bims-evares Biomed News
on Evaluation of research
Issue of 2024‒10‒13
sixty-two papers selected by
Thomas Krichel, Open Library Society
  1. Trends of Copper Homeostasis in Neoplasms: A Systemic Bibliometric from 2013 to 2023.
  2. Bibliometric Analysis of 100 Most Cited Articles in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region on Implant Prosthodontics.
  3. Trends and research foci in immunoregulatory mechanisms of allergic rhinitis: a bibliometric analysis (2014-2024).
  4. Research hotspots and trends of non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation: a bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2023.
  5. Global trends and topics in CDK7 inhibitor research: a bibliometric analysis.
  6. Research on aerobic fitness in children and adolescents: a bibliometric analysis based on the 100 most-cited articles.
  7. The hot spots and global trends of prevention and treatment in postoperative delirium (POD) from 2004 to 2023: A bibliometric analysis.
  8. Global research trends and focus on the link between neutrophil extracellular traps and tumor: a bibliometric and visualization analysis from 2006 to 2024.
  9. A Bibliometric Analysis of 100 Top-cited Articles on Cleft Orthodontics.
  10. Chronic kidney diseases and inflammation research: a bibliometric analysis.
  11. From past to digital time: Bibliometric perspective of worldwide research productivity on robotic and computer-assisted arthroplasty.
  12. Knowledge mapping analysis of ground glass nodules: a bibliometric analysis from 2013 to 2023.
  13. Bibliometric analysis of microRNAs and Parkinson's disease from 2014 to 2023.
  14. Trends and Most-Cited Articles on Hemispheric Surgery: A Bibliometric Analysis and Historical Review.
  15. Global research on sufentanil use in anesthesiology from 2003 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis.
  16. Global research and current trends on nanotherapy in lung cancer research: a bibliometric analysis of 20 years.
  17. Acute Pain Management Following Mandibular Third Molar Exodontia: A Bibliometric Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
  18. Bibliometric Analysis of ncRNA Studies in Diabetes Mellitus With Coronary Heart Disease: A Visualization Approach.
  19. A bibliometric analysis of research on PD-1/PD-L1 in urinary tract tumors.
  20. Medical Education and Artificial Intelligence: Web of Science-Based Bibliometric Analysis (2013-2022).
  21. Bibliometric analysis of occupational exposure in operating room from 1973 to 2022.
  22. The most influential publications in oral and maxillofacial surgery over the past decade.
  23. Research Status and Trends in Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells: A Bibliometric Analysis over the Past Two Decades.
  24. The Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treating Diabetic Nephropathy: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  25. A bibliometric analysis of respiratory mechanics research related to acute respiratory distress syndrome from 1985 to 2023.
  26. Mapping the research of nursing in Parkinson's disease: a bibliometric and quantitative analysis.
  27. The research trend on neurobrucellosis over the past 30 years (1993-2023): a bibliometric and visualization analysis.
  28. Mapping the research using 24-h movement guidelines in children and adolescents: A bibliometric analysis.
  29. Global Insights and Key Trends in Gut Microbiota Research for Premature Infants: A Bibliometric and Visualization Study.
  30. The 100 Most Cited Androgenetic Alopecia Articles: An Analysis of Altmetrics Data from 2015 to 2022.
  31. Mapping the psoriasis research landscape: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis from 2012-2023.
  32. Does Gender Predict Research Productivity? The Case of Prolific Suicidologists.
  33. Mapping a Decade (2014-2024) of Research on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Visual Analysis with CiteSpace and VOSviewer.
  34. A Comparative Analysis of Otolaryngology Journal Characteristics and Metrics Across World Bank Income Groups.
  35. A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends About Congenital Toxoplasmosis.
  36. Global Knowledge Map and Emerging Research Trends in Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells and Hereditary Diseases: A CiteSpace-based Visualization and Analysis.
  37. Gelation Dynamics steering Frontiers in Technology: Unraveling Hotspots and Research Trends through Scientometric insights.
  38. Gender, Racial, and Academic Authorship Diversity in the Otolaryngology Clinical Trial Literature.
  39. Scholarly impact of student authorship in urology research.
  40. Current knowledge and scientific trends in myokines and exercise research in the context of obesity.
  41. The perilous path: reimagining promotion and tenure in African academia.
  42. Exploring the Scientific Conversation Regarding Live Tissue Training in Trauma Surgery: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  43. Bibliometric mapping of the landscape and structure regarding telemedicine in surgery: Visualization analysis.
  44. Bacteriophages Against Bacterial Infections in Poultry Systems: A Scientometric Review.
  45. Persistent ethnic disparities in authorship within top European and North American medical journals: a serial cross-sectional analysis.
  46. Visualizing Scholarly Trends in Stochastic Models for Disease Prediction.
  47. Mapping the evolution and research landscape of ferroptosis-targeted nanomedicine: insights from a scientometric analysis.
  48. 40 Years of Clinics in Dermatology.
  49. The urban in ecology: a quantitative textual analysis of the scientific literature over a century.
  50. Are Open Science Practices in Dentistry associated with higher Altmetric scores and citation rates?
  51. Clinical Neuroscience Research in Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Evaluation of Performance at Country and Worldwide Levels Based on the Relative Specialization Index.
  52. Response to "A correspondence on bibliometric analysis of vaccination against atherosclerosis".
  53. Global distribution and career outcomes of international fellows trained in Canadian gynecologic oncology programs.
  54. Academic Metrics and Demographics and NIH Grant Funding in Interventional Radiology.
  55. Biotechnological trends and optimization of Arachis hypogaea residues valorization: A bibliometric analysis and comprehensive review.
  56. A correspondence on bibliometric analysis of vaccination against atherosclerosis.
  57. Text mining approach in chicken meat welfare.
  58. Complexity and phase transitions in citation networks: insights from artificial intelligence research.
  59. How important is the scientific knowledge gap between leading research and producing countries of lithium?
  60. Editors-in-chief publishing in dental journals: Concerns in self-publishing.
  61. ACTA ORTOPÉDICA BRASILEIRA 15 ANOS DE JCR - JOURNAL CITATION REPORTS.
  62. Gender and personalized profile information influence online ratings of Canadian academic ophthalmologists.
  1. Biol Trace Elem Res. 2024 Oct 09.
    Trends of Copper Homeostasis in Neoplasms: A Systemic Bibliometric from 2013 to 2023.
    Yuhai Lin, Wenhao Lin, Yucheng Lai, Yuqiang Chen.
      Copper dysregulation is pivotal in tumorigenesis. This study aimed to elucidate the knowledge framework of copper homeostasis within neoplasms utilizing bibliometric analysis. Publications about copper homeostasis in neoplasms from 2013 to 2023 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection and PubMed databases. The bibliometric analysis was conducted using the RStudio, the CiteSpace software, the VOSviewer software, and a bibliometric analysis platform. A total of 1701 articles were indexed from 73 countries and regions. China has emerged as the leading country with a publication proportion of 32.45%, followed by the USA (10.35%) and India (8.41%). Significant collaborations have been conducted among Chinese academic institutions. The Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry emerged as the most prominent journal. Among the 4841 keywords extracted from 671 journals, concepts of cell death, positron emission tomography, and tumor microenvironment emerged as the most significant hotspots. This bibliometric study reviewed significant academic development and synthesized research trends on copper homeostasis in neoplasms, providing a valuable reference for scholars.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; CiteSpace; Copper homeostasis; Neoplasms; VOSviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-024-04413-z
  2. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2024 Jul-Aug;14(4):14(4): 261-277
    Bibliometric Analysis of 100 Most Cited Articles in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region on Implant Prosthodontics.
    Raj Kiran Chitumalla, Faris Z Jamjoom, Ikram Ul Haq, Pillai Arun Gopinathan, Sulthan Raja Khan, Swapna Munaga.
      Aim: This study aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis and scientometric evaluation of the top 100 most cited publications in the field of implant prosthodontics, authored by individuals affiliated with nations of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.Materials and Methods: In October 2023, the 100 most cited articles were gathered from the Web of Science database using the bibliometric research technique. The analysis was conducted on bibliometric indicators, including the distribution of articles over time, authorship, design of study, field of study, nature of research, contribution from various countries in MENA, international research collaboration, and most frequently used keywords by authors. Chi-square and one-way analysis of variance were used for statistical analysis. VOSviewer software was used to analyze the bibliometric network for co-occurrence among countries, coauthors, and common keywords.
    Results: The results revealed that the top 100 most cited articles from MENA countries on the topic of implant prosthodontics, published between 1995 and 2020, had received an average of 73.31 citations each. About one-third of the papers were published in the top 4 journals. The journal with the most published articles was Clinical Oral Implant Research, followed by the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, the International Journal of Prosthodontics, and the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Saudi Arabia had the distinction of producing the greatest number of highly cited papers. The co-occurrence network analysis using VOSviewer software identified 10-15 related clusters. Research studies with multiple authors received significantly more citations (P < 0.05). Significant relationships were observed between the number of citations and journal type (open access vs. non-open access; P < 0.05), and also articles published in dental journals received the most citations and were statistically significant (P = 0.001).
    Conclusion: Over the last decade, there has been a significant surge in research related to implant prosthodontics. Among the countries in the MENA region, Saudi Arabia has distinguished itself by leading in terms of overall research output. This resource would benefit academicians, clinicians, and researchers in prosthodontics, oral surgery, and periodontic specialties of dentistry.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Middle East and North Africa; citations; dental implants
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_34_24
  3. Front Immunol. 2024 ;15 1443954
    Trends and research foci in immunoregulatory mechanisms of allergic rhinitis: a bibliometric analysis (2014-2024).
    Yandan Wang, Liangran Zhang, Baoyuan Shi, Junpeng Luo.
      Background: This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research trends, hotspots, and future directions in the immunoregulatory mechanisms of allergic rhinitis (AR) from 2014 to 2024.Methods: Data were sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC), covering articles and reviews published between April 1, 2014, and March 31, 2024. The search terms included "Allergic Rhinitis," "AR," and related terms along with specific keywords related to immune cells and inflammatory mediators. Bibliometric tools such as CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and SCImago Graphica were used to analyze institutional cooperation networks, keyword co-occurrence, citation bursts, and research topic evolution. Microsoft Excel 2019 was employed to display annual publication trends.
    Results: A total of 2200 papers met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The number of publications showed an upward trend over the past decade, with a significant peak in 2021. China (583 papers) and the United States (454 papers) were the major contributing countries. Imperial College London emerged as the leading institution. Key research frontiers identified include the roles of NF kappa B and air pollution in AR. Keyword burst analysis revealed emerging topics such as respiratory allergy and personalized treatment strategies. Notable limitations include the exclusive use of the WoSCC database and the restriction to English-language publications.
    Conclusion: The field of immunoregulatory mechanisms in allergic rhinitis has seen significant growth, with China and the United States leading the research. Future research should focus on developing personalized treatment plans and understanding the comprehensive impact of environmental factors. Continued interdisciplinary collaboration and international cooperation will be essential for advancing therapeutic strategies in AR.
    Keywords:  NF kappa B; air pollution; allergic rhinitis; bibliometric analysis; immunoregulation
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1443954
  4. Front Neurol. 2024 ;15 1429506
    Research hotspots and trends of non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation: a bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2023.
    Mingyue Chen, Chunlan Yang, Yin Chen, Kailu Nie, Tingting Wang, Yun Qu.
      Objectives: Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) is an emerging neuromodulation technique in recent years, which plays a role in nervous system diseases, psychiatric diseases, and autoimmune diseases. However, there is currently no comprehensive analysis of all the literature published in this field. Therefore, in this article, a bibliometric analysis will be conducted on all the literature published in the field of nVNS in the past 20 years.Methods: All articles and reviews published in this field from 2004 to 2023 were extracted from the WOS core database. VOSviewer 1.6.18.0, Scimago Graphica, CiteSpace 6.2.R2, and Excel 2021 were used to analyze the number of publications, participating countries, institutions, authors, references, and research hotspots in this field.
    Results: A total of 843 articles were included in the bibliometric analysis of nVNS. Over the past 20 years, the number of publications in this field has gradually increased, reaching a peak in 2023. The United States and China ranked top two in terms of publication volume, and institutions from these two countries also ranked high in terms of publication volume, citation count, and collaboration intensity. Rong Peijing is the author with the most publications, while Bashar W Badran is the most cited author. Articles in the field of nVNS were most frequently published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, while Brain Stimulation had the most citations. Currently, research hotspots in nVNS mainly focus on its application in diseases and related mechanisms.
    Conclusion: We conducted a comprehensive analysis of the field of nVNS, clarifying the previous research directions, which is helpful to expand its indications and promote clinical application.
    Keywords:  bibliometric; inflammation; neuromodulation; non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation; transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2024.1429506
  5. Front Pharmacol. 2024 ;15 1426988
    Global trends and topics in CDK7 inhibitor research: a bibliometric analysis.
    Jiamin Liu, Ling He, Wenjing Jiang, Ping Xie.
      Background: CDK7 has been demonstrated to play a crucial role in the initiation and progression of malignancy. Therefore, targeting CDK7, which regulates the transcription process, has emerged as a new promising approach for treating cancer. Research on CDK7 inhibitors has significantly increased over the past 2 decades, with almost 600 related papers in the Web of Science Core Collection database. To effectively identify future research hotspots and potential future directions, it is crucial to systematically review and visually present the research on this topic from a comprehensive viewpoint, ensuring scientific reliability.Methods: This study performed bibliometric analysis via CiteSpace and VOSviewer scientometrics analysis software to examine data on the publication of articles on CDK7 inhibitors over the past 2 decades; the data included country of publication, author names, institution names, scientific categories, cited journals, and keywords related to the field of CDK7 inhibitors.
