bims-evares Biomed News
on Evaluation of research
Issue of 2023–08–20
sixty-nine papers selected by
Thomas Krichel, Open Library Society
  1. Research landscape and emerging trends of diabetes-associated cognitive dysfunction: a bibliometric analysis.
  2. Global research trends and prospects on the first-generation college students from 2002 to 2022: a bibliometric analysis via CiteSpace.
  3. Bibliometric and visualized analysis of myopic corneal refractive surgery research: from 1979 to 2022.
  4. A bibliometric analysis of acute myocardial infarction in women from 2000 to 2022.
  5. Bibliometric and visual analysis of Kawasaki disease in children from 2012 to 2022.
  6. Research trends and hotspots on the links between caveolin and cancer: bibliometric and visual analysis from 2003 to 2022.
  7. A bibliometric analysis of complement in IgA nephropathy from 1991 to 2022.
  8. The Topics and Publication Trends in Emergence Deliri-Um: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2002 to 2022.
  9. Bibliometric analysis of the 100 most cited articles on bone grafting in dentistry.
  10. Bibliometric Insights in Advances of Chordoma: Global Trends and Research Development in the Last Decade.
  11. Rheumatic diseases and gut microbiota publications in 2002-2022: a Scopus‑based bibliometric analysis.
  12. Knowledge fields and emerging trends about extracellular matrix in carotid artery disease from 1990 to 2021: analysis of the scientific literature.
  13. The 100 most cited articles on trachoma: a bibliometric analysis.
  14. The top 100 most cited publications on Prurigo Nodularis: a bibliometric analysis.
  15. The 100 most-cited and 100 most-mentioned COVID-19-related radiological articles: a comparative bibliometric analysis.
  16. Emerging Trends and Focus in Human Skin Microbiome Over the Last Decade: A Bibliometric Analysis and Literature Review.
  17. A Bibliometric Study on the Top 101 Most-Cited Articles of Dental Journals of the Middle East/North Africa Countries From 2011 to 2021.
  18. Research trends in cardiovascular tissue engineering from 1992 to 2022: a bibliometric analysis.
  19. Speech, Language, and Hearing in the 21st Century: A Bibliometric Review of JSLHR From 2001 to 2021.
  20. Altmetric Analysis of Dermatology Manuscript Dissemination During the COVID-19 Era: Cross-Sectional Study.
  21. A Bibliometric Analysis on Dicrocoelium dendriticum.
  22. Global trends and hotspots of gastrointestinal microbiome and toxicity based on bibliometrics.
  23. Global Research Trends in Adipose Stem Cell Tissue Engineering: A Scientometric Research.
  24. Characterization of global research trends and prospects on sudden coronary death: A literature visualization analysis.
  25. Research trends and frontiers in lupus nephritis: a bibliometric analysis from 2012 to 2022.
  26. Neurotoxicology of alcohol: a bibliometric and science mapping analysis.
  27. Bacillus thuringiensis pesticidal toxins: A global analysis based on a scientometric study (1980-2021).
  28. Bibliometric analysis of evolutionary trends and hotspots of super-enhancers in cancer.
  29. The Development Trend of Medical Animals in the Last Ten Years: A Review.
  30. Bibliometric Analysis of Diagnostic Yield of CT Pulmonary Angiogram (CTPA) in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism (PE).
  31. Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research on Circular RNA: Current Status and Future Directions.
  32. Gender disparity trends in genitourinary oncology academic publishing over the past 3 decades: A bibliometric analysis.
  33. A bibliometric review on electric vehicle (EV) energy efficiency and emission effect research.
  34. A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Studies on Depression.
  35. Engineering exosomes and their application in cardiovascular field: Bibliometric analysis from 2002 to 2022.
  36. Tracking trends in COVID-19 vaccines based on 47 different vaccines: A bibliometric review.
  37. Does Twitter improve the dissemination of ophthalmology scientific publications?
  38. The top 100 cited articles in menstrual health among adolescent girls: a citation analysis.
  39. Insights into the quantitative structure-activity relationship for ionic liquids: a bibliometric mapping analysis.
  40. Allergic Contact Dermatitis: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  41. Studies on Atrial Fibrillation and Venous Thromboembolism in the Past 20 Years: A Bibliometric Analysis Via CiteSpace and VOSviewer.
  42. Predictive value of medical school ranking in the academic scholarship of ophthalmology residents.
  43. Disciplinary trends in the use of the Delphi method: A bibliometric analysis.
  44. History and development of ABCA1.
  45. Current status and future direction of albumin-bilirubin in hepatocellular carcinoma: a bibliometric analysis.
  46. Mapping sustainability reporting research with the UN's sustainable development goal.
  47. A bibliometric analysis of building information modelling implementation barriers in the developing world using an interpretive structural modelling approach.
  48. Meta-research study highlights the gender gap in randomized controlled trials in dentistry.
  49. Ranking mobility and impact inequality in early academic careers.
  50. Women's Authorship of Reviews in Ophthalmic Journals Over Time.
  51. Mapping the scientific research on bipolar disorder: A scientometric study of hotspots, bursts, and trends.
  52. Bibliometric analysis of the highly cited publications in COVID-19 vaccine.
  53. Flavonoid metabolites in tea plant (Camellia sinensis) stress response: Insights from bibliometric analysis.
  54. Publishing on Topical Subjects in Total Joint Arthroplasty is Associated with Increased Social Media Attention.
  55. Corrigendum: A bibliometric profile of optogenetics: quantitative and qualitative analyses.
  56. Methodological assessment and overall confidence in the results of systematic reviews with meta-analyses focusing on traumatic dental injuries: A cross-sectional study.
  57. Network Analysis for Formative Evaluation of Collaborative, Team Science Research Partnerships.
  58. The sustainable development of mathematics subject: An empirical analysis based on the academic attention and literature research.
  59. Gender equality and leadership in radiation oncology research: a plea to women to come forward.
  60. Characterization of Gender Differences in H-index Within Urological Subspecialties. Letter.
  61. Detection of fake papers in the era of artificial intelligence.
  62. Towards equality: gender representation at the Royal College of Radiologists' Annual Scientific Meeting 2014-2021.
  63. Predictors of self-reported research engagement and academic-career interest amongst medical students in the United Kingdom: a national cross-sectional survey.
  64. Modeling new trends in bone regeneration, using the BERTopic approach.
  65. Characterization of Gender Differences in H-index Within Urological Subspecialties. Reply.
  66. Bibliometrics, the "Clinical Diagnostics" of Research Impact Comment on "'We're Not Providing the Best Care If We Are Not on the Cutting Edge of Research': A Research Impact Evaluation at a Regional Australian Hospital and Health Service".
  67. A new tool for evaluating health equity in academic journals; the Diversity Factor.
  68. Efficacy of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) Grants to Build Research Capacity in Underrepresented States.
  69. RBGO - First Impact Factor: 1.2.
  1. Front Neurosci. 2023 ;17 1214301
    Research landscape and emerging trends of diabetes-associated cognitive dysfunction: a bibliometric analysis.
    Siyi He, Qingchun Liang, Jie Zhu, Chen Wang, Xiafei Lin, Duozhi Wu, Wenqi Zhang, Guanwen Lin, Zhihua Wang.
       Background: Diabetes-associated cognitive dysfunction (DACD) is a common and serious complication in diabetes and has a high impact on the lives of both individuals and society. Although a number of research has focused on DACD in the past two decades, there is no a study to systematically display the knowledge structure and development of the field. Thus, the present study aimed to show the landscape and identify the emerging trends of DACD research for assisting researchers or clinicians in grasping the knowledge domain faster and easier and focusing on the emerging trends in the field.
    Methods: We searched the Web of Science database for all DACD-related studies between 2000 and 2022. Bibliometric analysis was conducted using the VOSviewer, CiteSpace, Histcite, and R bibliometric package, revealing the most prominent research, countries, institutions, authors, journals, co-cited references, and keywords.
    Results: A total of 4,378 records were selected for analysis. We found that the volume of literature on DACD has increased over the years. In terms of the number of publications, the USA ranked first. The most productive institutions were the University of Washington and the University of Pittsburgh. Furthermore, Biessels GJ was the most productive author. Journal of Alzheimers Disease, Diabetes Care, and Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience had the most publications in this field. The keywords"dementia," "alzheimers-disease," "cognitive impairment" and "diabetes" are the main keywords. The burst keywords in recent years mainly included "signaling pathway" and "cognitive deficit."
    Conclusion: This study systematically illustrated advances in DACD over the last 23 years. Current findings suggest that exploring potential mechanisms of DACD and the effect of anti-diabetes drugs on DACD are the hotspots in this field. Future research will also focus on the development of targeted drugs that act on the DACD signaling pathway.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; cognitive dysfunction; diabetes
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2023.1214301
  2. Front Psychol. 2023 ;14 1214216
    Global research trends and prospects on the first-generation college students from 2002 to 2022: a bibliometric analysis via CiteSpace.
    Li Fei, Xizhen Kang, Weiming Sun, Boxiang Hu.
       Objectives: To review literature related to first-generation college students, the paper aims to outline the research direction, identify prominent research topics and frontiers, report on current research trends, and offer valuable insights and fresh perspectives for future advancements in the field, utilizing CiteSpace.
    Methods: CiteSpace is a citation visualization software designed to analyze the scholarly literature and uncover potential knowledge within it. This study retrieved articles related to first-generation college students from 2002 to 2022 from Web of Science Core Collection database. After collecting the data, CiteSpace V.6.1.R3 (64-bit) was used to perform analyses on various aspects, including annual publication output, top cited journals, country and institutional affiliations, prominent authors, cited references, and keywords. The data was visualized using tools such as knowledge maps, collaborative network analysis, cluster analysis, and strongest citation burst analysis.
    Results: We obtained a total of 471 articles on first-generation college students. The number of publications annually is increasing, and the number of publications generally shows an upward trend, especially in 2017-2021 with a sharp growth. The United States has the most articles on this topic (395 articles), and it is also the most authoritative and influential country (with a centrality of 0.93). Followed by South Africa (14 articles) and Germany (14 articles), The top 10 cited journals and institutions are predominantly from the United States. When analyzing the top cited references and authors, the research consistently highlights the academic achievement and engagement of first-generation college students.
    Conclusion: This study analyzed the current situation of first-generation college students field via CiteSpace, then identify the research hotspots and frontiers on first-generation college students. Current global trends in first-generation college students researches and the growing public awareness of academic performance and equality suggest that first-generation college students researches will grow in popularity with further breakthroughs.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; Web of Science; bibliometric analysis; first-generation college students; research trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1214216
  3. Front Med (Lausanne). 2023 ;10 1141438
    Bibliometric and visualized analysis of myopic corneal refractive surgery research: from 1979 to 2022.
    Fang Yang, Yi Dong, Chen Bai, Mohammad Alzogool, Yan Wang.
       Background: Myopic corneal refractive surgery is one of the most prevalent ophthalmic procedures for correcting ametropia. This study aimed to perform a bibliometric analysis of research in the field of corneal refractive surgery over the past 40 years in order to describe the current international status and to identify most influential factors, while highlighting research hotspots.
    Methods: A bibliometric analysis based on the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) was used to analyze the publication trends in research related to myopic corneal refractive surgery. VOSviewer v.1.6.10 was used to construct the knowledge map in order to visualize the publications, distribution of countries, international collaborations, author productivity, source journals, cited references, keywords, and research hotspots in this field.
    Results: A total of 4,680 publications on myopic corneal refractive surgery published between 1979 and 2022 were retrieved. The United States has published the most papers, with Emory University contributing to the most citations. The Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery published the greatest number of articles, and the top 10 cited references mainly focused on outcomes and wound healing in refractive surgery. Previous research emphasized "radial keratotomy (RK)" and excimer laser-associated operation methods. The keywords containing femtosecond (FS) laser associated with "small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE)" and its "safety" had higher burst strength, indicating a shift of operation methods and coinciding with the global trends in refractive surgery. The document citation network was clustered into five groups: (1) outcomes of refractive surgery: (2) preoperative examinations for refractive surgery were as follows: (3) complications of myopic corneal refractive surgery; (4) corneal wound healing and cytobiology research related to photorefractive laser keratotomy; and (5) biomechanics of myopic corneal refractive surgery.
    Conclusion: The bibliometric analysis in this study may provide scholars with valuable to information and help them better understand the global trends in myopic corneal refractive surgery research frontiers. Two stages of rapid development occurred around 1991 and 2013, shortly after the innovation of PRK and SMILE surgical techniques. The most cited articles mainly focused on corneal wound healing, clinical outcomes, ocular aberration, corneal ectasia, and corneal topography, representing the safety of the new techniques.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; bibliometrics analysis; corneal refractive surgery; global trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2023.1141438
  4. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2023 ;10 1090220
    A bibliometric analysis of acute myocardial infarction in women from 2000 to 2022.
    Ming Xu, Fupeng Yang, Bin Shen, Jiamei Wang, Wenhao Niu, Hui Chen, Na Li, Wei Chen, Qinqin Wang, Zhiqing He, Ru Ding.
       Background: Plenty of publications had been written in the last several decades on acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in women. However, there are few bibliometric analyses in such field. In order to solve this problem, we attempted to examine the knowledge structure and development of research about AMI in women based on analysis of related publications.
    Method: The Web of Science Core Collection was used to extract all publications regarding AMI in women, ranging from January 2000 to August 2022. Bibliometric analysis was performed using VOSviewer, Cite Space, and an online bibliometric analysis platform.
    Results: A total of 14,853 publications related to AMI in women were identified from 2000 to 2022. Over the past 20 years, the United States had published the most articles in international research and participated in international cooperation the most frequently. The primary research institutions were Harvard University and University of Toronto. Circulation was the most cited journal and had an incontrovertible academic impact. 67,848 authors were identified, among which Harlan M Krumholz had the most significant number of articles and Thygesen K was co-cited most often. And the most common keywords included risk factors, disease, prognosis, mortality, criteria and algorithm.
    Conclusion: The research hotspots and trends of AMI in women were identified and explored using bibliometric and visual methods. Researches about AMI in women are flourishing. Criteria and algorithms might be the focus of research in the near future, which deserved great attentions.
