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Fifty years of fuzzy research: A bibliometric analysis and a long-term comparative overview
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This paper presents a general overview and a long-term comparison in fuzzy logic research published between 1965 and 2017, obtained via Web of Science. The paper analyzes the growth, impact, trends and regional localization of fuzzy re-search. Conventional, sophisticated among others bibliometric indicators have applies. It aggregates the information according to different levels and criteria including researchers, publications, institutions, or countries. A global perspective have been provided through comparisons of regional aggregates and compound annual growth rates that strengthen the indicators applied in this article. The results permit to visualize the influence, importance, evolution and performance of the fuzzy research as well its contribution to, and transversality with other fields. The findings show that China continues to be a leader in number of contributions. There has been a recent relative decline in the United States contributions overall. Asian and African contribu-tions to scientific literature have grown noticeably. The results also provide a framework for the use of indicators adjusted to specific contexts and relevant information for future research.
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LÓPEZ GUAUQUE, Jaime Alexander and GIL LAFUENTE, Anna Maria. Fifty years of fuzzy research: A bibliometric analysis and a long-term comparative overview. Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems. 2020. Vol. 38, num. 5, pags. 5413-5425. ISSN 1064-1246. [consulted: 17 of June of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/174957