    Results: This bibliometric analysis included 426 publications from 41 different nations, referencing a total of 15,892 sources. Research associated with CDK7 inhibitors has rapidly expanded since 2016, and the US and China are the two countries with the highest publication output among the countries and institutes that produce literature on CDK7 inhibitors. Furthermore, the US is the country that most frequently engages in international cooperation. The evolution of keywords identifying antitumor strategies related to CDK7-mediated cellular transcription processes has been the research focus in recent years.
    Conclusion: In this study, we identified research efforts and their evolving patterns and predicted advances in the CDK7 inhibitor field. The knowledge structure of CDK7 inhibitors encompasses pharmacological mechanisms, therapeutic targets, and cancer treatment strategies. The primary objectives of contemporary research are to discover the processes underlying cancer progression, identify specific signaling pathways, and develop effective clinical medicines.
    Keywords:  Citespace; VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; keyword analysis; trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2024.1426988
  6. Front Med (Lausanne). 2024 ;11 1409532
    Research on aerobic fitness in children and adolescents: a bibliometric analysis based on the 100 most-cited articles.
    Rui Xia, Liu Yang, Chaomei Liang, Dongye Lyu, Wanli Zang, Guanrong Sun, Jin Yan.
      Introduction: This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most-cited articles to examine research trends, hot topics, and gaps in aerobic fitness research in children and adolescents, addressing the lack of evidence synthesis.Methods: The Web of Science Core Collection database was used for literature search, and bibliometric characteristics of the included research articles were imported and calculated. Descriptive statistics and visualizations by the VOS viewer were used for the presentation of bibliometric characteristics.
    Results: The 100 most cited articles received an average of 104 citations. British Journal of Sports Medicine and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise were the two top journals that published aerobic fitness research in children and adolescents. The United States was the top country that contributed to the most-cited research articles. Three top research topics were identified from the analysis, such as neuroscience, developmental psychology, and aerobic health.
    Conclusion: Aerobic fitness research in children and adolescents has received much attention and interest since 2000. The most contributing authors in this research field were from developed countries, such as the United States, and cognition and health-related research were priorities.
    Keywords:  VOS viewer; adolescent; bibliometric analysis; cardiorespiratory fitness; child; visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1409532
  7. Surg Open Sci. 2024 Sep;21 35-44
    The hot spots and global trends of prevention and treatment in postoperative delirium (POD) from 2004 to 2023: A bibliometric analysis.
    Changshuo Jiang, Zijun Tian, Ming Jiang, Chenyang Xu, Mingjie Mao, Shanwu Feng, Hongmei Yuan.
      Background: Postoperative delirium (POD) is an acute postoperative syndrome of the central nervous system that seriously affects the prognosis of patients. Many vital advances have been made in the study of the management of POD. We conducted a bibliometric analysis of research on the prevention and treatment of POD over the past 20 years to consolidate current research focal points and emerging trends in this domain.Methods: We searched the Web of Science Core Collection database for literature published between 2004 and 2023. VOSviewer, CiteSpace, Microsoft Excel, Scimago Graphica, and the R tool "bibliometrix" were used to analyze and visualize annual publications, countries, organizations, journals, authors, keywords, and references.
    Results: A total of 1848 eligible publications were identified, with a general uptrend observed in both annual publications and citations. The USA was the most profitable country, ranking first in total publications. The most active institution was Harvard Medical School. Inouye, Sharon K was the most prolific scholar due to her numerous publications and citations. According to the co-occurrence network, the strongest citation bursts and co-cited references analysis fresh hot topics included "dexmedetomidine," "neuroinflammation," "haloperidol prophylaxis," and "guideline."
    Conclusions: Research on prevention and treatment of POD is gaining significant momentum worldwide. Current hot spots include early perioperative prevention strategies and integrated multi-method treatments. Effective drugs for it is one of the directions in the future. The management of pediatric patients with POD has caused concern in recent years. This bibliometric analysis is poised to guide future research trajectories in this field.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Hot spots; Postoperative delirium; Prevention; Treatment
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sopen.2024.09.005
  8. Front Immunol. 2024 ;15 1452104
    Global research trends and focus on the link between neutrophil extracellular traps and tumor: a bibliometric and visualization analysis from 2006 to 2024.
    Chaoyue Xiao, Xiang Feng, Zengyi Zhao, Gouping Ding, Yawen Gao.
      Background: Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) have long been consistently considered an innate immune defense against foreign pathogens, but this oversimplified view has decelerated the progression of perceiving NET biology in chronic diseases. It is now increasingly accepted that NETs are not exclusive to anti-infection responses, but are also central players with a double-edged sword role in cancer progression. NETs have gradually emerged as tumor diagnostic, predictive, and prognostic biomarkers, and strenuous endeavors have been devoted to tapping their potential as new therapeutic targets. Correspondingly, the boom in studies on NETs and tumors in recent years has achieved a series of scientific outputs, which opens up a new perspective for perceiving the sophisticated landscapes of the tumor immune microenvironment. However, there is still much room to translate NET-targeted immunotherapies into clinical practice. Therefore, it is necessary to explore the knowledge structure and latent hotspots of the links between NETs and tumors using bibliometric analysis.Methods: NETs and tumor publications from 2006 to 2024 were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection. Bibliometric analysis and visualization were conducted using Microsoft Excel, VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and R-bibliometrix.
    Results: The analysis included 1,339 publications authored by 7,747 scholars affiliated with 1,926 institutions across 70 countries/regions with relevant articles published in 538 journals. Despite China's maximum number of publications, the United States has continued to dominate the field as a global cooperation center with overwhelming citation counts. Frontiers in Immunology published the most number of publications, whereas Blood was the most cited journal. Wagner, Denisa D. and Kaplan, Mariana J. are concurrently in both the top 10 most prolific authors and cited author lists. Tumor microenvironment and immunotherapy will likely be the focus of future research.
    Conclusions: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis was first conducted to map the current landscape and knowledge structure of the link between NETs and tumors in the hope of providing guidance and fresh perspectives for further research in this field. NETs are promising antitumor targets, and perhaps the eventual destination in the realm is to translate NET-targeted immunotherapies into clinical practice.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; R-bibliometrix; VOSviewer; bibliometrics; immunotherapy; neutrophil extracellular traps; tumor; tumor microenvironment
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1452104
  9. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2024 Oct 07. 10556656241288192
    A Bibliometric Analysis of 100 Top-cited Articles on Cleft Orthodontics.
    Anurag Negi, Sakshi Katyal, Vijay Yadav, Pranitha Vallala.
      OBJECTIVE: This bibliometric study seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the 100 most frequently cited articles in the domain of cleft orthodontics. The analysis will reveal key influential publications, collaborative author networks, and identify prevailing research themes within the field.METHOD: The studies related to Orthodontics in the realm of cleft lip and palate (CLP) were retrieved from the Scopus database on 30th August 2024 using key terms. The results obtained were sorted in descending order of citations and the 100 top-cited articles were hand-filtered. RStudio software version 4.2.0 and Bibliometrix R-package was used for performing scientometrics involving co-citation, co-occurrence, collaboration and co-word analyses, bibliographic coupling and network mapping.
    RESULTS: A total of n = 3984 articles were retrieved from which top-100 cited articles were filtered. These documents were published during 1950-2019 with peak production in 1997. The United States and the Netherlands were the most prolific countries involved in the given research. The majority of the highly referenced articles pertained to alveolar bone grafting, and treatment outcomes being the second common focus followed by Infant and early orthopedics (Naso-alveolar moulding, Maxillary Protraction) and facial growth during the given period.
    CONCLUSIONS: Thematic mapping depicted bone grafting, alveoloplasty (infant orthopedics) and maxillofacial development as the more developed core topics than the psychology and self-perception of patients with CLP. Recent research trends have shifted towards three-dimensional assessment methods.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; citation metrics; cleft lip and palate; cleft orthodontics; cleft orthopedics; network analysis; scientometrics; top-cited research
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/10556656241288192
  10. Front Med (Lausanne). 2024 ;11 1388665
    Chronic kidney diseases and inflammation research: a bibliometric analysis.
    Heyong Wang, Yang Chen, Yujuan Gou, Dianxing Yang, Lanyue Xiong.
      Background: Chronic kidney diseases (CKD) is a severe public health problem. This study aimed to explore the field of inflammation-related research in CKD from a bibliometric perspective.Methods: Relevant literature published between 2004 and 2023 were searched from the Web of Science database. The bibliometric analysis were performed to summarize countries, institutions, authors, journals and keywords using VOSviewer and CiteSpace.
    Results: A total of 9,287 publications on CKD and inflammation were included. Publications were mainly from the United States, China, Italy, Germany, and Japan. The findings revealed that the United States had the highest number of publications in this field, followed by China. There is strong collaboration between the two countries. The most productive institutions included the University of California system and the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Research hotspots primarily focused on inflammation mechanisms, biomarkers, and interventions.
    Conclusion: This study revealed the basic knowledge structure and provided a comprehensive insight into the research field of CKD and inflammation through bibliometric methods. Future studies should focus on early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment strategies of CKD, and explore more inflammation associated biomarkers and therapeutic targets for CKD.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; bibliometrics; chronic kidney diseases; inflammation; oxidative stress
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1388665
  11. Digit Health. 2024 Jan-Dec;10:10 20552076241288736
    From past to digital time: Bibliometric perspective of worldwide research productivity on robotic and computer-assisted arthroplasty.
    Boshen Shu, Xuehai Ou, Shaoyan Shi, Leiming Hu.
      Objective: The number of citations can be used as an impact marker of research work. This study aimed to determine and characterize the worldwide research productivity on robotic and computer-assisted arthroplasty.Methods: All accessible publications from 1992 to 2023 on robotic and computer-assisted arthroplasty from Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database were recorded in August 2024. The following aspects were retrieved: cited times, name of author, keywords, institution, country, year of publication, journal, title, topic, impact factor, and H-index. VOSviewer software and Microsoft Excel were conducted to make the bibliometric research visual. The nature of our study is a systematic study and was conducted in China.
    Results: 1061 articles were included in our study. The total cited times were 27,461 with the average number of 26. The most productive year was 2022, with a total of 158 publications. The United States contributed the highest number of articles (n = 389, 36.66%) and the Hospital for Special Surgery (n = 53, 5.00%) held the leading institution. "Orthopedics" became the dominant topic (n = 894, 84.26%) and the latest keywords "clinical outcomes", "acetabular cup placement", and "satisfaction" have mainly appeared since 2020.
    Conclusions: Our analysis gives a comprehensive review of related articles on robotic and computer-assisted arthroplasty from past to future. The United States dominated studies of robotic and computer-assisted arthroplasty and a journal about arthroplasty was the most productive one. "Clinical outcomes", "Acetabular cup placement", and "Satisfaction" may become the future research hotspots.
    Keywords:  Robotic-assisted; VOSviewer; arthroplasty; bibliometric study; computer-assisted; visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076241288736
  12. Front Oncol. 2024 ;14 1469354
    Knowledge mapping analysis of ground glass nodules: a bibliometric analysis from 2013 to 2023.
    Linfeng Wang, Ayidana Maolan, Yue Luo, Yue Li, Rui Liu.
      Background: In recent years, the widespread use of computed tomography (CT) in early lung cancer screening has led to an increase in the detection rate of lung ground glass nodules (GGNs). The persistence of GGNs, which may indicate early lung adenocarcinoma, has been a focus of attention for scholars in the field of lung cancer prevention and treatment in recent years. Despite the rapid development of research into GGNs, there is a lack of intuitive content and trend analyses in this field, as well as a lack of detailed elaboration on possible research hotspots. The objective of this study was to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the knowledge structure and research hotspots of lung ground glass nodules over the past decade, employing bibliometric methods.Method: The Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database was searched for relevant ground-glass lung nodule literature published from 2013-2023. Bibliometric analyses were performed using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the R package "bibliometrix".
    Results: A total of 2,218 articles from 75 countries and 2,274 institutions were included in this study. The number of publications related to GGNs has been high in recent years. The United States has led in GGNs-related research. Radiology has one of the highest visibilities as a selected journal and co-cited journal. Jin Mo Goo has published the most articles. Travis WD has been cited the most frequently. The main topics of research in this field are Lung Cancer, CT, and Deep Learning, which have been identified as long-term research hotspots. The GGNs-related marker is a major research trend in this field.
    Conclusion: This study represents the inaugural bibliometric analysis of applied research on ground-glass lung nodules utilizing three established bibliometric software. The bibliometric analysis of this study elucidates the prevailing research themes and trends in the field of GGNs over the past decade. It also furnishes pertinent recommendations for researchers to provide objective descriptions and comprehensive guidance for future related research.
    Keywords:  VOSviewer; bibliometrics; citespace; ground glass nodule; lung cancer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2024.1469354
  13. Front Neurol. 2024 ;15 1466186
    Bibliometric analysis of microRNAs and Parkinson's disease from 2014 to 2023.
    Lingshan Chen, Jianfei Chen, Wei Weng, Min Wu, Xueping Zhou, Pingkang Yan.
      Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons. Recent research has emphasized a significant correlation between microRNAs (miRNAs) and PD. To identify key research areas, provide a comprehensive overview of current research in various fields, and propose potential directions for future studies, a bibliometric analysis was conducted on the involvement of miRNAs in Parkinson's disease from 2014 to 2023.Methods: Relevant literature records were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection on February 29, 2024. Subsequently, the data underwent analysis using the Bibliometrix R package and VOSviewer (version 1.6.19).