    Keywords:  VOSviewer; acute myocardial infarction; bibliometrics; citespace; women
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1090220
  5. Front Pediatr. 2023 ;11 1142065
    Bibliometric and visual analysis of Kawasaki disease in children from 2012 to 2022.
    Zhengjiu Cui, Fei Luo, Jinjuan Wang, Juanjuan Diao, Yueli Pan.
       Background: In recent years, the incidence of Kawasaki disease among the pediatric population has experienced a significant increase. With complications mainly affecting the cardiovascular system, Kawasaki disease has received widespread attention from scholars worldwide. Numerous articles on Kawasaki disease in children have been published far. However, there is a lack of studies that use visualization methods to perform a bibliometric analysis of the relevant literature. This study aims to obtain overall information on the output characteristics of publications on childhood Kawasaki disease between 2012 and 2022 through bibliometric analysis, identify research hotspots and frontiers, and provide new ideas and references for future clinical and scientific research.
    Methods: Literature meeting the inclusion criteria was screened from the Web of Science Core Collection, PubMed, and Scopus databases. Visual analysis of the literature by country, institution, journal, author, keywords, and references was performed using Citespace (6.1.R6), VOSviewer (1.6.18), and the online bibliometric website (https://bibliometric.com/).
    Results: A total of 4,867 eligible publications were included. The number of annual publications is generally rising, rapidly increasing since 2019. Among countries and institutions, China and KAOHSIUNG CHANG GUNG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL have the highest output of articles. With 104 publications, Ho-Chang Kuo has a high impact in the field of KD. The most cited author is Jane W. Newburger. The most prolific journal is FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS. CIRCULATION is the most frequently co-cited journal. The most popular keyword in frequency and centrality is "immunoglobulin". The reference with the highest burst intensity was Verdoni L, LANCET, 2020.
    Conclusion: Kawasaki disease in children remains a hot topic among pediatricians worldwide and is receiving increasing attention. We innovated the "national-institutional-journal" model, which promotes further international cooperation in this field. The hot topics in the field of pediatric KD are "KD pathogenesis", "immunoglobulin resistance and complementary therapy", and "cardiovascular complications". Frontiers include disease-related ("multisystem inflammatory syndrome", "coronavirus disease 2019", "hypotension"), treatment-related ("procalcitonin", " anakinra"), and pathogenesis ("polymerase chain reaction").
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; children; kawasaki disease; visual analytics
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2023.1142065
  6. Front Pharmacol. 2023 ;14 1237456
    Research trends and hotspots on the links between caveolin and cancer: bibliometric and visual analysis from 2003 to 2022.
    Yaqian Tan, Qi Song.
      Introduction: Extensive studies indicated that caveolin is a key regulator in multiple cellular processes. Recently, growing evidence demonstrated that caveolin is critically involved in tumor progression. Since no relevant bibliometric study has been published, we performed a bibliometric and visual analysis to depict the knowledge framework of research related to the involvement of caveolin in cancer. Methods: Relevant studies published in English during 2003-2022 were obtained from the Web of Science Core Collection database. Three programs (VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and R-bibliometrix) and the website of bibliometrics (http://bibliometric.com/) were applied to construct networks based on the analysis of countries, institutions, authors, journals, references, and keywords. Results: A total of 2,463 documents were extracted and identified. The United States had the greatest number of publications and total citations, and Thomas Jefferson University was the most productive institution. Michael P. Lisanti was the most influential scholar in this research domain. Cell Cycle was the journal with the most publications on this subject. The most local-cited document was the article titled "Caveolin-1 in oncogenic transformation, cancer, and metastasis." A comprehensive analysis has been conducted based on keywords and cited references. Initially, the research frontiers were predominantly "signal transduction", "human breast cancer," "oncogenically transformed cells," "tumor suppressor gene," and "fibroblasts." While in recent years, the research emphasis has shifted to "tumor microenvironment," "epithelial mesenchymal transition," "nanoparticles," and "stem cells." Conclusion: Taken together, our bibliometric analysis shows that caveolin continues to be of interest in cancer research. The hotspots and research frontiers have evolved from the regulation of cancer signaling, to potential targets of cancer therapy and novel techniques. These results can provide a data-based reference for the guidance of future research.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; R-bibliometrix; VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; cancer; caveolin; visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2023.1237456
  7. Front Pharmacol. 2023 ;14 1200193
    A bibliometric analysis of complement in IgA nephropathy from 1991 to 2022.
    Yun Guo, Haiqiang Zhang, Xueqing Yu.
      Introduction: IgA nephropathy is a common glomerular disease on a global scale, which has resulted in significant economic burdens. The complement system plays a vital role in enhancing the efficacy of antibodies and phagocytic cells in eliminating microbes and damaged cells, and promoting inflammation. Complement activation has been found to contribute to the progression of various renal diseases, including IgA nephropathy. Methods: In this study, a thorough analysis was conducted on publications related to complement in IgAN from 1991 to 2022, retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus database. The analysis focused on various aspects such as annual publications, country, institution, author, journal, keywords, and co-cited references, utilizing Citespace and Vosviewer. Results: A total of 819 publications were obtained, and while there were slight fluctuations in annual publications, an overall upward trend was observed. China, Japan and the United States were the leading countries in terms of publications, with China having the highest number of publications (201). Collaborative network analysis revealed that England, University of Alabama Birmingham, and Robert J Wyatt were the most influential country, institution, and author, respectively, in this field of research. Furthermore, the analysis of references and keywords indicated that complement activation contributes to IgAN, and immunosuppression in IgAN are a hot topic of research. Discussion: This study identifies current research hotspots and advanced tendencies in the study of complement in IgAN, providing scholars with crucial directions in this research area.
    Keywords:  IgA nephropathy; bibliometrics; citespace; complement; vosviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2023.1200193
  8. J Pain Res. 2023 ;16 2729-2745
    The Topics and Publication Trends in Emergence Deliri-Um: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2002 to 2022.
    Ting Liu, Fang Luo.
       Background: Emergence delirium is an early postoperative behavior change in pediatric patients, posing risks to patient safety and leading to prolonged hospital stays and increased medical costs. As a result, the research on emergence delirium has grown substantially. This study aims to identify the most influential literature, trends, and topics in emergence delirium research, as well as to quantify the fundamental data of academic publications on this topic.
    Methods: We searched for articles on emergence delirium in the Science Citation Index Expanded databases, covering the period from 2002 to 2022. Bibliographic information, including countries, institutions, journals, authorships, references, and keywords, was collected for further analysis.
    Results: A total of 739 articles on emergence delirium published between 2002 and 2022 were collected. China emerged as the most prolific publisher in this field, accounting for over 30% of all articles (226 publications), followed by the United States (n = 143) and South Korea (n = 92). The top three productive journals were Pediatric anesthesia (n=78, IF=2.129), Anesthesia and Analgesia (n=28, IF=6.627), and BMC Anesthesiology (n=28, IF=2.583). Yonsei University was the most active institution, with 22 publications related to emergence delirium. Among authors, Kin, Hee-Soo (n = 9) published the most articles in this field, followed by Yao, Yusheng (n = 7), Lee, Ji-Hyun (n = 7). The prominent topics in emergence delirium research during the past two decades were "children", "emergence delirium" and "propofol".
    Conclusion: Through bibliometric analysis, this study provides a comprehensive overview of the trends and developments in the field of emergence delirium over the past two decades. The results demonstrate a significant growth in emergence delirium research worldwide, with China leading in the number of publications. Despite the wealth of literature on strategies for preventing and managing emergence delirium in clinical settings, further basic research is needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of emergence delirium.
    Keywords:  anesthesia; bibliometric analysis; emergence delirium; pediatric anesthesia
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S419677
  9. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2023 Aug 14.
    Bibliometric analysis of the 100 most cited articles on bone grafting in dentistry.
    Lucas Menezes Dos Anjos, Aurélio de Oliveira Rocha, Gabriel Leonardo Magrin, Pedro Vitali Kammer, Cesar Augusto Magalhães Benfatti, Júlio César Matias de Souza, Mariano Sanz, Bruno Alexandre Pacheco de Castro Henriques.
       AIM: This bibliometric study analyzed the characteristics of the 100 most cited articles on bone grafts in dentistry.
    MATERIALS AND METHODS: A database search was performed on the Web of Science Core Collection using a specific search strategy. Scopus and Google Scholar were also consulted for citation comparisons. Data extracted included: title, citation metrics, publication year, journal, study design, graft material, surgical technique, authors, institution, and country. Bibliometric networks were generated using VOSviewer.
    RESULTS: The identified articles were published between 1991 and 2019. Citation counts ranged from 120 to 1161 (mean: 240, 30). Clinical Oral Implants Research was the most cited journal (5175 citations; 25/100). Xenogeneic bone graft material was the most frequently used (5130 citations; 22/100). Europe had 62 articles (14,604 citations), and the United States was the most prominent country (5209 citations; 22/100). The University of Bern had the highest number of citations (2565 citations; 13/100), with Buser D as the author with the largest number of articles (2648 citations; 12/100).
    CONCLUSION: This study shows the scientific progress on bone grafts in dentistry. The use of xenogeneic grafts for horizontal and/or vertical ridge augmentation was the most prominent trend.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; biomaterial; bone graft; bone regeneration; guided bone regeneration
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/clr.14152
  10. Orthop Surg. 2023 Aug 14.
    Bibliometric Insights in Advances of Chordoma: Global Trends and Research Development in the Last Decade.
    Yu Xiao, Wenlong Yu, Jianhu Zheng, Lin Cheng, Xing Ding, Liang Qiao, Xuequn Wu, Junming Ma.
      Chordoma is a rare tumor, but has a serious effect on the quality of life of patients. This study aims to assess the overall knowledge structure and trends in the development of chordoma research using a bibliometric analysis and visualization tool. Research datasets were acquired from the Web of Science. VOS viewer and CiteSpace visualization software were used to demonstrate collaborations and correlations. Annual trends in publications, distribution, H-index status, co-authorship status, and research hotspots were analyzed. A total of 1844 publications from 2012 to 2022 were included. The number of chordoma-related publications increased year by year. The United States contributed the most publications (717) and had the highest total citations (10130) and H-index (50), followed by China. The United States was also the country most frequently involved in international cooperation. The most productive organization involved in chordoma research was Massachusetts General Hospital. World Neurosurgery (114) published the most papers on chordoma. Hornicek FJ was the most productive author over the last decade (41). Initially, diagnosis and the location of onset captured the attention of the research society. Quality of life, risk factors, disability, minimally invasive surgical techniques, molecular targeted therapy, and radiotherapy technology are the research hotspots in recent years. Indeed, this study provides important insights into the overall landscape of chordoma research and also contributes to the further investigation of the international frontier of chordoma.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric Analysis; Chordoma; Global Trends; Research Development; Visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/os.13831
  11. Rheumatol Int. 2023 Aug 16.
    Rheumatic diseases and gut microbiota publications in 2002-2022: a Scopus‑based bibliometric analysis.
    Emine Kocyigit, Tevfik Kocak.
      Rheumatic diseases (RDs) include a variety of autoimmune disorders defined by severe inflammation, primarily affecting the joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. Recent research has revealed the association between rheumatic diseases and gut microbiota, thereby providing insights into the underlying mechanisms of disease pathogenesis. The objective of this study was to evaluate the quantity and quality of scientific research regarding the association between RDs and gut microbiota, as well as to elucidate the characteristics of worldwide research output in this field. The present bibliometric analysis was carried out using the Scopus database, using the keywords "rheumatology," "arthritis," and "gut microbiota." The study involved determining the number of articles, the number of active countries with journals, the identification of prolific authors, and the collection of citation data. Additionally, analyses of trends were conducted. 503 articles in all were reviewed. Collaboration networks were visualized using mapping techniques. The number of articles on RDs and gut microbiota exhibited a consistent pattern from 2002 to 2022 (p < 0.05). The five most productive countries were China (n = 128; 25.45%), the United States (n = 101; 20.07%), Italy (n = 40; 7.95%), the United Kingdom (n = 20; 3.98%), and Japan (n = 17; 3.38%). Israel, Italy, Belgium, and Portugal had the highest values regarding the number of articles per million population. Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom were the top three countries regarding average citation count. This bibliometric analysis evaluates and synthesizes global scientific output on RDs and gut microbiota. The literature on the association between rheumatic diseases and gut microbiota is growing. Supporting researchers in countries with limited involvement in this field will contribute to its growth.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Disease; Gut microbiota; Rheumatology; Scopus
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-023-05408-0
  12. Eur J Med Res. 2023 Aug 16. 28(1): 284
    Knowledge fields and emerging trends about extracellular matrix in carotid artery disease from 1990 to 2021: analysis of the scientific literature.
    Ran Xu, Tianhua Li, Zhiqing Li, Wei Kong, Tao Wang, Xiao Zhang, Jichang Luo, Wenjing Li, Liqun Jiao.
       BACKGROUND: Stroke is a heavy burden in modern society, and carotid artery disease is a major cause. The role of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in the development and progression of carotid artery disease has become a popular research focus. However, there is no published bibliometric analysis to derive the main publication features and trends in this scientific area. We aim to conduct a bibliometric analysis to reveal current status of ECM in carotid artery disease and to predict future hot spots.
    METHODS: We searched and downloaded articles from the Web of Science Core Collection with "Carotid" and "Extracellular Matrix" as subject words from 1990 to 2021. The complete bibliographic data were analyzed by Bibliometrics, BICOMB, gCLUTO and CiteSpace softwares.
    RESULTS: Since 1990, the United States has been the leader in the number of publications in the field of ECM in carotid artery disease, followed by China, Japan and Germany. Among institutions, Institut National De La Sante Et De La Recherche Medicale Inserm, University of Washington Seattle and Harvard University are in the top 3. "Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology" is the most popular journal and "Circulation" is the most cited journal. "Clowes AW", "Hedin Ulf" and "Nilsson Jan" are the top three authors of published articles. Finally, we investigated the frontiers through the strongest citation bursts, conducted keyword biclustering analysis, and discovered five clusters of research hotspots. Our research provided a comprehensive analysis of the fundamental data, knowledge organization, and dynamic evolution of research about ECM in carotid artery disease.
