bims-evares Biomed News
on Evaluation of research
Issue of 2025–01–19
75 papers selected by
Thomas Krichel, Open Library Society
  1. Visual analysis of research hotspots and trends in traditional Chinese medicine for depression in the 21st century: A bibliometric study based on citespace and VOSviewer.
  2. Trends, challenges, and research pathways in emerging contaminants: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis.
  3. Mapping Global Nursing Literature on Enhancing Recovery After Surgery Programs: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  4. A Bibliometric Analysis of Transplantation and Non-Pharmacology.
  5. Mapping of Global Research in Endodontics From 2004 to 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  6. Twenty Years of Neuroinformatics: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  7. Global research trends in biological therapy for ankylosing spondylitis: A comprehensive visualization and bibliometric study (2004-2023).
  8. An examination of immersive journalism by bibliometric analysis from 1999 to 2023.
  9. Global Publication Trends and Research Hotspots of Diabetes and Osteoporosis.
  10. Hotspots evolution and frontiers of immunotherapy for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia: A bibliometric analysis.
  11. Study Hotspot and Trend in the Field of Shear Wave Elastography: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2004 to 2024.
  12. Global trends and current research in post-traumatic osteoarthritis: A bibliometric and visualization analysis from 2010 to 2024.
  13. Trends in Research Productivity Among Residents Applying For United States Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowships.
  14. Bibliometric analysis of laryngeal cancer treatment literature (2003-2023).
  15. Finding the new potential research on diabetic kidney disease and hemodialysis in healthcare insurance databases: A bibliometric analysis.
  16. Nonpharmacological Management of Dental Anxiety in the General Population and Individuals With Learning Disabilities: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  17. Scientific production on electrical burns: a bibliometric analysis (1946-2023).
  18. Bibliometric analysis of levosimendan.
  19. Evidence and perspectives on miRNA, circRNA, and lncRNA in myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury: a bibliometric study.
  20. Current applications and research trends of ultrasound examination in acute kidney injury assessment: a bibliometric analysis.
  21. Exploring links between visuospatial ability and anatomy learning in education: A bibliometric analysis and scientific mapping.
  22. Ubiquitination in diabetes and its complications: A perspective from bibliometrics.
  23. Global research trends and emerging hotspots in nano-drug delivery systems for lung cancer: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis (1998-2024).
  24. Bibliometric Analysis of the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Detecting Maxillofacial Fractures.
  25. Getting closer to the coronary arteries: A bibliometric analysis of CT-based adipose tissue imaging in coronary artery disease.
  26. Has COVID-19 affected the publication productivity of neurosurgeons in UK and Republic of Ireland? A bibliometric analysis.
  27. The Landscape of Experimental Cardiac Arrest Research Models in Rats: A Bibliometric Analysis of the 100 Most Cited Articles.
  28. Role of macrophage polarization in diabetic foot ulcer healing: A bibliometric study.
  29. Assessment of the piriformis muscle and piriformis syndrome via Web of Science database: A bibliometric analysis.
  30. Mapping a Decade of Research: Bibliometric Analysis of Iron Overload in Chronic Kidney Disease.
  31. Bibliometric study and visual analysis of postoperative diabetes mellitus in kidney transplant recipients based on WoSCC database.
  32. Trends and hotspots in burns-related pain research: A bibliometric analysis.
  33. Research status, hotspots, and implications of seasonal affective disorder: A bibliometric analysis based on CiteSpace and VOSviewer.
  34. Global trends and hotspots of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents: A bibliometric study and visualization analysis.
  35. Bibliometric Analysis of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Research in South Korea.
  36. Applications of artificial intelligence in orthodontics: a bibliometric and visual analysis.
  37. Bibliometric analysis of glycolysis and prostate cancer research from 2004 to 2024.
  38. Global Trends and Collaborative Models in Manipulative Therapy for Low Back Pain: A Bibliometric and Academic Network Analysis.