    Results: The annual scientific publications on miRNAs and Parkinson's disease demonstrated an increasing trend, with an annual growth rate of 12.67%. China, the United States, and India emerged as the top three most productive countries/regions. The University of Barcelona had the highest annual publications, followed by Central South University and the Helmholtz Association. The INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES held the top position in terms of H-index and total citations, reflecting its extensive influence and prolific publication output. Kim, J., Junn, E., Hébert, S.S., and Doxakis, E. were the most frequently co-cited authors in the field. Based on the analysis of keywords, the most frequently occurring terms included "alpha-synuclein," "neurodegenerative disease," "exosome," "neuroinflammation," "oxidative stress," "autophagy," and "amyotrophic lateral sclerosis," which have emerged as prominent research topics. Concurrently, there has been notable interest in topics such as "ceRNA," "lncRNAs," "mitochondrial dysfunction," and "circular RNA."
    Conclusion: This study focused on identifying emerging trends and critical research topics in the bibliometric analysis of microRNAs related to Parkinson's disease. These findings highlight the diverse research landscape and evolving trend of miRNA-related research in PD. The field of miRNA research in Parkinson's disease is actively exploring the underlying mechanisms of miRNA function, identifying potential diagnostic markers, and developing innovative therapeutic strategies. The results of our study offer significant contributions to researchers' ability to track contemporary developments and guide the trajectory of future research in this domain.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrix R; Parkinson’s disease; VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; microRNAs
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2024.1466186
  14. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 2024 Oct 10. 1-19
    Trends and Most-Cited Articles on Hemispheric Surgery: A Bibliometric Analysis and Historical Review.
    Ali A Basalamah, Tariq Saleh, Monirah Albloushi, Faisal Alotaibi.
      INTRODUCTION: Hemispheric surgery is a multistep, highly effective, and radical surgical procedure in the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy due to extensive unilateral hemispheric disease. The procedure ranges from a resective procedure (hemispherectomy) to disconnection (hemispherotomy) and has developed substantially over the last century from morbid to elegant, minimally invasive, and routinely practiced procedures. Bearing in mind the numerous articles that have been published on hemispherectomy and hemispherotomy, we aimed to highlight the top 100 cited and impactful articles to create familiarity with the topic. We anticipate that this will be a helpful guide for clinicians and academics navigating the literature on this subject.METHODS: A Scopus title-based search on the top 100 most-cited articles on "hemispherectomy" and "hemispherotomy" was performed in September 2023 with no restrictions. The top 100 most-cited articles were then retrieved. The article title, first author, first author's specialty, country of origin, first author's institution at the time of publication, journal of publication, year of publication, citation count, and citations per year were collected. The Google Scholar database citation count for each paper was added for correlation and comprehensive coverage.
    RESULTS: The top 100 most-cited articles were cited 92 times per paper on average. The publication dates ranged from 1949 to 2016. The most frequently cited article "Clinical outcomes of hemispherectomy for epilepsy in childhood and adolescence" with 307 citations was published by A.M. Devlin et al. (2003) in the journal Brain. The USA was the highest publishing country (41 articles). The highest-publishing journal was Neurology. The most prolific first authors were A. Smith, J. Schramm, and J. Villemure, each with four publications. The institution with the most contributions was McGill University and its affiliated Health Centers, with nine publications in total. Neurosurgery was the most common specialty among the first authors. Most of the included studies were cohort studies or case series.
    CONCLUSION: We identified the top 100 cited articles on hemispherectomy and hemispherotomy using the Scopus database and supplemented our results with Google Scholar. We highlighted the most prominent authors, institutions, countries, journals, and study designs and illuminated the historical development of hemispherectomy and hemispherotomy procedures, in addition to landmark and currently trending papers.
    Keywords:  Bibliographic databases; Bibliometric analysis; Hemispherectomy; Hemispheric surgery; Hemispherotomy; Scopus
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1159/000541099
  15. Front Pharmacol. 2024 ;15 1412726
    Global research on sufentanil use in anesthesiology from 2003 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis.
    Duoqin Huang, Zixin Luo, Xinyue Song, Kang Zou.
      Objective: The application of sufentanil of anesthesiology has become a popular research area. However, literature-based bibliometric analyses on sufentanil are limited. Therefore, this study aimed to review the application of sufentanil in anesthesiology, and evaluate the research status and trends in this field.Methods: We searched the SCI-Expanded, SSCI, and CPCI-S databases from the Web of Science core collection as data sources for articles published from 1 January2003, to 31 December2023, and bibliometric and VOSviewer software were used to visualize and analyze the literature in terms of authors, journals, countries, institutions, and their collaborative networks, as well as keyword networks.
    Results: Our analysis included 1,473 relevant publications on the application of sufentanil in anesthesiology. The overall number of publications is on the rise; the top three countries of study were China, the US and France; the top three universities that published relevant articles were Anhui Medical University, Capital Medical University and Zhejiang University; the largest number of publications focused on Anesthesia and analgesia; At present, the studies in this field mainly focus on the application scope, mode, and advantages; adverse reactions; and combined effects of sufentanil in combination with other drugs. The adverse factors for the use of sufentanil in anesthesiology and ways to improve its safety and efficacy are hot topics of research. Future research should explore the applicability of population and dose utilization, novel drug combinations, non-opioid adjuncts, and technological innovations.
    Conclusion: An increasing number of publications indicates that researchers are showing interest in the field of sufentanil use in anesthesiology, and ongoing research is at a relatively mature level. While the international community has established a strong foundation for cooperation, the cooperation among researchers, institutions, and countries needs to be enhanced. Simultaneously, efforts must be made to explore and strengthen personnel cooperation, expand the coverage of funding support, and improve the quality of the literature.
    Keywords:  Web of Science; anesthesiology; bibliometric; sufentanil; visualization analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2024.1412726
  16. Discov Oncol. 2024 Oct 09. 15(1): 539
    Global research and current trends on nanotherapy in lung cancer research: a bibliometric analysis of 20 years.
    Pooja Singh, Prabhakar Semwal, Baby Gargi, Sakshi Painuli, Michael Aschner, Khalaf F Alsharif, Haroon Khan, Rakesh Kumar Bachheti, Limenew Abate Worku.
      BACKGROUND: Lung cancer ranks as one of the most rapidly growing malignancies. Which is characterized by its poor prognosis and a low survival rate due to late diagnosis and limited efficacy of conventional treatments. In recent years nanotechnology has emerged as a promising frontier in the management of lung cancer, presenting novel strategies to enhance drug administration, improve therapeutic efficiency, and mitigate side effects. This research comprehensively evaluates the current state and research trends concerning the application of nanomaterials in lung cancer through bibliometric analysis.MATERIALS AND METHODS: We employed a systematic approach by retrieving studies from the Scopus database that focused on nanomaterials and lung cancer between 2003 and 2023. Subsequently, we carefully selected relevant articles based on predetermined inclusion criteria. The selected publications were then subjected to bibliometric and visual analysis using softwares such as VOSviewer and Biblioshiny.
    RESULTS: A total of 3523 studies that meet inclusion criteria were selected for bibliometric analysis. We observed a progressive increase in the number of annual publications from 2003 to 2023, indicating the growing interest in this field. According to our analysis, China is the primary contributor to publication output among the countries. The "Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China" was the most influential institution. Among the authors, "Dr. Jack A. Roth" and "Dr. Huang Leaf" had the highest number of publications and cited publications, respectively. The "International Journal of Nanomedicine" was found to be the most prolific journal in this field. Additionally, "Biomaterials" emerged as the most cited journal. Through keyword analysis, we identified five main research themes and future research directions; nono-immunotherapy and green synthesis are the hot topics in this research field.
    CONCLUSION: Our study summarized the key characteristics of publications in this field and identified the most influential countries, institutions, authors, journals, hot topics, and trends related to the application of nanomaterials in lung cancer. These findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge and serve as a foundation for future research endeavors in this area. More effective efforts are needed in this field to reduce the burden of lung cancer and help achieve the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Lung cancer research; Nanomaterials; Scopus database
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-024-01332-2
  17. Int Dent J. 2024 Oct 05. pii: S0020-6539(24)01532-6. [Epub ahead of print]
    Acute Pain Management Following Mandibular Third Molar Exodontia: A Bibliometric Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Jinwei Huang, Yena Gan, He Xu, He Zhu, Sheng Han, Nan Li, Duoduo Li, Zhigang Cai.
      INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: To reveal the evolution of pain management strategies following mandibular third molar (M3M) exodontia, examine the geographic contribution of research, and explore future developments through a bibliometric analysis.METHODS: A comprehensive search was conducted in various leading databases. Data on bibliometrics, participant demographics, and agent regimens were extracted for eligible studies. Descriptive bibliometrics, citation analysis, and keyword bursts were performed to assess the research outputs, distribution, and emerging hotspots.
    RESULTS: A total of 173 randomized control trials from 2004 to 2024 were included. The number of publications showed a consistent upward trend since 2007. Brazil exhibited the most publications and citations. Germany presented the highest mean citations per publication. Brazil, Spain, and Italy showed the closest collaboration. Appropriately 14,391participants with 14,710 extracted M3M were enrolled. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were the most extensively studied analgesics, followed by glucocorticoids, opioids, and paracetamol. NSAIDs and paracetamol were predominantly administered orally, whereas glucocorticoids and opioids were primarily applied topically (P < .001). Studies on opioids significantly predated the studies using other agents. Adverse events were found in 50.87% of the included studies, where nausea and vomiting were the most frequently reported. Tramadol and piroxicam have drawn increasing interest in recent years.
    CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed information on the research outputs, distribution, and future developments of analgesic agents following M3M exodontia. Brazil exhibited the highest level of productivity and recorded the most citations. NSAIDs generated the largest amount of research and are emerging as a benchmark for comparative studies. Oral administration is the most frequently used approach for agent delivery. Nausea and vomiting are the most commonly reported adverse effects.
    CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The bibliometric analysis offers insights into the field of pain management following mandibular 3rd molar exodontia and how it has evolved. Tramadol and piroxicam have become research hotspots in recent years.
    Keywords:  Analgesia; Bibliometric analysis; Exodontia; Mandibular third molar; Postoperative pain
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2024.09.018
  18. Clin Med Insights Endocrinol Diabetes. 2024 ;17 11795514241276389
    Bibliometric Analysis of ncRNA Studies in Diabetes Mellitus With Coronary Heart Disease: A Visualization Approach.
    Yu'e Tang, Rifang Gu, Jidong Rong, Xuqiang Nie.
      Objectives: Non-coding RNA (ncRNA) plays a role in the development of diabetes and coronary heart disease. However, there is limited research on the association between ncRNA and these conditions. This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis and visualization of existing research to provide a comprehensive reference for future investigation in this field.Methods: We searched the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) databases for articles published from 2012 to 2024. We analyzed publication volume, country of origin, authors, and keywords using Microsoft Office Excel, CiteSpace, and VOSviewer.
    Results: A total of 414 papers from 56 countries/regions, involving 298 authors, were analyzed. China had the highest number of publications (177), followed by the USA (90) and Italy (28). The number of publications generally shows an increasing trend. Collaborative research efforts were prevalent, with Katare Rajesh being the most cited author on average. International Journal of Molecular Sciences emerged as the most prolific journal in this field, while the article "MicroRNA profiling unveils hyperglycaemic memory in the diabetic heart" was identified as the most frequently cited. The analysis of keywords and literature indicates that current research predominantly focuses on the expression and mechanisms of ncRNA in disease, as well as its potential as a biomarker.
    Conclusion: Research on ncRNA in the context of diabetes and coronary heart disease has made notable strides, although it warrants further exploration. Through bibliometric and visual analysis, we elucidate the collaborative relationships among researchers, which can facilitate the identification of potential collaborators. Additionally, we delineate the key areas and emergent trends in this field, providing valuable insights that can guide researchers in selecting future research directions.
    Keywords:  Noncoding RNA; bibliometrics; circular RNAs; diabetes mellitus with coronary heart disease; long non-coding RNAs; microRNAs
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/11795514241276389
  19. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2024 Dec 31. 20(1): 2390727
    A bibliometric analysis of research on PD-1/PD-L1 in urinary tract tumors.
    Yongming Chen, Xiaojin Lu, Genyuan Peng, Shengjie Liu, Miao Wang, Huimin Hou.
      Programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) and programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) are key components in immune checkpoint studies across various tumors, including those in the urinary tract. The utilization of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors in urinary tract tumors is on the rise. This study provides a comprehensive overview of PD-1/PD-L1 research in urinary tract tumors through bibliometric analysis. A search was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database for academic papers on PD-1/PD-L1 in urinary tract tumors published between January 1, 1999, and September 3, 2022. Tools such as VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and an online bibliometric platform, were used for an in-depth analysis covering countries, institutions, authors, journals, references, and keywords. A total of 1,711 articles on PD-1/PD-L1 in urinary tract tumors were analyzed. The United States led in article contributions, followed by China and Japan. Harvard University was the top institution in this research area. With notable conctributions from Choueiri TK, who authored 48 related articles. The Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer was the top publisher, and Topalian SL's 2012 publication in The New England Journal of Medicine was the most cited article. Key author keywords included "immunotherapy," "PD-L1," "renal cell carcinoma," "bladder cancer," and "immune checkpoint inhibitors." Notably, research on the role of PD-1/PD-L1 in kidney and bladder cancer has garnered significant attention.
