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Knowledge mapping of research progress in blast-induced ground vibration from 1990 to 2022 using CiteSpace-based scientometric analysis

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Blasting constitutes an essential component of the mining and construction industries. However, the associated nuisances, particularly blast vibration, have emerged as significant concerns that pose threats to operational stability and the safety of the surrounding areas. Given the increasing emphasis on sustainability, ecological responsibility, safety, and geo-environmental practices, the impact of blast vibration has garnered heightened attention and scrutiny. Nevertheless, the field still lacks comprehensive phase analysis studies. Therefore, it is imperative to elucidate the research progress on blast vibration and discern its current frontiers of investigation. To address this need, this study employs bibliometric methods and the CiteSpace 6.1.R2 software to analyze 3093 papers from the Web of Science database. Through this comprehensive analysis, the study aims to chronicle the developmental trajectory, assess the present research status, and identify future trends in the field of blast vibration. The findings of this study reveal that research on “blasting vibration” is advancing rapidly, with the number of citations exhibiting a J-shaped growth curve over time. China emerges as the leading contributor to this research, followed by India, and the foremost institution in this field is Central South University in China. Cluster analysis identifies the effects of ground vibration, numerical simulation, blast load, blasting vibration and rockburst hazard as the most prominent research areas presently. The primary research directions in this domain revolve around the rock fragmentation, compressive strength, particle swarm optimization, and ann. The emergence of these keywords underscores a dynamic shift towards a more holistic and multidisciplinary approach in the field of blasting-induced ground vibration. Furthermore, this study provides a concise overview of blast vibration, discusses prediction techniques, and proposes measures for its control. Additionally, the discussion delves into the social significance of intelligent blasting systems within the context of artificial intelligence, aiming to address the hazards associated with blast-induced ground vibrations.

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This research was funded by the National Science Foundation of China (42177164) and the Distinguished Youth Science Foundation of Hunan Province of China (2022JJ10073).

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• Blast-induced ground vibrations studies were systematically and quantitatively analyzed by bibliometric methods with 2080 related papers published from 1990 to 2022.

• The influential authors and their relationships in this area were analyzed, and current hot topics and potential development trends are presented and discussed.

• Understanding, prediction, and mitigation measures of blast vibration are reviewed and discussed.

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Zhang, Y., He, H., Khandelwal, M. et al. Knowledge mapping of research progress in blast-induced ground vibration from 1990 to 2022 using CiteSpace-based scientometric analysis. Environ Sci Pollut Res 30, 103534–103555 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-29712-1

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