Theoretical and Applied Economics
No. 2 / 2026 (647), Summer
Exploring symmetry and asymmetry in evacuation dynamics: A comprehensive bibliometric and computational analysis
Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Livia-Diana IANCU
Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Camelia DELCEA
Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Abstract. This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of evacuation research, focusing on the integration of symmetry and asymmetry elements. By analyzing a dataset of scholarly papers from the ISI Web of Science database spanning 2000 to 2023, we reveal a sustained annual growth rate of 8.1% in academic interest. Key contributors, influential publications, and leading journals in the field are identified. The analysis highlights the importance of considering information symmetry/asymmetry, symmetric/asymmetric Hausdorff distance, evacuation layout symmetry/asymmetry, and symmetry-breaking behaviors of evacuees. We show that N-gram analysis techniques uncover various applications of symmetry and asymmetry in evacuation research, emphasizing their significance in addressing evacuation challenges and enhancing strategies.
Contents
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