    Keywords:  PD-1; PD-L1; bibliometric analysis; combination drugs; urinary tract tumors
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2024.2390727
  20. JMIR Med Educ. 2024 Oct 10. 10 e51411
    Medical Education and Artificial Intelligence: Web of Science-Based Bibliometric Analysis (2013-2022).
    Shuang Wang, Liuying Yang, Min Li, Xinghe Zhang, Xiantao Tai.
      Background: Incremental advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have facilitated its integration into various disciplines. In particular, the infusion of AI into medical education has emerged as a significant trend, with noteworthy research findings. Consequently, a comprehensive review and analysis of the current research landscape of AI in medical education is warranted.Objective: This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of pertinent papers, spanning the years 2013-2022, using CiteSpace and VOSviewer. The study visually represents the existing research status and trends of AI in medical education.
    Methods: Articles related to AI and medical education, published between 2013 and 2022, were systematically searched in the Web of Science core database. Two reviewers scrutinized the initially retrieved papers, based on their titles and abstracts, to eliminate papers unrelated to the topic. The selected papers were then analyzed and visualized for country, institution, author, reference, and keywords using CiteSpace and VOSviewer.
    Results: A total of 195 papers pertaining to AI in medical education were identified from 2013 to 2022. The annual publications demonstrated an increasing trend over time. The United States emerged as the most active country in this research arena, and Harvard Medical School and the University of Toronto were the most active institutions. Prolific authors in this field included Vincent Bissonnette, Charlotte Blacketer, Rolando F Del Maestro, Nicole Ledows, Nykan Mirchi, Alexander Winkler-Schwartz, and Recai Yilamaz. The paper with the highest citation was "Medical Students' Attitude Towards Artificial Intelligence: A Multicentre Survey." Keyword analysis revealed that "radiology," "medical physics," "ehealth," "surgery," and "specialty" were the primary focus, whereas "big data" and "management" emerged as research frontiers.
    Conclusions: The study underscores the promising potential of AI in medical education research. Current research directions encompass radiology, medical information management, and other aspects. Technological progress is expected to broaden these directions further. There is an urgent need to bolster interregional collaboration and enhance research quality. These findings offer valuable insights for researchers to identify perspectives and guide future research directions.
    Keywords:   VOSviewer; CiteSpace; artificial intelligence; bibliometric analysis; medical education
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2196/51411
  21. J Occup Med Toxicol. 2024 Oct 07. 19(1): 37
    Bibliometric analysis of occupational exposure in operating room from 1973 to 2022.
    Chuang Li, Meng Geng, Shujun Li, Xianglan Li, Huiqin Li, Hufang Yuan, Fengxia Liu.
      OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to identify and visualize from different perspectives the topic on occupational exposure in operating room (OEOR).METHODS: In the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC), all the half-century data were retrieved from January 1st, 1973 to December 31st, 2022. CiteSpace, VOSviewer and Excel 2019 were employed to analyze and visualize data, based on publications, countries, institutions, journals, authors, keywords.
    RESULT: A total of 336 journal papers were found. The increase of publications virtually started in 1991, peaked in 2020 and has been slowing down ever since. USA played most significant part among all the 49 countries/regions, while Universidade Estadual Paulista out of 499 institutions published the most papers. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health bears the most documents and citations in all the 219 retrieved journals. There are 1847 authors found, among whom Hoerauf K is the most influential one. "Occupational exposure", "nitrous oxide" and "operating room personnel" are the top 3 co-occurrences keywords.
    CONCLUSION: The trend in the field lies in "anaesthetic gas", "blood borne pathogen", "radiation" and "aerosol", while "surgical smoke" and "occupational safety" are the recently researching hot spots in this study. Accurate recognize and effective protection are always essential subjects for researchers.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; CiteSpace; Knowledge map; Occupational exposure; Operating room; VOSviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12995-024-00437-2
  22. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024 Oct 05. pii: S2468-7855(24)00399-9. [Epub ahead of print] 102110
    The most influential publications in oral and maxillofacial surgery over the past decade.
    Yunus Balel.
      OBJECTIVE: Reliable metrics are needed to measure the impact of academic publications in order to fully understand and evaluate the contributions of articles published in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery(OMFS). The aim was to identify and analyze the top 100 articles each year, with the highest Field-Weighted Citation Impact(FWCI) and citation counts, in the field of OMFS over the past decade, totaling 1,000 articles.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The research was conducted on April 20, 2024, using the Scopus database. It identified the top 100 articles each year with the highest FWCI from the top six journals with the highest metric scores in OMFS, totaling 1,000 articles. The citation counts of these publications in Google Scholar were also recorded. The predictor variable was the articles. The primary outcome variable was the FWCI value, while the secondary outcome variable was the number of citations. The covariates were the journals in which the articles were published, the publication year, the type of document, the type of access policy, and the subject of the research.
    RESULTS: There was a weak positive correlation between FWCI and citation count(rho = 0.083, P = .009). All covariates significantly affected FWCI(P < .005), while all but access policy significantly affected citation count(P = .167). The highest average FWCI(6.31 ± 5.51) was observed in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery(JSOMS), and the highest citation count was found in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery(JOMS)(61.5 ± 126.4). Orthognathic Surgery and Dentofacial Deformities were the scientific fields with the most publications(14 %). COVID-19 and Artificial Intelligence had the highest FWCI(8.65 ± 10.98 and 7.68 ± 6.42, respectively). MRONJ had the highest average citation count(88.6 ± 254).
    CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that using both FWCI and citation count metrics can more accurately assess the impact of academic publications in the field of OMFS. These findings can serve as a guide for future research and contribute to strategic decisions aimed at improving clinical practices and patient care.
    Keywords:  Citation; Impact; Maxillofacial; Publication
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jormas.2024.102110
  23. Stem Cells Int. 2024 ;2024 9955136
    Research Status and Trends in Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells: A Bibliometric Analysis over the Past Two Decades.
    Zhengyang Li, Jinyi Li, Shanshan Dai, Ruirui Liu, Qingyu Guo, Fei Liu.
      Objective: Currently, the summaries of research on periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) are mainly reviews, and the systematic evaluation of all relevant studies is lacking. The aim of our study was to reveal the research status and developmental trends of PDLSCs using bibliometric analyses.Methods: Publications on PDLSC from 2004 to 2023 in the PubMed database were searched and then screened according to certain inclusion and exclusion criteria. Two researchers browsed the included papers and recorded information such as the research type and research model. The VOSviewer software was used to analyze the distribution of authors, journals, and institutions. The contents and directions of PDLSC research were summarized by analyzing high-frequency keywords. The CiteSpace software was used to monitor burst words, determine hot factors, and indicate developmental trends.
    Results: During the past two decades, the number of studies on PDLSCs increased. China published the most related papers. The primary type of article was basic research. Among core journals, the Journal of Periodontal Research had the highest number of publications. The Fourth Military Medical University (China) was leading in the number of articles on PDLSCs. Research topics mainly included mechanism of periodontal diseases, tissue engineering and regeneration, biological characteristics of PDLSCs, and comparison with other stem cells. Infectious inflammation and mechanical stimulation were important pathological conditions and research topics.
    Conclusion: The research of PDLSCs is still in a rapid development stage. Our study provides new insights into the current research status and future trend in this field.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/9955136
  24. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2024 ;17 4627-4636
    The Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treating Diabetic Nephropathy: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Juan Sun, Juxiang Shen, Lei Liu, Juan Du.
      Background: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the most common complications of diabetes mellitus, causing a serious economic burden worldwide. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is playing an increasingly important role in the treatment of DN. The purpose of this study was to comprehend the main themes and developments in relevant research throughout the last 11 years.Methods: We looked for publications in the Web of Science Core Collection database (WOS) and the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) between 2013 and 2024. CiteSpace 6.3.R1 software was used to analyze the co-authorship of countries/regions, organizations, and co-occurrence of keywords. In addition, burst detection was applied to predict research hotspots and future trends.
    Results: A total of 530 articles were included. The overall trend of published articles is increasing. China is the country with the highest number of publications and the highest impact. The research institutions are relatively scattered, with Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine having the highest number of publications. The cooperation among institutions is mainly between universities of traditional Chinese medicine and their affiliated hospitals, and the cross-regional cooperation is not common. The research hotspots are the efficacy of TCM on DN and its mechanism of action, the exploration of TCM and formulas related to the treatment of DN, and the identification and typing of DN in TCM. The research frontiers lie in the control of oxidative stress and the effects of TCM on gut microbiota. In addition, the use of network pharmacology to explore the targets of Chinese herbal formulas for the treatment of this disease has also become popular.
    Conclusion: TCM provides more possibilities for the treatment of DN. Researchers can refer to the research hotspots and trends in this paper for future research direction, on the one hand, they can focus on the study of the clinical efficacy of TCM and its improvement of renal function, on the other hand, they can also start from the pharmacological mechanism of TCM for the treatment of DN. Among them, improving oxidative stress in human body and regulating gut microbiota are the directions that can be studied.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; citespace; diabetes nephropathy; traditional Chinese medicine; visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S482473
  25. Front Med (Lausanne). 2024 ;11 1420875
    A bibliometric analysis of respiratory mechanics research related to acute respiratory distress syndrome from 1985 to 2023.
    Yi-Min Zhou, Xiuli Tian, Yu-Mei Wang, Shuya Wang, Yan-Lin Yang, Jian-Xin Zhou, Linlin Zhang.
      Background: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe condition characterized by lung stiffness and compromised gas exchange, often requiring mechanical ventilation for treatment. In addition to its clinical significance, understanding the publication trends and research patterns in respiratory mechanics related to ARDS can provide insights into the evolution of this field from a bibliometric perspective, aiding in strategic planning and resource allocation for future research endeavors.Objective: This study aimed to explore the trends and identify the hotspots in respiratory mechanics research related to ARDS.
    Methods: All relevant studies on respiratory mechanics of ARDS published between 1985 and 2023 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC), and the retrieval strategy was topic search "TS = respiratory mechanics OR lung mechanics AND TS = ARDS OR acute respiratory distress syndrome." Annual trends, citation patterns, and contributions from countries, institutions, authors, and journals were analyzed using Bibliometrix Biblioshiny. Networks and overlay of authors, institutions, countries, journals, co-citations, and keywords were analyzed and visualized using VOSviewer.
    Results: Our analysis included 1,248 articles published between 1985 and 2023, revealing fluctuations in publication output over time. The United States emerged as the leading contributor, with Critical Care Medicine being the most prominent journal. Key research themes included mechanical ventilation, acute lung injury, and protective ventilation strategies. International collaboration was evident, facilitating knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary cooperation.
    Conclusion: Our study sheds light on the evolving landscape of respiratory mechanics research in ARDS. International collaboration is pivotal in advancing the field, while researchers increasingly focus on personalized approaches to address the complexities of ARDS respiratory mechanics.
    Keywords:  acute respiratory distress syndrome; bibliometric analysis; international collaboration; mechanical ventilation; respiratory mechanics
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1420875
  26. Front Neurol. 2024 ;15 1412158
    Mapping the research of nursing in Parkinson's disease: a bibliometric and quantitative analysis.
    Han-Bing Liao, Yan-Lin Fang, Shu-Yi Chen, Yu-Shan Yin, Jiao Li, Peng Zhou, Bin Li, Xing-Zuan Jiang, Ying-Fang Lei.
      Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorder. Clinically, the therapeutic strategy of PD could only alleviate the symptoms. Nursing plays a crucial role in providing patient education, symptom management, and psychosocial support. This study aims to analyze the current state and prospects of research in the field of Parkinson's disease (PD) and its associated nursing care through bibliometric methods to explore the trends that May guide its future development.Methods: Literature related to Parkinson's disease and nursing care was systematically searched by the Web of Science database from 1991 to 2023. Quantitative analysis of cooperative networks was conducted using bibliometric tools VOSviewer and CiteSpace.
    Results: The analysis covered 2,649 publications in the field of PD and nursing care, authored by 12,576 researchers from 3,869 institutions across 94 countries. The number of articles has steadily increased over the past 20 years. In this research field, the United States and the United Kingdom emerged as leading countries, and Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen was positioned as an international hub. Movement Disorders was identified as the journal with the highest output and with the most co-citation. Prof. Bastiaan R. Bloem published the most papers in the area, and Prof. Per Odin had the highest average citation. The major fields of these publications are clinical neurology, geriatrics & gerontology, multidisciplinary sciences, and health care sciences & services. Hot topics in the field predominantly revolve around Parkinson's disease, quality of life, and dementia.
    Conclusion: Research in Parkinson's disease and nursing care is experiencing a period of rapid growth, with continuous expansion in research scope and depth of investigation. One of the trends identified is the increasing focus on quality of life and the management of dementia in PD patients, reflecting the importance of these areas in research. The study further suggests that future advancements in the field May rely significantly on strengthening international collaborations and addressing global disparities in resource distribution, particularly by promoting research inclusivity and cooperation among low-resource countries.
    Keywords:  Parkinson’s disease; bibliometric analysis; dementia; nursing care; quality of life
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2024.1412158
  27. Front Neurol. 2024 ;15 1349530
    The research trend on neurobrucellosis over the past 30 years (1993-2023): a bibliometric and visualization analysis.
    Lanting Yang, Wei Pan, Qiong Cai, Mingyang An, Chunjie Wang, Xilong Pan.