    CONCLUSIONS: The field of ECM in carotid artery disease has received increasing attention. We summarized the history of the field and predicted five future hotspots through bibliometric analysis. This study provided a reference for researchers in this fields, and the methodology can be extended to other fields.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Carotid artery disease; Extracellular matrix; Hotspots; Stroke
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-01259-4
  13. Int Ophthalmol. 2023 Aug 17.
    The 100 most cited articles on trachoma: a bibliometric analysis.
    Christian Renzo Aquino-Canchari, Sarai Gloria Chavez-Bustamante.
       OBJECTIVE: Trachoma is the cause of blindness or visual impairment in 1.9 million people. Few bibliometric studies have been carried out, but none explore the characteristics of the 100 most cited articles on trachoma.
    METHODS: A keyword-based search without time restriction was performed in September 2022 using the Scopus database. Search keywords include the following: "trachoma; trachome; tracoma; trachomatis." Two authors independently screened the literature and extracted data. The search result was obtained to classify the 100 articles according to their number of citations.
    RESULTS: The Top 100 articles were published between 1957 and 2015 with a total of 11,102 citations (range 56-689). The country with the most significant contribution was the USA (n = 56). The Lancet was the most active journal (n = 15). Bailey RL was the author with the highest number of publications (n = 30). The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation (n = 26) was the most prominent funding entity. The type of original article was the most published (n = 83), in addition, the most frequent thematic area was prevention (n = 33). The most popular keywords were trachoma (n = 93), chlamydia trachomatis (n = 55), and azithromycin (n = 34).
    CONCLUSIONS: The study provides new insight into trachoma research, information that may help healthcare providers, researchers, and stakeholders better understand trends and influential contributions. It highlights under-researched areas that could be the basis for future research.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Citation analysis; Citation databases; Publication; Relevancy; Trachoma
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-023-02834-8
  14. Clin Dermatol. 2023 Aug 16. pii: S0738-081X(23)00093-7. [Epub ahead of print]
    The top 100 most cited publications on Prurigo Nodularis: a bibliometric analysis.
    Nicolas Andre, Amir Horev.
      
    Keywords:  Bibliometric Analysis; Dupilumab; IL-31; Inflammation; Prurigo Nodularis; Pruritus
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clindermatol.2023.08.014
  15. Eur Radiol. 2023 Aug 15.
    The 100 most-cited and 100 most-mentioned COVID-19-related radiological articles: a comparative bibliometric analysis.
    Jiyeon Ha, Dae Young Yoon, Sora Baek, Chae Woon Lee, Kyoung Ja Lim, Young Lan Seo, Eun Joo Yun.
       OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify the 100 most-cited and 100 most-mentioned coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19)-related radiological articles and compare their characteristics.
    MATERIALS AND METHODS: We searched the Web of Science and Altmetric.com using the search terms "COVID," "COVID-19," "Coronavirus," "SARS-CoV-2," "nCoV," and "pandemic" to identify the most-cited and most-mentioned COVID-19-related articles. We identified the top 100 most-cited and 100 most-mentioned articles in the field of radiology, regardless of their publication journal. We extracted the information from the listed articles and compared the characteristics between the most-cited and most-mentioned.
    RESULTS: Thirty (30%) articles were featured in the lists of the most-cited and most-mentioned articles. The comparison of the 100 most-cited and most-mentioned articles on each list showed that the most frequently cited articles were published in November 2020 and before (p < .001), originated from China (p < .001), covered the topic of diagnosis of COVID-19 (p < .001), and were related to the subspecialty of pulmonary imaging (p < .001); the most frequently mentioned articles were published in December 2020 and after (p < .001), originated from the USA (p < .001), covered the topic of diagnosis of sequelae of COVID-19 (p = .013) and post-vaccination complications (p < .001), and were related to the subspecialties of cardiac imaging (p < .001) and neuroradiology (p < .013).
    CONCLUSION: Significant differences were observed in publication date, country of origin, topic, and subspecialty of scientific knowledge related to COVID-19 in the field of radiology, between citation and public dissemination.
    CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT: This bibliometric analysis compares the 100 most-cited and 100 most-mentioned COVID-19-related radiologic articles, aiming to provide valuable insights into the patterns of knowledge dissemination during the pandemic era.
    KEY POINTS: • Thirty articles were featured on the lists of the 100 most-cited and 100 most-mentioned COVID-19-related articles. • The 70 unique most-cited articles more frequently originated from China (48.6%), while the unique most-mentioned articles more frequently originated from the USA (51.4%) (p < 0.001). • The 70 unique most-mentioned articles were more frequently related to cardiac imaging (25.7% vs.0%, p < 0.001) and neuroradiology (15.7% vs. 1.4%, p < 0.005) compared to the unique most-mentioned articles.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; COVID-19; Publications; Radiology; Research
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-023-10001-x
  16. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023 ;16 2153-2173
    Emerging Trends and Focus in Human Skin Microbiome Over the Last Decade: A Bibliometric Analysis and Literature Review.
    Tinghan Deng, Huilan Zheng, Ying Zhu, Ming Liu, Guanjin He, Ya Li, Yichen Liu, Jingping Wu, Hongbin Cheng.
       Background: Human skin microbiome is the first barrier against exogenous attack and is associated with various skin disease pathogenesis and progression. Advancements in high-throughput sequencing technologies have paved the way for a deeper understanding of this field. Based on the bibliometric analysis, this investigation aimed to identify the hotspots and future research trends associated with human skin microbiomes studied over the past decade.
    Methods: The published research on skin microbiome from January 2013 to January 2023 was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. Data cleaning processes to ensure robust data and the bibliometrix packages R, CiteSpace, VOSviewer, Origin, and Scimago Graphica for bibliometric and visual analyses were utilized.
    Results: A total of 1629 published documents were analyzed. The overall publication trend steadily increased, with relatively fast growth in 2017 and 2020. The United States of America has the highest number of publications and citations and shows close collaborations with China and Germany. The University of California, San Diego, indicated a higher number of publications than other institutions and the fastest growth rate. The top three most publishing journals on this topic are Microorganisms, Frontiers in Microbiology, and Experimental dermatology. Gallo RL is the most influential author with the highest h- and g-index and most publications in skin microecology, followed by Grice EA and Kong HH. The top 10 most frequently used keywords in recent years included skin microbiome, microbiome, staphylococcus aureus, diversity, atopic dermatitis, skin, bacteria, infections, gut microbiota, and disease.
    Conclusion: The skin microbiome is an area of research that requires continuous analysis, and even with much-achieved progress, future research will further be aided as technology develops.
    Keywords:  bibliometric; skin barrier; skin immune; skin microbiome; trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S420386
  17. J Lasers Med Sci. 2023 ;14 e15
    A Bibliometric Study on the Top 101 Most-Cited Articles of Dental Journals of the Middle East/North Africa Countries From 2011 to 2021.
    Leyla Roghanizadeh, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban, Jila Azizzadeh, Saeed Asgary.
      Introduction: This retrospective descriptive study evaluated the Scopus-indexed dental journals and their most-cited documents affiliated with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries from 2011 to 2021. Methods: Dental journals affiliated with MENA countries, their bibliometric indicators (SJR, CiteScore, SNIP, and H-index), and the 101 most cited articles of the considered journals were extracted and studied through descriptive statistics. In addition, the "citation per year" of each top 101 articles was calculated. Spearman's rho test was used for pairwise comparisons of the correlation coefficient values between each two of the considered bibliometric indicators. Results: The number of citations of the 101 most-cited papers ranged from 35 to 203. The mean (SD) citations of studied articles were 61.33 (37.58) and the median was 46. Furthermore, CiteScore had the highest significant correlation with SJR (r=0.828, P˂0.001). Moreover, the citation per year of the top 101 documents had no significant relationship with any of the journals' bibliometric indicators. Conclusion: Because journal performance and citation rate are multi-dimensional concepts, a single metric cannot express them thoroughly despite correlations between indices. "European Journal of Dentistry" from Turkey, "Saudi Dental Journal" from Saudi Arabia, and "Iranian Endodontic Journal" and "Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences" both from Iran had the highest ranks in the SCImago portal and the highest scores in bibliometric indices amongst the MENA dental journals.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Citations; CiteScore; Dental journals; Medical journalism; Middle East
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.34172/jlms.2023.15
  18. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2023 ;10 1208227
    Research trends in cardiovascular tissue engineering from 1992 to 2022: a bibliometric analysis.
    Ping Lai, Ming Sheng, Jin-Hua Ye, Zhi-Xian Tang, Shuo Hu, Bei Wang, Jing-Lin Yuan, Yi-Hong Yang, Yi-Ming Zhong, Yong-Ling Liao.
       Background: Cardiovascular tissue engineering (CTE) is a promising technique to treat incurable cardiovascular diseases, such as myocardial infarction and ischemic cardiomyopathy. Plenty of studies related to CTE have been published in the last 30 years. However, an analysis of the research status, trends, and potential directions in this field is still lacking. The present study applies a bibliometric analysis to reveal CTE research trends and potential directions.
    Methods: On 5 August 2022, research articles and review papers on CTE were searched from the Web of Science Core Collection with inclusion and exclusion criteria. Publication trends, research directions, and visual maps in this field were obtained using Excel (Microsoft 2009), VOSviewer, and Citespace software.
    Results: A total of 2,273 documents from 1992 to 2022 were included in the final analysis. Publications on CTE showed an upward trend from 1992 [number of publications (Np):1] to 2021 (Np:165). The United States (Np: 916, number of citations: 152,377, H-index: 124) contributed the most publications and citations in this field. Research on CTE has a wide distribution of disciplines, led by engineering (Np: 788, number of citations: 40,563, H-index: 105). "Functional maturation" [red cluster, average published year (APY): 2018.63, 30 times], "cell-derived cardiomyocytes" (red cluster, APY: 2018.43, 46 times), "composite scaffolds" (green cluster, APY: 2018.54, 41 times), and "maturation" (red cluster, APY: 2018.17, 84 times) are the main emerging keywords in this area.
    Conclusion: Research on CTE is a hot research topic. The United States is a dominant player in CTE research. Interdisciplinary collaboration has played a critical role in the progress of CTE. Studies on functional maturation and the development of novel biologically relevant materials and related applications will be the potential research directions in this field.
    Keywords:  VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; biomaterial; cardiovascular tissue engineering; potential research direction
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1208227
  19. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2023 Aug 17. 1-24
    Speech, Language, and Hearing in the 21st Century: A Bibliometric Review of JSLHR From 2001 to 2021.
    Michael S Vitevitch.
       PURPOSE: A bibliometric analysis was performed for articles published in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research (JSLHR) from 2001 to 2021 to examine changes to and emerging trends in the speech, language, and hearing sciences in the 21st century.
    METHOD: Quantitative analyses using JASP were performed on the publication rate and number of authors in articles published in JSLHR for each year from 2001 to 2021. VOSviewer was used to analyze and visualize networks of co-occurring Keyword Plus terms extracted from the articles published in JSLHR for several representative years from 2001 to 2021.
    RESULTS: Although the number of publications and number of authors published in JSLHR increased from 2001 to 2021, that growth was consistent with the growth found in science in general and with changes in publication policies and practices. The number and range of countries other than the United States published in JSLHR increased from 2001 to 2021. A consistent set of institutions published frequently in JSLHR across the years examined. The analysis of Keyword Plus terms showed an increase in the range of populations, disorders, and languages that were the subject of research from 2001 to 2021, as well as influences from other fields on speech, language, and hearing sciences.
    CONCLUSION: The science of science approach and the tools of network science are useful for assessing how changes in editorial policy affect diversity, for monitoring research topics that are growing (or declining), for identifying institutions that lead the field, and for inviting discussions among various interested parties related to the growth and development of a discipline.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_JSLHR-23-00203
  20. JMIR Dermatol. 2023 Aug 16. 6 e46620
    Altmetric Analysis of Dermatology Manuscript Dissemination During the COVID-19 Era: Cross-Sectional Study.
    Harrison Zhu, Vishnu Narayana, Kelvin Zhou, Anisha B Patel.
       BACKGROUND: Alternative bibliometrics or altmetrics, is a measure of an academic article's impact on social media outlets, which is quantified by the Altmetric Attention score (AAS). Given a lack of data for altmetric trends during the COVID-19 pandemic, we conducted a comprehensive, multivariable analysis of top dermatology manuscripts published during this time period.
    OBJECTIVE: We aim to assess (1) the relationship between traditional bibiliometrics and Altmetrics and (2) factors associated with high AAS.
    METHODS: All abstracted articles published in the top-5 (ranked by SCImago Journal Rankings) peer-reviewed dermatology journals published in 2021 were included in our study. We collected AAS as the dependent variable and categorical predictor variables included journal title, whether a conflict of interest existed, open access status, whether the article was related to COVID-19 or skin-of-color research, and the type of research (eg, clinical, basic science, review, etc). Numerical predictor variables consisted of the impact factor of journal, total citations, and number of authors. Multivariable linear or logistic regression models were used.
    RESULTS: The relationship between AAS and citation number was significant by multivariable analysis during the COVID-19 pandemic (P<.001). Numerous factors, including studies related to COVID-19, whether the article was open access, title of the journal, and journal impact factor were also independently related to higher AAS (P<.002).
    CONCLUSIONS: Our results validate the use of altmetrics as a complement to traditional bibliometrics, especially in times of widespread scientific interest. Despite existing in a complex realm of bibliometrics, there are also discernable patterns associated with higher AAS. This is especially relevant in the era of growing technologic importance and utility to assess the impact of scientific works within the general public.
    Keywords:  altmetric; attention score; bibliometric; citation number; media dissemination; social media
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2196/46620
  21. Iran J Parasitol. 2023 Apr-Jun;18(2):18(2): 193-201
    A Bibliometric Analysis on Dicrocoelium dendriticum.
    Serap Kiliç Altun, Fethi Barlik, Mehmet Emin Aydemir, Sevil Alkan.
