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A Bibliometric Mapping of Digital Twins and AI: Scientific Trends and Research Frontiers

Ahmet Doğan(Osmaniye Korkut Ata University)0000-0002-7116-3558
Ahmet Yurtsal(HATAY MUSTAFA KEMAL UNIVERSITY)0000-0003-0523-3519
Şerife Keleş(Osmaniye Korkut Ata University)0009-0006-5771-6458
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2026-04-30
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Thematic results reveal applications across manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, and city management, supported by machine learning, deep learning, 6G, and edge computing, as well as important social aspects like ethics and governance.

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Amaç & Hipotez:This study examines the literature on integrating digital twins and artificial intelligence using bibliometric data to analyze productivity and collaboration.
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Temel Bulgular & Veri:Data were collected on June 23, 2025, from the Web of Science Core Collection using the query ‘(TI=(Digital Twin) AND TS=(artificial intelligence)) AND (DT==(“ARTICLE”))’, yielding 657 articles analyzed with VOSviewer (v1.6.20).
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Sonuç & Katkı:Thematic results reveal applications across manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, and city management, supported by machine learning, deep learning, 6G, and edge computing, as well as important social aspects like ethics and governance.
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⚙️Değişkenler:Digital Twin · Artificial Intelligence · Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

This study examines the literature on integrating digital twins and artificial intelligence using bibliometric data to analyze productivity and collaboration. It presents publication distribution by year, leading countries, institutions, and authors, and identifies research trends through keyword and thematic cluster analyses. The results highlight the increasing importance of this integration and the growing trend of international collaboration. Data were collected on June 23, 2025, from the Web of Science Core Collection using the query ‘(TI=(Digital Twin) AND TS=(artificial intelligence)) AND (DT==(“ARTICLE”))’, yielding 657 articles analyzed with VOSviewer (v1.6.20). Findings show that authors such as Tao and Fei, despite few publications, have high influence, while Fan and Zhong gained recognition with a single highly cited study. Strategic connectors include Wang, Fei-Yue, and Lv, while Zhang and Meng serve as “hidden stars.” Institutionally, NTNU stands out for centrality, while Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics leads in publication quantity but lags in impact. China dominates output, while the U.S., the U.K., and Canada excel in collaborative efforts. Thematic results reveal applications across manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, and city management, supported by machine learning, deep learning, 6G, and edge computing, as well as important social aspects like ethics and governance.

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Doğan, A., Yurtsal, A., Keleş, Ş. (2026). A Bibliometric Mapping of Digital Twins and AI: Scientific Trends and Research Frontiers. Gazi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, Volume: 12 Issue: 1. https://ajindex.com/articles/1397344

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