      Background: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Brucella infection, which is common in pastoral areas. Neurological involvement in brucellosis is relatively rare. But since 1993, continuous studies have been reporting neurological complications of brucellosis, collectively referred to as neurobrucellosis. A bibliometric analysis of existing literature outlines current research progress and gaps and provides guidance for the clinical treatment of neurobrucellosis, promoting patient health in the process of guiding clinical practice, and improving their quality of life.Methods: CiteSpace and VOSviewer are software tools to visualize research trends and networks. By selecting specific areas of interest and configuring the right parameters, the tools can visualize past research data. The study retrieved the literature from the Web of Science Core Collection Database and downloaded it in plain text file format. Citespace6.1.6, VOSviewer v1.6.20, and Microsoft Excel 16.59 were used for analyzing the following terms: countries, institutions, authors' cooperation, journals, keywords, and co-citation.
    Results: There are eight key results. (1) The publication volume shows a general upward trend. (2) Turkey is the country with the highest publication volume and contributing institutions. (3) Giambartolomei GH, Gul HC, and Namiduru M are the authors with the highest number of publications. (4) Neurology is the journal that published the highest number of related articles (n = 12). (5) "Diagnosis," "meningitis," and "features" are the top three frequently occurring keywords. (6) Keyword clusters show "antibiotic therapy" and "cerebrospinal fluid" have future study value. (7) The burst analysis of the keywords also indicates that "cerebrospinal fluid" may become a prominent keyword in future research. (8) The co-citation analysis concludes three categories of the cited articles, which are diagnosis, therapy, and complications, indicating the past research direction.
    Conclusion: This study highlights the complexity of neurobrucellosis, presenting the need for advanced diagnostic techniques and multifaceted treatment approaches. While antibiotics remain the cornerstone of therapy, the use of corticosteroids to mitigate inflammatory responses shows promise, albeit with concerns about potential sequelae and relapse. Future research should focus on refining therapeutic strategies that address both the direct effects of infection and the broader immunological impacts to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; antibiotic therapy; cerebrospinal fluid; neurobrucellosis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2024.1349530
  28. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2024 Sep 11. pii: S1744-3881(24)00076-8. [Epub ahead of print]57 101903
    Mapping the research using 24-h movement guidelines in children and adolescents: A bibliometric analysis.
    Yao Zhang, Danqing Zhang, Xingyi Yang, José Francisco López-Gil, Sitong Chen.
      BACKGROUND: There are limited comprehensive bibliometric analyses that have examined research articles using the 24-h movement guidelines, which are necessary to evaluate the impact of the research field, map the scientific structure of the research landscape, and identify knowledge gaps.OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to analyse the published research articles using the 24-h movement guidelines and assess their bibliometric characteristics.
    METHODS: The search was conducted across all databases indexed in the Web of Science on March 6, 2024, and the bibliometric characteristics of studies published from 2016 onwards were analysed. Descriptive statistics and visualisations by the VOSviewer were used for the presentation of bibliometric characteristics.
    RESULTS: 120 studies using the 24-h movement guidelines in children and adolescents were included for analysis in this study. In general, number of the related publications using the 24-h movement guidelines increased from 2016 until now. 16 distinct clusters of author networking were displayed, of which the Canadian team was the strongest cluster with the highest research impacts. Of the included studies, cross-sectional studies accounted for the majority. North America and Europe were the leading two study locations across the included studies. Highly varied adherence rate to the 24-h movement guidelines across the included studies were observed. In terms of correlates and health outcomes of meeting the 24-h movement guidelines, separately, sociodemographic and health functioning characteristics were the most examined aspects.
    CONCLUSIONS: This study provides a comprehensive scientific overview for research using the 24-h movement guidelines in children and adolescents, which may help guide potential research directions to improve the low compliance rates in this population.
    Keywords:  24-H movement guidelines; Adolescent; Bibliometric analysis; Child; Movement behaviour; Publications
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2024.101903
  29. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2024 ;17 4611-4626
    Global Insights and Key Trends in Gut Microbiota Research for Premature Infants: A Bibliometric and Visualization Study.
    Juanzhi Yang, Huanxia Qu, Qi Liu, Yixing Wang, Jiaxin Cao, Feng Jiang, Qian Wang, Jin Shu.
      Background: Premature infants, defined as those born before 37 weeks of gestation, face numerous health challenges due to their underdeveloped systems. One critical aspect of their health is the gut microbiota, which plays a vital role in their immune function and overall development. This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research trends, influential contributors, and evolving themes in the study of gut microbiota in premature infants over the past two decades.Methods: We conducted a bibliometric analysis using the Web of Science Core Collection database, covering publications from January 1, 2004, to June 17, 2024. We employed VOSviewer, the R package "bibliometrix", and Citespace for data visualization and analysis, focusing on co-authorship, co-citation, and keyword co-occurrence networks.
    Results: The temporal analysis revealed a significant increase in research output on gut microbiota in premature infants, particularly in the last decade. Early research primarily focused on characterizing the gut microbiota of premature infants, identifying less diversity and a higher prevalence of pathogenic bacteria compared to full-term infants. Key research themes identified include probiotics, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), and breastfeeding. Probiotic studies highlighted the potential of strains like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus in reducing NEC and sepsis incidences. Breastfeeding research consistently showed the benefits of human milk in fostering a healthier gut microbiota profile. Co-authorship and co-citation analyses identified key contributors and influential studies, emphasizing strong international collaborations, particularly among researchers from the United States, China, and European countries.
    Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis underscores the growing recognition of the gut microbiota's crucial role in the health of premature infants. The field has seen significant advancements, particularly in understanding how interventions like probiotics and breastfeeding can modulate gut microbiota to improve health outcomes. Continued research and international collaboration are essential to further unravel the complexities of gut microbiota in premature infants and develop effective therapeutic strategies.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; gut microbiota; premature infants; web of science
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S483332
  30. Skin Appendage Disord. 2024 Oct;10(5): 370-375
    The 100 Most Cited Androgenetic Alopecia Articles: An Analysis of Altmetrics Data from 2015 to 2022.
    Advaitaa Ravipati, Tejus Pradeep, Antonella Tosti.
      Introduction: Androgenetic alopecia is the most common type of hair loss, and with increasing media integration in medicine, understanding social media consumption of literature is invaluable. Altmetric Attention Score analysis can quantify factors impacting article distribution on media platforms.Methods: To determine factors influencing literature dissemination and reader demographics, a bibliometric analysis was performed on the 100 most cited androgenetic alopecia articles.
    Results: Articles with top 25th percentile Altmetric Attention Scores were cited more frequently (41.76 vs. 24.59, p < 0.05). Open-access articles had lower odds of being read by healthcare professionals (aOR = 0.16, p < 0.05), while funded studies and journal impact factor increased odds of readership (aOR = 5.80; aOR = 1.55; p < 0.05 for both). Scientists and healthcare professionals showed interest in publications addressing 5α-reductase inhibitors (aOR = 26.08; aOR = 6.13; p < 0.05 for both). Articles with high social media viewership were also highly cited in academic literature.
    Conclusion: Healthcare professionals appeared more discerning about article readership compared to the public. With many outlets for consumption of media, members of the public not involved in dermatology may have difficulty in identifying reliable sources of material. Overall, Altmetrics can help quantify readership trends and public interest in dermatology research.
    Keywords:  Altmetrics; Androgenetic alopecia; Hair loss; Readership
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1159/000538913
  31. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2024 Jan-Dec;38:38 3946320241290341
    Mapping the psoriasis research landscape: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis from 2012-2023.
    Sneha Garg, Muskan Chawla, Muskan Dixit, Arushal Sharma, Manjinder Singh, Varinder Singh, Sheikh F Ahmad, Sabry M Attia.
      An extensive investigation explores the complex terrain of psoriasis, a persistent inflammatory dermatological disorder that impacts between 1% and 3% of the worldwide populace. Acknowledging the intricate interplay between environmental, genetic, and immunological influences on the etiology of psoriasis, the study utilizes sophisticated bibliometric techniques to investigate patterns, gaps in knowledge, and emergent trends within the field. The study utilizes advanced bibliometric techniques to analyze patterns, gaps in knowledge, and emerging trends in the field while acknowledging the intricate interplay between environmental, genetic, and immune-related influences on the etiology of psoriasis. An examination of 18,765 documents from December 2012 to December 2023 was conducted using machine learning techniques and the Scopus database. The explanation for conducting analysis is rooted in its capacity to provide significant perspectives on the dynamic progression of psoriasis research. The study facilitates the identification of significant subject areas, exposes patterns in publication trends, emphasizes influential authors and journals, and outlines the worldwide contributions to the field. The study demonstrates a steady and progressive increase in publications, with significant contributions from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the British Journal of Dermatology, and the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Prominent scholars in research output, such as the United States, China, and Germany, as well as authors including Feldman, Wu, Griffiths, Puig, and Reich K., are identified. Biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology come to the forefront as esteemed fields that make substantial contributions to the study of psoriasis alongside medicine. This research highlights the interdisciplinary aspects of psoriasis by uncovering knowledge hubs and international collaborations between authors and organizations. The findings highlight the global reach of research on psoriasis and the importance of international cooperation.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; dermatology; immunology; psoriasis; publications
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/03946320241290341
  32. Crisis. 2024 Oct 09.
    Does Gender Predict Research Productivity? The Case of Prolific Suicidologists.
    Steven Stack, David Lester.
      Aims: While there is substantial literature on gender and research productivity, bearing mixed results, no study is available for suicidology. The present investigation fills this gap and focuses on an influential elite. Methods: Data are taken from the Web of Science (WoS). They refer to the most prolific suicidologists (N = 116) with 70 or more works on the subject of suicide cited in WoS. Measures of research productivity include the number of works on suicide, citations to these works, and the h-index. The link between gender and the measures of research productivity is adjusted for years of experience, membership in a local research cluster, and region of the world. Results: Adjusting for the other predictors, males had more publications than females. However, gender did not predict either measure of quality of research (citations, h-index). Years of experience, as well as membership in a research cluster, predicted research productivity in most analyses. Region was unrelated to research productivity. Limitations: Further work on productivity might assess additional potential predictors including marital status, grant funding, and presence of young children. Conclusion: There is no significant difference between the genders in research quality. Similar results have been noted in previous work on prolific scientists.
    Keywords:  citations; gender; research productivity; suicide
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1027/0227-5910/a000973
  33. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2024 ;17 4531-4548
    Mapping a Decade (2014-2024) of Research on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Visual Analysis with CiteSpace and VOSviewer.
    Xiao Li, Fang Chen, Lin Gao, Kaichen Zhang, Zhengxing Ge.
      Background: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) stands as a primary cause of mortality among critically ill patients. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly employed in the rescue therapy of ARDS patients. However, the current status of research in the field of ECMO-assisted ARDS remains unclear.Objective: This research aims to categorize and evaluate the literature regarding Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), offering a comprehensive analysis of bibliometric properties, research hotspots, and developmental trends within the domain of ECMO-assisted ARDS.
    Methods: A literature search was conducted for ECMO-assisted support for patients with ARDS in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database from 2014 to 2024. We employed visualization tools such as CiteSpace and VOSviewer to explore and assess connections among nations, institutions, researchers, and co-cited journals, authors, references, and keywords.
    Results: This study included 1739 publications. The United States leads in publication volume with Columbia University at the forefront of ECMO research. Intensive Care Medicine has been identified as the most cited journal in this field. Alain Combes from France stands out as a key contributor, particularly in his 2018 publication in the New England Journal of Medicine, which is the most cited work in the discipline. Furthermore, keyword analysis identified three distinct research phases: examining complications associated with ECMO therapy, exploring optimal strategies for mechanical ventilation under ECMO support, and compiling insights into the application of ECMO in treating COVID-19 patients and in the development of predictive models for patient outcomes.
    Conclusion: Using bibliometric visualization techniques, this study revealed significant progress in the use of ECMO for treating ARDS respiratory support, evaluated the impact of these findings, and outlined potential areas for future studies.
    Keywords:  ARDS; ECMO; acute respiratory distress syndrome; bibliometrics; extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; visual analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S476305
  34. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Oct;76(5): 4001-4005
    A Comparative Analysis of Otolaryngology Journal Characteristics and Metrics Across World Bank Income Groups.
    Nader G Zalaquett, Nadim Hamadeh, Rolvix H Patterson, Eric K Kim, Zeina Korban, Mark G Shrime.
      Study Background and Aims: There are marked barriers to research and publishing for low- and middle- income country (LMIC) ENT researchers. This could be reflected in LMIC journal characteristics and research, which has never been investigated. We aim to characterize differences in the number, geographic distribution, publishing costs, reach, number of articles, citations, and impact factors of high-income country (HIC) journals compared to LMIC journals.Methods: We included journals listed under the category "Otorhinolaryngology' in three major journal databases. From journal websites, we collected data related to financial model, waiver policy, access, and distribution. Additionally, from the Clarivate Journal Citation Reports 2022, we collected the following journal metrics: total articles, total citations, journal citation indicator, journal impact factor (JIF), 5-year JIF, and JIF without self cites.
    Results: 79.7% HIC journals offered English editing services, compared with 25.0% of LMIC journals. Additionally, 40.0% of HIC journals are solely open access compared with 92.0% in LMICs. Lower journal metrics were seen in LMIC journals, including 2022 mean total articles (107 HICs vs. 60 LMICs), total citations (4296 vs. 751), journal citation indicator (0.88 vs. 0.35), and journal impact factor (12.68 vs. 0.82).
    Conclusion: We have identified substantial differences in the distribution, English editing services, and journal metrics of HIC journals compared to LMIC journals. These may point to potential barriers to publishing and research access for those in LMICs. To support LMIC research, future work should evaluate opportunities to increase the number of ENT journals in LMICs, expand open access publishing, improve access to language services, and increase LMIC research impact.
