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Aerosols have consistently held a prominent position within the academic sphere, driving a substantial body of research in this field. The main goal of this study is to thoroughly examine the body of scientific literature concerning aerosols and lightning using rigorous scientific methods. To achieve this goal, we've conducted a detailed bibliometric analysis to systematically evaluate and clarify the performance metrics of the relevant scholarly publications. Our efforts have allowed us to discover and define three main areas of research: Lightning and Environment, Pollution, and Effects on Nature and Characteristics of Aerosols. Based on our analyses, we've discovered three significant gaps in current knowledge: (i) Understanding how aerosols affect cloud formation and precipitation, revealing their complex interactions. (ii) Investigating how aerosols impact lightning generation and behavior. (iii) Examining the health implications of aerosols in the atmosphere. This research delves into the interplay between aerosols and lightning, examining a vast collection of up to 1000 papers across 819 journals. It examines 100 author keywords pertaining to prominent works, along with 470 keywords associated with three major clusters within the research domain. Data collection spans from 1970 to May 2023, leveraging a comprehensive database. This analysis provides a fresh perspective by comparing the latest studies with their predecessors, enriching our scientific comprehension of this relationship.
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Firoozjaee, F.R., Gautam, S. & Samuel, C. Intricacies Unveiled: A Review Bridging Gaps in Aerosol-Lightning Dynamics for a Holistic Perspective. Water Air Soil Pollut 235, 202 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-024-07018-3
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