bims-evares Biomed News
on Evaluation of research
Issue of 2024–07–14
89 papers selected by
Thomas Krichel, Open Library Society
  1. Global Trends in Orthopedic Biofilm Research: A Bibliometric Analysis of 1994-2022.
  2. Frontiers and hotspots in comorbid epilepsy and depression: a bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2023.
  3. Mapping the evolving trend of research on Class III malocclusion: a bibliometric analysis.
  4. Study on botulinum toxin in dermatology from 2000 to 2023: A CiteSpace-based bibliometric analyses.
  5. The evolving landscape and research trend of calcitonin gene-related peptide in migraine: A bibliometric analysis and visualization.
  6. Bibliometric Analysis on Cholecystectomy Surgery in the Nursing Field.
  7. Visualizing the landscape of appendiceal tumor research after 2010: A bibliometric study.
  8. Mapping global research trends: Nutrition associations with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease - a Scopus bibliometric analysis.
  9. Bibliometric analysis of research in epilepsy and comorbid depression from 2014 to 2023.
  10. NON-CARIOUS CERVICAL LESIONS: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS AND FUTURE RESEARCH TRENDS.
  11. Bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most cited articles on Th17/Treg balance and rheumatoid arthritis.
  12. A Bibliometric analysis of scientific publication on Peri-Implantitis from 1990 to 2020.
  13. The top 100 most cited articles on axon regeneration from 2003 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis.
  14. A bibliometric and visualization analysis of global research status and frontiers on autophagy in cardiomyopathies from 2004 to 2023.
  15. Visualization analysis of research hotspots and trends on gastrointestinal tumor organoids.
  16. Research Trends in the Relationship Between Orofacial Cleft and Cancer: A Bibliometric and Network Visualization Study.
  17. Global scientific trends on exosomes therapy for osteoporosis from 2004 to 2023: A bibliometric and visualized analysis.
  18. Analyzing collaboration and impact: A bibliometric review of four highly published authors' research profiles on collaborative maps.
  19. Research on acupuncture and glial cells: A bibliometric analysis.
  20. Exploring machine learning applications in Meningioma Research (2004-2023).
  21. Bibliometric and visualization analysis of the application of inorganic nanomaterials to autoimmune diseases.
  22. Research Trends and Evolution in Radiogenomics (2005-2023): Bibliometric Analysis.
  23. Knowledge Mapping of Macrophages in Osteoporosis: A Bibliometric Analysis (1999-2023).
  24. The top 100 most-cited articles in perioperative stroke: A bibliometric analysis.
  25. The Neurosurgical Research Progress of 98 Low- and Low- to Middle-Income Countries from 1928 to 2024.
  26. Intrasaccular Flow Disruption: Examining Global Access and Research Trends.
  27. Top 100 cited research on COVID-19 vaccines: A bibliometric analysis and evidence mapping.
  28. The Most Cited Publications in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction-A Bibliometric Analysis.
  29. Robotic surgery in gynecologic oncology - a bibliometric study.
  30. The 100 most-cited articles in COVID-19: a bibliometric analysis.
  31. Trends in research on cochlear implantation with inner ear malformation: a bibliometric and visualization analysis from 1986 to 2024.
  32. Evolution of ambiguity tolerance research a scientometric and bibliometric analysis.
  33. Gender Diversity Among Reconstructive Microsurgery Studies Based on the Relative Citation Ratio: An 18-Year Analysis.
  34. Visualization of transcatheter aortic valve implantation from the perspective of bibliometric analysis.
  35. Measuring the Scientific Impact of Growth Hormone Treatment in Burns: A Bibliometric Analysis Based on CiteSpace.
  36. Unveiling the Evolution of Virtual Reality in Medicine: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Hotspots and Trends over the Past 12 Years.
  37. A bibliometric analysis based on hotspots and frontier trends of positron emission tomography/computed tomography utility in bone and soft tissue sarcoma.
  38. Comparison of clinical research trends and hotspots in allergic rhinitis and asthma from 2013 to 2023 based on bibliometric analysis.
  39. The orthodontic research trends in Arab League Nations from 2002 to 2021: A bibliometric appraisal.
  40. Research trends and hotspots in exercise interventions for liver cirrhosis: A bibliometric analysis via CiteSpace.
  41. Global research and scientific publications on PND between 1969 and 2022: A bibliometric analysis.
  42. Research trends and hotspots of diminished ovarian reserve: A bibliometric analysis.
  43. Global trends of single cell sequence associated in cancer from 2011 to 2024: A bibliometric analysis.
  44. Mapping Dysphagia Research Trends in Community Dwelling Older Adults: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  45. Advancements and Future Directions in Polycythemia Vera Research: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  46. A scientometric analysis of research on the role of NMDA receptor in the treatment of depression.
  47. Mary Main's written legacy: a bibliometric analysis.
  48. Research hotspots and trends of spinal cord stimulation for neuropathic pain: a bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2023.
  49. Revolutionizing thoracic surgery education: a bibliometric analysis of the past decade's literature.
  50. Trends and hotspots in gastrointestinal neoplasms risk assessment: A bibliometric analysis from 1984 to 2022.
  51. Bibliometric analysis of studies on the effects of moxibustion on the skin.
  52. From Origins to Trends: A Bibliometric Examination of Ethical Food Consumption.
  53. An analysis of retracted studies in cardiology in the last two decades.
  54. The scientific landscape of phytoremediation of tailings: a bibliometric and scientometric analysis.
  55. Global current research status and future hotspots in osteoporotic fracture based on bibliometric assessment and visualization techniques.
  56. Bibliometric analysis of publication trends on ocular hygiene and infections in the past two decades.
  57. Bibliometric analysis of T cells in allergic rhinitis.
  58. Exploring the Scientific Literature Between Ultraprocessed Foods and Cancer: A Scientometric Mapping.
  59. Emerging Themes and Research Frontiers in Suicide Prediction: A Scientometric Analysis.
  60. Recent trends: Retractions of articles in the oncology field.
  61. Bibliometric analysis of global research on air pollution and cardiovascular diseases: 2012-2022.
  62. A bibliometric review of positive psychology and well-being research in Africa.
  63. The therapeutic potential of kaempferol in the prevention and treatment of pulmonary diseases: A bibliometric analysis.
  64. Evolution of Digital Health and Exploration of Patented Technologies (2017-2021): Bibliometric Analysis.
  65. Diagnosis of mental disorders using machine learning: Literature review and bibliometric mapping from 2012 to 2023.
  66. Factors associated with scientific production citations in dentistry: Zero-inflated negative binomial regression and hurdle modelling.
  67. Application of Artificial Intelligence in Rehabilitation Science: A Scientometric Investigation Utilizing Citespace.
  68. Unraveling links between aging, circadian rhythm and cancer: Insights from evidence-based analysis.
  69. Status and development of research on clear cell carcinoma of the ovary-a visualization-based bibliometric analysis.
  70. Exploring extended reality for diabetes education & self-management - A bibliometric analysis from 1999 to 2023.
  71. Analysis and mapping of harm reduction research in the context of injectable drug use: identifying research hotspots, gaps and future directions.
  72. Publications Among Pain Medicine Fellowship-Trained American Board of Anesthesiology Diplomates.
  73. Knowledge Maps and Emerging Trends in Cell-Cultured Meat since the 21st Century Research: Based on Different National Perspectives of Spatial-Temporal Analysis.
  74. A systematic review of leadership styles in healthcare sector: Insights and future directions.
  75. Sepsis Research Using Omics Technology in the European Union and the United Kingdom: Maps, Trends, and Future Implications.
  76. Exploratory bibliometric analysis and text mining to reveal research trends in cardiac aging.
  77. Research Progress of ARTP Mutagenesis Technology Based on Citespace Visualization Analysis.
  78. Simplifying synthesis of the expanding glioblastoma literature: a topic modeling approach.
  79. Synthesis of sexual selection: a systematic map of meta-analyses with bibliometric analysis.
  80. Reporting of Participant Race and Ethnicity in Cerebrovascular Randomized Controlled Trials.
  81. Current insights on social media as a tool for the dissemination of research and education in surgery: a narrative review.
  82. Hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis: A bibliometric analysis from 2002 to 2023.
  83. Letter to Editor Regarding 'Insight into the history and trends of surgical simulation training in education: a bibliometric analysis' - reflections for the current day.
  84. Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Wine Lees: A Systematic and Bibliometric Review.
  85. Analysis of Faculty Gender and Race in Scholarly Achievements in Academic Neurology.
  86. Factors influencing research productivity among Syrian medical professionals amidst conflict: a case-control study.
  87. Clarifying middle authorship contributions to reduce abuses in science publishing and assessment of top-ranked SJR biochemistry and pharmacology journals' authorship criteria.
  88. What the Heck Is a Journal Impact Factor Anyway? Dissemination Measures for Educators.
  89. Is journal prestige indicator equivalent of money for humans?
  1. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2024 ;17 3057-3069
    Global Trends in Orthopedic Biofilm Research: A Bibliometric Analysis of 1994-2022.
    Zhouyang Hu, Xiaobing Yin, Guoxin Fan, Xiang Liao.
       Objective: Bibliometric analysis is commonly used to visualize the knowledge foundation, trends, and patterns in a specific scientific field by performing a quantitative evaluation of the relevant literature. The purpose of this study was to perform a bibliometric analysis of recent studies in the field of orthopedic biofilm research and identify its current trends and hotspots.
    Methods: Research studies were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus databases and analyzed in bibliometrix with R package (4.2.2).
    Results: A total of 2426 literature were included in the study. Journal of orthopaedic research and Clinical orthopaedics and related research ranked first in terms of productivity and impact, with 57 published articles and 32 h-index, respectively. Trampuz A, Ohio State Univ and the United States ranked as the most productive authors, institutions, and countries. Biofilm formation, role of sonication, biomaterial mechanism and antibiotic loading have been investigated as the trend and hotspots in the field of orthopedic biofilm research.
    Conclusion: This study provides a thorough overview of the state of the art of current orthopedic biofilm research and offers valuable insights into recent trends and hotspots in this field.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; biofilm; hotspot; orthopedic infection; research trend
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S465632
  2. Front Neurol. 2024 ;15 1413582
    Frontiers and hotspots in comorbid epilepsy and depression: a bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2023.
    Gui-Yu Liu, Fan-Jia Fu, Ying-Xin Chou, Ming-Sha Ye, Yi-Lin Ouyang, Ming-De Yan, Lei Pan, Wei-Peng Li, Wei Xie.
       Background: Epilepsy ranks among the most common neurological disorders worldwide, frequently accompanied by depression as a prominent comorbidity. This study employs bibliometric analysis to reveal the research of comorbid epilepsy and depression over the past two decades, aiming to explore trends and contribute insights to ongoing investigations.
    Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search on the Web of Science Core Collection database and downloaded relevant publications on comorbid epilepsy and depression published from 2003 to 2023. VOSviewer and CiteSpace were mainly used to analyze the authors, institutions, countries, publishing journals, reference co-citation patterns, keyword co-occurrence, keyword clustering, and other aspects to construct a knowledge atlas.
    Results: A total of 5,586 publications related to comorbid epilepsy and depression were retrieved, with a general upward trend despite slight fluctuations in annual publications. Publications originated from 121 countries and 636 institutions, with a predominant focus on clinical research. The United States led in productivity (1,529 articles), while Melbourne University emerged as the most productive institution (135 articles). EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR was the journal with the highest publication output (1,189 articles) and citation count. Keyword analysis highlighted emerging trends, including "recognitive impairment" and "mental health," indicating potential future research hotspots and trends.
    Conclusion: This study is one of the first to perform a bibliometric analysis of the 20-year scientific output of comorbid epilepsy and depression. While research has trended upwards, ambiguity in pathogenesis and the absence of standardized diagnostic guidelines remain concerning. Our analysis offers valuable guidance for researchers, informing that this might be a strong area for future collaborations.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; bibliometrics; comorbid epilepsy and depression; depression; epilepsy
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2024.1413582
  3. Clin Oral Investig. 2024 Jul 08. 28(8): 420
    Mapping the evolving trend of research on Class III malocclusion: a bibliometric analysis.
    Shoushan Hu, Jiawei Zhong, Yijun Li, Zejin Liu, Xinlin Gao, Xin Xiong, Jun Wang.
       OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to provide visualized knowledge maps to show the evolving trends and key focal points of Class III malocclusion research through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis.
    MATERIALS AND METHODS: Class III malocclusion research published between 2000 and 2023 was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. VOSviewer was utilized to count the citation and publication number of authors, institutions, countries and journals. Co-occurrence, co-citation, and cluster analyses and burst detection were conducted using CiteSpace.
    RESULTS: A total of 3,682 publications on Class III malocclusion were included in the bibliometric analysis. During 2000-2023, both the annual publication count and citation frequency exhibited a gradual upward trajectory, with a noticeable surge in recent years. In terms of production and citation counts of Class III malocclusion research, the core journal is the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Furthermore, apart from the primary keyword 'Class III malocclusion', 'orthognathic surgery' was identified as keyword with the most frequency. The cluster analysis of cited references reveals that the research focal points have shifted to 'skeletal anchorage' and 'surgery-first approach'. Furthermore, the burst detection identified 'quality of life' as a potential research hotspot since it has recently gained increasing scholarly attention.
    CONCLUSIONS: The current study provides scholars with the knowledge maps of evolving trends and prominent topics of Class III malocclusion research and a summary of research progress on various priorities during different periods. These findings are expected to provide a valuable guidance to facilitate the future research on Class III malocclusion.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Class III malocclusion; Orthodontics
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-024-05811-2
  4. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2024 Jul 08.
    Study on botulinum toxin in dermatology from 2000 to 2023: A CiteSpace-based bibliometric analyses.
    Ziwenyan Zhou, Fujun Huang, Jin Chen.
       OBJECTIVE: Using bibliometric methods, this study analyzed and summarized the current situation and development of the global application of botulinum toxin in dermatology.
    METHODS: Literature published in the Web of Science Core Collection database from January 1, 2000 to October 28, 2023 was searched for topics such as "Botulinum toxin," "Dermatology," and so forth. The number of publications, countries, institutions, journals, authors, cited literature, keywords, and so forth, were analyzed and a visual knowledge map was created using scientometric tools such as CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Scimago Graphica.
    RESULTS: A total of 2039 documents were retrieved and 1877 documents were included after de-duplication and transformation. The country with the highest number of published periodical articles was the United States; the main research institution was Yonsei University; the author with the highest number of published periodical articles was Kim, Hee Jin; and the high-frequency keywords mainly related to indications, combination therapy, and safety optimization.
    CONCLUSION: The results of this study provide information on the current status and trends in clinical studies of botulinum toxin in dermatology, which will help researchers identify hotspots and explore new research directions in this field.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; botulinum toxin; dermatology
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16423
  5. Front Neurol. 2024 ;15 1415760
    The evolving landscape and research trend of calcitonin gene-related peptide in migraine: A bibliometric analysis and visualization.
    Liwei Wang, Qing Wang, Huaqiong Diao, Xueying Liu, Yonglie Zhao.
       Background: Migraine is a global public health concern, affecting both social and individual well-being. Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), a crucial neuropeptide, holds important research value in understanding migraine pathogenesis. CGRP receptor antagonists and monoclonal antibodies that target CGRP or its receptors have shown efficacy in reducing migraine frequency and severity, presenting a promising therapeutic approach. This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to analyze the current state, research trends, and future directions of CGRP in migraine.
    Methods: Bibliometric tools including CiteSpace, VOSviewer, etc., were utilized to extract and summarize publications related to CGRP in migraine from the Web of Science Core Collection Database (WOSCC) between 2004 and 2023, as of December 31, 2023. The analysis focused on trends in annual publications, leading countries/regions and institutions, prominent journals and references, influential authors, and high-frequency keywords in the field.
    Results: A total of 1,821 articles and reviews involving 5,180 authors from 1,315 organizations across 64 countries were included in the study. These publications were distributed across 362 journals and accumulated 56,999 citations by December 31, 2023. An increasing trend was observed in annual publications on CGRP in migraine. The United States emerged as the leading nation in both publications and citations, with academic Peter Goadsby contributing the highest number of publications. The University of Copenhagen stood out as the institution with the most publications, and Cephalalgia emerged as the most influential journal. The most cited paper identified was "Calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist BIBN4096BS for the acute treatment of migraine" by Jes Olesen, published in the New Engl Med. Keyword frequency analysis revealed prevalent terms such as "migraine," "CGRP," and "episodic migraine," along with emerging topics represented by keywords including "trial," "monoclonal antibodies," "preventive treatment," and "safety."
    Conclusion: CGRP is pivotal in migraine pathogenesis, and there is a robust research foundation exploring its role. The US leads in research output on CGRP in migraine. Investigating the mechanism of CGRP and its receptor in migraine remains a key area of interest, particularly focusing on signaling pathways. Future research should target identifying critical therapeutic targets in CGRP antagonist pathways for migraine treatment.
    Keywords:  CGRP; CiteSpace; VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; migraine; visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2024.1415760
  6. J Perianesth Nurs. 2024 Jul 09. pii: S1089-9472(24)00122-9. [Epub ahead of print]
    Bibliometric Analysis on Cholecystectomy Surgery in the Nursing Field.
    Pinar Tunc Tuna.
       PURPOSE: This study aimed to bibliometrically examine nursing publications regarding cholecystectomy surgery.
    DESIGN: The study is a bibliometric analysis.
    METHODS: The study was conducted in the Web of Science database. The keywords "cholecystectomy AND nursing" were used during the scanning. The data were evaluated in quantitative aspects.
    FINDINGS: In the study, 481 publications were identified, publications were made between 1987 and 2023, the average number of years since the release of the publication was 10.2, and the annual increase rate was 8.19%. The most active country was the United States, and the journal most often published in was the "Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing." In the last 3 years, the themes of "meta-analysis, complication, pain, anxiety, quality of life" have been trending, the most working and continuing to develop our "laparoscopic cholecystectomy" and "pain" themes, and the leading theme in the field was "anxiety".
    CONCLUSIONS: This study is the first bibliometric study examining nursing studies on cholecystectomy and provides a comprehensive overview of cholecystectomy and nursing issues over 36 years. In quantitative data, it was concluded that although studies in this field have a long history, the number of publications is low, and the annual growth rate is low. According to the quantitative evaluation results, it was found that the most studied topic in this field was laparoscopic cholecystectomy and pain, minimally invasive intervention and perioperative period topics remained isolated, and computerized tomography and gallbladder themes were among the newly emerging themes.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; cholecystectomy; nursing
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jopan.2024.03.026
  7. World J Gastrointest Surg. 2024 Jun 27. 16(6): 1894-1909
    Visualizing the landscape of appendiceal tumor research after 2010: A bibliometric study.
    Jia-Nan Ji, Zhi-Bin Yin.
       BACKGROUND: Despite the rarity of appendiceal tumors, research in this field has intensified, resulting in a growing number of studies and published papers. Surprisingly, no comprehensive bibliometric analysis has specifically addressed appendiceal tumors.