  39. Insights from the top-cited papers in the critical care nursing literature: A bibliometric and visualized analysis.
  40. Global perspectives and hotspots of VEGF signaling pathway in liver disease from 2008 to 2023: A bibliometric analysis and visualization.
  41. Research Status and Direction of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Complicated with Coronary Heart Disease: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2005 to 2024.
  42. Bibliometric analysis of trends in dental management of the children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  43. Update report on the quality of gliomas radiomics: An integration of bibliometric and radiomics quality score.
  44. Gender analysis of editorial boards and authorship in leading endodontics journals.
  45. Trends and gaps in hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19 research (2020-2023): Performance and conceptual mapping.
  46. Manuscript publication of abstracts presented at gynecologic surgery societies' annual meetings.
  47. Bibliometric Analysis and ChatGPT-Assisted Identification of Key Strategies for Improving Primary Maternity Care Based on a Decade of Collective Research.
  48. Indexing of Journals and Indices of Publications.
  49. Building Credibility with Comprehensive Citation Practices.
  50. Hotspots and Frontiers in Necrotizing Fasciitis Research: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis from 2000 to 2023.
  51. Current trends and future directions in probiotics research for HIV/AIDS.
  52. Evaluation and Comparison of the Academic Quality of Open-Access Mega Journals and Authoritative Journals: Disruptive Innovation Evaluation.
  53. Sciatic nerve injury treated by acupuncture: a bibliometric study and visualization analysis.
  54. Gender Imbalance in Citation Practices in Communication Sciences and Disorders Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
  55. Letter to the Editor on "Global research trends of sham acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis".
  56. Bibliometric analysis and trends related to dental tourism: Qualitative, social, economic and ethical implications.
  57. Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship Applicants with Greater Research Productivity During Residency are Ranked Higher by Fellowship Programs.
  58. Italy's excellence in research.
  59. Advancements and Prospects in Nanorobotic Applications for Ophthalmic Therapy.
  60. Bibliometric Analysis of Islamic Crowdfunding: A Literature Review of Its Journey.
  61. Examining the under-representation of black researchers in sports science and sports medicine publications: 'You Can't be what You Can't See'.
  62. Wine Consumer Studies: Current Status and Future Agendas.
  63. Reasons for retraction of clinical research articles in PubMed indexed medical journals from 2012 to 2022.
  64. Primary care research on hypertension: A bibliometric analysis using machine-learning.
  65. Global research interest and publication trends on guided surgery in implant dentistry: A metrics-based analysis.
  66. Emerging trends and new developments in global research on artemisinin and its derivatives.
  67. Response to: "Trends and Insights in Facial Fat Grafting: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis in Plastic Surgery".
  68. Advanced practice nursing in Brazil: bibliometric analysis of dissertations and theses.
  69. Artificial intelligence and network science as tools to illustrate academic research evolution in interdisciplinary fields: The case of Italian design.
  70. A Bibliometric Review of Brain-Computer Interfaces in Motor Imagery and Steady-State Visually Evoked Potentials for Applications in Rehabilitation and Robotics.
  71. Global Landscape of Lip Reconstruction and Augmentation: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis.
  72. New Insights into the Pathogenesis of Alcoholic Liver Disease Based on Global Research.
  73. A proposal for reference list format in medical journals: Considering the last author's name.
  74. Research Tools for Eating Behavior in People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  75. Self-mentions in design area disciplines: A corpus analysis.
  1. Heliyon. 2025 Jan 15. 11(1): e39785
    Visual analysis of research hotspots and trends in traditional Chinese medicine for depression in the 21st century: A bibliometric study based on citespace and VOSviewer.
    Chengcheng Song, Kelong Chen, Yongxi Jin, Ling Chen, Zuxiu Huang.
