<p>While 3G and 4G networks laid the initial groundwork for DTT, the bulk of empirical advancements and technological innovations are closely aligned with the progress of 5G and 6G networks. The shift from 5G to the emerging 6G mobile networks has significantly reshaped the technological landscape, especially in the realm of DTT. As intelligent network capabilities expand, DTT is gaining momentum as a strategic enabler of Industry 4.0 by facilitating real-time data integration, simulation, and decision-making. The scientometric study systematically explores DTT’s development across 3G to 6G networks within five key sectors: agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, and telecommunications. A curated dataset from Scopus (2019–2024) supports analyses using CiteSpace and Tableau to uncover publication trends, co-citation networks, geographic research contributions, and the keyword-based thematic structures. The findings highlight global engagement, sector trends, and emerging research priorities, offering insights into how DTT aligns with mobile network advancements and suggesting future interdisciplinary innovations.</p>

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A scientometric review of digital twin in 3G to 6G networks: industry applications and trends

  • Munish Bhatia,
  • Vinika Malik

摘要

While 3G and 4G networks laid the initial groundwork for DTT, the bulk of empirical advancements and technological innovations are closely aligned with the progress of 5G and 6G networks. The shift from 5G to the emerging 6G mobile networks has significantly reshaped the technological landscape, especially in the realm of DTT. As intelligent network capabilities expand, DTT is gaining momentum as a strategic enabler of Industry 4.0 by facilitating real-time data integration, simulation, and decision-making. The scientometric study systematically explores DTT’s development across 3G to 6G networks within five key sectors: agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, and telecommunications. A curated dataset from Scopus (2019–2024) supports analyses using CiteSpace and Tableau to uncover publication trends, co-citation networks, geographic research contributions, and the keyword-based thematic structures. The findings highlight global engagement, sector trends, and emerging research priorities, offering insights into how DTT aligns with mobile network advancements and suggesting future interdisciplinary innovations.