    AIM: To offer a thorough analysis of the current landscape and future trends in appendiceal tumor research.
    METHODS: In our bibliometric analysis studies, we explored the Web of Science Core Collection database. The bibliographic details of the chosen publications were automatically converted and analyzed using the bibliometric package in the R environment. Additionally, we employed VoSviewer to create cooperation network maps for countries, institutions, and authors, as well as clustering maps for keywords. Furthermore, CiteSpace, another software tool, was utilized to build dual-map overlays of journals and analyze references with citation bursts.
    RESULTS: Our study included 780 English-language articles published after 2010. The number of related publications and citations has increased in the past decade. The United States leads in this area, but there is a need to improve cooperation and communication among countries and institutions. Co-occurrence analysis also revealed close collaboration among different authors. Annals of Surgical Oncology was the most influential journal in this field. Analysis of references with high co-citations and references with citation bursts, consistent with analysis of keywords and hotspots, indicated that current research primarily centers on the classification and management of appendiceal mucinous neoplasms and consequent pseudomyxoma peritonei. Despite the abundance of clinical studies, a greater number of in-depth basic research studies should be conducted.
    CONCLUSION: Current research on appendiceal tumors focuses on classification and management of appendiceal mucinous neoplasms and pseudomyxoma peritonei. Enhanced collaboration and basic research are vital for further advancement.
    Keywords:  Appendiceal tumor; Appendix; Bibliometric analysis; Mucinous neoplasms; Pseudomyxoma peritonei
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v16.i6.1894
  8. World J Gastroenterol. 2024 Jun 28. 30(24): 3106-3119
    Mapping global research trends: Nutrition associations with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease - a Scopus bibliometric analysis.
    Muna Shakhshir, Sa'ed H Zyoud.
       BACKGROUND: Several bibliometric analyses have been carried out to identify research hotspots and trends in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) research. Nonetheless, there are still significant knowledge gaps that must be filled to advance our understanding of and ability to treat NAFLD.
    AIM: To evaluate, through bibliometric and visual analysis, the current status of related research, related research frontiers, and the developmental trends in the field of diet and NAFLD.
    METHODS: We retrieved publications about diet and NAFLD published between 1987 and 2022 from Scopus. Next, we used VOSviewer 1.6.20 to perform bibliometric analysis and visualization.
    RESULTS: We found a total of 1905 studies, including 1637 (85.93%) original articles and 195 (10.24%) reviews, focused on the examination of NAFLD and its correlation with diet that were published between 1987 and 2022. Among the remaining five types of documents, 38 were letters, notes, editorials, meeting minutes, or brief surveys, representing 1.99% of the total documents. The countries with the most publications on this topic were China (n = 539; 28.29%), followed by the United States (n = 379; 19.90%), Japan (n = 133; 6.98%), and South Korea (n = 127; 6.6%). According to the citation analysis, the retrieved papers were cited an average of 32.3 times and had an h-index of 106, with 61014 total citations. The two main clusters on the map included those related to: (1) Inflammation and oxidative stress; and (2) Dietary interventions for NAFLD.
    CONCLUSION: This was the first study to use data taken from Scopus to visualize network mapping in a novel bibliometric analysis of studies focused on diet and NAFLD. After 2017, the two domains that received the most attention were "dietary interventions for NAFL"' and "'inflammation and oxidative stress implicated in NAFLD and its correlation with diet." We believe that this study provides important information for academics, dietitians, and doctors, and that additional research on dietary interventions and NAFLD is warranted.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric; Dietary; Nonalcoholic fatty liver; Nutrition; Scopus; VOSviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v30.i24.3106
  9. World J Psychiatry. 2024 Jun 19. 14(6): 985-998
    Bibliometric analysis of research in epilepsy and comorbid depression from 2014 to 2023.
    Ling Chen, Xiao-Hui He, Xia-Ling Li, Juan Yang, Hao Huang.
       BACKGROUND: Epilepsy and depression have complicated bidirectional relationships. Our study aimed to explore the field of epilepsy comorbid with depression in a bibliometric perspective from 2014-2023.
    AIM: To improve our understanding of epilepsy and depression by evaluating the relationship between epilepsy and depression, bibliometric analyses were performed.
    METHODS: Epilepsy and depression-related publications from the last decade were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. We conducted bibliometric and visual analysis using VOSviewer and CiteSpace, examining authorships, countries, institutions, journals of publication, co-citations of references, connections between keywords, clusters of keywords, and keywords with citation bursts.
    RESULTS: Over the past ten years, we collected 1045 research papers focusing on the field of epilepsy and comorbid depression. Publications on epilepsy and depression have shown a general upward trend over time, though with some fluctuations. The United States, with 287 articles, and the University of Melbourne, contributing 34 articles, were the top countries and institutions, respectively. In addition, in the field of epilepsy and depression, Professor Lee, who has published 30 articles, was the most contributing author. The hot topics pay attention to the quality of life in patients with epilepsy and depression.
    CONCLUSION: We reported that quality of life and stigma in patients with epilepsy comorbid with depression are possible future hot topics and directions in the field of epilepsy and depression research.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; CiteSpace; Depression; Epilepsy; VOSviewer; Visualization analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v14.i6.985
  10. J Dent. 2024 Jul 08. pii: S0300-5712(24)00398-1. [Epub ahead of print] 105229
    NON-CARIOUS CERVICAL LESIONS: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS AND FUTURE RESEARCH TRENDS.
    Giovanna C Denucci, Sean Stone, Anderson T Hara.
       OBJECTIVE: The present bibliometric review analyzed the literature on non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) to explore the current state and propose future research topics.
    DATA: An electronic search was performed, only full scientific papers published in English were included.
    SOURCES: A search was conducted of all databases in the Web of Science (WOS) platform for available publications on the topic of NCCLs.
    STUDY SELECTION: 959 publications were retrieved, and the following data were extracted and analyzed: number of publications, study topics, keywords, study type, authors, affiliations, countries, funding agencies, journals and citations. Articles on NCCLs have been increasing in count, ever since they were first mentioned in the literature. Therapy alternatives account for 628 with few on prevention, and the majority were clinical. Brazil has published the most on NCCLs as well as has the highest number of authors and the most funded articles. The three journals that published the most on the topic were Operative Dentistry, Journal of Dentistry and Clinical Oral Investigations.
    CONCLUSION: The findings of this study provide a full picture of the current literature on NCCLs, research trends, knowledge gaps, and areas requiring further investigation.
    CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: By highlighting evolving treatment strategies and potential gaps in prevention, researchers can contribute to the advancement of clinical practice. This can improve patient care and outcomes in the management of NCCLs, while also providing valuable insights for policymakers to prioritize research funding and policy initiatives.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Non-carious cervical lesions; Web of Science
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2024.105229
  11. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 30. 10(12): e32832
    Bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most cited articles on Th17/Treg balance and rheumatoid arthritis.
    Xinru Liu, Yilan Wang, Quan Wen.
       Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease. The role of Th17/Treg balance in RA pathogenesis has been increasingly emphasized. In this study, bibliometric and visualization analyses of the top 100 most cited articles on Th17/Treg balance in the field of RA were conducted.
    Methods: By searching the Web of Science Core Collection database, the top 100 most cited articles of related studies were included, and the authors, countries, institutions, journals, keywords and other information were extracted for analysis using VOSviewer software.
    Results: The top 100 most cited papers had a total of 7185 citations, with an average citation frequency of 72 (range 21-730). All of them were published between 2011 and 2022. The most influential paper, with 730 citations, was written by "Komatsu, Noriko" in 2014 and published in NATURE MEDICINE. The author with the highest output was "Cho, Mi-La" (n = 24). China was the country with the highest number of publications (n = 42). Catholic University of Korea was the institution with the highest number of publications (n = 24). ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM (n = 7), ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY (n = 7) and INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY (n = 7) were the journals that published the most literature. "Expression" (cytokines and transcription factors, etc) and "differentiation" (T cells, Treg cells, and Th17 cells) were the themes of the research. "Mechanisms", "gut microbiota", "STAT3", "interleukin-6", "synovial fibroblasts" were the hot spots of research in recent years.
    Conclusions: For the first time, the top 100 most cited articles were analyzed using bibliometric methods. We aimed to grasp the current development and research trends of RA and Th17/Treg-related studies. It is hoped that this study will provide direction and support for future research.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Rheumatoid arthritis; Th17; Top 100 most cited articles; Treg
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32832
  12. J Clin Exp Dent. 2024 May;16(5): e570-e579
    A Bibliometric analysis of scientific publication on Peri-Implantitis from 1990 to 2020.
    Saqib Ali, Beenish-Fatima Alam, Ali-Ahmad Alaithan, Mohammed-Ali Alnemer, Morooj Aljishi, Badr Al-Jandan.
       Background: Peri-implantitis can involve about 13% of implants and 20% of patients, it has been reported that its incidence increases from about 0.4 to 43.9% in 3-5 years. The purpose was to analyze, using bibliometric indicators, the scientific efficiency of different organization, countries, and researchers that published articles on Peri-implantitis in various dental journals during the period from 1990 to 2020.
    Material and Methods: The search was carried out using Scopus database on publications related to Peri-implantitis from 1990 to 2020 using VOSviewer 1.6.15. The selected search encompassed title of article, citation count, year of publication, authors, institution, country and keywords. Data maps were obtained from VOS viewer based on number of papers, citation count, sources, countries and authors. A density visualization analysis was performed to interpret the data. Bibliometric analysis with reference to citation and documents, authors, journals and keywords was also evaluated.
    Results: An upsurge in number of cumulative papers published on Peri-implantitis from 1990 to 2020 was observed. The top three countries that published most research papers on Peri-implantitis included United States, Sweden and Switzerland respectively. The most productive organization in the field was Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden. The maximum numbers of papers were published in "Clinical Oral Implants Research", while the most published and cited author was Niklaus P. Lang, with 50 papers, 5391 citations with 107.82 average citations per paper.
    Conclusions: There is a tremendous increase in number of publications on peri-implantitis through collaboration of authors, nations and institutes. Among the leading countries from where evidence is originating includes, USA, Sweden and Switzerland. The leading institutes whose work received most citations included, Kristiansand University (Sweden), Blekinge Institute of Technology (Sweden), Trinity college (Dublin) and University Of Bern (Switzerland). A positive trend of highly collaborative work was observed among the institutes and authors on peri-implantitis. Key words:Bibliometric analysis, Peri-Implantitis, Scopus, Dental implants.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4317/jced.61551
  13. Front Neurosci. 2024 ;18 1410988
    The top 100 most cited articles on axon regeneration from 2003 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis.
    Saijilafu, Ling-Chen Ye, Jing-Yu Zhang, Ren-Jie Xu.
       Objective: In this study, we used a bibliometric and visual analysis to evaluate the characteristics of the 100 most cited articles on axon regeneration.
    Methods: The 100 most cited papers on axon regeneration published between 2003 and 2023 were identified by searching the Web of Science Core Collection database. The extracted data included the title, author, keywords, journal, publication year, country, and institution. A bibliometric analysis was subsequently undertaken.
    Results: The examined set of 100 papers collectively accumulated a total of 39,548 citations. The number of citations for each of the top 100 articles ranged from 215 to 1,604, with a median value of 326. The author with the most contributions to this collection was He, Zhigang, having authored eight papers. Most articles originated in the United States (n = 72), while Harvard University was the institution with the most cited manuscripts (n = 19). Keyword analysis unveiled several research hotspots, such as chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan, alternative activation, exosome, Schwann cells, axonal protein synthesis, electrical stimulation, therapeutic factors, and remyelination. Examination of keywords in the articles indicated that the most recent prominent keyword was "local delivery."
    Conclusion: This study offers bibliometric insights into axon regeneration, underscoring that the United States is a prominent leader in this field. Our analysis highlights the growing relevance of local delivery systems in axon regeneration. Although these systems have shown promise in preclinical models, challenges associated with long-term optimization, agent selection, and clinical translation remain. Nevertheless, the continued development of local delivery technologies represents a promising pathway for achieving axon regeneration; however, additional research is essential to fully realize their potential and thereby enhance patient outcomes.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; Web of Science Core Collection; axon regeneration; bibliometric analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2024.1410988
  14. Int J Surg. 2024 Jul 11.
    A bibliometric and visualization analysis of global research status and frontiers on autophagy in cardiomyopathies from 2004 to 2023.
    Xianghui Zeng, Bin Shu, Qingfeng Zeng, Xianggui Wang, Kening Li, Jincheng Wu, Jianping Luo.
       BACKGROUND: Autophagy is intimately associated with the development of cardiomyopathy, and has received widespread attention in recent years. However, no relevant bibliometric analysis is reported at present. In order to summarize the research status of autophagy in cardiomyopathy and provide direction for future research, we conducted a comprehensive, detailed, and multidimensional bibliometric analysis of the literature published in this field from 2004 to 2023.
    METHODS: All literatures related autophagy in cardiomyopathy from 2004 to 2023 were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC), and annual papers, global publication trends and proportion charts were analyzed and plotted using Graphpad price v8.0.2. In addition, CtieSpace (6.2.4R (64 bit) Advanced Edition) and VOSviewer (1.6.18 Edition) were used to analyze and visualize these data.
    RESULTS: 2279 papers about autophagy in cardiomyopathy were accessed in the WoSCC over the last 20 years, comprising literatures from 70 countries and regions, 2208 institutions, and 10,810 authors. China contributes 56.32% of the total publications, substantially surpassing other countries, while the U.S. is ranked first in frequency of citations. Among the top 10 authors, 6 are from China and 4 are from the United States. Air Force Military Medical University was the institution with the highest number of publications; while journal of molecular and cellular cardiology (62 articles, 2.71% of the total) was the journal with the highest number of papers published in the field. Clustering of co-cited references and temporal clustering analysis showed that ferroptosis, hydrogen sulfide mitophagy, lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress, and SIRT-1 are hot topics and trends in the field. The principal keywords are oxidative stress, heart and heart-failure.
    CONCLUSION: The research on autophagy in cardiomyopathy is in the developmental stage. This represents the first bibliometric analysis of autophagy in cardiomyopathy , revealing the current research hotspots and future research directions in this field.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/JS9.0000000000001876
  15. World J Gastrointest Oncol. 2024 Jun 15. 16(6): 2826-2841
    Visualization analysis of research hotspots and trends on gastrointestinal tumor organoids.
    Gang Wang, Tao Liu, Wen-Ting He.
       BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal tumor organoids serve as an effective model for simulating cancer in vitro and have been applied in basic biology and preclinical research. Despite over a decade of development and increasing research achievements in this field, a systematic and comprehensive analysis of the research hotspots and future trends is lacking.
    AIM: To address this problem by employing bibliometric tools to explore the publication years, countries/regions, institutions, journals, authors, keywords, and references in this field.
    METHODS: The literature was collected from Web of Science databases. CiteSpace-6.2R4, a widely used bibliometric analysis software package, was used for institutional analysis and reference burst analysis. VOSviewer 1.6.19 was used for journal co-citation analysis, author co-authorship and co-citation analysis. The 'online platform for bibliometric analysis (https://bibliometric.com/app)' was used to assess the total number of publications and the cooperation relationships between countries. Finally, we employed the bibliometric R software package (version R.4.3.1) in R-studio, for a comprehensive scientific analysis of the literature.
    RESULTS: Our analysis included a total of 1466 publications, revealing a significant yearly increase in articles on the study of gastrointestinal tumor organoids. The United States (n = 393) and Helmholtz Association (n = 93) have emerged as the leading countries and institutions, respectively, in this field, with Hans Clevers and Toshiro Sato being the most contributing authors. The most influential journal in this field is Gastroenterology. The most impactful reference is "Long term expansion of epithelial organs from human colon, adenoma, adenocarcinoma, and Barrett's epithelium". Keywords analysis and citation burst analysis indicate that precision medicine, disease modeling, drug development and screening, and regenerative medicine are the most cutting-edge directions. These focal points were further detailed based on the literature.
    CONCLUSION: This bibliometric study offers an objective and quantitative analysis of the research in this field, which can be considered as an important guide for next scientific research.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; CiteSpace; Drug development and screening; Gastrointestinal tumor organoids; Model
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.v16.i6.2826
  16. Cancer Invest. 2024 Jul 12. 1-14
    Research Trends in the Relationship Between Orofacial Cleft and Cancer: A Bibliometric and Network Visualization Study.
    Adriana Mendonça da Silva, Valéria Souza Freitas.
       OBJECTIVE: To use the bibliographic data of publications regarding the association between orofacial cleft (OC) and cancer to examine the implications of publication growth, co-citation, co-words, and authorship networks using bibliometric indicators and network visualization.
    METHODS: Bibliometric study analyzed documents related to the association between OC and cancer. Data were obtained in October 2023 from the Scopus, Pubmed, Web of Science. The search strategy was developed, and data obtained were imported into R ("bibliometrix") for analysis. Results: 70 documents were found from 1977 to 2023. Most were journal articles (90.0%) designed as case-control studies (42.8%). American Journal of Epidemiology was the most relevant source. The most cited document was Frebourg T, et al. (2006). Vieira A, Martelli-Junior were the most cited author. Most authors were affiliated to Brazil (University of Montes Claros) and United States (University of Pittsburgh). Research in this thematic has included children and adults of both sexes. Research trend points to gastric cancer, leukemia and breast cancer as the most investigated cancers in association to OC.
    CONCLUSION: This bibliometric analysis helps fill research gaps regarding the knowledge of the relationship between OC and cancer, providing some clues for selecting future research in this topic.
    Keywords:  Cleft lip; bibliometrics; cleft palate; neoplasms
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/07357907.2024.2376279
  17. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Jul 12. 103(28): e38835
    Global scientific trends on exosomes therapy for osteoporosis from 2004 to 2023: A bibliometric and visualized analysis.
    He Lv, Zhe Feng, Xingyu Chen, Zhenyu Zhang, Tianhao Zhou, Jihu Wei, Lin Feng, Yizi Tao, Feng Chen, Shijin Lu.
       BACKGROUND: Exosomes have emerged as pivotal mediators in modulating physiological and pathological processes implicated in osteoporosis (OP) through their distinctive mode of intracellular communication. The use of exosomes has evoked considerable interest, catalyzing a surge in research endeavors on a global scale. This study endeavors to scrutinize contemporary landscapes and burgeoning trends in this realm.
    METHODS: The Web of Science Core Collection was used to retrieve publications on exosomes therapy for OP within the time frame of January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2023. The bibliometric methodology was applied to study and index the collected data. VOSviewer and citespace software were used to conduct visualization, co-authorship, co-occurrence, and publication trend analyses of exosome therapy in OP.