       Background: Dicrocoelium dendriticum, a worldwide zoonotic trematode, is a common parasite of ruminant animals, but humans can be the definitive host by chance. We analyzed the world situation of the parasite from the perspective of the One Health concept by analyzing the research literature published from 1931 to 2022.
    Methods: Published documents related to D. dendriticum were searched from the Scopus database. Focusing on a visual analysis of the main research documents on D. dendriticum, Dimensions free web app was used to conduct co-occurrence analysis with keywords, countries, institutions, and authors. Moreover, key clustering research, affiliaitons, journals, countries, and authors were determined.
    Results: The Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) was the most publishing affiliation on D. dendriticum with 19 articles. While the Veterinary Parasitology Journal was the mostly publishing journal on D. dendriticum with 38 articles, the most productive country was Iran. The authors Giuseppe Cringoli and Laura Rinaldi from Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy were the mostly publishing authors.
    Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis provides an overall description of the current state of D. dendriticum research and the initial exploration of future research directions. Our analysis provides guidance for the development of research on D. dendriticum.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Dicrocoelium dendriticum; Scopus
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.18502/ijpa.v18i2.13185
  22. Front Microbiol. 2023 ;14 1231372
    Global trends and hotspots of gastrointestinal microbiome and toxicity based on bibliometrics.
    Jiajia Duan, Chuanxin Liu, Xiaoyang Bai, Xiaoying Zhao, Tao Jiang.
       Background: Toxicity concerns persist in the fields of public health, environmental science, and pharmacology. The intricate and vital role of the gastrointestinal microbiome in influencing toxicity and overall human health has gained increasing recognition in recent years. This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to evaluate the global scientific output, emerging trends, and research focal points in the area of gastrointestinal microbiome and toxicity.
    Methods: The Web of Science Core Collection database was retrieved for publications on the gastrointestinal microbiome and toxicity from 1980 to 2022. Our analysis included scholarly research papers written in English and excluded duplicate publications. We used Biblioshiny and R to summarize the count and citation metrics of included articles, and visualized research trends and keywords. CiteSpace was used to identify reference literature, keywords, and citation bursts. VOSviewer was used to visualize the network of related countries, institutions, authors, co-cited authors, and keywords.
    Results: A total of 2,140 articles were included, allowing us to identify significant countries, institutions, authors, and research focal points. Our results indicate a growing trend in the field, with China and the United States leading the research. The most productive journal in this area is Science of the Total Environment. Key findings revealed that research hotspots have shifted from drugs to environmental pollutants, emphasizing microplastics. Important mechanisms studied include oxidative stress, metabolism, inflammation, and apoptosis, with target organs being the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and brain. Furthermore, we highlight the rising significance of the gut-brain axis and the usage of zebrafish as a model organism.
    Conclusion: Despite certain limitations, such as focusing solely on English-language publications and excluding unpublished literature, our findings provide valuable insights into the current state of research on toxicity and the gastrointestinal microbiome. In the future, modifications to the gastrointestinal microbiome could offer new directions for treating and mitigating toxicity. These discoveries provide a comprehensive perspective on the broader scope of this research field.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; bibliometrics; gastrointestinal microbiome; toxicity
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1231372
  23. Tissue Eng Part C Methods. 2023 Aug 14.
    Global Research Trends in Adipose Stem Cell Tissue Engineering: A Scientometric Research.
    Yang Liu, Singjie Wong, Yunxi Han, Xuefei Li, Luying Yuan, Mengting Xiong, Li Zhao, Hao Xu, Tengteng Wang, Qianqian Liang.
      Adipose Stem Cell Tissue Engineering (ASCTE) has emerged as a promising field of research in recent years. In order to gain comprehensive insights into this field, we conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis using WoSCC and various bibliometric tools, including CiteSpace, VOS viewer, and R-Bibliometrix. Our analysis focuses on the historical development and evolution of active topics in ASCTE from a time-dynamics perspective, covering 4522 publications, 3924 academic institutions, and 873 journals, with significant growth observed over the past two decades. In terms of the global research landscape, the United States and China dominate the field. Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Ming Ho University are the top three institutions contributing to research in this area. Biomaterials is identified as the central journal in terms of co-citation analysis. Our analysis also reveals new areas of development, such as 3D printing, platelet lysate, and clinical practice, as well as current trends in hydrogels, nanomaterials, and extracellular vesicles, among others. These findings point to exciting prospects for future ASCTE research. Unlike previous subjective reviews, our bibliometric analysis provides an objective assessment of the current state and emerging trends in ASCTE research, allowing researchers to identify popular research areas and explore new directions in this dynamic field.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1089/ten.TEC.2023.0152
  24. Heliyon. 2023 Aug;9(8): e18586
    Characterization of global research trends and prospects on sudden coronary death: A literature visualization analysis.
    Li Luo, Chunmei Zhao, Niannian Chen, Yiming Dong, Zhanpeng Li, Yaqin Bai, Peng Wu, Cairong Gao, Xiangjie Guo.
       Background: Sudden coronary death is a major global public health issue that has a significant impact on both individuals and society. Nowadays, scholars are active in sudden coronary death all over the world. However, no relevant bibliometric studies have been published. Here, we aim to gain a better understanding the current state of research and to explore potential new research directions through bibliometric analysis.
    Methods: Articles and reviews on sudden coronary death from 2012 to 2023 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). The topic search was conducted using the following keywords: ((("sudden cardiac death" OR "sudden death") AND (coronary OR "myocardial infarction")) OR "sudden coronary death"). Knowledge maps of authors, countries, institutions, journals, keywords, and citations were conducted by CiteSpace. Publication dynamics, hotspots, and frontiers were analyzed independently by authors.
    Results: A total of 2914 articles were identified from January 1, 2012 to June 20, 2023. The USA (n = 972) contributed the greatest absolute productivity and UK (centrality = 0.13) built a robust global collaboration. Harvard University was the institution with the highest number of publications (n = 143). Huikuri HV and Junttila MJ were the most published authors who devoted to searching for biomarkers of sudden coronary death. American Journal of Cardiology was the journal with the most publications, and Circulation was the most cited journal. Left ventricular ejection fraction, society, inflammation, and fractional flow reserve became novel burst words that lasted until 2023. Research on etiology and pathology, role of early risk factors in risk stratification, potential predictive biomarkers and novel measurement methods for the prevention and management of sudden coronary death were identified as the research hotspots and frontiers.
    Conclusion: Our knowledge and understanding of sudden coronary death have significantly improved. Ongoing efforts should focus on the various etiologies and pathologies of sudden coronary death. Furthermore, a novel sudden coronary death risk model, large-scale population studies, and the rational use of multiple indicators to individualize the assessment of sudden coronary death and other risk factors are other emerging research trends.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; CiteSpace; Coronary artery disease; Knowledge visualization map; Sudden cardiac death; Sudden coronary death
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18586
  25. Int Urol Nephrol. 2023 Aug 15.
    Research trends and frontiers in lupus nephritis: a bibliometric analysis from 2012 to 2022.
    Jiaping Qi, Teng Wu, Jing Wang, Ju Zhang, Lin Chen, Zhaoyu Jiang, Yixuan Li, Huan Jiang, Qiong Sun, Qingchen Gu, Zhenhua Ying.
       OBJECTIVES: Lupus nephritis is a prevalent renal manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. This study endeavors to undertake a meticulous bibliometric analysis of LN publications to comprehend the research hotspots and future directions.
    METHODS: The literature on LN was acquired from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). Co-occurrence and cooperative relationship analysis of authors, institutions, countries, journals, references and keywords in the publication was performed through CiteSpace, VOSviewer and a bibliometric online analysis platform. The knowledge graphs were created, and clustering and emergence analyses were performed.
    RESULTS: According to the search strategy, a total of 2077 publications related to lupus nephritis (LN) have been identified, with China being the largest contributor globally. The Ohio State University emerged as the most prolific institution. Lupus is the most cited and published journal. Jan J Weening and Brad Rovin were the most prolific and cocited authors. The current research focus revolved around the "nirp3 inflammasome," "biomarker," and "voclosporin". "international society," "thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA)," and "pathway" were identified to be future research hotpots by keyword burst analysis.
    CONCLUSIONS: This bibliometric analysis summarizes for the first time the progress of LN research (2012-2022), and qualitatively and quantitatively evaluates the bibliometric information of LN research. There has been a steady increase in the scientific literature on LN over the past 11 years, with an average growth rate of 7.27%. In this field, researchers are primarily based in China and the United States. The pathogenic mechanisms, management strategies and prognostic outcomes of LN are acknowledged as prospective research hotspots. Bibliometrically, the research status and trends of LN publications may greatly assist and be a significant reference for future research in the area.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; CiteSpace; Hotspots; Lupus nephritis; VOSviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-023-03715-w
  26. Front Pharmacol. 2023 ;14 1209616
    Neurotoxicology of alcohol: a bibliometric and science mapping analysis.
    Paulo Fernando Santos Mendes, Daiane Claydes Baia-da-Silva, Wallacy Watson Pereira Melo, Leonardo Oliveira Bittencourt, Renata Duarte Souza-Rodrigues, Luanna Melo Pereira Fernandes, Cristiane do Socorro Ferraz Maia, Rafael Rodrigues Lima.
      Alcohol consumption is common in many societies and has increased considerably, resulting in many socioeconomic and public health problems. In this sense, studies have been carried out in order to understand the mechanisms involved in alcohol consumption and related harmful effects. This study aimed to identify and map the knowledge and to perform bibliometric analysis of the neurotoxicology of alcohol based on the 100 most cited articles. A search was carried out in the Web of Science Core Collection database and information was extracted regarding the journal, authors, keywords, year of publication, number of citations, country and continent of the corresponding author. For each selected manuscript, the study design, alcohol exposure model, dose, period of exposure, and effect on the central nervous system and research hotspots were mapped. The journal with the highest number of publications was Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research (n = 11 papers), the author who contributed the most was Crews FT (n = 8 papers), the studies had a total of 288 keywords and 75% of the publications were from the United States of America. The experimental studies evaluated the effects of prenatal and postnatal exposure and were conducted in rats and mice using doses ranging from 2.5 to 14 g/kg/day, with administration by subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, intragastric, or inhalation route or with free access through drinking bottles. Among the studies mapped, the oldest one (1989) aimed to understand the systemic damage and mechanisms of action involved, while the most recent focused on understanding the receptors and mechanisms involved in addiction, as well as genetic factors. Our results show the panorama of the most widespread scientific production in the scientific community on the neurotoxicology of ethanol, a high prevalence was observed in studies that addressed fetal alcohol syndrome and/or the effects of ethanol on neurodevelopment.
    Keywords:  alcohol; alcohol abuse; alcoholism; bibliometric; central nervous system
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2023.1209616
  27. Heliyon. 2023 Aug;9(8): e18730
    Bacillus thuringiensis pesticidal toxins: A global analysis based on a scientometric study (1980-2021).
    Abdul Aziz Karim, Abeer Babiker Idris, Semih Yilmaz.
      Several studies have been conducted on Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) pesticidal toxins due to their successful environmentally friendly biopesticide activity against various insect pest orders, protozoa, mites, and nematodes. However, no existing study has systematically examined the trends and evolution of research on Bt pesticidal toxins from a scientometric perspective. This study aimed to analyze the trends and hotspots of global research in this field. 5757 publications on Bt pesticidal toxins were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoS) from 1980 to 2021. Statistical and scientometric analyses were performed using Excel, CiteSpace, and VOSviewer visualization tools to evaluate research evolution, journal contribution and subject categories, contributing countries and institutions, highly influential references, and most used author keywords. The 5757 publications featured in 917 journals spanning 116 subject categories. The top 5 subject categories ranked as Entomology, Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and Agriculture. Out of these publications, the USA contributed the most, with 1562 publications, 72,754 citations, and 46.58 average citations per paper (ACPP); however, Belgium had the highest (106.43) ACPP among the top 20 contributing countries. The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences is the leading institution with 298 publications and 21.20 ACPP. The Pasteur Institute is ranked first (90.04) in terms of ACPP. Keywords analyses revealed that recent studies are inclined toward the evolution of insect resistance against Bt toxins. In future, studies related to the development of resistance mechanisms by insects against Bt pesticidal toxins and ways to overcome them will likely receive more attention. This study highlights the past and current situations and prospective directions of Bt pesticidal toxins-related research.
    Keywords:  Bacillus thuringiensis; Biopesticide; CiteSpace; Cry protein; Scientometric; Toxin; VOSviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18730
  28. Front Pharmacol. 2023 ;14 1192855
    Bibliometric analysis of evolutionary trends and hotspots of super-enhancers in cancer.
    Zhen-Chu Tang, Qiang Qu, Xin-Qi Teng, Hai-Hui Zhuang, Wei-Xin Xu, Jian Qu.
      Introduction: In the past decade, super-enhancer (SE) has become a research hotspot with increasing attention on cancer occurrence, development, and prognosis. To illustrate the hotspots of SE in cancer research and its evolutionary tendency, bibliometric analysis was carried out for this topic. Methods: Literature published before Dec 31, 2022, in WOSCC, was systematically classified, and Citespace, bibliometric.com/app, and GraphPad Prism analyzed the data. Results: After screening out inappropriate documents and duplicate data, 911 publications were selected for further bibliometric analysis. The top five research areas were Oncology (257, 28.211%), Cell Biology (210, 23.052%), Biochemistry Molecular Biology (209, 22.942%), Science Technology Other Topics (138, 15.148%), and Genetics Heredity (132, 14.490%). The United States of America (United States) has the highest number of documents (462, 50.71%), followed by China (303, 33.26%). Among the most productive institutions, four of which are from the United States and one from Singapore, the National University of Singapore. Harvard Medical School (7.68%) has the highest percentage of articles. Young, Richard A, with 32 publications, ranks first in the number of articles. The top three authors came from Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research as a research team. More than two-thirds of the research are supported by the National Institutes of Health of the United States (337, 37.654%) and the United States Department of Health Human Services (337, 37.654%). And "super enhancer" (525), "cell identity" (258), "expression" (223), "cancer" (205), and "transcription factor" (193) account for the top 5 occurrence keywords. Discussion: Since 2013, SE and cancer related publications have shown a rapid growth trend. The United States continues to play a leading role in this field, as the top literature numbers, affiliations, funding agencies, and authors were all from the United States, followed by China and European countries. A high degree of active cooperation is evident among a multitude of countries. The role of SEs in cell identity, gene transcription, expression, and inhibition, as well as the relationship between SEs and TFs, and the selective inhibition of SEs, have received much attention, suggesting that they are hot issues for research.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; cancer; hot spots; super-enhancer; trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2023.1192855
  29. Iran J Public Health. 2023 Jul;52(7): 1334-1345
    The Development Trend of Medical Animals in the Last Ten Years: A Review.