       Background and objectives: Depression long been a key concern for scholars worldwide; however, the field of depression has not received sufficient attention in traditional Chinese medicine. It was not until the 21st century that research into depression gradually entered a period of rapid development, with an increasing number of academic studies published in major journals. However, one limitation of this field is that no scholars have yet summarised the development process and key research issues. Therefore, the present study aimed to summarise the research trends and progress in this field, providing relevant information and presenting potential future research directions for subsequent researchers.
    Methods: Literature in this field was searched from January 1, 2000 to April 20, 2024 in the Web of Science Core Collection database, to analyse the current status of the literature and publication trends. Bibliographic information, including study authors, organisations, keywords, countries, references, citations, and co-citations, was extracted using CiteSpace and VOSviewer software for quantitative analysis, visual mapping, and scientific evaluation.
    Results: A total of 921 papers were included, with a significant increase in the number of publications from 2017 to 2021, and a stable number of more than 140 publications between 2022 and 2023, with publications in these two years accounting for 31.38 % of the total. The Journal of Ethnopharmacology had the highest number of publications (97) and citations (2067), as well as the highest number of co-citations (1369). China (847 publications, 13256 citations), Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (90 publications, 1232 citations), and Qin Xuemei (30 publications, 759 citations) were the most prolific and influential countries, organisations, and authors in the field, respectively. Keyword clustering co-occurrence analysis revealed nine different clusters with good homogeneity. The top three clusters were randomised controlled trials, traditional Chinese medicine, and hippocampal neurogenesis. In the timeline analysis of keywords, from 2000 to 2010, keywords in this field were concentrated on hippocampal neurology and forced swimming test as clustering axes of Traditional Chinese Medicine. From 2010 to 2020, the research hotspots focused on randomised controlled trials and hippocampal neurogenesis. After 2020, keywords became more focused on network pharmacology. In addition, the occurrence time of explosive keywords were distributed before 2010 and after 2020. Before 2010, these keywords included the forced swimming test, Tail Suspension Test, Chronic Cold Stress, Neural Regeneration, and Banxia Houpu Decoction. Conversely, network Pparmacology and Molecular Docking arose as key buzzwords starting in 2020.
    Conclusions: This study comprehensively analysed and summarised the research hotspots and trends in this field of research in the 21st century from a bibliometric perspective, further generating a series of visual graphs to help researchers understand the current research status, potential collaborators, collaborating institutions, and potential future research hotspots in this field.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric; Citespace; Depression; Traditional Chinese medicine; VOSviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39785
  2. Integr Environ Assess Manag. 2025 Jan 06. pii: vjae036. [Epub ahead of print]
    Trends, challenges, and research pathways in emerging contaminants: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis.
    Md Shahin Alam, Farzaneh Tahriri, Gang Chen.
      The growing concern over environmental pollution has spurred extensive research into various contaminants impacting ecosystems and human health. Emerging contaminants (ECs), including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, nanomaterials, and microplastics, have garnered significant attention due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity. This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of EC research, aiming to detail the research landscape, highlight significant contributions, and identify influential researchers and pivotal studies. Data were sourced from the Web of Science, encompassing 62,670 documents from January 2000 to May 2024. Advanced bibliometric tools, including Bibliometrix, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace, were employed to analyze publication outputs, citation metrics, and collaboration patterns. The analysis revealed an exponential increase in EC research, with annual publications growing from fewer than 1,000 before 2006 to nearly 7,000 by 2022. Environmental Science & Technology emerged as the most influential journal. Based on the number of publications and citations as a country, China and the United States led in research outputs. Co-authorship and collaboration networks highlighted key hubs and prominent researchers, with significant contributions from environmental sciences, chemical engineering, and toxicology. Keyword co-occurrence analysis identified core themes, such as degradation, removal, and the impacts of ECs, reflecting evolving research interests and emerging topics. This bibliometric analysis provides valuable insights into the development and current state of EC research, serving as a resource for guiding future research efforts and fostering collaborations. The study indicates the critical need for continued research to address the challenges posed by ECs and develop effective regulatory policies and remediation strategies.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; citation analysis; emerging contaminants; environmental pollution; research trend
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1093/inteam/vjae036
  3. J Perianesth Nurs. 2025 Jan 14. pii: S1089-9472(24)00480-5. [Epub ahead of print]
    Mapping Global Nursing Literature on Enhancing Recovery After Surgery Programs: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Belgüzar Güleç, Seçil Taylan, Fatma Eti Aslan.