    RESULTS: A total of 610 publications (443 articles and 167 reviews) from 51 countries and 911 institutions were included in this study. Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Central South University, Sichuan University, and Zhejiang University are leading research institutions in this field. Stem Cell Research Therapy published the highest number of articles and has emerged as the most cited journal. Of the 4077 scholars who participated in the study, Xie, Hui, Zhang, Yan, Tan, and Yi-Juan had the largest number of articles. Furthermore, according to the cluster analysis of external keywords, future research hotspots can be categorized into 3 directions: research status of exosomes for the treatment of OP, treatment of OP through exosome-regulated signaling pathways, and exosomes as targeted drug delivery systems.
    CONCLUSION: This study suggests that the number of future publications on exosome therapy for OP will increase, with a focus on fundamental investigations into drug-loading capacities and molecular mechanisms. In summary, this study presents the first systematic bibliometric analysis of exosome therapy publications in OP, providing an objective and comprehensive overview of the field and a valuable reference for researchers in this domain.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000038835
  18. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Jul 12. 103(28): e38686
    Analyzing collaboration and impact: A bibliometric review of four highly published authors' research profiles on collaborative maps.
    Willy Chou, Julie Chi Chow.
      The concept of impact beam plots (IBPs) has been introduced in academia as a means to profile individual researchers. Despite its potential, there has been a lack of comprehensive analysis that evaluates the research profiles of highly published authors through the lens of collaborative maps. This study introduces a novel approach, the rating scale for research profiles (RSRP), to create collaborative maps for prolific authors. The initial hypothesis posited that each of the research profiles would attain a grade A, necessitating empirical verification. This research employed collaborative maps to analyze the publication patterns of authors using the Web of Science database, focusing on co-authorship patterns and the impact of their scholarly work. The study relied on various bibliometric indicators, such as publication count, citation metrics, h-index, and co-authorship networks, to provide a detailed assessment of the contributions made by each author in their field. Additionally, authors' IBPs were generated and assessed alongside collaborative maps, using a grading scale ranging from A (excellent) to F (lacking any articles as first or corresponding author). The analysis confirmed that all 4 research profiles achieved a grade A, with their centroids located in the third quadrant, indicating a high level of scholarly impact. The h-indexes for the authors were found to be 38, 51, 53, and 59, respectively. Notably, Dr Tseng from Taiwan showed a distinct pattern, with a significant number of solo-authored publications in the second quadrant, in contrast to the other 3 authors who demonstrated a greater emphasis on collaboration, as evidenced by their positioning in the first quadrant. The study successfully demonstrates that RSRP and IBPs can be effectively used to analyze and profile the research output of highly published authors through collaborative maps. The research confirms the initial hypothesis that all 4 profiles would achieve a grade A, indicating an excellent level of scholarly impact and a strong presence in their respective fields. The utility of collaborative maps can be applied to bibliometric indicators in assessing the contributions and impact of scholars in the academic community.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000038686
  19. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Jul 12. 103(28): e38898
    Research on acupuncture and glial cells: A bibliometric analysis.
    Qiong Liu, Kun Ai, Xin-Ru Jiang, Jing-Jing Yang, Lin Chen, Si-Hui Cao, Hao-Long He, Xia Liu, Mi Liu.
       BACKGROUND: There are a growing number of studies on the effect of acupuncture on glial cells in the central nervous system; however, there are few related bibliometric analyses in this area. Therefore, the purpose of this bibliometric study was to visualize the literature on acupuncture-regulated glial cells.
    METHODS: On November 23, 2022, regular and review articles on acupuncture and glial cell-related research were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. The R package "bibliometrix" was used to summarize the main findings, count the occurrences of the top keywords, visualize the international collaboration network, and generate a 3-field plot. The VOSviewer software was used to conduct both co-authorship and co-occurrence analyses. CiteSpace was used to identify the best references and keywords with the highest citation rates.
    RESULTS: Overall, 348 publications on acupuncture and glial cells were included. The publications were primarily from China, Korea, and the United States of America. The majority of publications were found in relevant journals. Apart from "acupuncture" and "glial cells," the most frequently used keywords were "neuroinflammation," "hyperalgesia," and "pain."
    CONCLUSION: This bibliometric study mapped a fundamental knowledge structure comprising countries, institutions, authors, journals, and articles in the research fields of acupuncture and glial cells over the last 3 decades. These results provide a comprehensive perspective on the wider landscape of this research area.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000038898
  20. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 30. 10(12): e32596
    Exploring machine learning applications in Meningioma Research (2004-2023).
    Li-Wei Zhong, Kun-Shan Chen, Hua-Biao Yang, Shi-Dan Liu, Zhi-Tao Zong, Xue-Qin Zhang.
       Objective: This study aims to examine the trends in machine learning application to meningiomas between 2004 and 2023.
    Methods: Publication data were extracted from the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-E) within the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC). Using CiteSpace 6.2.R6, a comprehensive analysis of publications, authors, cited authors, countries, institutions, cited journals, references, and keywords was conducted on December 1, 2023.
    Results: The analysis included a total of 342 articles. Prior to 2007, no publications existed in this field, and the number remained modest until 2017. A significant increase occurred in publications from 2018 onwards. The majority of the top 10 authors hailed from Germany and China, with the USA also exerting substantial international influence, particularly in academic institutions. Journals from the IEEE series contributed significantly to the publications. "Deep learning," "brain tumor," and "classification" emerged as the primary keywords of focus among researchers. The developmental pattern in this field primarily involved a combination of interdisciplinary integration and the refinement of major disciplinary branches.
    Conclusion: Machine learning has demonstrated significant value in predicting early meningiomas and tailoring treatment plans. Key research focuses involve optimizing detection indicators and selecting superior machine learning algorithms. Future efforts should aim to develop high-performance algorithms to drive further innovation in this field.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Machine learning; Meningiomas
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32596
  21. Biomater Sci. 2024 Jul 09.
    Bibliometric and visualization analysis of the application of inorganic nanomaterials to autoimmune diseases.
    Baiyan Zhang, Yuanyuan Guo, Yu Lu, Dan Ma, Xiahui Wang, Liyun Zhang.
      Objective: To conduct bibliometric analysis of the application of inorganic nanomaterials to autoimmune diseases to characterize current research trends and to visualize past and emerging trends in this field in the past 15 years. Methods: The evolution and thematic trends of the application of inorganic nanomaterials to autoimmune diseases from January 1, 1985, to March 15, 2024, were analyzed by bibliometric analysis of data retrieved and extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. A total of 734 relevant reports in the literature were evaluated according to specific characteristics such as year of publication, journal, institution, country/region, references, and keywords. VOSviewer was used to build co-authorship analysis, co-occurrence analysis, co-citation analysis, and network visualization. Some important subtopics identified by bibliometric characterization are further discussed and reviewed. Result: From 2009 to 2024, annual publications worldwide increased from 11 to 95, an increase of 764%. ACS Nano published the most papers (14) with the most citations (1372). China (230 papers, 4922 citations) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (36 papers, 718 citations) are the most productive and influential country and institution, respectively. The first 100 keywords were co-clustered to form four clusters: (1) the application of inorganic nanomaterials in drug delivery, (2) the application of inorganic nano-biosensing to autoimmune diseases, (3) the use of inorganic nanomaterials for imaging applied to autoimmune diseases, and (4) the application of inorganic nanomaterials in the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Combination therapy, microvesicles, photothermal therapy (PTT), targeting, diagnostics, transdermal, microneedling, silver nanoparticles, psoriasis, and inflammatory cytokines are the latest high-frequency keywords, marking the emerging frontier of inorganic nanomaterials in the field of autoimmune diseases. Sub-topics were further discussed to help researchers determine the scope of research topics and plan research directions. Conclusion: Over the past 39 years, the application of inorganic nanotechnology to the field of autoimmune diseases shows extensive cooperation between countries and institutions, showing a continuous increase in the number of reports in the literature, and has clinical translation prospects. Future research should further improve the safety of inorganic nanomaterials, clarify the mechanism of action of nanomaterials, establish a standardized nanomaterial preparation and performance evaluation system, and ultimately achieve the goal of early detection and precise treatment of autoimmune diseases.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1039/d3bm02015k
  22. Interact J Med Res. 2024 Jul 09. 13 e51347
    Research Trends and Evolution in Radiogenomics (2005-2023): Bibliometric Analysis.
    Meng Wang, Yun Peng, Ya Wang, Dehong Luo.
       BACKGROUND: Radiogenomics is an emerging technology that integrates genomics and medical image-based radiomics, which is considered a promising approach toward achieving precision medicine.
    OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to quantitatively analyze the research status, dynamic trends, and evolutionary trajectory in the radiogenomics field using bibliometric methods.
    METHODS: The relevant literature published up to 2023 was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. Excel was used to analyze the annual publication trend. VOSviewer was used for constructing the keywords co-occurrence network and the collaboration networks among countries and institutions. CiteSpace was used for citation keywords burst analysis and visualizing the references timeline.
    RESULTS: A total of 3237 papers were included and exported in plain-text format. The annual number of publications showed an increasing annual trend. China and the United States have published the most papers in this field, with the highest number of citations in the United States and the highest average number per item in the Netherlands. Keywords burst analysis revealed that several keywords, including "big data," "magnetic resonance spectroscopy," "renal cell carcinoma," "stage," and "temozolomide," experienced a citation burst in recent years. The timeline views demonstrated that the references can be categorized into 8 clusters: lower-grade glioma, lung cancer histology, lung adenocarcinoma, breast cancer, radiation-induced lung injury, epidermal growth factor receptor mutation, late radiotherapy toxicity, and artificial intelligence.
    CONCLUSIONS: The field of radiogenomics is attracting increasing attention from researchers worldwide, with the United States and the Netherlands being the most influential countries. Exploration of artificial intelligence methods based on big data to predict the response of tumors to various treatment methods represents a hot spot research topic in this field at present.
    Keywords:  bibliometric; genomics; multiomics; radiogenomics; radiomics
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2196/51347
  23. Orthop Surg. 2024 Jul 09.
    Knowledge Mapping of Macrophages in Osteoporosis: A Bibliometric Analysis (1999-2023).
    Hai-Feng Jia, Han-Zheng Li, Yi-Fa Rong, Kai Jiang, Xue-Zhen Liang, Gang Li.
       BACKGROUND: Osteoporosis is a common metabolic disorder that significantly impacts quality of life in the elderly population. Macrophages play a crucial role in the development of osteoporosis by regulating bone metabolism through cytokine secretion. However, there is a lack of scholarly literature in the field of bibliometrics on this topic.
    OBJECTIVE: This study provides a detailed analysis of the research focus and knowledge structure of macrophage studies in osteoporosis using bibliometrics.
    METHODS: The scientific literature on macrophage research in the context of osteoporosis, retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database spanning from January 1999 to December 2023, has been incorporated for bibliometric examination. The data is methodically analyzed and visually represented using analytical and visualization tools including VOSviewer, CiteSpace, Scimago Graphica, the Bibliometrix R package, and Pajek.
    RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: In the last quarter-century, there has been a consistent rise in the quantity of scholarly publications focusing on the relationship between macrophages and osteoporosis, resulting in a total of 1499 research documents. These studies have originated from 45 different countries, with China, South Korea, and the United States being the most prominent contributors, and the United States having the highest frequency of citations. Noteworthy research institutions involved in this field include Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Wonkwang University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and Seoul National University. The Journal of Bone and Mineral Research is widely regarded as the premier and most frequently referenced publication in the field. These publications involve the collaboration of 8744 authors, with Lee Myeung Su contributing the most articles, and Takayanagi being the most co-cited author. Key emerging research focal points are encapsulated in keywords such as "mTOR," "BMSCs," "bone regeneration," and "exosome." The relationships between exosome from macrophage sources and those from BMSCs, along with the regulatory role of the mTOR signaling pathway on macrophages, represent crucial directions for future development in this field. This study represents the inaugural comprehensive bibliometric analysis detailing trends and advancements in macrophage research within the osteoporosis domain. It delineates recent frontiers and hotspots, providing valuable insights for researchers in this particular area of study.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Exosome; Macrophages; Osteoporosis; VOSviewer; Web of Science (WoS); mTOR
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/os.14159
  24. Int J Surg. 2024 Jul 11.
    The top 100 most-cited articles in perioperative stroke: A bibliometric analysis.
    Xiaoting Shi, Li Dai, Shaosheng Wu.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/JS9.0000000000001946
  25. World Neurosurg. 2024 Jul 10. pii: S1878-8750(24)01198-7. [Epub ahead of print]
    The Neurosurgical Research Progress of 98 Low- and Low- to Middle-Income Countries from 1928 to 2024.
    Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab, Manal Mohamed Elhassan Taha, Antonia Eliene Duarte, Maryam Jan, Waseem Hassan.
       OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to analyze the trends of neurosurgical research in low and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs).
    METHODS: The data was retrieved from Scopus (one of the largest databases) and 82 neurosurgical journals were analyzed.
    RESULTS: Initially the global research scholarly output (n=195658) was explored and later papers originating solely from LLMICs, without international collaboration with advance countries (n=8408) were analyzed. The per decade number of publications (from 1920 to May 2024), top ten authors, universities, countries and sources of all (global) countries and 98 LLMICs is provided. 80 countries have published less than 50 papers. Even more striking, 68, 55, 38 and 36 LLMICs countries have produced less than 20, 10, 5 and 3 papers, respectively. The keywords analysis was performed to present the main focus of 8408 publications. The top 1000 most cited documents were also identified, and later relevant scientometrics details were provided. The top countries dynamic and most prolific authors (on the basis of number of publications, total citations, h-index, g-index, and m-index) in the top 1000 cited documents (from LLMICs) are highlighted.
    DISCUSSION: The findings suggest that neurosurgical research in LLMICs is low, which could be attributed to several factors including limited funding, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficient training opportunities.
    Keywords:  Journals; Low and Lower-Middle-Income Countries; Neurosurgical Research; Scopus
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2024.07.058
  26. World Neurosurg. 2024 Jul 05. pii: S1878-8750(24)01143-4. [Epub ahead of print]
    Intrasaccular Flow Disruption: Examining Global Access and Research Trends.
    Shray A Patel, Juan Vivanco-Suarez, Chandrasekhar Palepu, Nathan S Chisvo, Saarang Patel, Avi A Gajjar, Timothy Woodiwiss, Jan-Karl Burkhardt, Visish M Srinivasan.
      The Woven EndoBridge (WEB) and other intrasaccular flow disruptors show promise in treating intracranial aneurysms. We performed a bibliometric analysis to provide novel insights into the trends and trajectory of these devices. We systematically assessed bibliometric data such as citations, journals, study designs, open access status, and multi-institutional involvement for the top-cited articles on WEB and other disruptors. The top 100 cited studies on the WEB had citations from 7 to 144 (mean±s.d. 35.6 ± 29.5), while only 33 studies were published for other intrasaccular flow disruptors (4.24 ± 8.45). Of the other devices, the Contour has the most publications (n=21). Retrospective reviews were the most common study design for both WEB and other intrasaccular devices. France published the most studies in top 100 WEB papers (n=35), while Germany led for other flow disruptors (n=10). In all studies analyzed, no senior authors from Africa are present. The top 100 WEB publications had a higher mean citation count (35.6 vs. 4.24, p < 0.001), higher mean citations per year (5.24 vs. 1.03, p < 0.01), and a higher proportion of multi-institutional collaborations (44.0% vs. 12.1%, p < 0.01) than other intrasaccular flow disruptors. In conclusion, countries with the most publications on WEB are not necessarily the ones leading the way with newer intrasaccular devices, while study designs remain similar. There is limited contribution to the literature outside of Europe and North America. Our findings identify notable collaborators and trends, providing a snapshot of the field and a roadmap for future research.
    Keywords:  Contour; Intrasaccular device; Luna; Woven EndoBridge; bibliometric; endovascular; intracranial aneurysm
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2024.07.003
  27. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2024 Dec 31. 20(1): 2370605
    Top 100 cited research on COVID-19 vaccines: A bibliometric analysis and evidence mapping.
    Liping Yu, Caihua Xu, Mingyue Zhang, Yongjia Zhou, Zhiruo Hu, Lin Li, Yiyi Li, Jinhui Tian, Mingli Xu.
      The outbreak of the COVID-19 has seriously affected the whole society, and vaccines were the most effective means to contain the epidemic. This paper aims to determine the top 100 articles cited most frequently in COVID-19 vaccines and to analyze the research status and hot spots in this field through bibliometrics, to provide a reference for future research. We conducted a comprehensive search of the Web of Science Core Collection database on November 29, 2023, and identified the top 100 articles by ranking them from highest to lowest citation frequency. In addition, we analyzed the year of publication, citation, author, country, institution, journal, and keywords with Microsoft Excel 2019 and VOSviewer 1.6.18. Research focused on vaccine immunogenicity and safety, vaccine hesitancy, and vaccination intention.
    Keywords:  COVID-19 vaccine; Vosviewer; bibliometric analysis; research topic
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2024.2370605
  28. Ann Plast Surg. 2024 Jul 10.
    The Most Cited Publications in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction-A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Kian Daneshi, Delaram Imantalab Kordmahaleh, Roshan S Rupra, Charles E Butler, Ankur Khajuria.
       BACKGROUND: Abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) is a treatment option for structural defects of the abdominal wall. The most frequently cited publications related to AWR have not been quantitatively or qualitatively assessed. This bibliometric analysis characterizes and assesses the most frequently cited AWR publications, to identify trends, gaps, and guide future efforts for the international research community.
    METHODS: The 100 most cited publications in AWR were identified on Web of Science, across all available journal years (from May 1964 to December 2023). Study details, including the citation count, main content focus, and outcome measures, were extracted and tabulated from each publication. Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine levels of evidence (LOE) of each study were also assessed.
    RESULTS: The 100 most cited publications in AWR were cited by a total of 9674 publications. Citations per publication ranged from 43 to 414 (mean 96.7 ± 52.48). Most publications were LOE 3 (n = 60), representative of the large number of retrospective cohort studies. The number of publications for LOE 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 was 21, 2, 60, 2, and 12, respectively. The main content focus was surgical technique in 44 publications followed by outcomes in 38 publications. Patient-reported outcome measures were used in 3 publications, and no publications reported validated esthetic outcome measures.
    CONCLUSIONS: Overall, 3 was the LOE for most frequently cited AWR publications, with more publications below LOE 3 than above LOE 3. Validated outcome measures and patient-reported outcome measures were infrequently incorporated in the studies evaluated.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000004041
  29. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2024 Jul 09. pii: S1553-4650(24)00298-X. [Epub ahead of print]
    Robotic surgery in gynecologic oncology - a bibliometric study.
    Gabriel Levin, Walter H Gotlieb, Behrouz Zand, Tarrik Zaid, Raanan Meyer, Elise Yates, Pedro T Ramirez.
       STUDY OBJECTIVE: To characterize robotic surgery publications in gynecologic oncology, and to identify factors associated with high citation metrics.
    DESIGN: A cross-sectional study SETTING: Original articles on robotic surgery in gynecologic oncology.
    PATIENTS: No patients involved.
    INTERVENTIONS: Robotic surgeries in gynecologic oncology.
    MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: We performed PubMed MeSH search for original articles on robotic surgery in gynecologic oncology. We analyzed citation scores and income level of country of publication, as well as factors associated with high citation metrics. Overall, 566 studies during 2005 - 2023 were included. Of those 292, 51.6% were from North America and 182 32.2% from Europe. The leading tumor site studied was endometrial cancer (57.4%). The majority (87.6%) of studies were retrospective and 13 (2.3%) were randomized controlled trials. Most studies (94.2%) originated in high-income countries. Articles from middle-income countries had lower citations per year as compared to high-income countries (median 1.6 vs. 2.5, p=.002) and were published in lower impact factor journals (median 2.6 vs. 4.3, p<.001) when compared with high-income countries. Cervical cancer studies had higher representation in middle-income countries than in high income countries (48.5% vs. 18.4%, p<.001). In a multivariable regression analysis, journal's impact factor [aOR 95% CI 1.26 (1.12-1.40)], cervical cancer topic [aOR 95% CI 3.0 (1.58-5.91)] and North American publications [aOR 95% CI 2.07 (1.08-3.97)] were independently associated with higher number of citations per year.
    CONCLUSION: The majority of robotic surgery research in gynecologic oncology is retrospective and from high-income countries. Middle-income countries are not as frequently cited and are predominantly in lower impact factor journals.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; DaVinci; cervical cancer; gynecologic oncology; robotic assisted surgery.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2024.07.002
  30. Eur J Public Health. 2024 Jul 06. pii: ckae098. [Epub ahead of print]
    The 100 most-cited articles in COVID-19: a bibliometric analysis.
    Yong Y Liew, Qiming Dong, Nivan Lakshman, Ankur Khajuria.
      Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, sparked by the emergence of a novel coronavirus in early 2020, has prompted a surge in published articles. This study aims to systematically analyse the characteristics and trends of impactful research in the field. The 100 most-cited publications associated with COVID-19 were identified by two independent reviewers using the 'Web of Science' database across all available journals up to the year 2023. Data collected include country, citation count, subject, level of evidence (using Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine System 2011), impact factor, funding, and study design. We identified 394 038 publications, and the 100 most-cited publications were ranked. These were cited by a total of 283 034 articles (median citation = 767), median impact factor of 66.9 and 72 articles with fundings. China (n = 44), USA (n = 19), and UK (n = 13) were the three highest contributors (n = 220 505). Most articles were level 5 evidence (n = 48), followed by level 3 (n = 28), 4 (n = 14), 2 (n = 7), and 1 (n = 3). The main subjects were mechanism of action and structures of SARS-CoV-2 virus (n = 18) and impact of COVID-19 on public health (n = 18). Publications in 2022 and 2023 predominantly focused on the impact of COVID-19. Majority of the highly cited studies were of low-to-moderate quality, with only 10 consisting of randomized controlled trials or systematic reviews with or without meta-analysis. These findings reflect a growing interest in understanding the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on public and mental health. This analysis found the potential for future double-blinded randomized controlled trials to validate existing findings.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckae098
  31. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2024 Jul 08.
    Trends in research on cochlear implantation with inner ear malformation: a bibliometric and visualization analysis from 1986 to 2024.
    Shujin Xue, Xingmei Wei, Ying Kong, Biao Chen, Jingyuan Chen, Yongxin Li.
       OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to conduct a bibliometric and visualization analysis of research on cochlear implantation (CI) for inner ear malformations (IEMs) from 1986 to 2024.
    METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was performed using the Web of Science Core Collection Database, resulting in the identification of 431 relevant publications. Various data analysis and visualization tools, including VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and Bibliometrix, were utilized to analyze annual publication outputs, countries/regions and institutions, authors, journals and studies, keywords, and theme evolution.
    RESULTS: The study revealed an overall increasing trend in research output on CI for IEMs, with significant contributions from countries such as the United States, China, Turkey, Germany, and Italy. The analysis also identified key authors, research teams, journals, and studies that have made substantial contributions to the field. Furthermore, the study highlighted important research hotspots and trends, such as the classification of IEMs, outcomes of CI for IEMs, and the management of pediatric patients with IEMs.
    CONCLUSION: The findings of this study provide a comprehensive overview of the research landscape surrounding CI for IEMs. The results serve as a basis for future research topic selection and emphasize the need for enhanced international collaboration and the publication of high-impact research to further advance this field.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Cochlear implantation; Inner ear malformation
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-024-08777-9
  32. Front Psychol. 2024 ;15 1356992
    Evolution of ambiguity tolerance research a scientometric and bibliometric analysis.
    José Rubiales-Núñez, Andres Rubio, Luis Araya-Castillo, Hugo Moraga-Flores.
       Introduction: The present study conducts a retrospective bibliometric analysis to examine the quantifiable and qualitative evolution of the concept of tolerance to ambiguity (TA) over time. Additionally, a scientometric analysis using quantitative methods on scientific measurements and trends aims to profile and identify the concept, as well as its development in research themes. The relevance of this study is underscored by the growing interest and development of research on TA, particularly in fields like entrepreneurship where psychological factors are significant.
    Methods: The research includes highly relevant literature, such as Budner and Frenkel-Brunswick, which define TA as a predisposition to perceive ambiguous situations as desirable and as a personality variable centered on the emotional and perceptual domain, respectively. Data was obtained from the eight indices comprising the main Web of Science collection, covering research from 1975 to December 2022. A total of 378 articles were identified.
    Results: The analysis reveals that scientific production peaked in 2022 with 45 articles. In terms of citations, 7,773 were found, with the highest concentration in 2022, totaling 1,203 citations. This indicates a significant increase in research interest and output related to TA.
    Discussion: The study highlights the growing exploration of the concept of TA, emphasizing its importance across multiple disciplines in dealing with uncertainty. The research demonstrates that TA significantly influences decision-making and adaptability, highlighting its value in business and educational settings. By analyzing leading publications, authors, and research centers, the study shows the diversity of approaches to understanding TA, indicating a promising direction for future research.
    Keywords:  Web of Science; ambiguity tolerance; bibliometric analysis; decision-making; scientometric; tolerance of ambiguity
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1356992
  33. Ann Plast Surg. 2024 Jul 08.
    Gender Diversity Among Reconstructive Microsurgery Studies Based on the Relative Citation Ratio: An 18-Year Analysis.
    Dominick J Falcon, Valeria P Bustos, Amir-Ala Mahmoud, Bernard T Lee.
       BACKGROUND: Gender disparities in plastic surgery authorship have been previously described in the literature. The relative citation ratio (RCR) index is a new metric that normalizes citation rates for field and time, which can be utilized to compare authors. This study aims to evaluate differences in gender authorship in reconstructive microsurgery (RM) papers, as well as the impact of gender on the RCR index.
    METHODS: A PubMed query isolated RM studies between 2002 and 2020 across the 3 highest impact PS journals. Author names and RCR information were collected from NIH iCite. The likely gender was adjudicated by using NamSor-Software. Unpaired Wilcoxon rank-sum and chi-square tests were used to assess differences between groups.
    RESULTS: Of 1146 articles (2172 authors), there was a significant difference between the proportion of females as senior authors compared to first authors (P < 0.001). Overall, females represented 15.4% of all authors, 19.7% of first authors, and 11.3% of senior authors. Males had a significantly higher weighted RCR (P < 0.0001) and number of publications (P < 0.0001), which remained significant when stratified by first and senior author. Female authors collectively had a higher mean RCR (P = 0.008) and among first authors (P < 0.0001), with no significant difference among senior authors (P = 0.47).
    CONCLUSION: A considerably greater number of males are publishing in reconstructive microsurgery compared to females, with significantly more males being senior authors compared to first authors. Males had higher weighted RCR scores and publications compared to females. This study suggests that equity in gender authorship within the field is yet to be achieved.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000004038
  34. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 30. 10(12): e33061
    Visualization of transcatheter aortic valve implantation from the perspective of bibliometric analysis.
    Wei Fang, Xiaojie Yuan, Jianqiang Hu, Wenshuai Ma, He Ren, Yuemei Wang, Haijia Zhou, Yan Li.
      Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) was originally devised as a treatment for patients with aortic stenosis (AS). It has since emerged as a beneficial alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), extending its reach to a broader array of patients. Our objective was to illustrate the developmental trends and focus areas in TAVI research. We sourced a total of 11,480 research papers on TAVI, published between 1994 and 2022, from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. We conducted a bibliometric analysis of these publications, generating cooperation maps, performing co-citation analysis of journals and references, and carrying out a cluster analysis of keywords. Our findings indicate that TAVI research grapples with numerous clinical challenges. We created knowledge maps that highlight contributing countries/institutions, authors, journals with high publication and citation rates, and notable references in this domain. North America and Europe have been at the forefront of research within the TAVI field. The institutions and authors from these regions exert significant influence in this area of study. Beginning in 2009, China has progressively expanded its research on TAVI over the past two decades. We anticipate that future research will increasingly focus on three key areas: implementation scope, lifelong management, outcomes and predicting the risk of TAVI. Research on TAVI is flourishing. Cooperation among different countries and institutions in this field must be strengthened in the future, especially for developing counties.
    Keywords:  Aortic stenosis; Bibliometric analysis; Key areas; Transcatheter aortic valve implantation
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33061
  35. J Burn Care Res. 2024 Jul 11. pii: irae143. [Epub ahead of print]
    Measuring the Scientific Impact of Growth Hormone Treatment in Burns: A Bibliometric Analysis Based on CiteSpace.
    Yang Shao, Mei Han, Guodong Song.
      This study utilized CiteSpace software to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the literature related to the use of growth hormone in treating burns. The results showed that the research on this topic has attracted increasing attention from scholars worldwide, with the number of publications increasing annually. The research teams and institutions involved in this field are mainly concentrated in China, followed by the United States, Russia, and other countries. The analysis also revealed the prominent co-cited literature and the most influential authors in the field, such as Herndon，DN.and Li Y. The main research themes identified in the literature included the effects of growth hormone on wound healing, tissue repair and regeneration, inflammatory responses, and cell proliferation. Additionally, the research on the clinical applications of growth hormone in burn treatment has been expanded to include areas such as metabolic regulation, immune function, and the prevention of infections. The findings of this study provide useful insights into the current status and future directions of research in the field of growth hormone treatment of burns.
    Keywords:  Burn treatment; Citespace; bibliometric; cluster analysis; growth hormone; knowledge map
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1093/jbcr/irae143
  36. Healthcare (Basel). 2024 Jun 26. pii: 1266. [Epub ahead of print]12(13):
    Unveiling the Evolution of Virtual Reality in Medicine: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Hotspots and Trends over the Past 12 Years.
    Guangxi Zuo, Ruoyu Wang, Cheng Wan, Zhe Zhang, Shaochong Zhang, Weihua Yang.
       BACKGROUND: Virtual reality (VR), widely used in the medical field, may affect future medical training and treatment. Therefore, this study examined VR's potential uses and research directions in medicine.
    METHODS: Citation data were downloaded from the Web of Science Core Collection database (WoSCC) to evaluate VR in medicine in articles published between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2023. These data were analyzed using CiteSpace 6.2. R2 software. Present limitations and future opportunities were summarized based on the data.
    RESULTS: A total of 2143 related publications from 86 countries and regions were analyzed. The country with the highest number of publications is the USA, with 461 articles. The University of London has the most publications among institutions, with 43 articles. The burst keywords represent the research frontier from 2020 to 2023, such as "task analysis", "deep learning", and "machine learning".
    CONCLUSION: The number of publications on VR applications in the medical field has been steadily increasing year by year. The USA is the leading country in this area, while the University of London stands out as the most published, and most influential institution. Currently, there is a strong focus on integrating VR and AI to address complex issues such as medical education and training, rehabilitation, and surgical navigation. Looking ahead, the future trend involves integrating VR, augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) with the Internet of Things (IoT), wireless sensor networks (WSNs), big data analysis (BDA), and cloud computing (CC) technologies to develop intelligent healthcare systems within hospitals or medical centers.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; medicine; research hotspots; trends; virtual reality
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12131266
  37. Front Oncol. 2024 ;14 1344643
    A bibliometric analysis based on hotspots and frontier trends of positron emission tomography/computed tomography utility in bone and soft tissue sarcoma.
    Feifan Xiang, Yue Zhang, Xiaoqi Tan, Jintao Zhang, Tengfei Li, Yuanzhuo Yan, Wenzhe Ma, Yue Chen.
       Purpose: This study aimed to analyze articles on the diagnosis and treatment of bone and soft tissue sarcoma using positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) published in the last 13 years. The objective was to conduct a bibliometric analysis and identify the research hotspots and emerging trends.
    Methods: Web of Science was used to search for articles on PET/CT diagnosis and treatment of bone and soft tissue sarcoma published from January 2010 to June 2023. CiteSpace was utilized to import data for bibliometric analysis.
    Results: In total, 425 relevant publications were identified. Publications have maintained a relatively stable growth rate for the past 13 years. The USA has the highest number of published articles (139) and the highest centrality (0.35). The UDICE-French Research Universities group is the most influential institution. BYUN BH is a prominent contributor to this field. The Journal of Clinical Oncology has the highest impact factor in the field.
    Conclusion: The clinical application of PET/CT is currently a research hotspot. Upcoming areas of study concentrate on the merging of PET/CT with advanced machine learning and/or alternative imaging methods, novel imaging substances, and the fusion of diagnosis and therapy. The use of PET/CT has progressively become a crucial element in the identification and management of sarcomas. To confirm its efficacy, there is a need for extensive, multicenter, prospective studies.
    Keywords:  18F-FDG; PET/CT; bibliometrics; bone and soft tissue sarcoma; development trends; hotspots
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2024.1344643
  38. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 30. 10(12): e32829
    Comparison of clinical research trends and hotspots in allergic rhinitis and asthma from 2013 to 2023 based on bibliometric analysis.
    Lei Zhao, Jianwang Yang, Tao Liu, Huan Cao, Yuan Liang, Baoshan Wang.
       Purpose: To analyze and compare clinical research trends and hot topics in allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma and provide valuable theoretical data and references for future research.
    Methods: Clinical studies focusing on AR or asthma published from 2013 to 2023 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. Eligible articles were screened and analyzed using bibliometrics from multiple indicators.
    Results: A total of 261 eligible articles on AR and 991 qualified articles on asthma were screened. The following bibliometric analyses identified the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology as the most influential publication on AR and asthma and proved the significant contributions of Harvard University in clinical studies on AR and asthma. The analyses also revealed that the top ten prolific authors for AR were from China, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany, whereas the top ten productive authors for asthma were mainly from the USA. Collaborations among countries for AR were relatively concentrated in the Occident, whereas international cooperation on asthma was mainly achieved by the Occident and certain Eastern countries.
    Conclusions: This study compared and analyzed the current status and evolution of AR and asthma-related clinical research using bibliometric analysis. Additionally, the study comprehensively summarized the impactful authors, institutions, and countries, and revealed the replacement and evolution of hotspots.
    Keywords:  Allergic disease; Allergic rhinitis; Asthma; Bibliometrics; Research trend
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32829
  39. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 30. 10(12): e32031
    The orthodontic research trends in Arab League Nations from 2002 to 2021: A bibliometric appraisal.
    Mohammed Adel Awawdeh, Ikram Ul Haq, Nora Alhazmi, Ali S Aljhani, Mohammad Younis Hajeer, Abdulilah Mohammed Babtain, Abdullah Mishan Alanzi, Naif Mohammed Almutairi.
      The evaluation of publication growth is a vital indicator to assess any branch of knowledge. The present study aimed to investigate the Scopus-indexed publications on orthodontics produced by the Arab League Nations in the last two decades (2002-2021). Quantitative research method based on bibliometric analysis has been used and the meta-data for the study was retrieved from Elsevier's Scopus database on November 14, 2022. The bibliographic description of all types of literature published on orthodontics from 2002 to 2021 by the authors affiliated with the Arab countries has been downloaded. The selected bibliometric indicators of the data were analyzed by using Microsoft Excel, VOSviewer and SPSS software. The Arab League Nations contributed 5.02 % to global orthodontic research. This segment has demonstrated an amazing escalation of documents from a global perspective between 2002 and 2021 from 1.24 % to 10.94 %. Slightly more than 60 % of documents were published during the last five years of study (2017-2021). The highest number of documents (41 %) was produced by Saudi Arabia, whereas documents contributed by Jordan gained the maximum citation impact. The majority of collaboration was done with the United States, but documents produced in collaboration with Turkey gained the highest citation impact. The paper highlighted that the share of Arab League Nations in orthodontic research has been growing, and Saudi Arabia emerged as the most productive country. The constructive evolution of orthodontic literature with international collaboration display an ambitious approach by Arab countries.
    Keywords:  Arab League Nations; Bibliometrics; Orthodontics; Research productivity
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32031
  40. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Jul 12. 103(28): e38831
    Research trends and hotspots in exercise interventions for liver cirrhosis: A bibliometric analysis via CiteSpace.
    Tao Wei, Qiguan Jin.
      Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease with severe consequences for a patient's health and survival. Exercise is an essential therapeutic strategy for both cirrhosis prevention and treatment. On the other hand, information regarding the present status of exercise-related research in cirrhosis is limited. Therefore, this study seeks to close the information gap in the scientific literature by using bibliometric techniques to analyze the trends, focal points, and cutting-edge research areas on exercise and cirrhosis. On September 22, 2023, research articles and reviews on exercise intervention for cirrhosis were obtained and downloaded from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). Subsequently, we employed CiteSpace (version 6.1.R6) to conduct bibliometric and knowledge graph analyses. 588 papers in 301 scholarly journals were written by 673 authors from 460 institutions spread over 63 countries and regions. The most productive nation among them is the United States. Not only is Zobair M. Younossi 1 of the most prolific writers, but he also receives the most co-citations. Most articles were published by the University of Michigan in the US, with the University of Alberta in Canada coming in second. Meanwhile, the WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY has the most published articles, whereas HEPATOLOGY has the greatest number of co-citations. Apart from the theme words, the most frequently utilized keywords were "quality of life," "insulin resistance," and "mortality." Future research may concentrate on "obesity," "sarcopenia," and "Mediterranean diet," according to the analysis of keyword emergence. CiteSpace is used in this work to visually represent the topic of exercise intervention in cirrhosis, offering valuable information to researchers regarding the field's current status and possible future direction.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000038831
  41. Aging Med (Milton). 2024 Jun;7(3): 368-383
    Global research and scientific publications on PND between 1969 and 2022: A bibliometric analysis.
    Ruoxuan Liu, Duan Gao, Ning Yang, Yu Qiao, Zihang Zhang, Mingzhang Zuo.
       Objectives: We hope to offer a comprehensive understanding of the advancements and patterns in research on PND. Methods: We performed a thorough search on the Web of Science Core Collection to locate relevant studies published from 1969 to 2022 and utilized four distinct tools, namely VOSviewer (J Data Inf Sci, 2017, 2, 1; J Am Soc Inf Sci, 1973, 24, 265; Amer Doc, 1963, 14, 10 and Scientometrics, 2010, 82, 581), CiteSpace (Scientometrics, 2010, 84, 523), Scimago Graphica, and R-bibliometrix which allowed us to examine various aspects. Results: We included a total of 6787 articles and reviews for analysis which described PND research, the sources, and the subfields; highlighted the significant developments in this field; identified three main directions in PND.Conclusion: This study highlights the rapid growth of research on PND in recent years and provided an overview of previous studies in the field of PND, thereby establishing the overall landscape of PND research and identifying potential avenues for future investigations.