    Dan Luo, Jinxing Wang, Ziyan Wang, Fang Fang, Yanhong Kang, Ouying Chen.
       Background: There are many kinds of medicinal animal resources, which are an important part of traditional Chinese medicine resources (TCM). However, the use of medicinal animals in TCM, especially wild animals, has become a sensitive problem at home and abroad. Systematic analysis on the research status and direction of medical animals in the last 10 years which for promoting the sustainable development of Chinese medicine.
    Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, CNKI, VIP database and WanFang Database were selected, and SPSS 25.0 software was used to analyze annual publications, journals, global distribution, authors, coauthors and co-authors rate, author institutions and high-frequency keywords.
    Results: Chinese Journal of modern Chinese medicine occupies the majority articles with a high co-authorship rate, but low impact factors. The development of medical animals around the world is not balanced. The top three countries are China, United Kingdom and United States. However, these countries have less exchanges and cooperation with each other. The Institute of TCM of Chinese Academy owns the most research achievements. At present, the hot spots involve the identification and quality of medical animals, applied basic research.
    Conclusion: The identification, quality and applied basic research of medical animals are still worthy of increasing research investment. In addition, it is necessary to strengthen exchanges and international cooperation among different countries in TCM, and promote the high-quality development in medical animals.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Medical animals; Traditional Chinese medicine
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.18502/ijph.v52i7.13235
  30. Cureus. 2023 Jul;15(7): e41979
    Bibliometric Analysis of Diagnostic Yield of CT Pulmonary Angiogram (CTPA) in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism (PE).
    Ren Yi Kow, Khairiah Razali, Chooi Leng Low, Khairul Nizam Siron, Zamzuri Zakaria Mohamad, Mubarak Mohd Yusof, Ahmad Razali Md Ralib Md Raghib.
      CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is the investigation of choice for diagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE). Due to the speed and ease of performing the CTPA scans, more clinicians are becoming overly reliant on them, even for patients without strong suspicion of PE. We conducted a bibliometric analysis on the PubMed database from 1990 to 2022 to investigate the literature on the diagnostic yield of CTPA in the diagnosis of PE. A total of 166 articles were published in 98 journals. The number of publications has steadily increased since 2010 and peaked in 2020. Authors from 24 countries contributed to these publications, with the overwhelming majority emanating from United States of America, totaling 66 articles. The authors' contributions were relatively well spread out, with the top four authors publishing the highest number of articles at six each. When we investigated the collaboration between the authors, we found limited multinational and multi-institutional collaborations on this topic. Therefore, more multinational and multi-institutional collaborations will be valuable in future studies. In conclusion, this bibliometric analysis summarizes the literature on diagnostic yield of CTPA in the diagnosis of PE and sheds light on the future pathway that researchers and institutions can focus on.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analyis; ct pulmonary angiogram; pulmonary emboli; radiology research; review article
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.41979
  31. Mol Biotechnol. 2023 Aug 16.
    Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research on Circular RNA: Current Status and Future Directions.
    Lv Yehui, Li Zhihong, Tong Fang, Zeng Zixuan, Zhang Mengyuan, Yang Zhifang, Zhao Jiuhong.
      Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have gained significant attention in recent years. This bibliometric analysis aimed to provide insights into the current state and future trends of global circRNA research. The scientific output on circRNAs from 2010 to 2022 was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection with circRNA-related terms as the subjects. Key bibliometric indicators were calculated and evaluated using CiteSpace. A total of 7385 studies on circRNAs were identified. The output and citation number have increased rapidly after 2015. China, the USA, and Germany were top three publishing countries. Currently, circCDR1as, circHIPK3, circPVT1, circSHPRH, and circZNF609 are the most studied circRNAs; and all are related to cancer. The theme of research have shifted from transcript, exon circularization and miRNA sponge topics to the transcriptome, tumor suppressor, and biomarkers, indicating that research interests have evolved from basic to applied research. CircRNAs will continue to be a highly active research area in the near future. From the current understanding of circRNA characterization and regulatory mechanisms as miRNA sponges in cancer, future directions may examine potential diagnostic and therapeutic roles of circRNAs in cancers or the function and mechanism of circRNAs in other diseases.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; CiteSpace; Current state; Future direction; circRNAs
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12033-023-00830-y
  32. Urol Oncol. 2023 Aug 10. pii: S1078-1439(23)00221-1. [Epub ahead of print]
    Gender disparity trends in genitourinary oncology academic publishing over the past 3 decades: A bibliometric analysis.
    Michaella Alexandrou, Tatiana S Driva, Stavriani Makri, Melina Nikolakea, Eleni Routsi, Nikolaos Spyrou, Pavlos Msaouel, Stepan M Esagian.
       OBJECTIVES: To examine gender disparities in genitourinary (GU) oncology academic publishing over the past three decades.
    MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a bibliometric analysis of eight academic journals featuring GU oncology research articles: Journal of Clinical Oncology, Cancer, European Journal of Cancer, European Urology, Journal of Urology, BJU International, Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, and Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations. After selecting four time points (1990, 2000, 2010, 2020), we recorded the gender of the first and senior authors and investigated their association with independent variables including publication year, research field, and geographic continent. Results were expressed as odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
    RESULTS: A total of 14,786 articles were included in our analyses. Females comprised 25.7% of first and 18.1% of senior authors. Compared to 1990, there was a trend of progressively higher female first author (OR 1.47 [95% CI 1.27-1.69] in 2000; 2.28 [95% CI 2.00-2.59] in 2010; 3.10 [95% CI 2.71-3.55] in 2020) and senior author positions (OR 1.23 [95% CI 1.05-1.45] in 2000; 1.67 [95% CI 1.45-1.93] in 2010; 2.55 [95% CI 2.20-2.96] in 2020). Compared to GU oncology, non-GU oncology articles were more likely to have female first (OR 2.61, 95% CI 2.38-2.86) or senior authors (OR 2.61, 95% CI 2.35-2.91). Articles from Asia (OR 0.45, 95% CI 0.38-0.51), Africa (OR 0.45, 95% CI 0.22-0.91), and international collaborations (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.50-0.76) had a lower proportion of female first authors compared to North America. First authors were significantly more likely to be female when senior authors were also female (OR 2.45, 95% CI 2.23-2.69).
    CONCLUSIONS: Despite the bridging trend demonstrated, GU oncology remains a male-predominant discipline. Female leadership and mentorship are pivotal in achieving gender parity in the academic medicine community.
    Keywords:  Female leadership; Gender inequalities; Gender parity; Genitourinary oncology
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urolonc.2023.06.009
  33. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2023 Aug 19.
    A bibliometric review on electric vehicle (EV) energy efficiency and emission effect research.
    Shengyong Yao, Zixiang Bian, Mohammad Kamrul Hasan, Ru Ding, Shuning Li, Yanfei Wang, Shulei Song.
      Electric vehicles have received extensive attention due to their unique energy efficiency and good emission reduction effects. While a large-scale of electric vehicles are gradually replacing traditional fuel vehicles, it is necessary to ensure the energy efficiency of electric vehicles and the effectiveness of their emission reduction effects. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of scientific publications on energy efficiency and emission reduction effects of electric vehicles from 2003 to 2022, using a variety of bibliometric tools such as R Studio, biblioshiny and VOSviewer. The results showed the gradual elimination of traditional energy vehicles, where electric vehicles play an important role in connecting energy efficiency and emission control. The results also showed the top publication outlets, citations trackers, authors with thematic evaluation of energy efficiency and emission reduction effects of electric vehicles. The contribution of the study is manifold. The academic contribution of the present study is the bibliometric analysis which will help academicians to get a quick overview of the most popular journals, top collaborators, documents, authors, and scientific knowledge structure. Secondly, policy makers, environmentalists, researchers, and academician will definitely get a pathway how they should go for future research. Finally, this study suggests more researches trend to focus on the sales of electric vehicles, automobile exhaust emissions, sensitivity analysis of electric vehicles, energy storage analysis to improve the energy efficiency of electric vehicles, and V2G related to the energy efficiency of electric vehicle clusters.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics analysis; Carbon dioxide; Electric vehicle; Emission reduction; Energy efficiency
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-29143-y
  34. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2023 Aug 15.
    A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Studies on Depression.
    Zi Zhang, Ye Yang, Wan Kong, Shanqing Huang, Yaqian Tan, Shanshan Huang, Ming Zhang, Haoyang Lu, Yuhua Li, Xiaolin Li, Shujing Liu, Yuguan Wen, Dewei Shang.
       BACKGROUND: Genetic polymorphism has been proven to have an important association with depression, which can influence the risk of developing depression, the efficacy of medications, and adverse effects via metabolic and neurological pathways. Nonetheless, aspects of the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms and depression have not been systematically investigated by bibliometric analysis.
    OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the current status and trends of single nucleotide polymorphism research on depression through bibliometric and visual analysis.
    METHODS: The Web of Science Core Collection was used to retrieve 10,043 articles that were published between 1998 and 2021. CiteSpace (6.1 R4) was used to perform collaborative network analysis, co-citation analysis, co-occurrence analysis, and citation burst detection.
    RESULTS: The most productive and co-cited journals were the Journal of Affective Disorders and Biological Psychiatry, respectively, and an analysis of the references showed that the most recent research focused on the largest thematic cluster, "5-HT", reflecting the important research base in this area. "CYP2D6" has been in the spotlight since its emergence in 2009 and has become a research hotspot since its outbreak in 2019. However, "BDNF," "COMT," "older adults," "loci," and "DNA methylation" are also the new frontier of research, and some of them are currently in the process of exploration.
    CONCLUSION: These findings offer a useful perspective on existing research and potential future approaches in the study of the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms and depression, which may assist researchers in selecting appropriate collaborators or journals.
    Keywords:  Citespace; Depression; SNP; bibliometrics; genes; polymorphism.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2174/1570159X21666230815125430
  35. Heliyon. 2023 Aug;9(8): e18809
    Engineering exosomes and their application in cardiovascular field: Bibliometric analysis from 2002 to 2022.
    Xiao Zhang, Zijiang Yang, Jizong Jiang, Ming Tang, Longfei Guan, Hangil Lee, Hongyun Wang, Jiahong Xu.
      Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death around the world, warranting an increasing number of studies for its treatment. Among all of its therapeutical strategies, engineered exosomes are attracting growing attention due to their excellent biocompatibility, non-immunogenicity, and favorable plasticity. Despite its increasing popularity, there is yet to be a bibliometric analysis regarding the application of exosomes in CVD treatment. Therefore, the present study assessed the current trends in engineered exosomes in treating CVD by conducting a bibliometric analysis. All associated literatures published between years 2002-2022 were collected, through the Web of Science Core Collection. Our results showed that related studies robustly increased in 2020, followed by a gradual increase from 2020 to 2022, indicating that this field attracted growing attention. Additionally, we described critical network of countries, institutions, authors, top-cited references, and keywords. The present bibliometric study provides systematic observations on engineering exosomes in treating CVD, reveals potential challenges and future direction for additional studies, and may inspire more researchers to commit to investigating treatments for CVD.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Cardiovascular disease; Engineering exosomes; Treatment
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18809
  36. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2023 Aug 01. 19(2): 2242747
    Tracking trends in COVID-19 vaccines based on 47 different vaccines: A bibliometric review.
    Zhongbin Tao, Caihua Xu, Luying Cheng, Mingyue Zhang, Jianguo Xu, Qingyong Zheng, Jun Zhang, Wenjun Lu, Caiyi Sheng, Jinhui Tian.
      The COVID-19 epidemic in December 2019 had a significant negative impact on people's health and economies all across the world. The most effective preventive measure against COVID-19 is vaccination. Therefore, the development and production of COVID-19 vaccines is booming worldwide. This study aimed to analyze the current state of that research and its development tendency by bibliometrics. We conducted a thorough search of the Web of Science Core Collection. VOSviewer1.6.18 was used to perform the bibliometric analysis of these papers. A total of 6,325 papers were finally included. The USA maintained a top position worldwide. Shimabukuro Tom T and Harvard University were the most prolific author and institution. The Vaccines was the most published journal. The research hotspots of COVID-19 vaccines can be classified into vaccine hesitancy, vaccine safety and effectiveness, vaccine immunogenicity, and adverse reactions to vaccines. Studies on various vaccination types have also concentrated on efficacy against continuously developing virus strains, immunogenicity, side effects, and safety.
    Keywords:  COVID-19 vaccine; VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; research topics; research trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2023.2242747
  37. Int Ophthalmol. 2023 Aug 12.
    Does Twitter improve the dissemination of ophthalmology scientific publications?
    Thomas Muecke, Stephen Bacchi, Robert J Casson, WengOnn Chan.
       PURPOSE: To determine whether Twitter improves dissemination of ophthalmology scientific publications METHODS: Data were collected on articles published on PubMed between the years 2016 and 2021 (inclusive) and identified with the word "ophthalmology". Twitter performance metrics, including the number of tweets, number of likes, and number of retweets were collected from Twitter using the publicly available scientific API. Machine learning and descriptive statistics were used to outline Twitter performance metrics.
    RESULTS: The number of included articles was 433710. The percentage of articles that were in the top quartile for citation count, which had ≥1 tweet was 34.4% (number 437/1270). Conversely, the percentage of articles that were in the top quartile for citation count, which had 0 tweets was 27.8% (number 12023/43244). When machine learning was used to predict Twitter performance metrics an AUROC of 0.78 was returned. This was associated with an accuracy of 0.97 CONCLUSION: This study has shown preliminary evidence to support that Twitter may improve the dissemination of scientific ophthalmology publications.
