SCIENTOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, VULNERABILITY AND RESILIENCE

ABSTRACT This study investigates the interrelationship between Critical Infrastructures,Key Resources, Assets, and Facilities (CIKRAF) concerning resilience, vulnerability, and sustainable development through a scientometric analysis of relevant literature. Data was sourced from the Web of Science Database using targeted keyword search protocols. CiteSpace software was employed for data analysis and visualization, revealing significant insights into the field. The analysis highlights critical infrastructure resilience as essential for sustainable development, with the term "resilience" receiving 23 citations, emphasizing its role in enhancing infrastructure's ability to withstand disruptions. The findings indicate that "vulnerability" is the most cited concept, with 41 citations, underscoring its foundational role in CIKRAF research. Influential authors such as El-Dakhakhni Wael, Ezzeldin Mohamed, and Dong Shangjia, each with four citations, emerge as thought leaders in addressing vulnerabilities arising from climate change and urbanization. Key contributors, including Dillard Maria, and institutions like Texas A&M University, are identified as pivotal in advancing knowledge in this domain. The analysis reveals a robust co-citation network around the concepts of resilience, vulnerability, and frameworks for risk management, emphasizing the need for integrated approaches. The USA leads in citations (58), followed by China (13) and England (9), indicating global engagement in this research area. These results underscore the urgency of developing comprehensive frameworks that prioritize resilience in CIKRAF, promoting collaborative research, enhancing policy and investment, and increasing public awareness to effectively address the challenges of CIKRAF and promote sustainable development.