    Methods: We performed a thorough search on the Web of Science Core Collection to locate relevant studies published from 1969 to 2022. To perform bibliometric analysis and network visualization, we utilized four distinct tools, namely VOSviewer (J Data Inf Sci, 2017, 2, 1; J Am Soc Inf Sci, 1973, 24, 265; Amer Doc, 1963, 14, 10 and Scientometrics, 2010, 82, 581), CiteSpace (Scientometrics, 2010, 84, 523), Scimago Graphica, and R-bibliometrix. These tools allowed us to examine various aspects, including the yearly publication output, the contribution of different countries or regions, the involvement of active journals, co-citation analysis, publication status, keywords, and terms, as well as scientific categories. We hope to offer a comprehensive understanding of the advancements and patterns in research on PND. The insights gained from this study can assist researchers and clinicians in enhancing the management and implementation of their work in this field.
    Results: In this study, we included a total of 6787 articles and reviews for analysis. First, publication trends and contribution by country analysis described PND research. Second, a historical analysis described PND research, the sources, and the subfields. Third, an analysis of keywords highlighted the significant developments in this field. Fourth, an analysis of research themes identified three main directions in PND.
    Conclusion: In summary, the research volume exhibits exponential growth over time. Furthermore, the majority of contributions originate from Western countries and China. The interdisciplinary nature of the field is evident, with its roots in biology and medicine and further branching into psychology and social sciences. POCD, delirium-predominant associated clinical management were major research themes about PND.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; bibliometrics; perioperative neurocognitive disorders; scientometrics
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/agm2.12310
  42. Asian J Surg. 2024 Jul 11. pii: S1015-9584(24)01396-4. [Epub ahead of print]
    Research trends and hotspots of diminished ovarian reserve: A bibliometric analysis.
    Jiaze Wang, Xiaolu Sun, Zijun Mou, Yuxia Ma.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.07.042
  43. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 30. 10(12): e32847
    Global trends of single cell sequence associated in cancer from 2011 to 2024: A bibliometric analysis.
    Xueliang Wu, Jianchun Fan, Xingmei Zhang, Tian Li, Jichao Song.
       Objective: Exploring the different molecular and clinicopathological features of nodal cancer based on single cell sequencing can reveal the intertumoral heterogeneity in cancer, and provide new ideas for early diagnosis, treatment and prognosis analysis of cancer.
    Methods: The hotspots, the features of worldwide scientific output, and the frontiers concerning single cell sequence related to cancer from 2011 to 2024 were determined using our bibliometric analysis. Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database was searched for publications on single cell sequence associated with cancer that were published between 2011 and 2024. According to the journals, keywords, number of records, affiliations, citations, and countries, we conducted a bibliometric analysis. With the use of the data gathered from the WOSCC, geographic distribution was visualized, keyword, affiliation, and author cluster analyses were conducted, and co-cited references were reviewed and a descriptive analysis was also performed.
    Results: From the analysis, it was concluded that 6189 articles that were published between 2011 and 2024 in total were identified. Frontiers in immunology is the leading journal with the most publications in field of the research. The five clusters that were identified for hotspots included immunotherapy, single-cell RNA sequencing, hepatocellular carcinoma, proliferation, gene expression appeared the most frequently. Journals, nations, organizations, scholars with most contribution and most referenced publications globally were extracted. Studies have mostly concentrated on the spatial transcriptomics, pan-cancer analysis, hepatocellular carcinoma et al.
    Conclusion: Single-cell sequencing plays a significant role in tumor diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric study; Cancer; Single cell sequence; Visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32847
  44. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2024 ;17 3073-3090
    Mapping Dysphagia Research Trends in Community Dwelling Older Adults: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Xiaona He, Dan Yang, Jing Shao, Huafen Wang, Huafang Zhang.
       Background: In recent years, research on dysphagia has gained significant traction as one of the key topics of oral health research pertaining to the aged. Numerous academics have studied dysphagia in great detail and have produced numerous excellent scientific research findings.
    Objective: To review the literature regarding dysphagia in community-dwelling older adults and identify the knowledge and trends using bibliometric methods.
    Methods: The literature on dysphagia in older adults in the community was gathered from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC), with inclusion criteria specifying English-language publications. The retrieval deadline was November 28, 2022. We extracted the following data: title, year, abstract, author, keywords, institution, and cited literature, and used CiteSpace (version 6.1.R3) to visualize the data through the knowledge map, burst keyword analysis, cluster analysis, and collaborative network analysis.
    Results: A total of 979 articles and reviews were retrieved. Regarding productivity, the top 2 countries were the United States (n =239) and Japan (n =236). Hidetaka Wakabayashi (n =26) was one of the most prolific writers. The first paper in the frequency ranking of references cited was a white paper: European Society for Swallowing Disorders and European Union Geriatric Medicine Society white paper: oropharyngeal dysphagia as a geriatric syndrome (n =53). "Prevalence" (n =173), "risk factor" (n =119), and "aspiration pneumonia" (n =108) were the most frequently occurring keywords (excluding defining nouns). The study identified reliability, tongue pressure, home discharge, and swallowing function as research hotspots from 2020 to 2022.
    Conclusion: Prevalence, risk factors, and pneumonia are significant areas of study. Tongue pressure and sarcopenia are research hotspots and potential targets. In the future, research on dysphagia needs to refine strategies for prevention and control, as well as provide tertiary preventative services.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; citespace; community; dysphagia; older adults
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S461046
  45. Cureus. 2024 Jun;16(6): e61774
    Advancements and Future Directions in Polycythemia Vera Research: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Bibin Xavier.
      This research provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of polycythemia vera (PV) research trends, encompassing data from 1969 to 2024. Utilizing advanced tools, key findings reveal a notable increase in scientific production over time, reflecting growing interest and investment in PV research. Prominent themes include genetic studies, targeted therapies, and precision medicine approaches. The analysis identifies leading authors, institutions, and countries contributing to PV research, highlighting the importance of global collaboration. The study emphasizes the need to broaden genetic investigations, explore the bone marrow microenvironment, and enhance precision medicine strategies. The implications of this research extend to clinical practice, with potential advancements in diagnostics, treatments, and patient outcomes. Ultimately, addressing these challenges and embracing emerging opportunities can propel PV research forward, fostering innovation and improving the lives of affected individuals.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; biblioshiny; hematology; polycythemia vera; vos viewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.61774
  46. Front Pharmacol. 2024 ;15 1394730
    A scientometric analysis of research on the role of NMDA receptor in the treatment of depression.
    Xulin Chen, Xian Wang, Caijuan Li, Yao Zhang, Shanwu Feng, Shiqin Xu.
       Background: There have been numerous studies on NMDA receptors as therapeutic targets for depression. However, so far, there has been no comprehensive scientometric analysis of this field. Thus, we conducted a scientometric analysis with the aim of better elucidating the research hotspots and future trends in this field.
    Methods: Publications on NMDAR in Depression between 2004 and 2023 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. Then, VOSviewer, CiteSpace, Scimago Graphica, and R-bibliometrix-were used for the scientometric analysis and visualization.
    Results: 5,092 qualified documents were identified to scientometric analysis. In the past 20 years, there has been an upward trend in the number of annual publications. The United States led the world in terms of international collaborations, publications, and citations. 15 main clusters were identified from the co-cited references analysis with notable modularity (Q-value = 0.7628) and silhouette scores (S-value = 0.9171). According to the keyword and co-cited references analysis, treatment-resistant depression ketamine (an NMDAR antagonist), oxidative stress, synaptic plasticity, neuroplasticity related downstream factors like brain-derived neurotrophic factor were the research hotspots in recent years.
    Conclusion: As the first scientometric analysis of NMDAR in Depression, this study shed light on the development, trends, and hotspots of research about NMDAR in Depression worldwide. The application and potential mechanisms of ketamine in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) are still a hot research topic at present. However, the side effects of NMDAR antagonist like ketamine have prompted research on new rapid acting antidepressants.
    Keywords:  NMDA receptor; bibliometrics; depression; evidence synthesis; ketamine; research trends; scientometrics
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2024.1394730
  47. Attach Hum Dev. 2024 Jul 11. 1-15
    Mary Main's written legacy: a bibliometric analysis.
    Carlo Schuengel, Lianne Bakkum, Sheri Madigan, Pasco Fearon.
      Mary Main's written work profoundly changed the direction of attachment research through her publications and through her teachings. The current study describes the scientific impact of her her published and unpublished work. We identified 85 such works. Web of Sciences contained k = 7,571 citations to these works from by 13,398 unique authors. The topics of citing work clustered around clinical psychological research, early dyadic relationships, romantic attachment, traumatic experiences, and the adult attachment interview itself. Based on co-citation patterns, Main shared an intellectual space with authors known for developmental psychopathology and child development, parent-child relationships, adult attachment, psychodynamic theorizing, and reciprocity in interaction and infant mental health. We discuss the impact of the "move to the level of representation" and how new ties with researchers unfamiliar with these ideas will be important to realize unused potential in the ideas and methods given to the field by Mary Main.
    Keywords:  Attachment theory; bibliography; bibliometrics; scientific impact; social networks
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/14616734.2024.2377733
  48. Perioper Med (Lond). 2024 Jul 09. 13(1): 69
    Research hotspots and trends of spinal cord stimulation for neuropathic pain: a bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2023.
    Liwen Zhang, Zhenhua Li, Haiyan Gu, Jinyan Chen, Yanping Zhang, Yuanyuan Yu, Hexiang Wang.
      The purpose of this study is to systematically analyze the development trend, research hotspots, and future development direction on the treatment of neuropathic pain (NP) with spinal cord stimulation through bibliometric method. We extracted the literature related to the treatment of NP with spinal cord stimulation from January 2004 to December 2023 from the Web of Science database. As a result, a total of 264 articles were retrieved. By analyzing the annual published articles, authors, countries, institutions, journals, co-cited literature, and keywords, we found that the count of publication in this field has been experiencing an overall growth, and the publications within the past 5 years accounted for 42% of the total output. Experts from the United States and the UK have made significant contributions in this field and established a stable collaborative team, initially establishing an international cooperation network. Pain is the frequently cited journal in this field. The study on spinal cord stimulation therapy for NP especially the study on spinal cord stimulation therapy for back surgery failure syndrome (FBSS) and its potential mechanisms are the research hotspots in this field, while the study on novel paradigms such as high-frequency spinal cord stimulation and spinal cord burst stimulation represents the future development directions. In short, spinal cord stimulation has been an effective treatment method for NP. The novel paradigms of spinal cord stimulation are the key point of future research in this field.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric; Neuropathic pain; Spinal cord stimulation; Treatment; Visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s13741-024-00433-4
  49. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jul 10. 19(1): 428
    Revolutionizing thoracic surgery education: a bibliometric analysis of the past decade's literature.
    Chao Guo, Lei Liu, Jiaqi Zhang, Ke Zhao, Shanqing Li.
       OBJECTIVES: Thoracic surgery is a complex field requiring advanced technical skills and critical decision-making. Surgical education must evolve to equip trainees with proficiency in new techniques and technologies.
    METHODS: This bibliometric analysis systematically reviewed 113 articles on thoracic surgery skills training published over the past decade, retrieved from databases including Web of Science. Publication trends, citation analysis, author and journal productivity, and keyword frequencies were evaluated.
    RESULTS: The United States contributed the most publications, led by pioneering institutions. Simulation training progressed from basic to sophisticated modalities and virtual reality emerged with transformative potential. Minimally invasive techniques posed unique learning challenges requiring integrated curricula.
    CONCLUSION: Ongoing investments in educational research and curriculum innovations are imperative to advance thoracic surgery training through multidisciplinary strategies. This study provides an evidentiary foundation to optimize training and address the complexities of modern thoracic surgery.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Minimally invasive surgery; Simulation-based learning; Surgical skills training; Thoracic surgery education
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02947-w
  50. World J Gastrointest Oncol. 2024 Jun 15. 16(6): 2842-2861
    Trends and hotspots in gastrointestinal neoplasms risk assessment: A bibliometric analysis from 1984 to 2022.
    Qiang-Qiang Fu, Le Ma, Xiao-Min Niu, Hua-Xin Zhao, Xu-Hua Ge, Hua Jin, De-Hua Yu, Sen Yang.
       BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal neoplasm (GN) significantly impact the global cancer burden and mortality, necessitating early detection and treatment. Understanding the evolution and current state of research in this field is vital.
    AIM: To conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of publications from 1984 to 2022 to elucidate the trends and hotspots in the GN risk assessment research, focusing on key contributors, institutions, and thematic evolution.
    METHODS: This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of data from the Web of Science Core Collection database using the "bibliometrix" R package, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace. The analysis focused on the distribution of publications, contributions by institutions and countries, and trends in keywords. The methods included data synthesis, network analysis, and visualization of international collaboration networks.
    RESULTS: This analysis of 1371 articles on GN risk assessment revealed a notable evolution in terms of research focus and collaboration. It highlights the United States' critical role in advancing this field, with significant contributions from institutions such as Brigham and Women's Hospital and the National Cancer Institute. The last five years, substantial advancements have been made, representing nearly 45% of the examined literature. Publication rates have dramatically increased, from 20 articles in 2002 to 112 in 2022, reflecting intensified research efforts. This study underscores a growing trend toward interdisciplinary and international collaboration, with the Journal of Clinical Oncology standing out as a key publication outlet. This shift toward more comprehensive and collaborative research methods marks a significant step in addressing GN risks.
    CONCLUSION: This study underscores advancements in GN risk assessment through genetic analyses and machine learning and reveals significant geographical disparities in research emphasis. This calls for enhanced global collaboration and integration of artificial intelligence to improve cancer prevention and treatment accuracy, ultimately enhancing worldwide patient care.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Gastrointestinal neoplasms; Network analysis; Research trends; Risk assessment
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.v16.i6.2842
  51. Asian J Surg. 2024 Jul 10. pii: S1015-9584(24)01340-X. [Epub ahead of print]
    Bibliometric analysis of studies on the effects of moxibustion on the skin.
    Songwei Zhao, Zhenhuan Ding, Jiankun Ren.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.06.121
  52. Foods. 2024 Jun 27. pii: 2048. [Epub ahead of print]13(13):
    From Origins to Trends: A Bibliometric Examination of Ethical Food Consumption.
    Silviu Beciu, Georgiana Armenița Arghiroiu, Maria Bobeică.
      Ethical food consumption has gained significant attention in the past years, reflecting a societal shift towards ethical behavior. Our study examines the evolution of ethical food consumption research over the past three decades, aiming to map its transformation. We identified key trends, influential contributors, and major thematic clusters through a bibliometric analysis, employing VOSviewer (v.1.6.18) for bibliometric visualization, focusing on citation networks and keyword o-occurrences to reveal the field's structure and dynamics. We made extensive use of the Web of Science database, where we selected 1096 relevant articles and review papers. Our analysis shows a notable rise in publications starting in 2005, with a peak in 2022, indicating increased scholarly interest in the topic. The findings underscore the importance of integrating empathy and human values into ethical food consumption, highlighting the critical roles of animal welfare, sustainability, and social justice. Despite a strong pro-ethical attitude among consumers, a significant "attitude-behavior gap" persists, emphasizing the need for strategies that bridge this divide. Our results emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary efforts to align ethical practices with broader societal goals, offering valuable insights for future research and policy-making to promote sustainable and ethical food consumption worldwide.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; consumer behavior; ethical food consumption; food ethics; sustainability
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13132048
  53. Future Cardiol. 2024 Jul 09. 1-8
    An analysis of retracted studies in cardiology in the last two decades.
    Akash Sharma, Vidusha Karavadi, Harshini Suresh, Sowntappan Balasubramanian, Priyali Singh, Parteek Walia, U Venkatesh.
      Background: The aim of this study is to analyze retracted studies in cardiovascular field. Methodology: PubMed and Embase databases were used to identify retracted publications from 2002 to 2022. Various characteristics of articles were retrieved, and an analysis was performed using R software. Results: We finally included 979 articles. Authors from China have the highest number of retracted studies (35.5%), followed by the USA (22.1%), and Japan (4%). The most common causes of retraction are mistakes and honest errors (24.5%) and duplicate data (17.7%). From 2002 to 2022, there has been a significant increase in retracted studies and a decrease in the impact factor of journals, number of citations, and time to retraction. Conclusion: The trend of retracting publications in cardiology is increasing.
    Keywords:  cardiology; randomized controlled trial; retraction; study design; trend
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/14796678.2024.2370698
  54. Int J Phytoremediation. 2024 Jul 08. 1-19
    The scientific landscape of phytoremediation of tailings: a bibliometric and scientometric analysis.
    Brian F Keith, Elizabeth J Lam, Ítalo L Montofré, Vicente Zetola, Jaume Bech.
      This article seeks to evaluate the scientific landscape of the phytoremediation of mine tailings through a series of bibliometric and scientometric techniques. Phytoremediation has emerged as a sustainable approach to remediate metal-contaminated mine waste areas. A scientometric analysis of 913 publications indexed in Web of Science from 1999 to 2023 was conducted using CiteSpace. The results reveal an expanding, interdisciplinary field with environmental sciences as the core category. Keyword analysis of 561 nodes and 2,825 links shows a focus on plant-metal interactions, microbial partnerships, bioavailability, and field validation. Co-citation analysis of 1,032 nodes and 2,944 links identifies seminal works on native species, plant-microbe interactions, and amendments. Temporal mapping of 15 co-citation clusters indicates a progression from early risk assessments and native plant inquiries to integrated biological systems, economic feasibility, and sustainability considerations. Recent trends emphasize multidimensional factors influencing adoption, such as plant-soil-microbe interactions, organic amendments, and field-scale performance evaluation. The findings demonstrate an intensifying translation of phytoremediation from scientific novelty to engineering practice. This quantitative and qualitative analysis of research trends aids in understanding the development of phytoremediation for mine tailings. The results provide valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in this evolving field.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; CiteSpace; mine tailings; phytoremediation; research trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2373427
  55. World J Clin Cases. 2024 Jul 06. 12(19): 3908-3917
    Global current research status and future hotspots in osteoporotic fracture based on bibliometric assessment and visualization techniques.
    Yu-Ming Wang, Ping Yi.
       BACKGROUND: In the past decade, the evolution of themes in the field of osteoporotic fractures has changed from epidemiology and prediction of long-term morbidity, risk assessment of osteoporotic fractures, and zoledronic acid and denosumab in the treatment of osteoporosis to treatment guidelines for osteoporosis and the side effects caused by anti-osteoporotic drugs.