    Keywords:  Academic citations; Machine learning; Perfomance metrics; Twitter
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-023-02849-1
  38. Reprod Health. 2023 Aug 16. 20(1): 118
    The top 100 cited articles in menstrual health among adolescent girls: a citation analysis.
    G Alekhya, Dinesh Prasad Sahu, Priyamadhaba Behera.
       BACKGROUND: Menstrual health is an important public health concern where it is still considered a taboo, and adolescent girls often lack knowledge about menstrual health, face limited access to sanitation facilities, and struggle with the affordability of sanitary materials. Every year numerous articles are published; however, only a few of them would be influential in the evolution of a particular field. The number of citations received by an article serves as a quality factor for the impact of the article in a particular field. Citation analysis analyses the relationship between citations received by articles. From the literature search, no citation analysis was conducted on menstrual health. Hence the objective of the study was to identify the articles which received hundred or more citations and also to identify the leading countries, journals, study designs, and departments conducting research on menstrual health.
    METHODS: Citation analysis was done with search terms pertaining to adolescent and menstrual health using Google Scholar as a database in Publish or Perish software. The articles retrieved were exported to Microsoft Excel. Articles that received a hundred or more citations were screened for the type of article, department, and country where the study was conducted. A descriptive analysis of the hundred or more cited articles was done in Microsoft Excel.
    RESULTS: A total of 982 articles pertaining to menstrual health among adolescent girls were retrieved. There were hundred articles with hundred and more citations pertaining to the menstrual health of adolescent girls. Cross-sectional study design, Obstetrics and Gynaecology department, India and USA countries, and PLOS ONE journal had the most citations in research on menstrual health among adolescent girls. The top ten articles were on menorrhagia, menstrual hygiene practices, Water, Sanitation and hygiene (WASH), stigma on menstruation, and education on menstrual health.
    CONCLUSION: The hundred cited articles on menstrual health among adolescent girls were mainly from high-income countries and were of more observational in nature than interventional. Thus, highlighting the need to strengthen experimental studies on the menstrual health of adolescent girls in Lower-middle-income countries.
    Keywords:  Adolescent girl; Citation analysis; Menstrual health
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-023-01656-2
  39. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2023 Aug 15.
    Insights into the quantitative structure-activity relationship for ionic liquids: a bibliometric mapping analysis.
    Rui Huang, Hui Liu, Ze Wei, Yi Jiang, Kai Pan, Xin Wang, Jie Kong.
      Environmental protection and sustainability is the development goal that countries all over the world are pursuing. Ionic liquids (ILs), as a new type of green material, have a great application prospect. And the quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) is significant for the research of ILs. To better understand the role played by QSAR in the research of ILs, 4139 literatures published in the WOS database from 2002 to 2022 were used for bibliometric analysis, and different types of knowledge maps were mapped to obtain the current status and trends of IL research applied QSAR. The distribution pattern of the literature output chronology, country, institution, author cooperation, and major source journals can be obtained through the research of the distribution of literature. Through core literature, dual-map overlays, and evolutionary path analysis, the research knowledge base was obtained mainly including ionic liquid toxicological properties research, environmental protection and sustainability, ionic liquid design, and mild steel corrosion inhibition; through the co-occurrence and evolution of keywords, the current research hotspots are basic properties of ILs, corrosion inhibition of mild steel, the effect of toxicity on the environment, QSAR modeling methods, solvent application of ILs, and drug design.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Corrosion inhibition; Environmental protection; ILs; Knowledge mapping; QSAR
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-29285-z
  40. Dermatitis. 2023 Aug 09.
    Allergic Contact Dermatitis: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Medha Rao, Shreya Deoghare, JiaDe Yu.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1089/derm.2023.0147
  41. J Am Heart Assoc. 2023 Aug 10. e029810
    Studies on Atrial Fibrillation and Venous Thromboembolism in the Past 20 Years: A Bibliometric Analysis Via CiteSpace and VOSviewer.
    Lina Miao, Junhe Shi, Haixu Yu, Lei Song, Chunlin Zhu, Dazhuo Shi, Jie Gao.
      The conjunction of atrial fibrillation (AF) and venous thromboembolism (VTE) is common in clinical practice. Over the last 2 decades, a significant number of articles (2500) have been published about AF and VTE. To effectively analyze and present these vast amounts of information, this study uses bibliometric research methods to categorize and consolidate these publications. The number of publications has increased yearly, especially since 2012. The United States was the most prolific country, with 1054 studies published. The most productive institution was McMaster University. Gregory Y.H. Lip was the most prolific author. The keyword analysis identified that the research focuses from 2003 to 2014 were factor Xa inhibitor, dabigatran etexilate, direct thrombin inhibitor, double-blind, deep vein thrombosis, molecular weight heparin, stroke prevention, etc. From 2015 to 2016, research mainly focused on venous thromboembolism, antithrombotic therapy, anticoagulant, warfarin, atrial fibrillation, stroke, and pulmonary embolism. Studies during 2017 to 2022 focused on apixaban, direct oral anticoagulant, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, hemorrhage, edoxaban, medicine efficacy and safety, risk factors, clinical management, and vitamin K antagonists. Since 2018, novel oral anticoagulants have been the most commonly used keywords. On the whole, most studies of AF and VTE focus on pathogenesis and therapeutic drugs. The causal relationship between AF and VTE, the effectiveness and safety of novel oral anticoagulants in the treatments, the anticoagulant regimen of AF and VTE co-disease, and the treatment regimen for vulnerable populations such as the elderly or obese people were the focus of current research and will continue to be the central point of future research.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; atrial fibrillation; bibliometrics; venous thromboembolism; visual analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.123.029810
  42. Surg Open Sci. 2023 Aug;14 103-108
    Predictive value of medical school ranking in the academic scholarship of ophthalmology residents.
    Hassaam S Choudhry, Aman M Patel, Hannaan S Choudhry, Kyrie Gumina, Danielle Cui, Lionel Sequeira, Keya Patel, Roshun Sangani, Christopher W Seery, Albert S Khouri.
       Objective: To determine whether a resident's medical school ranking predicts their scholarship during residency.
    Design: The authors stratified ophthalmology residents in ACGME accredited programs into tiers based off their medical school background's US News & World Report ranking: T1 (schools 1-20), T2 (21-50), and T3 (51-90). Investigators queried PubMed and Scopus for number of total publications, first/second author publications, publications in the top 10 impact factor journals in ophthalmology, and publications with the senior author affiliated with the resident's residency program/medical school. Authors collected data from start of ophthalmology residency to December 5th, 2021, and performed Pearson chi squared, ANOVA, Eta squared, Tukey, and multivariable logistic regression tests.
    Results: 1054 residents were included for analysis, with 370 from T1 schools, 296 from T2 schools, and 388 from T3 schools. T3 residents had a significantly decreased likelihood of publishing at least one (OR = 0.659;95%CI = 0.481,0.905;p = .010), two (OR = 0.643;95%CI = 0.436,0.949;p = .026), or five (OR = 0.407;95%CI = 0.187,0.886;p = .024) total publications compared to T1 residents. T3 residents also were partially predicted to publish fewer first author works, high impact journal articles, and articles with senior authors affiliated with their medical school. T2 residents were more likely to publish at least one second author work than T1 residents (OR = 1.604;95%CI = 1.101,2.337;p = .014). There was no significant difference between tiers in publications with senior authors affiliated with the same residency program.
    Conclusions: The authors observed little difference in scholarship between residents from T1 and T2 schools, but some differences may exist between T3 and T1/T2 residents. Merit of rankings should be further explored.
    Keywords:  Education research; Ophthalmology; Resident education; Resident training
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sopen.2023.07.013
  43. PLoS One. 2023 ;18(8): e0289009
    Disciplinary trends in the use of the Delphi method: A bibliometric analysis.
    Dmitry Khodyakov, Sean Grant, Jack Kroger, Catria Gadwah-Meaden, Aneesa Motala, Jody Larkin.
      The Delphi method is an iterative, anonymous, group-based process for eliciting and aggregating opinion on a topic to explore the existence of consensus among experts. The year 2023 marks the 60th anniversary of the first peer-reviewed journal article on the Delphi method. Originally developed for operations research, this method is now applied extensively by researchers representing diverse scientific fields. We used a bibliometric analysis to describe general trends in the expansion of its use across disciplines over time. We conducted a systematic literature search for all English-language, peer-reviewed journal articles on the Delphi method through its first 60 years. We found 19,831 articles: 96.8% (n = 19,204) on the actual use of the Delphi method in an empirical study and 3.2% (n = 627) describing, examining, or providing some guidance on how to use the Delphi method. Almost half (49.9%) of all articles were published in the 2010s and an additional third (32.5%) in the first few years of the 2020s. Nearly two-thirds (65%, n = 12,883) of all published articles have appeared in medical journals, compared to 15% in science and technology (n = 3,053) or social science (n = 3,016) journals. We conclude that the expanded use of the Delphi method has been driven largely by the medical field, though social scientists and technologists continue to be at the forefront of methodological work on the Delphi method. Therefore, we call for greater transdisciplinary collaboration on methodological guidance and standards for the Delphi method.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289009
  44. Curr Probl Cardiol. 2023 Aug 16. pii: S0146-2806(23)00453-X. [Epub ahead of print] 102036
    History and development of ABCA1.
    Yang Wang, Min Guo, Chao-Ke Tang.
      ABCA1 is a key protein in the transport of intracellular cholesterol to the extracellular and plays an important role in reducing cholesterol accumulation in surrounding tissues. Bibliometric analysis refers to the cross-science of quantitative analysis of a variety of documents by mathematical and statistical methods. It combines an analysis of structural and temporal patterns in scholarly publications with a description of topic concentration and types of uncertainty. This paper analyzes the history, hotspot, and development trend of ABCA1 through bibliometrics. It will provide readers with the research status and development trend of ABCA1 and help the hot research in this field explore new research directions. After screening, the research on ABCA1 is still in a hot phase in the past 20 years. ABCA1 is emerging in previously unrelated disciplines such as cancer. There were 551 keywords and 6,888 breakout citations counted by Citespace. The relationship between cancer and cardiovascular disease has been linked by ABCA1. This review will guide readers who are not familiar with ABCA1 research to quickly understand the development process of ABCA1 and provide researchers with a possible future research focus on ABCA1.
    Keywords:  ABCA1; Cardiovascular disease; atherosclerosis; cancer; proliferation
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.102036
  45. Oncology. 2023 Aug 14.
    Current status and future direction of albumin-bilirubin in hepatocellular carcinoma: a bibliometric analysis.
    Youao Zhang, Huiling Yang, Qi Zhou, Ke Chen, Jieyan Wang, Hui Liang.
       INTRODUCTION: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common malignant tumor, so we need a convenient and objective way to diagnose and treat HCC. We discuss the current situation, progress, hotspots and existing problems of albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) in HCC, which can provide new ideas for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of HCC.
    METHODS: We adopt Excel 2019 software and visual analysis tools based on Web of Science database search. This manuscript uses VOSviewer, Co-Occurrence13.3 (COOC13.3) software to conduct overall trend analysis, synonym merging, frequency of countries, journals, institutions, funds, dissimilarity matrices, co-occurrence matrices, bimodal matrices, coupling matrices, cluster analysis of topic evolution time zone graphs.
    RESULTS: A total of 610 papers were included, and the number of papers output showed an overall upward trend. ALBI has been valued by the industry in HCC and plays an important role in diagnosing and treating HCC, even better than the classic Child-Pugh (C-P) grade. At the same time, hot spots in the treatment of HCC and other applications of ALBI were discovered.
    CONCLUSION: ALBI score is a convenient and objective liver function evaluation index, which plays an important role in the prediction of patient survival rate and prognosis. Promoting the ALBI score in HCC can help doctors judge the patient's condition and improve the diagnosis and precise treatment effect.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1159/000533585
  46. Heliyon. 2023 Aug;9(8): e18510
    Mapping sustainability reporting research with the UN's sustainable development goal.
    Raghu Raman, Vinith Kumar Nair, Avinash Shivdas, Ramulu Bhukya, P K Viswanathan, Nava Subramaniam, Prema Nedungadi.
      Non-financial reporting (NFR) has become crucial to corporate sustainability strategies as companies demonstrate their commitment to the environmental, social, and governance actions outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Agenda 2030. Among the various mandatory NFR initiatives, Sustainability Reporting (SR) has emerged as a widely adopted practice by companies worldwide. A gap that the study addresses is the theoretical perspectives on SR in the context of SDG. Then we conduct a bibliometric and science mapping analysis of research trends on SR and precisely map SR research to SDGs which is also a gap in the current literature. We find an exponential increase in the number of publications and citations on SR, particularly after 2015, which coincides with increased public awareness and scrutiny of the SDGs. At the country level, Australia leads with a total of 13 SDGs, followed by the UK, Spain, and Italy, which each address 12 SDGs. Emerging economies such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and India have also increased their contributions since 2019. A keyword co-occurrence analysis identified three main clusters: stakeholder engagement, corporate governance, and accountability; sustainable development goals and climate change; and sustainability reporting and global reporting initiatives. All three clusters had highly cited publications related to SDG 8 (decent work), SDG 9 (industry innovation), and SDG 12 (responsible consumption). This highlights the interdisciplinary nature of SR and its relevance to multiple SDGs. The study is distinctive in that we utilized social network analysis to examine the SDG network based on SR publications, which also affirmed the centrality of SDG 9 and 12. We utilized the prominence percentile, which indicates the momentum of a particular topic, to identify future topics in SR that align with the SDGs. These include cause-related marketing, environmentally preferable purchasing decisions, environmental management systems, education for sustainability, and green computing.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; PRISMA; SDG; Social network analysis; Sustainability reporting
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18510
  47. Heliyon. 2023 Aug;9(8): e18601
    A bibliometric analysis of building information modelling implementation barriers in the developing world using an interpretive structural modelling approach.
    Georgina Esi Takyi-Annan, Hong Zhang.
