An exploratory analysis of the evolution and trends of code-based cryptography

Code-based cryptography has emerged as a promising paradigm in cryptographic research, offering robust security foundations against quantum computing threats. This bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of code-based cryptography scholarly contributions and trends using the Scopus’s extensive database. The relevant publications, including articles and conference papers are extracted to understand the evolution of code-based cryptography research over time. To map the intellectual structure of this field, the bibliometric indicators such as the performance of a 45-year span of publication timelines, prominent journals, authors, research institutions, nations, and disciplines are used. This bibliometric analysis provides insight into pivotal advancement, key contributors, and emerging areas of code-based cryptography. In addition to contributing to the existing body of knowledge, this comprehensive bibliometric examination of codebased cryptography serves as an invaluable resource to researchers seeking understand the dynamics and trajectory of this crucial cryptographic field in contemporary research.