       PURPOSE: To provide a structured macroscopic overview of the characteristics and advances in research related to the Enhancing Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocol.
    DESIGN: A bibliometric analysis.
    METHODS: Web of Science was selected as the search engine for the bibliometric analysis study, and data up to January 25, 2024 were included in the scan. The analysis was conducted using the "biblioshiny" application available in the Bibliometrics R package.
    FINDINGS: A total of 769 studies were included in the review between 1991 and 2024. China produced the most publications on the subject, while the United States received the highest number of citations. A total of 213 global collaborations were identified, with the most frequent collaboration being between the United States and Canada (8 collaborations). The author Li K. contributed the most papers and the Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing published the most nursing papers on the topic. "Enhanced recovery" was the most frequently used keyword in the articles. In addition, China led in the number of publications, while the United Kingdom, China, Canada, and Sweden had the highest number of citations of all countries.
    CONCLUSIONS: This bibliometric study provided comprehensive information on global trends and hotspots in ERAS protocol care research. Developed countries were the most productive in this area of research. It was noted that publications in this study area did not meet the Lodka and Bradford laws.
    Keywords:  ERAS; bibliometric analysis; nursing
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jopan.2024.09.017
  4. Exp Clin Transplant. 2024 Dec;22(12): 947-956
    A Bibliometric Analysis of Transplantation and Non-Pharmacology.
    Sevinç Meşe.
       OBJECTIVES: Organ transplant rates are increasing every year. A successful transplant is associated with many factors. Among these factors, non-pharmacological factors are noteworthy. In this study, a bibliometric and visual analyses were performed with the aim of investigating the relationship between transplant and non-pharmacological treatment in the published literature.
    MATERIALS AND METHODS: The bibliometric analysis was conducted with Biblioshiny and VOSviewer. Visual analysis of countries/regions, institutions, authors, references cited, and keywords for 2010 to 2022 via Biblioshiny and VOSviewer were based on the Web of Science core database.
    RESULTS: Web of Science data showed meta-information of 616 published articles on transplantation and non-pharmacological treatment. Bradford law results showed that 209 articles published in 11 journals were in zone 1. Results showed that the United States produced the most publications on transplantation and non-pharmacological treatment. The authors Waterman (n = 281), Gordon (n = 254), and Mathur (n = 202) had the most total citations. The author Merli (2019) was cited the most. The most frequently used key words were "quality-of-life," "transplantation," "survival," "mortality," "physical activity," "performance," and "recipients."
    CONCLUSIONS: This article analyzed the status and trends of studies in transplantation and non-pharmacological methods through bibliometric analysis. Several studies showed that non-pharmacological studies have a positive effect on transplantation. The results of this research may provide researchers with useful information, such as research frontiers, potential collaborators, and cooperative institutions.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.6002/ect.2024.0056
  5. Cureus. 2024 Dec;16(12): e75694
    Mapping of Global Research in Endodontics From 2004 to 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Abdulmohsen Alfadley, Khalid Alfouzan, Pillai Arun Gopinathan, Ikram Ul Haq, Faisal Ahmed Alrumi, Haitham Ali Alahmari, Saleh Abdulrahman Alhellal, Bijesh Yadav.