      Over the past 20 years, the phrase "Building Information Modelling" (BIM) has spread throughout the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries. BIM usage in the construction industry is vital in the revolution towards Industry 4.0 in the AEC Industry. BIM contributes to this change due to its automatization and sustainability features. However, there are growing concerns about its implementation in the developing world context. The BIM Implementation Barriers (BIMIBs) in individual countries and on a global scale have been examined in a variety of studies and works of literature, but two research questions are still open; (1) what specific BIMIBs are the AEC industries in the developing world encountering the most, and (2) what is the interrelationship between these barriers? Through a combination of expert interviews and a bibliometric analysis of published relevant empirical studies on the subject, the aim of this study is to identify these frequently occurring BIMIBs in the developing world and to determine the interrelationships between these barriers using an Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) approach and MICMAC analysis. The study identified the 14 BIMIBs with 'high associated cost' as the most fundamental of all. A comparison of the study's findings and a proposed 3-level barrier mitigation strategy with other studies identified the lack of governmental support for BIM implementation and research as a root cause of majority of the BIMIBs identified in the developing world. This study lays forth the knowledge base for future studies in the area of BIM implementation in the developing world.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Building information modelling; Developing countries; Interpretive structural modelling
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18601
  48. J Clin Epidemiol. 2023 Aug 11. pii: S0895-4356(23)00204-4. [Epub ahead of print]
    Meta-research study highlights the gender gap in randomized controlled trials in dentistry.
    Mayara Colpo Prado, Lara Dotto, Bernardo Agostini, Rafael Sarkis-Onofre.
       OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the gender gap in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in dentistry in terms of authorship, collaborations, metrics, funding and reporting of good research practice and transparent.
    STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: The search was performed in PubMed for RCTs restricted to English texts in the dental field, indexed from 12/31/2016 to 12/31/2021. Two reviewers screened the studies in line with the eligibility criteria. A total of 844 articles were included. The name and gender of authors, citation metrics, funding, reporting of characteristics of good research practice and transparency were extracted. We considered "collaboration between authors" when the corresponding author was different from the first author.
    RESULTS: The proportion of women as first authors was 46.56%, and 40.12% for corresponding authors. The analysis showed that when a woman is the corresponding author, the probability of the first author also being a woman is 57% higher compared to the first author being a man. For "protocol registration" and "data sharing," the prevalence of reporting was higher when women were first authors.
    CONCLUSION: A gender gap in dentistry RCTs was identified and related to the participation of women as first and corresponding authors and the collaboration between authors.
    Keywords:  dentistry; dentists; gender equity; gender gap; meta-research; randomized controlled trial; women
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2023.08.005
  49. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2023 Aug 22. 120(34): e2305196120
    Ranking mobility and impact inequality in early academic careers.
    Ye Sun, Fabio Caccioli, Giacomo Livan.
      How difficult is it for an early career academic to climb the ranks of their discipline? We tackle this question with a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 57 disciplines, examining the publications of more than 5 million authors whose careers started between 1986 and 2008. We calibrate a simple random walk model over historical data of ranking mobility, which we use to 1) identify which strata of academic impact rankings are the most/least mobile and 2) study the temporal evolution of mobility. By focusing our analysis on cohorts of authors starting their careers in the same year, we find that ranking mobility is remarkably low for the top- and bottom-ranked authors and that this excess of stability persists throughout the entire period of our analysis. We further observe that mobility of impact rankings has increased over time, and that such rise has been accompanied by a decline of impact inequality, which is consistent with the negative correlation that we observe between such two quantities. These findings provide clarity on the opportunities of new scholars entering the academic community, with implications for academic policymaking.
    Keywords:  impact ranking mobility; inequality; science of science
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2305196120
  50. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila). 2021 Nov-Dec 01;10(6):10(6): 590-594
    Women's Authorship of Reviews in Ophthalmic Journals Over Time.
    Demi Gertig, Miriam C Keane, Janet M Matthews, Keryn A Williams, Justine R Smith.
       PURPOSE: To investigate prevalence and trends in women's authorship of articles in ophthalmic review journals over 2 decades.
    DESIGN: Literature survey.
    METHODS: Total number of authors, and number and gender of first and senior (last-named) authors, were identified in all full reviews published in Prog Retin Eye Res , Surv Ophthalmol, and Curr Opin Ophthalmol for the calendar years 1999, 2009, and 2019. The gender of authors was assigned manually by multiple methods. The subspecialty area of each review was captured by keyword and text search. Country of origin was determined from attributions of first and senior authors.
    RESULTS: The gender of 841 first and senior authors was assigned unequivocally for 471 articles (96%). The frequency of women's authorship rose significantly over time (1999, 2009, 2019) for both first authors (19%, 32%, 44%; P  < 0.001) and senior authors (16%, 19%, 29%; P  = 0.018). The number of single-author reviews decreased significantly over time ( P  < 0.001), as did the proportion of reviews with neither a first nor a senior woman author ( P  < 0.001). Women's first authorship increased over time for reviews on glaucoma ( P  < 0.001), while women's senior authorship increased for anterior segment/cataract ( P  = 0.036). The proportion of reviews with a woman first or senior author did not differ by country of origin ( P  = 0.887 and P  = 0.520, respectively).
    CONCLUSIONS: Women's authorship of articles in ophthalmic review journals increased significantly over the 20-year period, but a gender disparity remained: in 2019, more than 55% of first authors, and more than 70% of senior authors, were men.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/APO.0000000000000444
  51. J Affect Disord. 2023 Aug 16. pii: S0165-0327(23)01047-9. [Epub ahead of print]
    Mapping the scientific research on bipolar disorder: A scientometric study of hotspots, bursts, and trends.
    Wenjun Zhu, Naijun Yuan, Chunmiao Wan, Minyi Huang, Shaoyi Fang, Man Chen, Jianbei Chen, Qingyu Ma, Jiaxu Chen.
      Bipolar disorder (BD) is a severe psychiatric illness with an increasing prevalence worldwide. Although the pathological mechanism of and pharmacological interventions for BD have been extensively investigated in preclinical and clinical studies, a scientometric analysis of the developmental trends, interdisciplinary frontiers, and research hotspots in this field has not yet been conducted. Therefore, we performed a comprehensive scientometric review of 55,358 published studies on BD over the past two decades (2002-2021) to identify the most frequently used keywords and explore research hotspots and trajectories. The present findings revealed the main distribution, knowledge structure, topic evolution, and emerging topics of BD research. Analysing the risk factors, pathogenesis, key brain regions, comorbid conditions, and treatment strategies for BD contributed to understanding of the aetiology, progression, and treatment of this disorder. These findings provided substantial support for continued research in this area.
    Keywords:  Bipolar disorder; CiteSpace; Evidence synthesis; Scientometrics; VOSviewer; Visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2023.08.069
  52. Heliyon. 2023 Aug;9(8): e18540
    Bibliometric analysis of the highly cited publications in COVID-19 vaccine.
    Li Yan, Lihua Liu.
      The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had widespread effects across the globe and continues to affect global public health. This study aims to select and feature highly cited publications on the COVID-19 vaccine. The Web of Science core database was used to extract relevant articles published in recent years. Progress of vaccine studies made in recent two years has mainly focused on the development of different vaccines and the evaluation of their safety and efficacy for population immunity. Clinical trials mainly focusing on the safety and efficacy of diverse vaccines have flourished. Lipid nanoparticle-formulated, nucleoside-modified RNA vaccine and recombinant adenovirus type-5 (26) vectored SARS-CoV-2 vaccines are most commonly studied. Vaccine application-associated challenges mainly include antibody resistance of new variants and unusual severe complications. The correlation between booster immunizations and reinfection is still in the explored state. Currently, antibody resistance of emerging variants is the main vaccine application-associated challenge and the primary reason for vaccine hesitancy. Effective strategies for reinfection prevention are also urgently needed.
    Keywords:  Antibody resistance; Bibliometric analysis; Clinical trials; Public health; Reinfection; SARS-CoV-2; Vaccine design
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18540
  53. Plant Physiol Biochem. 2023 Aug 03. pii: S0981-9428(23)00445-X. [Epub ahead of print]202 107934
    Flavonoid metabolites in tea plant (Camellia sinensis) stress response: Insights from bibliometric analysis.
    YunFei Li, YiQin Chen, JiaHao Chen, ChengWen Shen.
      In the context of global climate change, tea plants are at risk from elevating environmental stress factors. Coping with this problem relies upon the understanding of tea plant stress response and its underlying mechanisms. Over the past two decades, research in this field has prospered with the contributions of scientists worldwide. Aiming in providing a comprehensive perspective of the research field related to tea plant stress response, we present a bibliometric analysis of the this area. Our results demonstrate the most studied stresses, global contribution, authorship and collaboration, and trending research topics. We highlight the importance of flavonoid metabolites in tea plant stress response, particularly their role in maintaining redox homeostasis, yield, and adjusting tea quality under stress conditions. Further research on the flavonoid response under various stress conditions can promote the development of cultivation measures, thereby improving stress resistance and tea quality.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Camellia sinensis; Catechins; Flavonoids; Plant stress response
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107934
  54. J Arthroplasty. 2023 Aug 11. pii: S0883-5403(23)00816-1. [Epub ahead of print]
    Publishing on Topical Subjects in Total Joint Arthroplasty is Associated with Increased Social Media Attention.
    Kevin T Root, Andrew B Harris, Lauren Ladehoff, Robert J Cueto, Michael J Diaza, Julius K Oni.
       BACKGROUND: Social media platforms are often used for research dissemination and collaboration. Given the increased prevalence of online-only publications, understanding what drives research dissemination is important. Here, we analyzed factors associated with increased social media attention among peer-reviewed publications in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), total hip arthroplasty (TKA), and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA).
    METHODS: We analyzed publications about TKA, THA, or UKA from 2010 to 2022 using a national database. We analyzed a weighted count of social media mentions, using negative binomial regressions adjusting for days since publication. Publications on "hot topics" in arthroplasty were examined including navigation/robotics, COVID-19, race/ethnicity, body mass index (BMI), and reimbursement. There were 9,542 publications included, 4,216 (44%) were open access, 338 (3.5%) included navigation, 32 (0.34%) discussed race/ethnicity, 20 (0.2%) discussed COVID-19, 3,840 (40%) were randomized studies, 30 (0.3%) discussed reimbursement, and 2,867 (30%) were in top 10 orthopaedic journals.
    RESULTS: Factors associated with higher weighted score included studies about COVID-19 (50 vs. 6.0, P<0.001), race/ethnicity (15.8 vs. 6.0, P <0.001), open access status (6.3 vs. 5.8, P =0.001), and randomized studies (6.5 vs. 5.7, P <0.001). Studies from top-10 journals had a lower score (5.8 vs. 6.2, P=0.025), as did studies about body mass index (3.4 vs. 6.1, P =0.001). Studies about navigation and reimbursement did not have significantly different scores.
    CONCLUSION: Studies on COVID-19, race/ethnicity, randomized studies, and open access publication were associated with increased social media while those in top-10 orthopaedic journals had lower scores.
    Keywords:  Attention Score; Hot Topics; Total Hip Arthroplasty; Total Knee Arthroplasty; Uni-compartmental Hip Arthroplasty
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2023.08.021
  55. Front Neurosci. 2023 ;17 1258856
    Corrigendum: A bibliometric profile of optogenetics: quantitative and qualitative analyses.
    Zhonghan Zhou, Xuesheng Wang, Xunhua Li, Limin Liao.
      [This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1221316.].
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; hot topic; optogenetics; qualitative analysis; quantitative analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2023.1258856
  56. Dent Traumatol. 2023 Aug 18.
    Methodological assessment and overall confidence in the results of systematic reviews with meta-analyses focusing on traumatic dental injuries: A cross-sectional study.
    Venkateshbabu Nagendrababu, Clovis M Faggion, Vellore Kannan Gopinath, Srinivasan Narasimhan, Henry F Duncan, Liran Levin, Paul V Abbott, Paul M H Dummer.
       BACKGROUND/AIMS: High methodological quality is required to interpret results of systematic reviews (SRs) in a reliable and accurate manner. The primary aim of this study was to appraise the methodologic quality of SRs with meta-analysis within the field of traumatic dental injuries using the A MeaSurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) 2 tool and assess overall confidence in their results. A secondary aim was to identify potential predictive factors associated with methodological quality.
    MATERIALS AND METHODS: SRs with meta-analyses published in English in the field of traumatic dental injuries from inception to March 2023 were identified. The methodological quality of the included reviews was assessed using the AMSTAR 2 checklist. Two independent evaluators scored each AMSTAR 2 item as "yes" if it was adequately addressed, "partial yes" if it was partially addressed, and "no" if it was not addressed. The overall confidence in the results of each review was classified as "High," "Moderate," "Low," or "Critically low." Using multiple regression, the relationship between five predictor variables (journal impact factor, year of publication, number of authors, journal adherence to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-analyses [PRISMA] guidelines and a priori protocol registration) and the total AMSTAR 2 scores was analyzed. The p-value was 5%.
    RESULTS: Forty-one SRs were included. The overall confidence in the results of 13 reviews was categorized as "Critically low," 18 as "Low," 3 as "Moderate" and 7 as "High." Among the five predictor variables analyzed statistically, impact factor of the journal and year of publication significantly influenced the total AMSTAR 2 scores. The number of authors, adherence to PRISMA guidelines, and a priori protocol registration had no significant impact on AMSTAR 2 scores.
    CONCLUSION: The overall confidence in the results of SRs with meta-analysis within the field of traumatic dental injuries was "Low" or "Critically Low" in the vast majority of studies (31 of 41). SRs with meta-analyses published in journals with higher impact factors and more recent publications had significantly higher methodological quality.
    Keywords:  AMSTAR 2; dental traumatology; methodological quality; systematic review
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.12872
  57. Eval Health Prof. 2023 Aug 18. 1632787231195642
    Network Analysis for Formative Evaluation of Collaborative, Team Science Research Partnerships.
    Grace M Liu, Meredith L Meadows, Katherine T Wiley, Jordan Jurinsky, Andrew A Anglemyer, Lucy L Wang, Joseph T Schneider, Sarah V Suiter.