    AIM: To understand the trends and hotspots in osteoporotic fracture research.
    METHODS: Original articles were retrieved between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2019, from the Web of Science Core Collection database. CiteSpace software facilitated the analysis and visualization of scientific productivity and emerging trends.
    RESULTS: Nine studies were identified using bibliometric indices, including citation, centrality, and sigma value, which might indicate a growing trend. Through clustering, we identified six major hot subtopics. Using burst analysis, top-5 references with the strongest bursting strength after 2017 were identified, indicating a future hotspot in this field.
    CONCLUSION: Current hot subtopics in osteoporotic fracture research include atypical femoral fractures, androgen deprivation therapy, denosumab discontinuation, hip fractures, trabecular bone score (TBS), and bone phenotype. Management and prevention of secondary fractures in patients with osteoporotic fractures, TBSs, and long-term administration strategy for zoledronic acid are expected to become research hotspots.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Clustering; Co-citation analysis; Co-occurrence analysis; Osteoporotic fracture; Trabecular bone score
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v12.i19.3908
  56. GMS Hyg Infect Control. 2024 ;19 Doc34
    Bibliometric analysis of publication trends on ocular hygiene and infections in the past two decades.
    Mohsan Ali, Bisal Naseer, Rawal Alias Insaf Ahmed, Muhammad Talha, Moeez Saqib, Amar Anwar.
       Background: Ocular hygiene encompasses a spectrum of measures to initiate and maintain adequate ocular cleanliness to prevent eye infections and their further transmission. These infections affect all age groups and can lead to severe complications such as blindness. Nearly 1 billion cases could have been prevented out of over 2.2 billion people that are visually impaired worldwide. This bibliometric analysis focuses on the papers published on ocular hygiene and infections.
    Methods: We searched in the Scopus database from 2004 to 2024. After manual screening, a list of the 100 most-cited original articles was obtained, which was analysed for various factors, including temporal trends, subject areas, authorship patterns, country of origin, funding bodies, etc.
    Results: There has been a gradual decline over the past two decades in the number of publications. The United States was affiliated with the highest number of publications (n=61), followed by The United Kingdom (n=12) and Gambia (n=8). Several authors had 4 or more publications, with the highest number of publications by Rouse, B. T. (n=14). The American Journal of Ophthalmology takes the lead with 15 publications, while the National Eye Institute (n=23) was the leading funding body. Examination of institutional contributions shows that The University of Tennessee, Knoxville and UT College of Veterinary Medicine stand out with twelve publications each. Nearly half the publications belong to the field of medicine. However, significant publications also come from the fields Neuroscience, Microbiology and Immunology, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, etc. These findings highlight that there is great potential to conduct research to propagate ocular hygiene to prevent adverse effects of infections.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3205/dgkh000489
  57. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 30. 10(12): e32756
    Bibliometric analysis of T cells in allergic rhinitis.
    Shuang Liu, Xiaoyan Hu, Jing Zhang, Liangge Lv, Yuxiao He, Liang Jiang, Gang Qin.
      By reviewing the relevant literature in the field of T cell and allergic rhinitis, we determined the development status, study hotspots, and research frontiers viewpoints of this field to provide a reference for researchers and clinical workers.
    METHODS: Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) was applied to obtain the studies related to T cells and allergic rhinitis (AR) from 2003 to 2023, and the information extracted from these studies was analyzed using CiteSpace 6.1. R6 and VOSviewer 1.6.18.
    RESULTS: In total, 1585 articles were collected from WoSCC, with the time set between 2003 and 2023. Overall, a growing number of articles are being published annually. The countries and institutions with the maximum publications volume are China (370, 23.34 %) and Sun Yat-sen University (34, 2.15 %). The biggest contributor to the field was Durham, Stephen R. from the UK (22, 1.39 %). The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology published the most related papers in the field (88, 5.54 %). Immunotherapy, Th cells, and inflammation were found to be the research hotspots in this area of T cells and allergic rhinitis in recent years. Pathway, model, Regulatory T cells (Treg cells), regulatory B cells, immunoglobulin E,and innate lymphoid cells were the current research hotspots in this field.
    CONCLUSION: The field of T cell and allergic rhinitis is developing rapidly, and many countries significantly contributed to this field. Most researchers in this field mainly focused on immunotherapy, Th cell, and inflammation. Pathway, model, Treg cell, regulatory B cell, immunoglobulin E,and innate lymphoid cells were the main subject of current research, and future development is expected to occur in this field.
    Keywords:  Allergic rhinitis; Bibliometrics; CiteSpace; T cell; VOSviewer; Visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32756
  58. Biomed Res Int. 2024 ;2024 3763197
    Exploring the Scientific Literature Between Ultraprocessed Foods and Cancer: A Scientometric Mapping.
    Fran Espinoza-Carhuancho, Carlos Quispe-Vicuña, Cesar Mauricio-Vilchez, Julia Medina, Luzmila Vilchez, Lucia Quispe-Tasayco, Frank Mayta-Tovalino.
      Objective: The objective of the study is to explore the scientific literature between ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) and cancer using a scientometric mapping. Materials and Methods: A Scopus search was conducted on February 4, 2024, limited to papers published between 2018 and 2023. We found 662 articles, 189 reviews, 68 book chapters, 13 conference papers, and 9 notes. The whole analysis included the evaluation of scholarly output by country/region, the number of scholarly papers produced (scholarly output), the number of views (view count), the field-weighted citation impact (FWCI). Results: In the analysis conducted for the period 2018-2023, a dataset was examined where the annual growth rate was 5.96%, indicating a sustained expansion of the literature. The average number of citations per paper was 18.56, underlining the impact and relevance of the publications. Sixty-six single-authored papers were identified, and international collaborations accounted for 27.23% of the collaborative efforts. The most prominent authors were Inge Huybrechts, Marc J.R. Gunter, and Edward Luciano Giovannucci. In terms of impact and visibility, Harvard University leads with 52 contributions and a field-weighted impact of 3.39. Conclusions: The literature in the field of UPFs and cancer has experienced a sustained expansion. The scientometric indicators reveal a high activity of recent academic contributions with significant impact.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/3763197
  59. Cureus. 2024 Jun;16(6): e62139
    Emerging Themes and Research Frontiers in Suicide Prediction: A Scientometric Analysis.
    Kochumol Abraham, Anish K R, Greety Toms, Nice Mary Francis P, Jobi Babu.
      Suicide remains a critical global health issue despite advancements in mental health treatment. The purpose of this analysis is to emphasize the development, patterns, and noteworthy outcomes of suicide prediction research. It also helps to uncover gaps and areas of under-researched topics within suicide prediction. A scientometric analysis was conducted using Biblioshiny and VOSviewer. To thoroughly assess the academic literature on suicide prediction, various scientometric methodologies such as trend analysis and citation analysis were employed. We utilized the temporal features of the Web of Science to analyze publication trends over time. Author affiliation data were used to investigate the geographic distribution of research. Cluster analysis was performed by grouping related keywords into clusters to identify overarching themes within the literature. A total of 1,703 articles from 828 different sources, spanning from 1942 to 2023, were collected for the analysis. Machine learning techniques might have a big influence on suicide-related event prediction, which would enhance attempts at suicide prevention and intervention. The conceptual understanding of suicide prediction is enhanced by scientometric analysis, which further uncovers the research gap and literature in this area. Suicide prediction research underscores that suicidal behavior is not caused by a single factor but is the result of a complex interplay of multiple factors. These factors may include biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors. Understanding and integrating these factors into predictive models is a theoretical advancement in the field. Unlike previous bibliometric studies in the field of suicide prediction that have typically focused on specific subtopics or data sources, our analysis offers a comprehensive mapping of the entire landscape. We encompass a wide range of suicide prediction literature, including research from medical, psychological, and social science domains, thus providing a holistic overview.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; biblioshiny; scientometric analysis; suicide prediction; vosviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.62139
  60. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 30. 10(12): e33007
    Recent trends: Retractions of articles in the oncology field.
    Quan Qi, Jiaqun Huang, Yinhang Wu, Yuefen Pan, Jing Zhuang, Xi Yang.
       Background: In recent years, there has been a surge in media reports on articles being retracted after publication. This issue has gained significant attention, particularly due to the consecutive large-scale retractions carried out by renowned international publishers, which have aroused widespread concern in the society.
    Objective: To analyze the data of retracted articles and retraction trends.
    Methods: The publications were searched through Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database and imported into CiteSpace in plain text format, and visual analysis of countries, institutions, keywords, and subject areas were performed to reveal the trends of retracted articles and the worst areas of retraction.
    Results: From 1990 to 2022, 21,568 retracted articles were retrieved, among which the number of retracted articles increased year by year. China is the country with the highest number of retracted articles; Islamic Azad University is the institution with the highest number of retracted articles. In the analysis of all retracted articles across different subject areas, the number of retracted articles in the field of oncology was the highest; In the keyword cluster analysis of retracted articles within the field of oncology, the most prominent category of retracted articles were related to pancreatic cancer.
    Conclusions: Scientific and systematic analysis of retracted articles is conducive to improving the quality of papers, raising the level of human research, and cleaning up the research environment.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; CiteSpace; Retracted articles
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33007
  61. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 30. 10(12): e32840
    Bibliometric analysis of global research on air pollution and cardiovascular diseases: 2012-2022.
    Song Wen, Qing Tan, Rewaan Baheti, Jing Wan, Shuilian Yu, Bin Zhang, Yuqing Huang.
       Background: The relationship between air pollution and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) has garnered significant interest among researchers globally. This study employed bibliometric analysis to provide an overview of current research on the association between air pollution and CVDs, offering a comprehensive analysis of global research trends in this area.
    Methods: An exhaustive scrutiny of literature pertaining to the nexus between air pollution and CVDs from 2012 to 2022 was conducted through rigorous screening of the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). Publications were exclusively considered in English. Subsequently, sophisticated analytical tools including CiteSpace 6.2.4R, Vosviewer 1.6.19, HistCite 2.1, Python 3.7.5, Microsoft Charticulator, and Bibliometrix Online Analysis Platform were deployed to delineate research trends in this domain.
    Results: The analysis of the dataset, comprising 1710 documents, unveiled a consistent escalation in scientific publications, peaking in 2022 with a total of 248 publications. Moreover, Environmental Science and Toxicology stood out as the predominant categories. Examination of keyword frequency highlighted the terms 'air pollution', 'cardiovascular disease', and 'particulate matter' as the most prevalent. Notably, the most prolific entities, in terms of authors, journals, organizations, and countries, were identified as Robert D. Brook, Environmental Health Perspectives, Harvard University, and the United States, respectively.
    Conclusion: The findings presented a notable increase in high-quality publications on this topic over the past 11 years, suggesting a positive outlook for future research. The study concluded with an examination of three key themes in research trends related to air pollution and CVDs: the initial physiological response to pollutant exposure, the pathways through which pollutants are transmitted, and the subsequent effects on target organs. Additionally, various air pollutants, such as particulate matter, nitric dioxide, and ozone, could contribute to multiple CVDs, including coronary heart disease, hypertension, and heart failure. Although some hypotheses have been put forward, the mechanisms of air pollution-related CVDs still need to be explored in the future.
    Keywords:  Air pollution; Bibliometrics; Cardiovascular diseases; CiteSpace; Vosviewer; Web of science
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32840
  62. Front Psychol. 2024 ;15 1384362
    A bibliometric review of positive psychology and well-being research in Africa.
    Angelina Wilson Fadiji, Itumeleng P Khumalo, Marié Philipina Wissing, Richard Appiah.
      Positive Psychology rapidly developed into an influential field of study and intervention, initially situated in Psychology, and later becoming multidisciplinary. Research interest in the study of (psychological) well-being has gained global popularity, with increasing salience in Africa. Although the global trends of these developments are relatively well-known, a bibliometric analysis of positive psychology research in Africa was necessary to shed light on the present hotspots and trends and future trajectories in this region of the world. The data source of the present bibliometric analysis study was Scopus, from which Positive Psychology and well-being research literature from Africa between 1983 and 2023 were searched. Using biblioshiny and VOSviewer, the 622 extracted articles were analysed, from which findings about the current condition, research hotspots, and thematic developmental patterns could be made. Africa experienced an initial slow growth period from 1983 until 2005, after which a rapid growth in research productivity, relevance and impact was experienced. In this regard, the results show that the focal point of scientific productivity is South Africa, with the dominance of South African institutions, particularly the North-West University, from where most positive psychology research is produced and cited. Even with potential access to international journal, African researchers seem to prefer to place their publications in the regional journals such as Journal of Psychology in Africa and South African Journal of Psychology. The research reviewed tends to be characterised by more dominant thematic clusters of positive psychology, psychological well-being, and subjective well-being, with a focus on human individuals. An increasing concern for contextual factors and potential antecedents and dynamics of well-being is also observed. The findings provide a good map from which identification of future research priorities can be deduced. As such, we speculate that future positive psychology research in Africa ought to be concerned with the following: greater distribution and intercountry collaborations across the continent, questions of conceptual clarity of terms, better understanding of contextual factors which influence well-being, and well-being research embracing the complexity of bio-psycho-social-ecological well-being, and science concerned with health-promotion interventions.
    Keywords:  Africa; bibliometric review; positive psychology; research trends; well-being
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1384362
  63. Asian J Surg. 2024 Jul 10. pii: S1015-9584(24)01342-3. [Epub ahead of print]
    The therapeutic potential of kaempferol in the prevention and treatment of pulmonary diseases: A bibliometric analysis.
    Jialian Lv, Zixin Luo, Duoqin Huang, Kang Zou.
      
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Kaempferol; Lung disease; Pulmonary disease
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.06.123
  64. Interact J Med Res. 2024 Jul 11. 13 e48259
    Evolution of Digital Health and Exploration of Patented Technologies (2017-2021): Bibliometric Analysis.
    Wenjun Gu, Jinhua Wang, Yunqi Zhang, Shaolin Liang, Zisheng Ai, Jiyu Li.
       BACKGROUND: The significant impact of digital health emerged prominently during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, there is a paucity of bibliometric analyses focusing on technologies within the field of digital health patents. Patents offer a wealth of insights into technologies, commercial prospects, and competitive landscapes, often undisclosed in other publications. Given the rapid evolution of the digital health industry, safeguarding algorithms, software, and advanced surgical devices through patent systems is imperative. The patent system simultaneously acts as a valuable repository of technological knowledge, accessible to researchers. This accessibility facilitates the enhancement of existing technologies and the advancement of medical equipment, ultimately contributing to public health improvement and meeting public demands.
    OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of this study is to gain a more profound understanding of technology hotspots and development trends within the field of digital health.
    METHODS: Using a bibliometric analysis methodology, we assessed the global technological output reflected in patents on digital health published between 2017 and 2021. Using Citespace5.1R8 and Excel 2016, we conducted bibliometric visualization and comparative analyses of key metrics, including national contributions, institutional affiliations, inventor profiles, and technology topics.
    RESULTS: A total of 15,763 digital health patents were identified as published between 2017 and 2021. The China National Intellectual Property Administration secured the top position with 7253 published patents, whereas Koninklijke Philips emerged as the leading institution with 329 patents. Notably, Assaf Govari emerged as the most prolific inventor. Technology hot spots encompassed categories such as "Medical Equipment and Information Systems," "Image Analysis," and "Electrical Diagnosis," classified by Derwent Manual Code. A patent related to the technique of receiving and transmitting data through microchips garnered the highest citation, attributed to the patentee Covidien LP.
    CONCLUSIONS: The trajectory of digital health patents has been growing since 2017, primarily propelled by China, the United States, and Japan. Applications in health interventions and enhancements in surgical devices represent the predominant scenarios for digital health technology. Algorithms emerged as the pivotal technologies protected by patents, whereas techniques related to data transfer, storage, and exchange in the digital health domain are anticipated to be focal points in forthcoming basic research.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace5.1R8; bibliometric analysis; digital health; patent; technology trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2196/48259
  65. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 30. 10(12): e32548
    Diagnosis of mental disorders using machine learning: Literature review and bibliometric mapping from 2012 to 2023.
    Chandra Mani Sharma, Vijayaraghavan M Chariar.
       Background: Mental disorders (MDs) are becoming a leading burden in non-communicable diseases (NCDs). As per the World Health Organization's 2022 assessment report, there was a steep increase of 25 % in MDs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Early diagnosis of MDs can significantly improve treatment outcome and save disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). In recent times, the application of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL)) has shown promising results in the diagnosis of MDs, and the field has witnessed a huge research output in the form of research publications. Therefore, a bibliometric mapping along with a review of recent advancements is required.
    Methods: This study presents a bibliometric analysis and review of the research, published over the last 10 years. Literature searches were conducted in the Scopus database for the period from January 1, 2012, to June 9, 2023. The data was filtered and screened to include only relevant and reliable publications. A total of 2811 journal articles were found. The data was exported to a comma-separated value (CSV) format for further analysis. Furthermore, a review of 40 selected studies was performed.
    Results: The popularity of ML techniques in diagnosing MDs has been growing, with an annual research growth rate of 17.05 %. The Journal of Affective Disorders published the most documents (n = 97), while Wang Y. (n = 64) has published the most articles. Lotka's law is observed, with a minority of authors contributing the majority of publications. The top affiliating institutes are the West China Hospital of Sichuan University followed by the University of California, with China and the US dominating the top 10 institutes. While China has more publications, papers affiliated with the US receive more citations. Depression and schizophrenia are the primary focuses of ML and deep learning (DL) in mental disease detection. Co-occurrence network analysis reveals that ML is associated with depression, schizophrenia, autism, anxiety, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and PTSD. Popular algorithms include support vector machine (SVM) classifier, decision tree classifier, and random forest classifier. Furthermore, DL is linked to neuroimaging techniques such as MRI, fMRI, and EEG, as well as bipolar disorder. Current research trends encompass DL, LSTM, generalized anxiety disorder, feature fusion, and convolutional neural networks.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Classification; Disease diagnosis; Machine learning; Mental disorders
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32548
  66. F1000Res. 2023 ;12 1321
    Factors associated with scientific production citations in dentistry: Zero-inflated negative binomial regression and hurdle modelling.
    Pablo Alejandro Millones-Gómez, Carlos Alberto Minchón-Medina, David Yeret Rodríguez-Salazar, Jorge Gustavo Alonso Delgado-Caramutti, Alejandro Valencia-Arias.
