IoT-enabled technologies for controlling COVID-19 Spread: A scientometric analysis using CiteSpace
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2023-07
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The COVID-19 outbreak has unleashed a cataclysmic impact on the daily existence of humanity,
triggering a widespread upheaval in public health and wreaking havoc on the economies of
affected nations. This lethal disease has emerged as a leading cause of substantial mortality
and morbidity around the globe, and the emergence of new virus variants has confronted
humanitarian society with formidable difficulties. In this tumultuous period, the Internet of
Things (IoT) has played an indispensable role. IoT has offered various innovative solutions to
curb the spread of the pandemic, providing a beacon of hope amidst the chaos. The current
research delves into the literature on IoT-assisted COVID-19 research, utilizing a scientometric
analysis to extensively examine the technological impact in the battle against the outbreak.
It illuminates the multifaceted role of ICT in the ongoing pandemic by employing an array of
empirical approaches such as publication patterns, citation structures, leading nations, literature
co-citation network analysis, and knowledge mapping of scientific literature using the CiteSpace
tool. Furthermore, the study uncovers the research frontiers, research hotspots, cluster analysis,
and potential future directions in this knowledge domain, providing a visual narrative that
inspires hope and a renewed commitment to our collective responsibility in the face of this
global crisis.