    Keywords:  Citations; Journals; LMICs; Low- and middle- income Countries; Open access; Otolaryngology
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-024-04762-0
  35. Turkiye Parazitol Derg. 2024 10 07. 48(3): 142-149
    A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends About Congenital Toxoplasmosis.
    Mustafa Bağcı, Özlem Ulusan Bağcı.
      OBJECTIVE: Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoon that infects approximately one-third of the human population. The parasite could transmit from mother to fetus in cases of acute infection during pregnancy and cause complications in the fetus. The bibliometric analysis is a popular research area that evaluates all the studies indexed in particular databases on a subject.METHODS: This article puts forth bibliometric review of the literature on maternal and congenital toxoplasmosis research indexed in the Web of Science database between 1945 and 2024. VOS viewer, Web of Science and MS Office Excel 17 programs were used in the study.
    RESULTS: The results of the search showed 1476 publications. The countries that most contributed to the literature were France (n=306, 20.73%), the USA (n=229, 15.52%), and Brazil (n=146, 9.89%). The most cited country was also France (n=10271, 35.52%), followed by the USA (n=9113, 31.51%), and England (n=2611, 9.03%). The top three countries by number of citations per document were Denmark (44.88), the USA (39.79) and France (33.57). The five departments with the most publications are Pediatrics (20.26%), General Internal Medicine (18.16%), Infectious Diseases (16.8%), Obstetrics (14.57%), and Immunology (11.86%). Wallon M. (n=57), Peyron F. (n=49), Thulliez P. (n=36) and Vilena I. (n=36) were the leading authors in terms of contribution to the literature. The five most published journals were Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal (3.66%), Journal of Clinical Microbiology (2.78%), Lancet (2.3%), Presse Medicale (1.76%), and American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1.63%).
    CONCLUSION: France is one of the countries that pays the most attention to congenital toxoplasmosis and compatible with this, in our study, the country with the highest number of studies on congenital toxoplasmosis was France. It is thought that drawing more attention to this issue and conducting more studies in countries where the disease is common might yield successful results, as in France.
    Keywords:  Toxoplasma gondii; congenital; toxoplasmosis; pregnancy; bibliometric
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4274/tpd.galenos.2024.26056
  36. Stem Cell Rev Rep. 2024 Oct 08.
    Global Knowledge Map and Emerging Research Trends in Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells and Hereditary Diseases: A CiteSpace-based Visualization and Analysis.
    Jiajun Xu, Weiwei Gong, Chune Mo, Xianliang Hou, Minglin Ou.
      The rise of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) technology has ushered in a landmark shift in the study of hereditary diseases. However, there is a scarcity of reports that offer a comprehensive and objective overview of the current state of research at the intersection of iPSCs and hereditary diseases. Therefore, this study endeavors to categorize and synthesize the publications in this field over the past decade through bibliometric methods and visual knowledge mapping, aiming to visually analyze their research focus and clinical trends. The English language literature on iPSCs and hereditary diseases, published from 2014 to 2023 in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC), was examined. The CiteSpace (version 6.3.R1) software was utilized to visualize and analyze country/region, institution, scholar, co-cited authors, and co-cited journals. Additionally, the co-occurrence, clustering, and bursting of co-cited references were displayed. Analysis of 347 articles that met the inclusion criteria revealed a steady increase in the number of published articles and citation frequency in the field over the past decade. With regard to the countries/regions, institutions, scholars, and journals where the articles were published, the highest numbers were found in the USA, the University of California System, Suren M. Zakian, and Stem Cell Research, respectively. The current research is focused on the construction of disease models, both before and after correction, as well as drug target testing for single-gene hereditary diseases. Chromosome transplantation genomic therapy for hereditary diseases with abnormal chromosome structures may emerge as a future research hotspot in this field.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; Hereditary diseases; Induced pluripotent stem cells; Visual analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12015-024-10799-z
  37. Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Oct 04. pii: S0141-8130(24)06965-4. [Epub ahead of print]281(Pt 1): 136156
    Gelation Dynamics steering Frontiers in Technology: Unraveling Hotspots and Research Trends through Scientometric insights.
    Noubi Keumoe Junior Hyacinthe, Durga Madhab Mahapatra.
      The serendipitous occurrence of gels in science has been a milestone for further industrial revolutionization. The controlled formation and disassembly of gels coupled with their viscoelastic properties and their ability to undergo extensive structural modification to suit different applications have led to the widespread use of gelation technology in different domains of science such as sensing, material chemistry and physics, medicine, food and nutrition, ecology, and more. With the rising interest in gelators and gels applications, accurately depicting the current status of gelation and associated technology is of paramount importance for researchers and scholars already immersed in gel technology as well as those aiming to delve into this field. Utilizing bibliometrics offers a systematic approach to analyze trends, citation patterns, and the impact of research, providing crucial insights for advancing knowledge and innovation in gel technology. By performing a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of scientific publications, using Vosviewer, Citespace, and Biblioshiny, in terms of co-authorship and co-citations of publications, and also the co-occurrence analysis of countries, institutions, authors, and keywords Research frontiers and hotspots in gelation and associated technologies in 21st century can be assessed. The result indicated a research frontier in the discipline of ecology, earth, and marine for gelator application and current hotspots within the research field of gelation technology in; catalysis, eutectogels development as an alternative for ionic liquid gels, gelators in drug delivery for antibacterial activity, oleogels in the food industry, low molecular weight hydrogels for tissue repair and 4D printing and gelators application for oil spill remediation and dye removal. This work, although not assessing fully the qualitative aspect of a research field, gives a broad quantitative analysis and direction of research within a research field. The result of this work will provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution of research in the field of gelation technology and a global understanding of research frontiers, hotspots, and drawbacks within the field to researchers and scholars willing to work in this research area.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Gel technology; Gelation; Gelator application; Sustainability
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.136156
  38. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Oct 06.
    Gender, Racial, and Academic Authorship Diversity in the Otolaryngology Clinical Trial Literature.
    Hong-Ho Yang, Jeffrey D Huynh, Clare Moffatt, Lauran K Evans, Krishna Bommakanti, Emily Wong, Maie St John.
      OBJECTIVE: To investigate the state and trajectory of gender, racial, and academic authorship diversity in the otolaryngology clinical trial literature over the past 2 decades.STUDY DESIGN: Bibliometric analysis.
    SETTING: Otolaryngology clinical trial literature.
    METHODS: Clinical trials published in the 9 major otolaryngology journals between 2000 and 2020 were included. The gender, race, and academic seniority of the first, senior, and corresponding authors were recorded for each trial. Multivariable regression models assessed the temporal trajectory of authorship diversity over time and the disparity in citations across author characteristics. Models adjusted for relevant confounders pertaining to publication environment and study design.
    RESULTS: Among 2117 trials, first, senior, and corresponding authors have been predominantly White (60%-64%), male (76%-80%), and attending physicians (63%-69%). Trials led by Black (<1%) and Hispanic (<5%) authors were severely underrepresented. Over time, the representation of female (adj. β 0.8%, 95% CI [0.5%, 1.1%] per year), Asian (1.0% [0.7%, 1.3%] per year), and MD resident (0.4% [0.1%, 0.7%] per year) first authorship increased, but representation of female (0.2% [-0.1%, 0.5%] per year), Black (0% [-0.03%, 0.02%] per year), Hispanic (-0.2% [-0.33%, -0.02%] per year) senior authorship remained persistently low. Asian-led trials were cited significantly less compared to White-led trials even after adjusting for study design and publication year (aIRR 0.82 [0.73, 0.92]).
    CONCLUSIONS: Despite promising signs of improving authorship diversity over time, persistent underrepresentation of female, Black, Hispanic senior authorship underscore the need for additional efforts to diversify the otolaryngology clinical science workforce.
    Keywords:  authorship diversity; clinical trials; disparities; otolaryngology journals
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/ohn.994
  39. Am J Surg. 2024 Oct 05. pii: S0002-9610(24)00558-0. [Epub ahead of print] 116006
    Scholarly impact of student authorship in urology research.
    Maya T Zhou, Olivia T Zhou, Julia Pakey, Joanna Wang, Muhammad M Qureshi, Ariel E Hirsch, Shaun E L Wason.
      BACKGROUND: H-index is an indicator of research productivity considered in faculty promotion. We examine trends in female authorship and effect of student authorship on H-index of principal investigators (PI).METHODS: Author gender, degree, designation as student, PI, or other, were recorded from Journal of Endourology from 2011 to 2020. PI Scopus H-index was recorded. PIs were classified into having student authors (SA) or not (nSA). Analysis conducted with IBM SPSS.
    RESULTS: Of 819 total articles, 26 ​% had SA. Articles with SAs increased from 22.2 ​% in 2011 to 31.1 ​% in 2020 (p for trend<0.01). There was an increasing trend in female authorship overall (R2 ​= ​0.84). PIs with SA had a significantly higher mean H-index than those without, across all years (SA ​= ​30.91, nSA ​= ​27.45, p ​= ​0.025).
    CONCLUSIONS: Student authorship is increasing and positively benefits PI H-index. Female authorship is increasing overall within urology. Encouraging mentorship and student research can enhance and support female student interest in urology.
    Keywords:  Gender; H-index; Research; Scholarly impact; student authorship
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.116006
  40. Front Med (Lausanne). 2024 ;11 1421962
    Current knowledge and scientific trends in myokines and exercise research in the context of obesity.
    Austėja Letukienė, Vaiva Hendrixson, Valentina Ginevičienė.
      The relationship between exercise and obesity has attracted increasing attention from researchers worldwide in recent years. The aim of the present study was to analyze the current knowledge and scientific trends of research into myokines and exercise in the context of obesity and provide ideas for future research strategies to prevent obesity. The study conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 300 scientific publications related to myokines, exercise, and obesity from 2004 to 2024. Applying the VOSviewer tool, the analysis revealed a significant increase over time in the number of publications on these topics, with a total of 1,142 related keywords identified. Key themes identified in the analysis included molecular processes, new organokines, skeletal muscle research, model organism studies, and human studies based on sex and age differences. The study highlighted the growing interest in the molecular mechanisms of obesity and role of myokines. Results showed a substantial increase in publications from 2014 to 2024, with a focus on new organokines (myokines, adipokines) and animal models. The analysis underscored the importance of myokines in modulating metabolic processes and their potential therapeutic implications in managing non-communicable diseases such as obesity. Furthermore, the study revealed the close relationship between exercise, myokine production, and regulation of metabolism, stress response, and inflammation. In conclusion, over the last years, increasing research interest has been focused on the molecular mechanisms of obesity and benefits of exercise, and probably will be focused on a set of myokines released during muscle contraction. A newly identified myokines has emerged as a promising marker for the prevention and control of obesity.
    Keywords:  VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; myokines; obesity; physical activity
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1421962
  41. Pan Afr Med J. 2024 ;49 5
    The perilous path: reimagining promotion and tenure in African academia.
    Alphonsus Neba, Luchuo Engelbert Bain.
      The current scientific publication architecture and business models are structured to privilege high-impact Western journals. This has been perpetuated in academia and by funding agencies, where a researcher´s value is often measured by the number of publications and where these papers are published. However, the current system renders journals from low- and middle-income countries, including African journals, largely invisible. Indeed, it is important to answer the fundamental question of why we conduct research. Most would argue that research is only ethically grounded if its core purpose is to create impact and improve lives. There is compelling evidence that the time lag from evidence generation to translation into policy is about 17 years. There is no evidence that publishing in a high-impact journal is more likely to create an impact. Indeed, the move by many universities away from using the impact factor as a measure of academic value is increasingly welcomed. It has become critical to redefine and restructure academic merit. In this essay, we will explore the Afro-centric dimensions of the publish-or-perish rhetoric and its impact on tenure in African academia. We argue that context-relevant and alternative metrics are needed to redefine academic merit, as well as the intentionality of African governments and universities to invest in, trust, and value their own journals as non-negotiables in giving African journals the visibility and trust they deserve. We present an African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC) approach, supported by the Gates Foundation, intentional in decolonizing the global publication space, and clearly aligns with its mission of improving lives in Africa through research.
    Keywords:  Africa; Tenure; academia; merit
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2024.49.5.44855
  42. J Surg Educ. 2024 Oct 07. pii: S1931-7204(24)00433-1. [Epub ahead of print]81(12): 103295
    Exploring the Scientific Conversation Regarding Live Tissue Training in Trauma Surgery: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    C S Swain, H M L Cohen, G Helgesson, R F Rickard, K Karlgren.
      INTRODUCTION: Live tissue training (LTT), use of a living anaesthetized animal to practice surgical skills, is a continuing practice, despite controversy and ethical concern. The scientific literature appears polarized in terms of supporting or refuting the practice. This bibliometric analysis of the literature maps and explores the academic conversation regarding LTT including potential influences associated with authorship.METHOD: Literature identified via the process conducted during a previously published systematic review was used for analysis. 84 literature sources were included. Bibliometric data were manually extracted for analysis, and visually mapped.
    RESULTS: The scientific conversation about LTT use in trauma is centered on surgery, trauma and emergency medicine specialties, published in clinical journals, with significant influence noted from military authors and organizations. Few authors published work in simulation or education-based journals. Publications are considered to be generally supportive of, or ambivalent to, the use of LTT; those with notable objections to LTT tended to be affiliated to animal activist organizations.
    CONCLUSION: There is academic conversation apparent within the literature, in the form of citations, although this is used to affirm or rebuke a given perspective, rather than engage with, or learn from, the content. There is potential benefit to increased interactivity between researchers. The conversation could also be informed by authors broadening the outlook to wider medical educational literature and other disciplines, rather than focusing on application to clinical training, to improve trauma education for all, regardless of modality.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; literature; live animal; simulation; surgery; trauma
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsurg.2024.09.014
  43. Asian J Surg. 2024 Oct 04. pii: S1015-9584(24)02180-8. [Epub ahead of print]
    Bibliometric mapping of the landscape and structure regarding telemedicine in surgery: Visualization analysis.
