Bibliometric Analysis of Ethics in Embedded and Mobile Systems

Abstract

When it comes to commonplace gadgets like cell phones, automobiles, household appliances and medical equipment, embedded systems ethics place a higher priority on privacy, security, dependability and possible abuse. The desire for convenience in family life has risen because of its comfort, control and safety. Smart houses alter interior areas with computers and artificial intelligence (AI), while embedded technologies provide minimal power consumption and many functionalities. As a result of social and technical improvements, smart homes and embedded systems are becoming more and more popular around the world and developing countries are adopting this technology, which aligns with ethics. However, the incorporation of ethics in embedded systems and mobile systems tends to be ignored in Africa. The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of ethics in embedded and mobile systems, looking at the African context. The data was collected from the Scopus database and the Web of Science between 2002 and 2023. To recognize the trends in ethics in embedded and mobile systems, bibliometric analysis is used to judge the current situation and development trends in the African region. The results revealed the keywords with the highest occurrence and countries and affiliations that are contributing to the ethics in embedded and mobile systems. Additionally, embedded and mobile systems have been identified as an active area of research, experiencing an annual growth rate of 5.37% in Africa, with 30% of contributors being international co-authors. The results of this study will facilitate an understanding of the progress and trends in embedded and mobile systems for researchers interested in understanding them from an African perspective.