      Background: The global scientific literature in dentistry has shown important advances in the field, with major contributions ranging from the analysis of the basic epidemiological aspects of prevention to specialised results in the field of dental treatments. The present investigation aimed to analyse the current state of the scientific literature on dentistry hosted in the Web of Science database. Methods: The methodology included two phases in the analysis of articles and indexed reviews in all thematic areas. During the first phase, the following variables were analysed: scientific production by the publisher, the evolution of scientific output published by publishers, the factors associated with the impact of scientific production, and the modelling of the impact of scientific production on dentistry. During the second phase, associations, evolutions, and trends in the use of keywords in the scientific literature in dentistry were analysed. Results: The first phase shows that scientific production in dentistry will increase between 2010 and 2021, reaching 12,126 articles in 2021. Publishers such as Wiley and Elsevier stand out, but Quintessence Publishing has the most citations. Factors such as pages, authors, and references influence the number of citations. Phase 2 analyzes trends in the dental literature using the WoS database. Topics such as "dental education", "pediatric dentistry", and "pandemic" stand out. The intersection of technology and dentistry and the importance of evidence-based education are highlighted. Conclusions: In conclusion, the study shows that the most studied topics include the association of dental education and the curriculum, the association of pediatric dentistry with oral health, and dental care. The findings show that more recently emphasised topics also stand out, such as evidence-based dentistry, the COVID-19 pandemic, infection control, and endodontics, as well as the need for future research to expand current knowledge based on emerging topics in the scientific literature on dentistry.
    Keywords:  Dentistry; Information / Knowledge Management; Research methods; bibliometric; dentistry; infection control; pandemic; scientific production
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.141422.1
  67. SLAS Technol. 2024 Jul 04. pii: S2472-6303(24)00044-X. [Epub ahead of print] 100162
    Application of Artificial Intelligence in Rehabilitation Science: A Scientometric Investigation Utilizing Citespace.
    Ren Yang, Qiong Yuan, Wuwu Zhang, Helen Cai, Yue Wu.
      This study presents a scientometric analysis of the intersection between rehabilitation science and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, using data from the Web of Science (WOS) database from 2002 to 2022. The analysis employed a comprehensive search query with key AI-related terms, focusing on a wide range of publications in rehabilitation science. Utilizing the Citespace tool, the study visualizes and quantifies the relationships between key terms, identifies research trends, and assesses the impact of AI technologies in rehabilitation science. Findings reveal a significant increase in AI-related research in this field, particularly from 2017 onwards, peaking in 2021. The United States has been a leading contributor, followed by countries like England, Australia, Germany, and Canada. Major institutional contributions come from Harvard University and the Pennsylvania Commonwealth System of Higher Education, among others. A keyword co-occurrence network constructed through Citespace identifies nine distinct hot topics and various research frontiers, highlighting evolving focus areas within the field. Burst analysis of keywords indicates a shift from performance and injury-related research to an increasing emphasis on AI and deep learning in recent years. The study also predicts the potential impact of papers, spotlighting works by Kunze KN and others as significantly influencing future research directions. Additionally, it examines the evolution of knowledge bases in AI-related rehabilitation science research, revealing a multidisciplinary core that includes neurology, rehabilitation, and ophthalmology, extending to complementary fields such as medicine and social sciences. This scientometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of AI's application in rehabilitation science, offering insights into its evolution, impact, and emerging trends over the past two decades. The findings suggest strategic directions for future research, policy-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration in rehabilitation science and AI.
    Keywords:  AI; Artificial Intelligence; Citespace; Rehabilitation Science; Scientometric; WOS
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.slast.2024.100162
  68. Chin J Cancer Res. 2024 Jun 30. 36(3): 341-350
    Unraveling links between aging, circadian rhythm and cancer: Insights from evidence-based analysis.
    Dechao Feng, Yuhan Xiao, Jie Wang, Ruicheng Wu, Zhouting Tuo, Koo Han Yoo, Wuran Wei, Dilinaer Wusiman, Zhipeng Wang, Dengxiong Li, Yubo Yang, William C Cho, Mang Ke.
      Aging and circadian rhythms have been connected for decades, but their molecular interaction has remained unknown, especially for cancers. In this situation, we summarized the current research actuality and problems in this field using the bibliometric analysis. Publications in the PubMed and Web of Science databases were retrieved. Overall, there is a rising trend in the publication volume regarding aging and circadian rhythms in the field of cancer. Researchers from USA, Germany, Italy, China and England have greater studies than others. Top three publication institutions are University of California System, UDICE-French Research Universities and University of Texas System. Current research hotspots include oxidative stress, breast cancer, melatonin, cell cycle, calorie restriction, prostate cancer and NF-KB. In conclusion, results generated by bibliometric analysis indicate that many approaches involve in the complex interactions between aging and circadian rhythm in cancer. These established and emerging research directions guide our exploration of the regulatory mechanisms of aging and circadian rhythms in cancer and provide a reference for developing new research avenues.
    Keywords:  Aging; bibliometric analysis; circadian rhythm; human cancer; oxidative stress
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.21147/j.issn.1000-9604.2024.03.09
  69. Transl Cancer Res. 2024 Jun 30. 13(6): 2950-2970
    Status and development of research on clear cell carcinoma of the ovary-a visualization-based bibliometric analysis.
    Chao Chen, Wei Ren, Lipeng Pei, Jingli Sun, Tianmei Bai.
       Background: Clear cell carcinoma of the ovary (CCCO) is a relatively rare type of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) that has unique biological characteristics and clinical features. Researchers have paid less attention to this disease than to other types of EOCs. However, in recent years, research in this area has still progressed. In this paper, a bibliometric analysis is used to integrate and analyse the literature in the field of CCCO in the past 20 years to determine research development, better understand the current status of research, and provide a reference for future study directions in this field.
    Methods: With CCCO as the research subject, relevant publications indexed in the Web of Science (WOS) core dataset from September 2003 to September 2023 were retrieved. After screening the publications, we used EXCEL, VOSviewer, CiteSpace, Charticulator, Gephi, OriginPro and other tools to perform in-depth analyses of and to visualize the data.
    Results: Through a comprehensive analysis of the literature in this field, we found that research on CCCO experienced a relatively rapid increase in 2006 and is now in a period of relatively high fluctuation. The quality of the literature in this field is generally high. In this field, countries in East Asia and North America play core roles, with Japan accounting for the most studies. A stable research group has been formed in this field, and extensive collaboration has occurred among the various research groups. In the past 20 years, basic research and clinical research in the field of CCCO have developed together, and a healthy development model in which basic and clinical research promote each other has formed. Research in this field has been continuously developed from a preliminary understanding of clinical features to in-depth explorations of the pathogenesis and the continuous optimization of treatment methods. The key molecular events in the pathogenesis and development of this disease and the application of novel antitumour drugs for this disease are the current research focuses and the future development direction in this field.
    Conclusions: Research on CCCO has progressed significantly in the past 20 years, but there are still many important issues regarding its pathogenesis and treatment that need to be addressed, and therefore, more research in this area should be conducted in the future. The study of key molecular events and the use of novel antitumour drugs are future development directions in this field.
    Keywords:  Clear cell carcinoma of the ovary (CCCO); bibliometrics; drug resistance; novel antitumour drugs; ovarian endometriosis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.21037/tcr-23-2351
  70. Diabetes Metab Syndr. 2024 Jul 02. pii: S1871-4021(24)00132-2. [Epub ahead of print]18(6): 103071
    Exploring extended reality for diabetes education & self-management - A bibliometric analysis from 1999 to 2023.
    Megha Nataraj, G Arun Maiya, Shankar Prasad Nagaraju, Barkur Ananthakrishna Shastry, Shivashankara K N, Sahana Shetty, Sohini Raje.
       BACKGROUND: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) has emerged as a rapidly growing non-communicable disease (NCD) across developed & developing countries. People with diabetes mellitus experience health implications. They develop associated microvascular complications such as neuropathy, nephropathy & retinopathy and macro-vascular complications like coronary artery disease, stroke, amputations etc. These complications increase the socio-economic burden of people living with diabetes. Self-management of diabetes through education is a strong tool that remains under-utilized in clinical settings. The objective of the present study was to explore the role of extended reality for diabetes education & self-management.
    METHODOLOGY: The present study is a bibliometric analysis performed on the Scopus database with keywords: diabetes education, self-management, extended reality, virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, and Boolean operators AND, OR. The search period ranged from inception till 4th July 2023 with restriction to English language articles. A total of 89 documents were identified in Scopus under multiple domains such as Engineering, Medicine, Health Professions, Nursing among others. The data was exported to the VOS Viewer software for network analysis.
    RESULTS: Out of the total 89 documents, 45-original research, 26-review, 12-conference paper, 3-book, 2-book chapters & 1-note. The highest publications were from the Medicine category. The year of publication of the included documents ranged from 1999 till 2022. The network analysis was performed to explore the association between the included studies (co-authorship, co-occurrence, citation analysis, bibliographic coupling).
    CONCLUSION: The network analysis found the USA to be the leading publisher and the National Institute of Health (NIH) to be the leading funding source. There is limited evidence and a strong future scope to strengthen research productivity on extended reality for diabetes education & self-management.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Diabetes education; Diabetes self-management; Healthcare; VOSviewer technology
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2024.103071
  71. Harm Reduct J. 2024 Jul 10. 21(1): 131
    Analysis and mapping of harm reduction research in the context of injectable drug use: identifying research hotspots, gaps and future directions.
    Waleed M Sweileh.
       BACKGROUND: Harm reduction is a crucial approach in addressing the multifaceted challenges of injectable drug use. This paper presents an analysis and mapping of the existing literature on harm reduction research in the context of injectable drug use. By reviewing a comprehensive set of scholarly articles, this study identifies research hotspots, knowledge gaps, and future directions in the field. The findings provide valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to guide future research efforts and inform evidence-based harm reduction interventions.
    METHODS: Data for the study was obtained from the Scopus database, using keywords and phrases related to harm reduction and injectable drug use. Validation methods were employed to verify the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the search strategy. Data analysis involved identifying growth patterns, key contributors, mapping frequent terms, identifying research hotspots, and identifying emerging research directions.
    RESULTS: A total of 971 articles were found, with a notable increase from 2015 to 2022. The International Journal of Drug Policy (n = 172, 17.7%) and the Harm Reduction Journal (n = 104, 10.7%) were the most prolific journals, and the United States (n = 558, 57.5%) had the highest number of publications. The Johns Hopkins University (n = 80, 8.5%) was the most prolific institution. Mapping of frequent author keywords revealed the main keywords, including harm reduction, HIV, hepatitis C, and opioid overdose. The highly cited articles cover a broad time span and focus on topics like naloxone distribution, HIV and hepatitis C transmission, while recent articles concentrate on emerging issues such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, fentanyl-related concerns, stigma reduction, and needle and syringe programs. Both sets of articles share a common focus on harm reduction strategies, but recent publications highlight current challenges and developments in the field.
    CONCLUSIONS: This study provides insights into research landscape on harm reduction in injectable drug use. Research is concentrated in high-income countries, emphasizing the need for more research in low- and middle-income countries. Recent publications focus on emerging challenges like COVID-19 and fentanyl. Research gaps highlight the need for studies in diverse populations, social determinants, program evaluation, and implementation strategies to enhance harm reduction interventions.
    Keywords:  Harm reduction research; Injectable drug use; Knowledge gaps; Literature analysis; Research hotspots
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-024-01048-0
  72. Cureus. 2024 Jun;16(6): e61821
    Publications Among Pain Medicine Fellowship-Trained American Board of Anesthesiology Diplomates.
    James H Jones, Neal Fleming.
      American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) diplomates who pursue clinical fellowship training in pain medicine may be better suited to lead scholarly projects and serve as first authors of publications in peer-reviewed journals given their additional training and clinical expertise. The primary aim of this study was to determine whether ABA certification in pain medicine is associated with a greater number of peer-reviewed publications. The secondary aim included assessments of whether pain medicine fellowship training is associated with a higher publication rate (publications per year) or publication in a larger number of peer-reviewed journals. A literature search was conducted in December 2023 using the Scopus database for publications related to anesthesiology and pain medicine in the United States between 2013 and 2023. First authors identified through the search were then individually searched within the ABA physician directory. The following data were collected: author name and identification number, year of publication, publication type (article or review), year of primary anesthesiology certification, and year of fellowship, if applicable. This study identified 9,612 publications and 6,924 unique first authors. Pain medicine fellowship training was associated with a statistically significant increase (p-value < 0.001) in the number of publications (0.546; 95% confidence interval {CI}, 0.386-0.707), publications per year (0.140; 95% CI, 0.121-0.159), and publication in a larger number of peer-reviewed journals (0.256; 95% CI, 0.182-0.330) in regression models adjusted for the number of years from certification. This query of the Scopus database and ABA physician directory indicates that pain medicine fellowship training is associated with statistically significant increases in research productivity, as defined by the number of publications, publications per year, or the number of publications in peer-reviewed journals. However, these increases in research output would not lead to a marked increase in scholarship productivity to justify pursuing a fellowship for this purpose.
    Keywords:  anesthesiology; fellowship; graduate medical education; pain medicine; research productivity
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.61821
  73. Foods. 2024 Jun 29. pii: 2070. [Epub ahead of print]13(13):
    Knowledge Maps and Emerging Trends in Cell-Cultured Meat since the 21st Century Research: Based on Different National Perspectives of Spatial-Temporal Analysis.
    Huiqi Song, Pengwei Chen, Yiwen Sun, Jiping Sheng, Lin Zhou.
      Cell-cultured meat holds significant environmental value as an alternative protein source. Throughout the 21st century, cell-cultured meat has progressively penetrated commercial markets. However, a systematic review encompassing the entire field needs improvement. Employing Citespace, Vosviewer, and R-Bibliometrix software, a bibliometric analysis was used to present the research progress and general development trends of 484 articles on cell-cultured meat from 2000 to 2022 based on countries, authors, institutions, and keywords. This analysis provides ideas for the future development of cell-cultured meat in different countries or regions worldwide. Research on cell-cultured meat from 2000 to 2022 has undergone two phases: fluctuating growth (2000-2013) and rapid growth (2013-2022). Noteworthy contributions to cell-cultured meat studies emerge from author groups in the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and China, with influential institutions like the University of Bath significantly impacting pertinent research. Furthermore, over the past two decades, research has leaned towards exploring topics such as "biomaterials", "cultured", "land use", "public opinion", "animal welfare", and "food safety". Furthermore, this study reveals differences in nomenclature between regions and institutions. "Cultured meat" is more popular in some countries than in other forms. Institutions in Asia use "cultured meat" more frequently; however, institutions in the Americas adopt "cultivated meat" and rarely adopt "in vitro meat", and institutions in the European region have no particularly prominent tendency towards a specific nomenclature. Future research should emphasize aligning the labeling of cell-cultured meat with effective management strategies and referencing regulatory policies across various countries. For the first time, we use three different bibliometric methods to analyze temporal and spatial variation in research on cellular meat. The results of this study have a multiplier effect. We provide a theoretical basis and a practical reference for the identification of alternatives in the dual context of "food crisis and food security" and "climate crisis". At the same time, we also provide a reference for the sustainable development of the food system.
    Keywords:  Citespace; Vosviewer; alternative protein; bibliometrics; cell-cultured meat; nomenclature; visual analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13132070
  74. Geriatr Nurs. 2024 Jul 09. pii: S0197-4572(24)00179-4. [Epub ahead of print]59 48-59
    A systematic review of leadership styles in healthcare sector: Insights and future directions.
    Yuping Wu, Siti Rahmah Awang, Tahir Ahmad, Chenyangzi You.
      In light of the ongoing global health crisis, the significance of leadership within the healthcare sector has intensified. Given this consideration, the significance of appropriate leadership styles cannot be overstated. The objective of this paper is to critically review published studies on leadership elements in the healthcare sector. Using Bibliometrix R package and VOS viewer, we conducted bibliometric and network analyses on publications retrieved from the Web of Science (WOS) database, with content analysis integrated throughout the paper to deepen understanding. Ultimately, 243 articles were identified as relevant. The findings revealed transformational leadership emerges as the most extensively discussed leadership style. 91% of the articles' theme focus on quantitative research methods. This study synthesizes the influencing factors of the three most frequently discussed leadership styles-transformational, authentic, and ethical leadership-emphasizing the importance of job satisfaction and organizational citizenship behavior. And provides direction for future research through thematic analysis.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Content analysis; Leadership styles; Transformational leadership
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.06.033
  75. OMICS. 2024 Jul;28(7): 357-366
    Sepsis Research Using Omics Technology in the European Union and the United Kingdom: Maps, Trends, and Future Implications.
    Jestina Rachel Kurian, Nikolaos Evangelatos, Asha Kamath, Helmut Brand.
      High-throughput omics technologies have become valuable tools for systems science research and clinical management of sepsis. This article analyzes sepsis research using omics technologies in the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom from 1990 to May 2023 using bibliometric data from the Web of Science database. Using VOSviewer for network analysis, we examined the distribution patterns, funding characteristics, and collaborations among the states, noting trends of convergence and divergence. The analysis included 2078 articles, revealing an increasing rate of publications on sepsis research using omics approaches. The United Kingdom's research output is notably high, contributing 28.3% of the total research from the EU and United Kingdom combined. Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Italy together account for 56.9% of the publications from the EU member states. The United States is the leading international collaborator, particularly with the United Kingdom, followed by Germany and France. The EU-15 countries have significantly more publication outputs in this domain with growing but limited inclusion of the newer members of the EU. We suggest that the role of EU member states and the United Kingdom in sepsis research using omics technologies can be advanced by facilitating high-value, technology-driven health research, fostering collaboration, convergence, and equity in global health and biomedical research.
    Keywords:  collaboration; network mapping; omics; publication trends; research funding; sepsis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1089/omi.2024.0089
  76. Aging Med (Milton). 2024 Jun;7(3): 301-311
    Exploratory bibliometric analysis and text mining to reveal research trends in cardiac aging.
    Takahiro Kamihara, Ken Tanaka, Takuya Omura, Shinji Kaneko, Akihiro Hirashiki, Manabu Kokubo, Atsuya Shimizu.
       Objectives: We conducted a text mining analysis of 40 years of literature on cardiac aging from PubMed to investigate the current understanding on cardiac aging and its mechanisms. This study aimed to embody what most researchers consider cardiac aging to be.
    Methods: We used multiple text mining and machine learning tools to extract important information from a large amount of text.
    Results: Analysis revealed that the terms most frequently associated with cardiac aging include "diastolic," "hypertrophy," "fibrosis," "apoptosis," "mitochondrial," "oxidative," and "autophagy." These terms suggest that cardiac aging is characterized by mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and impairment of autophagy, especially mitophagy. We also revealed an increase in the frequency of occurrence of "autophagy" in recent years, suggesting that research on autophagy has made a breakthrough in the field of cardiac aging. Additionally, the frequency of occurrence of "mitophagy" has increased significantly since 2019, suggesting that mitophagy is an important factor in cardiac aging.
    Conclusions: Cardiac aging is a complex process that involves mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and impairment of autophagy, especially mitophagy. Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms of cardiac aging and develop strategies to mitigate its detrimental effects.
    Keywords:  autophagy; cardiac aging; mitophagy
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/agm2.12329
  77. Mol Biotechnol. 2024 Jul 11.
    Research Progress of ARTP Mutagenesis Technology Based on Citespace Visualization Analysis.
    Shun Gao, Li Li, Yonggong Wei, Lei Wen, Shujuan Shao, Jianhang Wu, Xuyan Zong.