    Chenhao Ma, Kaixin Zhang.
      
    Keywords:  Bibliometric; Surgery; Telemedicine; Visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.09.135
  44. Phage (New Rochelle). 2024 Sep;5(3): 130-142
    Bacteriophages Against Bacterial Infections in Poultry Systems: A Scientometric Review.
    Heloisa Campeão Rodrigues, Gabrielli Vaz Sampaio, Alice Chiapetti Bolsan, Marina Celant De Prá, Nédia de Castilhos Ghisi, Naiana Cristine Gabiatti.
      Poultry production faces challenges from bacterial infections, aggravated by antibiotic resistance, affecting bird welfare and the industry's economy. Bacteriophages show promise as a solution, but their use in poultry systems is still limited. This study uses scientometric analysis to investigate the incidence of bacterial infections in poultry systems and bacteriophage application trends. The Web of Science database was used, and the articles were refined by searching for keywords that included the most rep orted bacteria in the different phases of poultry farming and the application of phages. The articles were analyzed using the CiteSpace and Excel software, allowing the evaluation of publication trends, influential countries, and correlations with antimicrobial resistance and the use of bacteriophages. Results highlight Escherichia coli prevalence in poultry systems and reveal a correlation between the number of publications and poultry productivity, with the United States and China leading both aspects. Findings offer insights into bacterial control gaps in poultry systems, underscoring the need for further research and practical strategies.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; bacterial infection; bacteriophage; poultry; scientometric
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1089/phage.2023.0039
  45. J Clin Epidemiol. 2024 Oct 08. pii: S0895-4356(24)00308-1. [Epub ahead of print] 111552
    Persistent ethnic disparities in authorship within top European and North American medical journals: a serial cross-sectional analysis.
    Sarit Kang-Auger, U Vivian Ukah, Jessica Healy-Profitós, Aimina Ayoub, Nathalie Auger.
      OBJECTIVES: We examined the ethnic origin of authors who published research articles in leading medical journals over the past two decades.STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: We carried out a serial cross-sectional analysis of first and last authors who published original research articles in the British Medical Journal, Lancet, Journal of American Medical Association, and New England Journal of Medicine in 2002, 2012, and 2022. The main outcome was the change in proportion of authors over time according to ethnic origin (Anglo, North/West European, South/West European, Asian, Arab and Middle Eastern, African), gender (male, female), and institutional affiliation in percentage points.
    RESULTS: Most authors were of Anglo descent (44%), although the proportion of non-European authors grew between 2002 and 2022. East Asian, South Asian, and Arab & Middle Eastern last authors accounted for a greater proportion of authors over time, gaining between 3 to 6 percentage points, while African authors made no gains. Gains were gender-specific, with non-European men gaining 8 points as first and last authors, but non-European women gaining 5 points as last authors only. Most non-European authors were affiliated with North American (42.9%) or European (22.4%) institutions, while non-European authors from other institutions did not make meaningful gains over time.
    CONCLUSION: Ethnic diversity of authors in leading medical journals has increased somewhat over time, but non-European men account for most of the gains. Non-European women have yet to make comparable advancement as authors.
    Keywords:  equity; ethnic and racial minorities; medicine; peer review; publishing; social discrimination
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2024.111552
  46. Cureus. 2024 Sep;16(9): e69033
    Visualizing Scholarly Trends in Stochastic Models for Disease Prediction.
    Sunila V, Jais Kurian, Liny Mariam Mathew, Pratheesh Mathew, Dary John, Jeena Joseph.
      Stochastic models play a pivotal role in disease prediction by accounting for randomness and uncertainty in biological systems. This study offers a visualization of trends in the application of stochastic models for disease prediction from 1990 to 2024, based on a bibliometric analysis of Scopus data. Key findings reveal a significant growth in research post-2014, largely driven by global health challenges like COVID-19. Despite these advancements, gaps remain in applying these models to non-communicable diseases and low-resource settings. By integrating computational techniques like machine learning, stochastic models hold promise for improving predictive accuracy. This study highlights the need for further international collaboration and interdisciplinary research, offering practical insights for researchers and public health professionals aiming to enhance disease prediction and intervention strategies.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; biblioshiny; disease prediction; stochastic models; vosviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.69033
  47. Front Pharmacol. 2024 ;15 1477938
    Mapping the evolution and research landscape of ferroptosis-targeted nanomedicine: insights from a scientometric analysis.
    Siyang Cao, Yihao Wei, Yaohang Yue, Deli Wang, Jun Yang, Ao Xiong, Hui Zeng.
      Objective: Notable progress has been made in "ferroptosis-based nano drug delivery systems (NDDSs)" over the past 11 years. Despite the ongoing absence of a comprehensive scientometric overview and up-to-date scientific mapping research, especially regarding the evolution, critical research pathways, current research landscape, central investigative themes, and future directions.Methods: Data ranging from 1 January 2012, to 30 November 2023, were obtained from the Web of Science database. A variety of advanced analytical tools were employed for detailed scientometric and visual analyses.
    Results: The results show that China significantly led the field, contributing 82.09% of the total publications, thereby largely shaping the research domain. Chen Yu emerged as the most productive author in this field. Notably, the journal ACS Nano had the greatest number of relevant publications. The study identified liver neoplasms, pancreatic neoplasms, gliomas, neoplasm metastases, and melanomas as the top five crucial disorders in this research area.
    Conclusion: This research provides a comprehensive scientometric assessment, enhancing our understanding of NDDSs focused on ferroptosis. Consequently, it enables rapid access to essential information and facilitates the extraction of novel ideas in the field of ferroptotic nanomedicine for both experienced and emerging researchers.
    Keywords:  ferroptosis; global research trend; nano drug delivery systems; scientometrics; visualized analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2024.1477938
  48. Clin Dermatol. 2024 Oct 04. pii: S0738-081X(24)00208-6. [Epub ahead of print]
    40 Years of Clinics in Dermatology.
    Waseem Hassan, Mehreen Zafar, Antonia Eliene Duarte.
      In 2023, Clinics in Dermatology marked its 40th anniversary, celebrating a remarkable journey of excellence since its inception in 1983. Still, led by its founding editor, Lawrence Charles Parish, the journal has consistently delivered cutting-edge research and clinical insights, becoming a cornerstone resource in dermatology. The journal has published 3667 documents. In all publications, 4,311 authors from 4,248 departments and 78 countries played a pivotal role. We provided data about the total number of publications and citations for each contributor (author, department, and country). By co-word analysis, we presented the central theme of publications, which may offer a nuanced understanding of Clinics in Dermatology's diverse and influential contributions to dermatological science.
    Keywords:  40 Years; Authors; Clinics in Dermatology; Countries; Departments; Scopus
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.09.028
  49. Urban Ecosyst. 2024 ;27(6): 2531-2542
    The urban in ecology: a quantitative textual analysis of the scientific literature over a century.
    Silvia Flaminio, Joëlle Salomon Cavin, Guillaume Guex, Marco Moretti.
      Many authors have described 'urban ecology' as a subfield of ecology that emerged in the 1990s and has expanded exponentially. We propose to take a step further and analyse the expansion of the 'urban' in ecology with a novel quantitative approach, with the aim to better understand the relationship between ecology and the urban. Previous quantitative assessments of the urban in ecology have focused on short to medium time spans (5 to 40 years) and on research coined as 'urban ecology', and have rarely considered the content of publications (e.g., vocabulary and topics) using quantitative methods. In this paper, we conduct a bibliometric assessment and an in-depth quantitative textual data analysis of a corpus of 960 articles published from 1922 to 2018 in 10 leading English-language journals in ecology and conservation biology. We address the following questions: (1) When and how have urban environments been integrated into ecological research during the past century? (2) What urban research topics have been investigated in ecology during the same period? (3) How have these research topics changed through time? Our results show that the urban was never entirely absent from publications in ecology. The quantitative analyses highlight three turning points (1970s, 1990s and 2000s) in the relationship between ecology and the urban. Moreover, they help visualize the shift from particularly scattered publications at the beginning of the period to publications characterized by a more homogeneous vocabulary, reflecting the stabilization of a research field focused on the urban in ecology.Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11252-024-01603-4.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Historical trend; Quantitative textual data analysis; Urban ecology
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11252-024-01603-4
  50. J Dent. 2024 Oct 04. pii: S0300-5712(24)00563-3. [Epub ahead of print] 105393
    Are Open Science Practices in Dentistry associated with higher Altmetric scores and citation rates?
    Jaisson Cenci, Fausto Medeiros Mendes, Lex Bouter, Tatiana Pereira Cenci, Carolina de Picoli Acosta, Bruna Brondani, David Moher, Marie Charlotte Huysmans, Maximiliano Sérgio Cenci.
      AIM: Open science, a set of principles and practices, aims to make scientific research more accessible and accountable, benefiting scientists and society. This study evaluated whether adopting open science practices (OSPs) correlates with higher citation rates and Altmetric scores.METHODS: A random sample of randomised clinical trials (RCTs) on dental caries published between 2000 and 2022 was selected. A systematic PubMed search identified relevant RCTs, and data on OSPs - study registration, open methodology, open software, open scripts, open analysis plan, open data, open peer review, and open access (OA) - were manually collected by two independent assessors. The Robot Reviewer tool automatically evaluated the risk of bias (RoB). Outcomes included the total number of citations and the Altmetric Attention Score. Associations between OSPs, RoB, and other explanatory variables with the outcomes were assessed using binomial negative regression analysis, and expressed as Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR; α =.05).
    RESULTS: In total, 323 papers were analysed. At least one OSP was adopted in 57.5% (n=186) of the articles, dropping to 39.6% (n=128) without OA. Papers with protocol registration (IRR: 1.45; 95% CI: 1.15, 1.82) and OA publication (IRR: 1.24; 95% CI: 1.01, 1.53) had higher citation rates. Conversely, papers in full OA journals had fewer citations (IRR: 0.67; 95% CI: 0.52, 0.87). After adjusting for RoB, low-risk studies showed higher citation rates (IRR: 1.48; 95% CI: 1.14, 1.91), while OA lost significance. For Altmetric scores, registered and OA manuscripts showed higher scores (IRR: 3.74; 95% CI: 2.00, 7.01; IRR: 1.69; 95% CI: 1.04, 2.75), with registration remaining significant after adjusting for RoB and impact factor (IRR: 3.71; 95% CI: 1.97-6.99).
    CONCLUSION: The adoption of OSPs demonstrated a partial correlation with citation rates and Altmetric scores in RCTs on dental caries; however, these effects are complex and seem more related to the journal's impact factor.
    CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The citations and the attention to clinical trials in dentistry, which could drive clinical decision-making and the elaboration of policies and recommendations, seem to be driven more by the journal's prestige than by the adoption of OSPs.
    Keywords:  Altmetric; number of citations; open science; research integrity
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2024.105393
  51. Cureus. 2024 Sep;16(9): e68842
    Clinical Neuroscience Research in Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Evaluation of Performance at Country and Worldwide Levels Based on the Relative Specialization Index.
    Abdulhakim B Jamjoom, Abdulhadi Y Gahtani, Jude M Jamjoom, Belal M Sharab, Yousuf K Khogeer, Ohood H Alshareef, Moajeb T Alzahrani.
      This review is an appraisal of the performance of clinical neuroscience research in Saudi Arabia based on the measurement of the Relative Specialization Index (RSI). The latter is an established quantitative performance indicator that determines whether a country has a relatively higher or lower share in world publications in a specialty than its overall part in the world total publications. The study aimed to assess the trends in the specialty's RSI, comparing it to other medical specialties in Saudi Arabia and to that of the top 50 countries worldwide in clinical neuroscience. SCImago Journal and Country Rank were used to determine the total articles and total citations for 46 medical specialties in Saudi Arabia and clinical neuroscience in the worldwide top 50 countries during 1996‑ 2023. The RSI was calculated for each medical specialty and each country. A positive or negative RSI implied that the specialty's share in the country's total documents or total citations was higher or lower than the average for the specialty worldwide. A steady increase in Saudi Arabia's total articles and total citations in clinical neuroscience was observed over the last 28 years. The RSI values, however, remained negative throughout except for limited periods (2003-2006 for total articles) and (1996 and 1998 for total citations). Compared to other medical specialties in Saudi Arabia, the specialization performance for clinical neuroscience was within the mid-range in total articles (ranking 30th out of 46 specialties) and the low range in total citations (ranking 39th out of 46 specialties). Saudi Arabia's worldwide ranking in clinical neuroscience based on total citations was 39; however, the country's ranking dropped to 45 when the RSI values were applied. Furthermore, clinical neuroscience was considered to have had a strong relative contribution (RSI ≥ 0.1) to the total articles in five countries (Italy, Austria, Germany, Japan, and Canada) and total citations in six countries (Luxembourg, Austria, Germany, Canada, Italy, and Finland). In conclusion, despite an increase in Saudi Arabia's total articles and total citations in clinical neuroscience over the years, the specialty's relative share of the total productivity in the country remains lower than the overall for the specialty worldwide. The performance of the specialty was within the mid-to-low range compared to the other 45 medical specialties in Saudi Arabia. In addition, the country's worldwide ranking based on total citations in the specialty dropped when the RSI was used. Clinical neuroscience researchers in Saudi Arabia are encouraged to improve the quality and quantity of their research productivity to be one of the leading medical specialties in Saudi Arabia.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; clinical neuroscience; medical specialty research; relative specialization index; saudi arabia; scimago journal and country rank; worldwide ranking
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.68842
  52. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2024 Dec 31. 20(1): 2400754
    Response to "A correspondence on bibliometric analysis of vaccination against atherosclerosis".