      Cancer health disparities persist across the cancer care continuum despite decades of effort to eliminate them. Among the strategies currently used to address these disparities are multi-institution research initiatives that engage multiple stakeholders and change efforts. Endemic to the theory of change of such programs is the idea that collaboration-across institutions, research disciplines, and academic ranks-is necessary to improve outcomes. Despite this emphasis on collaboration, however, it is not often a focus of evaluation for these programs and others like them. In this paper we describe a method for evaluating collaboration within the Meharry-Vanderbilt-Tennessee State University Cancer Partnership using network analysis. Specifically, we used network analysis of co-authorship on academic publications to visualize the growth and patterns of scientific collaboration across partnership institutions, research disciplines, and academic ranks over time. We presented the results of the network analysis to internal and external advisory groups, creating the opportunity to discuss partnership collaboration, celebrate successes, and identify opportunities for improvement. We propose that basic network analysis of existing data along with network visualizations can foster conversation and feedback and are simple and effective ways to evaluate collaboration initiatives.
    Keywords:  CPACHE; cancer research; collaboration; health disparities; network analysis; partnership; program evaluation
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/01632787231195642
  58. Heliyon. 2023 Aug;9(8): e18750
    The sustainable development of mathematics subject: An empirical analysis based on the academic attention and literature research.
    Yulin Zhao, Junke Li, Kai Liu.
      The exploration of the correlation between subject network attention and literature research in China can aid in comprehending the development trend of Chinese scientific and technological journals. Currently, many scholars have done a lot of research based on the network media index, but the relationship between the discipline attention represented by it and literature research has not been fully verified. This paper used CNKI and Baidu Index as data sources to establish a RAPF experimental framework based on relationship analysis and prediction, and selected high school mathematics subjects in China for effective demonstration. First, RAPF extracted core keywords using text tools and word frequency statistics. Second, it constructed a relationship model between subject attention and literature research based on Spearman and LOOCV. Finally, it made predictions through time series and regression analysis. The results showed a correlation between subject attention and literature research, and the model fit R2 was 0.774, with a relative error of less than 2%. Short-term predictions found that some keywords received less online attention, and 2022-2024 may be the crucial development period for mathematical education research, with an annual literature research volume of approximately 380 articles. This paper summarized the mathematical subject themes centered on content, culture, literacy, and integration, and also provided a reference for the development of the subject through experimental prediction. In the next two years, China's mathematics literature research still needs to delve deeper, broaden its breadth, enhance its height, and ensure a steady improvement in the quality and quantity of literature research.
    Keywords:  High school mathematics; Literature research; Relationship modeling; Short-term forecasting; Subject attention
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18750
  59. Br J Radiol. 2023 Aug 15. 20230167
    Gender equality and leadership in radiation oncology research: a plea to women to come forward.
    Corinne Faivre-Finn.
      This commentary paper describes a glass ceiling in the field of academia and specifically in radiation oncology research. Evidence from the literature and personal views are presented describing some of the issues leading to underrepresentation of women in academic leadership roles. The values and drivers for women in academia are discussed. Finally, a plea is made to women to come forward and consider leadership position and to academic institutions and funders of research to reconsider the traditional metrics of academic success.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20230167
  60. J Urol. 2023 Aug 16. 101097JU0000000000003647
    Characterization of Gender Differences in H-index Within Urological Subspecialties. Letter.
    Chen Dong, Wen-Wei Sung.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003647
  61. Diagnosis (Berl). 2023 Aug 17.
    Detection of fake papers in the era of artificial intelligence.
    Mehdi Dadkhah, Marilyn H Oermann, Hegedüs Mihály, Raghu Raman, Lóránt Dénes Dávid.
       OBJECTIVES: Paper mills, companies that write scientific papers and gain acceptance for them, then sell authorships of these papers, present a key challenge in medicine and other healthcare fields. This challenge is becoming more acute with artificial intelligence (AI), where AI writes the manuscripts and then the paper mills sell the authorships of these papers. The aim of the current research is to provide a method for detecting fake papers.
    METHODS: The method reported in this article uses a machine learning approach to create decision trees to identify fake papers. The data were collected from Web of Science and multiple journals in various fields.
    RESULTS: The article presents a method to identify fake papers based on the results of decision trees. Use of this method in a case study indicated its effectiveness in identifying a fake paper.
    CONCLUSIONS: This method to identify fake papers is applicable for authors, editors, and publishers across fields to investigate a single paper or to conduct an analysis of a group of manuscripts. Clinicians and others can use this method to evaluate articles they find in a search to ensure they are not fake articles and instead report actual research that was peer reviewed prior to publication in a journal.
    Keywords:  fake paper; hijacked journals; machine learning; paper mills; predatory journals
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1515/dx-2023-0090
  62. Wellcome Open Res. 2022 ;7 291
    Towards equality: gender representation at the Royal College of Radiologists' Annual Scientific Meeting 2014-2021.
    Lorna M Gibson, Kayleigh L Wood, Joanna M Wardlaw.
      Background: Conferences facilitate career advancement, but gender imbalances in public fora may negatively impact both women and men, and society. We aimed to describe the gender distribution of presenters at the UK's 2014-2021 Royal College of Radiologists' (RCR) Annual Scientific Meeting. Methods: We extracted data on presenter name, role and session type from meeting programmes. We classified gender as male or female using names, records or personal pronouns, accepting the limitations of these categories. We classified roles by prestige: lead, other (speakers and workshop faculty), proffered paper or poster presenters. We calculated odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for associations between gender and binary outcomes using logistic regression.  Results: Women held 1,059 (37.5%) of 2,826 conference roles and presented 9/27 keynotes. Compared to men, women were less likely to hold other roles such as speakers and workshop faculty (OR 0.72 95% CI 0.61-0.83), and more likely to present posters (OR 1.49 95% CI 1.27-1.76). There were 60 male-only and eight women-only multi-presenter sessions. Sessions led by women had higher proportions of women speakers. The odds of roles being held by women increased during online meetings during COVID in 2020 and 2021 (OR 1.61, 95% CI 1.36-1.91) compared to earlier years. Conclusion: The proportion of women presenters and keynote speakers reflects that of RCR membership, but not of wider society. Disadvantage starts from the earliest career stages, prejudicing career opportunities. Efforts to improve inclusion and diversity are needed; focusing on lead roles and hybrid online/in-person formats may accelerate change.
    Keywords:  Gender equality; career; conference; diversity; female; inclusion; male; radiologists
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.18439.2
  63. Postgrad Med J. 2023 Aug 18. pii: qgad067. [Epub ahead of print]
    Predictors of self-reported research engagement and academic-career interest amongst medical students in the United Kingdom: a national cross-sectional survey.
    REMED-UK collaborators
       BACKGROUND: We hypothesised that the gender/ethnic disparities and reductions in the UK academic-clinician workforce stem from research experience in medical school. This study investigated the factors influencing research engagement and academic-career interests among UK medical students.
    METHODS: Using a 42-item online questionnaire, a national multicentre cross-sectional survey of UK medical students was conducted over 9 weeks in the 2020/21 academic year. Multiple binary logistic and zero-inflated negative binomial regressions were used to evaluate associations between the predictor variables and research engagement (yes/no), number of research projects conducted, and academic-career interest (yes/no). P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
    RESULTS: In total, 1573 students participated from 36 medical schools. No ethnic/gender differences in research engagement were observed. However, compared to men, women had a 31% decrease in the odds of being interested in an academic-clinician career [odds ratio (OR): 0.69; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.52, 0.92]. Positive predictors of interest in academia were being a PubMed-indexed author (OR: 2.19; 95% CI: 1.38, 3.47) and having at least one national/international presentation (OR: 1.40; 95% CI: 1.04, 1.88). Career progression was the primary motivating factor (67.1%) for pursuing research, whereas limited awareness of opportunities (68.0%) and time constraints (67.5%) were the most common barriers.
    CONCLUSION: There were no ethnic differences in research engagement or academic-career intent. Although there were no gender differences in research engagement, female students were less likely to be interested in an academic career. This could be tackled by providing targeted opportunities to increase research productivity and self-efficacy in medical schools.
    Keywords:  United Kingdom; career choice; inequalities; medical students; research
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1093/postmj/qgad067
  64. Regen Med. 2023 Aug 14.
    Modeling new trends in bone regeneration, using the BERTopic approach.
    Stefano Guizzardi, Maria Teresa Colangelo, Prisco Mirandola, Carlo Galli.
      Aim: Bibliometric surveys are time-consuming endeavors, which cannot be scaled up to meet the challenges of ever-expanding fields, such as bone regeneration. Artificial intelligence, however, can provide smart tools to screen massive amounts of literature, and we relied on this technology to automatically identify research topics. Materials & methods: We used the BERTopic algorithm to detect the topics in a corpus of MEDLINE manuscripts, mapping their similarities and highlighting research hotspots. Results: Using BERTopic, we identified 372 topics and were able to assess the growing importance of innovative and recent fields of investigation such as 3D printing and extracellular vescicles. Conclusion: BERTopic appears as a suitable tool to set up automatic screening routines to track the progress in bone regeneration.
    Keywords:  artificial intelligence; bone regeneration; deep learning; natural language processing; tissue engineering; trending topics
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2217/rme-2023-0096
  65. J Urol. 2023 Aug 16. 101097JU0000000000003648
    Characterization of Gender Differences in H-index Within Urological Subspecialties. Reply.
    Bridget L Findlay, Timothy D Lyon, Elizabeth N Bearrick, Maraika Robinson, Boyd R Viers, Colleen T Ball, Katherine T Anderson.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003648
  66. Int J Health Policy Manag. 2023 ;pii: 7703. [Epub ahead of print]12 7703
    Bibliometrics, the "Clinical Diagnostics" of Research Impact Comment on "'We're Not Providing the Best Care If We Are Not on the Cutting Edge of Research': A Research Impact Evaluation at a Regional Australian Hospital and Health Service".
    Giovanni Abramo, Ciriaco Andrea D'Angelo.
      Following the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) strategic revision as a "research-based" institution, Brown et al have investigated the impact of THHS research, and its key drivers, based on 15 stakeholder interviews and two quantitative indicators. This commentary argues that the quantitative analyses and findings would have benefitted from applying evaluative bibliometrics, hopefully, conducted by experienced bibliometricians. We present the potential of bibliometrics for assessing the scholarly impact of research, as well as a few examples of its application to the case of THHS, for informing research policies and strategies.
    Keywords:  Evaluative Bibliometrics; Research Evaluation; Research Impact; Research Management
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.34172/ijhpm.2023.7703
  67. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2023 ;3(8): e0002252
    A new tool for evaluating health equity in academic journals; the Diversity Factor.
    Jack Gallifant, Joe Zhang, Stephen Whebell, Justin Quion, Braiam Escobar, Judy Gichoya, Karen Herrera, Ruxana Jina, Swathikan Chidambaram, Abha Mehndiratta, Richard Kimera, Alvin Marcelo, Portia Grace Fernandez-Marcelo, Juan Sebastian Osorio, Cleva Villanueva, Lama Nazer, Irene Dankwa-Mullan, Leo Anthony Celi.
      Current methods to evaluate a journal's impact rely on the downstream citation mapping used to generate the Impact Factor. This approach is a fragile metric prone to being skewed by outlier values and does not speak to a researcher's contribution to furthering health outcomes for all populations. Therefore, we propose the implementation of a Diversity Factor to fulfill this need and supplement the current metrics. It is composed of four key elements: dataset properties, author country, author gender and departmental affiliation. Due to the significance of each individual element, they should be assessed independently of each other as opposed to being combined into a simplified score to be optimized. Herein, we discuss the necessity of such metrics, provide a framework to build upon, evaluate the current landscape through the lens of each key element and publish the findings on a freely available website that enables further evaluation. The OpenAlex database was used to extract the metadata of all papers published from 2000 until August 2022, and Natural language processing was used to identify individual elements. Features were then displayed individually on a static dashboard developed using TableauPublic, which is available at www.equitablescience.com. In total, 130,721 papers were identified from 7,462 journals where significant underrepresentation of LMIC and Female authors was demonstrated. These findings are pervasive and show no positive correlation with the Journal's Impact Factor. The systematic collection of the Diversity Factor concept would allow for more detailed analysis, highlight gaps in knowledge, and reflect confidence in the translation of related research. Conversion of this metric to an active pipeline would account for the fact that how we define those most at risk will change over time and quantify responses to particular initiatives. Therefore, continuous measurement of outcomes across groups and those investigating those outcomes will never lose importance. Moving forward, we encourage further revision and improvement by diverse author groups in order to better refine this concept.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002252
  68. bioRxiv. 2023 Aug 05. pii: 2023.08.02.551624. [Epub ahead of print]
    Efficacy of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) Grants to Build Research Capacity in Underrepresented States.
    Michael D Schaller.
      Federal funding for research has immediate and long-term economic impact. Since federal research funding is regionally concentrated and not geographically distributed, the benefits are not fully realized in some regions of the country. The Established (previously Experimental) Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) programs at several agencies, e.g. the National Science Foundation, and the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) program at the National Institutes of Health were created to increase competitiveness for funding in states with historically low levels of federal funding. The Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) award program is a component of the IDeA program. The CoBRE grants support research core facilities to develop research infrastructure. These grants also support the research projects of junior investigators, under the guidance of mentoring teams of senior investigators, to develop human resources at these institutions. Few studies have assessed the effectiveness of these programs. This study examines the investment and outcomes of the CoBRE grants from 2000 through 2022. The maturation of junior investigators into independently funded principal investigators is comparable to other mentoring programs supported by NIH. The investment in research cores resulted in substantial research productivity, measured by publications. However, the IDeA programs have not resulted in increased competitiveness for funding as measured by the proportion of NIH research funds awarded to institutions in IDeA states. These results will be informative in consideration of policies designed to enhance the geographic distribution of federal research dollars.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.08.02.551624
  69. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet. 2023 Jul;45(7): e369-e370
    RBGO - First Impact Factor: 1.2.
    Marcos Felipe Silva de Sá.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1772497
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