Recent in Engineering Science and Technology
Vol. 4 No. 02 (2026): RiESTech Volume 04 No. 02 Years 2026

A Simple Insight into Convolutional Neural Network Research Using VOSviewer, Python, and Gen-AI

Samsul Arifin (Department of Data Science, Faculty of Digital Design and Business, Institut Teknologi Sains Bandung, Indonesia)
Ade Kurniawan (Department of Data Science, Faculty of Digital Design and Business, Institut Teknologi Sains Bandung, Indonesia)
Muhammad Faisal (Department of Data Science, Faculty of Digital Design and Business, Institut Teknologi Sains Bandung, Indonesia)
Merios Gusan Putra (Department of Digital Business, Faculty of Digital Design and Business, Institut Teknologi Sains Bandung, Indonesia)
Tiawan (Department of Digital Business, Faculty of Digital Design and Business, Institut Teknologi Sains Bandung, Indonesia)
Dani Lukman Hakim (Department of Palm Oil Processing Technology, Vocational Faculty, Indonesia)
Abdul Azis Abdillah (The School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom)
Wiwik Wiyanti (Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, Computer and Mathematics, Matana University, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of research trends in Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) published in 2023. Using the Scopus database, metadata for 2,185 journal articles was extracted based on criteria including open access status, English language, and classification under Computer Science. The research employed a systematic methodology involving data extraction, preprocessing, and network visualization. VOSviewer was used to map co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrence, and citation patterns, while Python supported advanced data processing, topic modeling, and trend analysis. Keyword analysis highlighted the prominence of terms such as "deep learning," "learning systems," "image classification," and "object detection," indicating the diverse and interdisciplinary applications of CNN technology. The co-authorship network revealed China, India, and the United States as key centers of international research collaboration, demonstrating global engagement in advancing CNN studies. Citation analysis showed a skewed distribution where most publications received between zero and two citations, though some articles garnered significantly higher attention, with citations reaching up to 57 within the same year of publication. This suggests that a few studies have rapidly influenced the field despite the overall low citation count typical of recent papers. By integrating quantitative bibliometric techniques with AI-assisted qualitative insights, this study offers a comprehensive overview of the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of CNN research in 2023, guiding future academic and practical endeavors.

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riestech

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Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology Mechanical Engineering

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Aims and Scope Recent in Engineering Science and Technology, a peer reviewed quarterly engineering journal, publishes theoretical and experimental high quality papers to promote engineering and technologys theory and practice. In addition to peer reviewed original research papers, the Editorial ...