    Bochao Jia, Rui Wei, Chenlu Yuan, Tao Cheng, Shuai Shi, Yuguang Chu, Yuanhui Hu.
      
    Keywords:  Atherosclerosis; bibliometric analysis; response; search strategy; vaccination
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2024.2400754
  53. Gynecol Oncol Rep. 2024 Dec;56 101512
    Global distribution and career outcomes of international fellows trained in Canadian gynecologic oncology programs.
    Omar Touhami, Lara De Guerke, Ly-Ann Teo Fortin, Justin Foo, Diane Provencher, Vanessa Samouelian, Beatrice Cormier, Susie Lau, Shannon Salvador, Walter Gotlieb, Lucy Gilbert, Stephane Laframboise, Alon D Altman, Prafull Ghatage, Harinder Brar, Janice Kwon, Tien Le, Alexandra Sebastianelli, Joel Fokom Domgue, Marie Plante.
      Objective: We assessed the global distribution and academic, administrative and research outcomes of international fellows (IFs) trained in Canadian gynecologic oncology (GO) programs.Methods: A web-based survey was sent to IFs who completed GO training in Canada. Using the Web of science database, we identified the publication list, citation record and H-index of IFs and classified them according to their region of practice: high-income countries (HIC), middle income countries (MIC), and low-income countries (LIC).
    Results: From 1996 to 2020, 81 IFs from 23 countries were trained in English-speaking (62,9%) and French-speaking Canadian universities (37,1%). Most IFs came from HIC (87,6%) and none from LIC. Only 12 IFs (14,8%) are now practicing in Canada. Of the 55 IFs who completed the survey (response rate: 67,9%), the majority (58,2%) reported working in an academic hospital and 29,1% were holding an executive position in a national scholar organization. IFs participated in mentoring residents (96.4 %) and medical students (83,6%) and 36,3% initiated a GO fellowship program in their home country. 67,3% of IFs were involved in international research collaboration and 52,7% participated in international clinical trials. The mean number of publications (22,36 vs 7,75, p = 0.007), citations (369,15 vs 45,12 p = 0.0006) and H-Index (6,88 vs 2,37 p = 0.0001) were significantly higher among IFs working in HIC compared to those in MIC. Most IFs (98,2%) recommended their Canadian GO fellowship program to a colleague from their home country.
    Conclusion: Most IFs trained in Canadian GO fellowship programs returned to their home countries and achieved important milestones in terms of academic, clinical and research accomplishments.
    Keywords:  Education; Fellowship; Gynecologic oncology; Training
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gore.2024.101512
  54. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2024 Oct 08. pii: S1051-0443(24)00616-X. [Epub ahead of print]
    Academic Metrics and Demographics and NIH Grant Funding in Interventional Radiology.
    Jasmine Lee, Mahee Islam, Bunchhin Huy, Srinidhi Shanmugasundaram, Abhishek Kumar, Pratik Shukla.
      The goal of this study was to evaluate whether there is an association between academic productivity and NIH grant funding among academic interventional radiologists. A database containing board-certified US interventional radiologists was previously created for a study evaluating h-index in 2021. The Scopus database was used to add the h-index values for 2023. The NIH RePORTER system was queried to collect any NIH grant funding received by each interventional radiologist. Among the 832 interventional radiologists, 37 physicians received NIH grant funding (33 male; 4 being female). Bivariate analysis showed that h-index and length of publication range were both positively and significantly correlated with NIH grant funding (coefficient= $731,696, p<0.001 and coefficient= $2,957,922, p<0.001, respectively). However, there were no significant differences between NIH grant funding found between academic ranks (p = 0.430) or genders (p = 0.906). H-index is significantly associated with higher NIH grant funding received by interventional radiologists.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2024.09.021
  55. Bioresour Technol. 2024 Oct 08. pii: S0960-8524(24)01289-6. [Epub ahead of print] 131585
    Biotechnological trends and optimization of Arachis hypogaea residues valorization: A bibliometric analysis and comprehensive review.
    Oyetola Ogunkunle, Michael O Olusanya.
      This review thoroughly explores the valorization of Arachis hypogaea (groundnut) residues for producing high-value bioproducts such as biofuels, biocatalysts, biochar, and nanomaterials through processes like pyrolysis, gasification, and enzymatic conversion. Optimization techniques, including Response Surface Methodology (RSM), Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference Systems (ANFIS), have led to significant enhancements in bioproduct yields. A detailed bibliometric analysis spanning from 2000 to the present highlights key research trends and influential contributors, reflecting the increasing global focus on groundnut residue valorization. The study emphasizes the environmental and economic benefits, such as improved waste management, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and contributions to a circular bioeconomy. It advocates for policy frameworks that support these biotechnological advancements and recommends further research on process scalability, long-term stability, and life cycle assessments to ensure the environmental and economic viability of groundnut residue utilization in sustainable development.
    Keywords:  Arachis hypogaea; Bioproducts; Circular bioeconomy; Optimization; Sustainable development; Valorization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131585
  56. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2024 Dec 31. 20(1): 2400753
    A correspondence on bibliometric analysis of vaccination against atherosclerosis.
    Heng Bai, Chun-Bing Yang, Si-Yang Liu, Jie Tian, Yu Li.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2024.2400753
  57. Poult Sci. 2024 Sep 21. pii: S0032-5791(24)00927-1. [Epub ahead of print]103(12): 104349
    Text mining approach in chicken meat welfare.
    Valentina Cesari, Giulia Gislon, Luciana Bava, Ivan Toschi.
      The aim of the study was to analyze the aspects affecting broiler welfare with the use of Text Mining technique. This approach converts text into numerical data and analyzes word frequency distributions, enabling the extraction of useful information and the identification of relationships between elements. Text mining has limitations, i.e. ambiguity and context sensitivity, making it difficult to capture nuanced meanings. The search was carried out with Scopus using the term "Welfare" with the keywords "Chicken", "Broiler", "Broiler chicken", and "Chicken meat", to create a database of abstracts. Text Mining and Topic Analysis were performed on the abstracts (1228 documents) using the Software R 4.3.1., analyzing also the weight of bigram and trigram. Publications on broiler welfare are present in the bibliography since 1990's, but in the last 10 years, for the interest of public opinion, the numbers of publications significantly increased (76.5% of all documents published). USA, Brazil, and Europe-27 published 60% of the documents found. The works were published in a high number of journals, but 37% of them are published in only 4 journals (Poultry Science, Animals, Applied Animal Behavior Science and Animal Welfare). Text Mining analysis identified key terms related to the slaughter phase, housing management, and environmental conditions such as light quality and quantity. Moreover, a high correlation was found between some terms, underlying the importance of the effects of rearing, slaughter phases and litter management on broiler welfare. Most of the countries focused their research on some specific topics identified by Topic Analysis, mainly genetic selection, feeding, stocking density, slaughter, and consumer perceptions. Poultry Science published the highest number of papers (18%) and the topics more investigated were growing performance, transport and slaughter, and litter management. In conclusion, the high number of publications on chicken welfare underlines the importance of broiler welfare both in Europe and in other countries, even if it is difficult to identify common research topics among the geographic areas and the evolution over the time.
    Keywords:  broiler; chicken; text mining; topic analysis; welfare
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.104349
  58. Front Res Metr Anal. 2024 ;9 1456978
    Complexity and phase transitions in citation networks: insights from artificial intelligence research.
    Ariadne A Costa, Rafael B Frigori.
      In this study, we analyze the changes over time in the complexity and structure of words used in article titles and the connections between articles in citation networks, focusing on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) up to 2020. By measuring unpredictability in word usage and changes in the connections between articles, we gain insights into shifts in research focus and diversity of themes. Our investigation reveals correspondence between fluctuations in word complexity and changes in the structure of citation networks, highlighting links between thematic evolution and network dynamics. This approach not only enhances our understanding of scientific progress but also may help in anticipating emerging fields and fostering innovation, providing a quantitative lens for studying scientific domains beyond AI.
    Keywords:  Shannon entropy; artificial intelligence; citation network; complex networks; fractal dimension
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/frma.2024.1456978
  59. Heliyon. 2024 Oct 15. 10(19): e37653
    How important is the scientific knowledge gap between leading research and producing countries of lithium?
    Cristian Colther, Claudia Pezoa-Fuentes, Jean Pierre Doussoulin.
      Abstract: The strong increase in global demand for lithium, driven by the ion battery market and the use of this non-metallic mineral in various economic sectors such as mining (as a non-metallic and non-renewable mineral), health, technology, and geopolitical issues, has fueled the development of disruptive innovation, with new products linked to knowledge creation. These developments have included, among other things, the use of new processing techniques, the creation of new high-capacity cathode materials, the investigation of new sources of lithium, and increased recycling of lithium-ion batteries. This article's primary goal is to assess how this knowledge gap is related with innovation issues using the analysis of the scholar as a case study. Additionally, the examination of public policy related to the lithium business will be continued and updated in this publication. This study uses computerized bibliometric analysis based on the R program and Biblioshiny, a web interface for Bibliometrix analysis. One of the earliest studies to examine the discrepancy between lithium production and consumption based on innovation is this one. The research's contribution is to highlight the disparities and gaps in knowledge generation between producer and consumer countries, which creates a great opportunity to develop better public policies that use existing knowledge and promote collaborations between mining and technology companies for the development of a more sustainable, efficient, effective and competitive industry with future societies.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Disruptive innovation; Innovation; Lithium; Policy issues
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37653
  60. PLoS One. 2024 ;19(10): e0311997
    Editors-in-chief publishing in dental journals: Concerns in self-publishing.
    Elina Nourmand, Rachel Swed, Rafael Delgado-Ruiz, Georgios Romanos.
      Editors-in-chief (EICs) have a significant amount of control over the publications that are accepted in their journals, which may result in ethical predicaments. This study investigates the potential conflict of interest of EICs from various dental journals by quantifying the number of their self-published articles during their years as EIC. Based on representation across many dental disciplines and high impact factors, 67 EICs from 19 dental journals during 1990-2023 were studied. To keep anonymity, each journal was randomly assigned a letter A-S and each editor-in-chief (EIC) was given the same letter as their journal with a random number 1-67. After gathering the years each EIC served, online library resources were searched to enumerate each EIC's lifetime publications and total self-publications during their term, excluding editorials for both counts. Descriptive statistics were performed to evaluate the results. The results indicate that 16 EICs self-published more than the average of 23.27 articles during their term. When considering EIC tenure, a ratio of self-publications per year was calculated, averaging 2.12 publications. Twenty-two EICs authored more articles annually than the average ratio. After calculating the impact factors of each EIC from the years they serviced their journal, a total of 22 impact factors exceeded the established mean of 2.45. Lastly, when comparing the percentage of self-publications from total lifetime publications, 24 of 67 EICs were above the average. Overall, a significantly increased number of self-publications was detected, presenting potential conflicts of interest for EICs. Therefore, it remains essential to develop clear guidelines and international standards regarding the practice of EICs self-publishing in their journals during their service term.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0311997
  61. Acta Ortop Bras. 2024 ;32(4): e050924
    ACTA ORTOPÉDICA BRASILEIRA 15 ANOS DE JCR - JOURNAL CITATION REPORTS.
    Olavo Pires de Camargo.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1590/1413-785220243204e050924p
  62. Can J Ophthalmol. 2024 Oct 04. pii: S0008-4182(24)00287-4. [Epub ahead of print]
    Gender and personalized profile information influence online ratings of Canadian academic ophthalmologists.
    Mostafa Bondok, Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen, Stuti M Tanya, Gun Min Youn, Leonardo Lando, Albert Y Wu.
      OBJECTIVE: To determine the characteristics associated with higher online ratings of academic ophthalmologists in Canada.DESIGN: Retrospective cross-sectional study.
    METHODS: All ophthalmologists affiliated with Canadian ophthalmology departments were queried in March 2023 using WebMDs. Online ratings and physician profile details were extracted and descriptively analyzed using nonparametric tests with significance at p < 0.05. Subgroup analysis was conducted using ≥ 4-star rated profiles.
    RESULTS: Eight hundred and ninety-nine department faculty from 15 institutions were considered, and 660 ophthalmologists with active, rated profiles were included. A total of 27,823 online ratings with a median of 4.14 stars (out of 5) were observed. Most profiles were of men (74.1%). Women received lower overall ratings compared to men (median = 4.08 vs. 4.20; p = 0.021), and lower number of reviews (median = 23 vs. 34; p < 0.001). Most profiles included office addresses (87.9%), private practice affiliation (79.8%), and contact information (51.1%). There was a positive correlations between higher ratings and profiles that included biographies (rho = 0.13; p = 0.001), languages spoken (rho = 0.15; p < 0.001), educational background (rho = 0.13; p < 0.001), areas of expertise (rho = 0.10; p = 0.010), awards (rho = 0.12; p = 0.002), and among physicians indicating they accept new patients (rho = 0.15; p < 0.001) and accommodate virtual visits (rho = 0.09; p = 0.020).
    CONCLUSIONS: Canadian ophthalmologists having certain personal information on their online profiles tended to have higher ratings, despite weak associations, possibly due to wider public outreach. Women had fewer and lower overall ratings compared to men. Further research about online ratings' influence on physician selection and physician career satisfaction is needed.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjo.2024.09.002
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