      Atmospheric and room temperature plasma (ARTP) mutagenesis technology has been developed rapidly in recent years because of its simple operation, safety, environmental friendliness, high mutation rate, and large mutation library capacity. It has been widely used in traditional fields such as food, agriculture, and medicine, and has been gradually applied in emerging fields such as environmental remediation, bioenergy, and microalgae utilization. In this paper, the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) was used as the data source, and the keywords and core literature of ARTP mutagenesis technology were plotted by citespace software, and the research progress and research hotspots of ARTP mutagenesis technology were analyzed. Through citespace visualization analysis, it is concluded that the country with the largest number of studies is China, the institution with the largest number of studies is Jiangnan University, and the author of the most published papers is Jiangnan University. Through keyword analysis, it is concluded that the most widely used ARTP mutagenesis technology is fermentation-related majors, mainly for biosynthesis and microbial research at the molecular level. Among them, the most widely used microorganisms are Escherichia coli and Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
    Keywords:   Escherichia coli ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae ; Atmospheric and room temperature plasma (ARTP) mutagenesis; Citespace; Visual analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12033-024-01231-5
  78. J Neurooncol. 2024 Jul 11.
    Simplifying synthesis of the expanding glioblastoma literature: a topic modeling approach.
    Mert Karabacak, Pemla Jagtiani, Alejandro Carrasquilla, Ankita Jain, Isabelle M Germano, Konstantinos Margetis.
       PURPOSE: Our study aims to discover the leading topics within glioblastoma (GB) research, and to examine if these topics have "hot" or "cold" trends. Additionally, we aim to showcase the potential of natural language processing (NLP) in facilitating research syntheses, offering an efficient strategy to dissect the landscape of academic literature in the realm of GB research.
    METHODS: The Scopus database was queried using "glioblastoma" as the search term, in the "TITLE" and "KEY" fields. BERTopic, an NLP-based topic modeling (TM) method, was used for probabilistic TM. We specified a minimum topic size of 300 documents and 5% probability cutoff for outlier detection. We labeled topics based on keywords and representative documents and visualized them with word clouds. Linear regression models were utilized to identify "hot" and "cold" topic trends per decade.
    RESULTS: Our TM analysis categorized 43,329 articles into 15 distinct topics. The most common topics were Genomics, Survival, Drug Delivery, and Imaging, while the least common topics were Surgical Resection, MGMT Methylation, and Exosomes. The hottest topics over the 2020s were Viruses and Oncolytic Therapy, Anticancer Compounds, and Exosomes, while the cold topics were Surgical Resection, Angiogenesis, and Tumor Metabolism.
    CONCLUSION: Our NLP methodology provided an extensive analysis of GB literature, revealing valuable insights about historical and contemporary patterns difficult to discern with traditional techniques. The outcomes offer guidance for research directions, policy, and identifying emerging trends. Our approach could be applied across research disciplines to summarize and examine scholarly literature, guiding future exploration.
    Keywords:  Glioblastoma; Hot topic; Natural language processing; Research trends; Topic modeling
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11060-024-04762-8
  79. Biol Rev Camb Philos Soc. 2024 Jul 09.
    Synthesis of sexual selection: a systematic map of meta-analyses with bibliometric analysis.
    Pietro Pollo, Malgorzata Lagisz, Yefeng Yang, Antica Culina, Shinichi Nakagawa.
      Sexual selection has been a popular subject within evolutionary biology because of its central role in explaining odd and counterintuitive traits observed in nature. Consequently, the literature associated with this field of study became vast. Meta-analytical studies attempting to draw inferences from this literature have now accumulated, varying in scope and quality, thus calling for a synthesis of these syntheses. We conducted a systematic literature search to create a systematic map with a report appraisal of meta-analyses on topics associated with sexual selection, aiming to identify the conceptual and methodological gaps in this secondary literature. We also conducted bibliometric analyses to explore whether these gaps are associated with the gender and origin of the authors of these meta-analyses. We included 152 meta-analytical studies in our systematic map. We found that most meta-analyses focused on males and on certain animal groups (e.g. birds), indicating severe sex and taxonomic biases. The topics in these studies varied greatly, from proximate (e.g. relationship of ornaments with other traits) to ultimate questions (e.g. formal estimates of sexual selection strength), although the former were more common. We also observed several common methodological issues in these studies, such as lack of detailed information regarding searches, screening, and analyses, which ultimately impairs the reliability of many of these meta-analyses. In addition, most of the meta-analyses' authors were men affiliated to institutions from developed countries, pointing to both gender and geographical authorship biases. Most importantly, we found that certain authorship aspects were associated with conceptual and methodological issues in meta-analytical studies. Many of our findings might simply reflect patterns in the current state of the primary literature and academia, suggesting that our study can serve as an indicator of issues within the field of sexual selection at large. Based on our findings, we provide both conceptual and analytical recommendations to improve future studies in the field of sexual selection.
    Keywords:  extra‐pair fertilisations; gender bias; intrasexual competition; mate choice; mating success; polyandry; sexual signals; sperm competition; taxonomic chauvinism; weapons
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/brv.13117
  80. World Neurosurg. 2024 Jul 08. pii: S1878-8750(24)01154-9. [Epub ahead of print]
    Reporting of Participant Race and Ethnicity in Cerebrovascular Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Joanna M Roy, Alexander J Schupper, Shahram Majidi.
       BACKGROUND: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) provide information on appropriate management protocols in patients with cerebrovascular diseases. Despite growing evidence of race and ethnicity being independent predictors of outcomes, recent literature has drawn attention to inadequate reporting of these demographic profiles across RCTs. To our knowledge, the adherence to reporting race and/or ethnicity in cerebrovascular RCTs remains undescribed. Our study describes trends in the reporting of race and/or ethnicity across cerebrovascular RCTs.
    METHODS: Web of Science was searched to identify the top 100-cited cerebrovascular RCTs. Additional articles were retrieved from guidelines issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) for the management of ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to assess for factors influencing reporting of race/ ethnicity.
    RESULTS: 65% of cerebrovascular RCTs lacked reporting of participant race and/ or ethnicity. Multivariate regression revealed that studies from North America had a 14.74- fold higher odds (95% CI: 4.574- 47.519] of reporting race/ ethnicity. Impact factor of the journal was associated with a 1.007-fold odds of reporting race/ ethnicity [95% CI: 1.000- 1.013]. Reporting of race and/or ethnicity did not increase with time, or vary according to the number of participating centers, median number of study participants, source of funding or category of RCT. Among RCTs that reported race, Blacks and Asians were underrepresented compared to Whites.
    CONCLUSION: 65% of prominent cerebrovascular RCTs lack adequate reporting of participant race/ ethnicity. Reasons for inadequate reporting of these variables remain unclear and warrant additional investigation.
    Keywords:  cerebrovascular; clinical trial; disparities; ethnicity; race
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2024.07.014
  81. Surg Today. 2024 Jul 09.
    Current insights on social media as a tool for the dissemination of research and education in surgery: a narrative review.
    Takehito Yamamoto, Kentaro Goto, Shoichi Kitano, Yurina Maeshima, Toshiyuki Yamada, Yoko Azuma, Shintaro Okumura, Naonori Kawakubo, Eiji Tanaka, Kazutaka Obama, Kojiro Taura, Hiroaki Terajima, Tatsuro Tajiri.
      The purpose of our narrative review is to summarize the utilization of social media (SoMe) platforms for research communication within the field of surgery. We searched the PubMed database for articles in the last decade that discuss the utilization of SoMe in surgery and then categorized the diverse purposes of SoMe. SoMe proved to be a powerful tool for disseminating articles. Employing strategic methods like visual abstracts enhances article citation rates, the impact factor, h-index, and Altmetric score (an emerging alternative metric that comprehensively and instantly quantifies the social impact of scientific papers). SoMe also proved valuable for surgical education, with online videos shared widely for surgical training. However, it is essential to acknowledge the associated risk of inconsistency in quality. Moreover, SoMe facilitates discussion on specific topics through hashtags or closed groups and is instrumental in recruiting surgeons, with over half of general surgery residency programs in the US efficiently leveraging these platforms to attract the attention of potential candidates. Thus, there is a wealth of evidence supporting the effective use of SoMe for surgeons. In the contemporary era where SoMe is widely utilized, surgeons should be well-versed in this evidence.
    Keywords:  Facebook; General surgery; Hashtag; Instagram; Social media; Twitter; Visual abstract; YouTube
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-024-02891-1
  82. Int J Surg. 2024 Jul 08.
    Hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis: A bibliometric analysis from 2002 to 2023.
    Wei Yao, Zhiqin Xie, Ming Li, Mingchang Zhang, Wei Dai, Bingchen Duan, Min Wang, Caixi Tang, Zhaoming Yang.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/JS9.0000000000001935
  83. Int J Surg. 2024 Jul 12.
    Letter to Editor Regarding 'Insight into the history and trends of surgical simulation training in education: a bibliometric analysis' - reflections for the current day.
    H Cook, D Zargaran, A Mosahebi.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/JS9.0000000000000849
  84. Foods. 2024 Jun 28. pii: 2060. [Epub ahead of print]13(13):
    Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Wine Lees: A Systematic and Bibliometric Review.
    Filipe de Oliveira Melo, Vanessa Cosme Ferreira, Gerardo Fernandez Barbero, Ceferino Carrera, Ederlan de Souza Ferreira, Marcelo Andrés Umsza-Guez.
      The extraction of bioactive compounds from wine lees involves a variety of methods, the selection of which is crucial to ensure optimal yields. This systematic review, following PRISMA guidelines and utilizing the Web of Science database, aimed to examine the current state of this field, providing insights for future investigations. The search employed strategies with truncation techniques and Boolean operators, followed by a three-step screening using well-defined eligibility criteria. A bibliometric analysis was conducted to identify authors, affiliations, countries/regions, and research trends. Thirty references were selected for analysis, with Spain standing out as the main source of research on the topic. The majority of studies (66%) focused on the extraction of bioactive compounds from alcoholic fermentation lees, while 33% were directed towards malolactic fermentation lees. Binary mixtures (ethanol-water) were the predominant solvents, with ultrasound being the most used extraction method (31.3%), providing the highest average yields (288.6%) for the various evaluated compounds, especially flavonoids. The potential of wine lees as a source of bioactive compounds is highlighted, along with the need for further research exploring alternative extraction technologies and the combination of methods. Additionally, the importance of "in vitro" and "in vivo" tests to assess the bioactive potential of lees, as well as the use of computational tools to optimize extraction and identify the molecules responsible for bioactive activity, is emphasized.
    Keywords:  anthocyanins; phenolic compounds; ultrasound; waste; wine
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13132060
  85. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2024 Jul 10.
    Analysis of Faculty Gender and Race in Scholarly Achievements in Academic Neurology.
    Sima I Patel, Parneet Grewal, Christa O'Hana S Nobleza, Neishay Ayub, Kim-Eng Ky, Doris H Kung, Suma Shah, Myriam Abdennadher, Halley B Alexander, Natasha Frost, Kamala Rodrigues, Sarah Durica, Seema Nagpal, June Yoshii-Contreras, Katherine Zarroli, Padmaja Sudhakar, Chen Zhao, Sol De Jesus, Deborah Bradshaw, Nicole Brescia, Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, Laura Tormoehlen, Laurie Gutmann, Sneha Mantri, Ailing Yang, Annie He, Cynthia Zheng, Mark Fiecas, Julie K Silver, Alyssa F Westring, Sasha Alick-Lindstrom, Jane B Allendorfer.
      Background: Intersection of gender and race and/or ethnicity in academic medicine is understudied; we aim to understand these factors in relation to scholarly achievements for neurology faculty. Methods: Faculty from 19 US neurology departments completed a survey (2021-2022) to report rank, leadership positions, publications, funded projects, awards, and speaker invitations. Regression analyses examined effects of gender, race, and their intersectionality on these achievements. Women, Black/Indigenous/People of Color (BIPOC), and BIPOC women were comparator groups. Results: Four hundred sixty-two faculty responded: 55% women, 43% men; 31% BIPOC, 63% White; 21% BIPOC women, 12% BIPOC men, 36% White women, 31% White men. Men and White faculty are more likely to be full professors than women and BIPOC faculty. The number of leadership positions, funded projects, awards, and speaker invitations are significantly greater in White compared to BIPOC faculty. Relative to BIPOC women, the number of leadership positions is significantly higher among BIPOC men, White women, and White men. Publication numbers for BIPOC men are lower, number of funded projects and speaker invitations for White women are higher, and number of awards among White men and White women is higher compared to BIPOC women. Discussion: Our study highlights that inequities in academic rank, award number, funded projects, speakership invitations, and leadership roles disproportionately impacted BIPOC women. More studies are needed to evaluate gender and race and/or ethnicity intersectionality effects on faculty achievements, reasons for inequities, recognition, and potential solutions.
    Keywords:  career advancement; equity; ethnicity; intersectionality; promotion; racial disparities
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2023.0983
  86. BMC Med Educ. 2024 Jul 11. 24(1): 747
    Factors influencing research productivity among Syrian medical professionals amidst conflict: a case-control study.
    Ibrahem Hanafi, Kheder Kheder, Rami Sabouni, Ahmad Rami Rahmeh, Marah Alsalkini, Mouaz Hanafi, Ahmad Naeem, Fares Alahdab.
       BACKGROUND: Medical research productivity is globally increasing, with a lagging progress in third-world countries due to significant challenges, including inadequate training and brain drain. Syria had been showing a slow upward trend until the war broke out and severely hindered academic growth and productivity. A deeper understanding of the factors influencing research productivity in this context are fundamental to guide educational policies and resource allocation. Previous cross-sectional studies that evaluated the perspectives of Syrian academics on the issue were limited by the small sample size of published healthcare workers, making it difficult to identify the factors that enabled them to pursue research.
    METHODS: To address this challenge, we employed a case-control design. We isolated published early-career Syrian healthcare workers and compared their characteristics and perceptions to unpublished matched controls. Authors in the fields of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy affiliated with any Syrian University were identified through an extensive search of PubMed and Google Scholar.These authors were invited to complete a questionnaire that covered participants' research contributions, alongside their self-assessed knowledge, attitudes, and barriers towards research. The questionnaire was publicly published to recruit an equal sample of matching controls, with half consisting of unpublished researchers and the other half of participants without prior research contributions.
    RESULTS: Six-hundred-sixteen participants were recruited. Their knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers explained 46% and 34% of the variability in research involvement and publication, respectively (P < 0.001). Getting involved in and publishing research studies associated with higher research-related knowledge and attitudes (P < 0.001). Respondents' assessment of research-related barriers and their academic scores did not differ between cases and controls. Superior research-related knowledge and attitudes were associated with male gender, higher English competency, and better internet connectivity. Meanwhile, extracurricular training and mentors' support were associated with more positive research-related attitudes and less perceived barriers.
    CONCLUSIONS: Research productivity of medical professionals in Syria exhibits a positive correlation with their knowledge and favorable attitudes towards medical research. Noteworthy, the demographic variations are linked to disparities in research-related knowledge and motivation. In conclusion, these results suggest a potential avenue for enhancement through concentrated efforts on improving extracurricular training interventions and mentors' support.
    Keywords:  Publications; Research attitudes; Research barriers; Research productivity; Research-related knowledge; Syrian authors; Syrian crisis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-05681-y
  87. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2024 Jul 10.
    Clarifying middle authorship contributions to reduce abuses in science publishing and assessment of top-ranked SJR biochemistry and pharmacology journals' authorship criteria.
    Timothy Daly, Jaime A Teixeira da Silva.
      So-called "middle authors," being neither the first, last, nor corresponding author of an academic paper, have made increasing relative contributions to academic scholarship over recent decades. No work has specifically and explicitly addressed the roles, rights, and responsibilities of middle authors, an authorship position which we believe is particularly vulnerable to abuse via growing phenomena such as paper mills. Responsible middle authorship requires transparent declarations of intellectual and other scientific contributions that journals can and should require of co-authors and established guidelines and criteria to achieve this already exist (ICMJE/CRediT). Although publishers, editors, and authors need to collectively uphold a situation of shared responsibility for appropriate co-authorship, current models have failed science since verification of authorship is impossible, except through blind trust in authors' statements. During the retraction of a paper, while the opinion of individual co-authors might be noted in a retraction notice, the retraction itself practically erases the relevance of co-author contributions and position/status (first, leading, senior, last, co-corresponding, etc.). Paper mills may have successfully proliferated because individual authors' roles and responsibilities are not tangibly verifiable and are thus indiscernible. We draw on a historical example of manipulated research to argue that authors and editors should publish publicly available, traceable contributions to the intellectual content of an article-both classical authorship or technical contributions-to maximize both visibility of individual contributions and accountability. To make our article practically more relevant to this journal's readership, we reviewed the top 50 Q1 journals in the fields of biochemistry and pharmacology, as ranked by the SJR, to appreciate which journals adopted the ICMJE or CRediT schools of authorship contribution, finding significant variation in adhesion to ICMJE guidelines nor the CRediT criteria and wording of author guidelines.
    Keywords:  Accountability; CRediT; ICMJE; Paper mills; Roles, rights, and responsibilities; Transparency; Trust
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00210-024-03277-3
  88. J Grad Med Educ. 2024 Apr;16(2): 109-114
    What the Heck Is a Journal Impact Factor Anyway? Dissemination Measures for Educators.
    Gail M Sullivan, Nicole M Deiorio, Deborah Simpson, Lalena M Yarris, Anthony R Artino.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4300/JGME-D-24-00211.1
  89. Chaos. 2024 Jul 01. pii: 073122. [Epub ahead of print]34(7):
    Is journal prestige indicator equivalent of money for humans?
    Malgorzata J Krawczyk, Krzysztof Malarz.
      In this paper, we investigate the time evolution of the rank correlation coefficients of the prestige indicators of the journals (such as Scimago Journal Rank) over 21 years, for 9856 journals in various disciplines. The observed dependencies do not differ qualitatively from those observed for the time evolution of the ranking correlations in wealth rheology among the richest people recently found by Burda et al. [Entropy 23, 842 (2021)], but quantitatively the changes in rank correlations for human wealth are much stronger than in the coefficients measuring the prestige of journals. In terms of Kendall's rank correlation coefficients, disciplines "Agricultural and Biological Sciences" and "Earth and Planetary Science" are the most typical, meaning that the time evolution of their rank correlation coefficient based on Scimago Journal Rank is closest to the time evolution of an average over all disciplines. The time evolution of the mean value of the overlap ratio is closest to the time evolution of the overlap ratio for "Psychology" and "Physics and Astronomy" disciplines. The Kendall rank correlation coefficients and the overlap ratio decrease nearly linearly over time, except for the first year, where their decay is significantly faster. The analogy between human wealth and the prestige indicators of journals is strengthened by performing a Monte Carlo simulation of the time evolution of the probability distribution function of Scimago Journal Rank. The simulation is based on a simple model of economic systems. Due to the different coverage of the journals in Scimago Journal & Country Rank and Web of Science, the identically defined measures based on the data in these databases are different.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0205046
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