 7916195779, Iran

Abstract
Friction stir welding (FSW), as a growing welding technology, from its genesis in 1991, was attended by many researchers in interdisciplinary fields of science and engineering. The current paper presents a bibliometric analysis of the subject and can be addressed as
guidance for the researchers who want to explore this field of welding technology. The research growth of FSW, most productive and influential authors, disciplines, leader journals, countries, and institutions are investigated. The highly influential papers in two historical periods
and top keywords are also introduced. This paper summarizes the growth structure of FSW during the last 26 years and provides concise bibliometry.

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