      Endodontics, a branch of dentistry, treats diseases and impairments in tissues within and surrounding the natural teeth. The aim of the study was to analyze the publication trends and key features of endodontic research published over the past 20 years across the globe. The quantitative bibliometric research approach was used to extract the data from the Web of Science database. The search strategy consisted of TC=("root canal" OR "root canals" OR "Pulp chamber" OR "pulp chambers" OR "pulp cavity" OR endodontic OR endodontics) and selected the publication years from 2004 to 2023. The search focused on articles and reviews and excluded all other types of documents. The study reviewed and extracted the following bibliometric parameters: breakdown of research and citations by year, type of journals, accessibility and types of documents, top publishing journals, countries, institutions, authors, most cited articles, and top keywords. Microsoft Excel (v16), R Foundation, and VOSviewer software (v.1.6.10) were used for data analysis. Our search strategy grasped 23,894 (69%) of the 34,680 documents found by the initial search. The selected articles were cited with an average of 20 citations per article, recording an average annual growth of 8.92%. Two journals, the Journal of Endodontics and the International Endodontic Journal published about one-fourth (n=5859; 24.52%) of the articles. Brazil produced the majority of the research (n=3,976; 16.64%), while the United States contributed the research with the highest citation impact. The University of São Paulo produced the most number of articles, while the University of Zurich gained maximum citation impact. Six authors from Brazil made up the top 10 most prolific authors, and the 10 most cited articles received an average of 692.30 citations each. The most influential keywords identified were "Endodontics," "Enterococcus faecalis," and "Cone-beam computed tomography." Over the past 20 years, endodontics research has significantly increased. Although the United States generated the most significant research in this area, Brazil leads in research productivity. Two prestigious journals published the majority of the research. Researchers and clinicians in the field of endodontics would benefit from the findings of this study.
    Keywords:  bibliometric; dental pulp; endodontics; research productivity; root canals
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.75694
  6. Neuroinformatics. 2025 Jan 15. 23(1): 7
    Twenty Years of Neuroinformatics: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Miguel Guillén-Pujadas, David Alaminos, Emilio Vizuete-Luciano, José M Merigó, John D Van Horn.
      This study presents a thorough bibliometric analysis of Neuroinformatics over the past 20 years, offering insights into the journal's evolution at the intersection of neuroscience and computational science. Using advanced tools such as VOS viewer and methodologies like co-citation analysis, bibliographic coupling, and keyword co-occurrence, we examine trends in publication, citation patterns, and the journal's influence. Our analysis reveals enduring research themes like neuroimaging, data sharing, machine learning, and functional connectivity, which form the core of Neuroinformatics. These themes highlight the journal's role in addressing key challenges in neuroscience through computational methods. Emerging topics like deep learning, neuron reconstruction, and reproducibility further showcase the journal's responsiveness to technological advances. We also track the journal's rising impact, marked by a substantial growth in publications and citations, especially over the last decade. This growth underscores the relevance of computational approaches in neuroscience and the high-quality research the journal attracts. Key bibliometric indicators, such as publication counts, citation analysis, and the h-index, spotlight contributions from leading authors, papers, and institutions worldwide, particularly from the USA, China, and Europe. These metrics provide a clear view of the scientific landscape and collaboration patterns driving progress. This analysis not only celebrates Neuroinformatics's rich history but also offers strategic insights for future research, ensuring the journal remains a leader in innovation and advances both neuroscience and computational science.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Keyword analysis; Scopus; VOS viewer; Web of science
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12021-024-09712-3
  7. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2025 Dec;21(1): 2445900
    Global research trends in biological therapy for ankylosing spondylitis: A comprehensive visualization and bibliometric study (2004-2023).
    Weiliang He, Haicheng Yang, Xuanzhe Yang, JinFeng Huang, Zixiang Wu.
      Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting the spine and pelvic bones. Recently, many researchers have confirmed that biological therapy is effective for AS patients, which provides a new perspective for the treatment of AS. This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of scientific research on AS and biological therapy worldwide and investigate research hotspots and the direction of future trends. Global literature on AS and biological therapy published from 2004 to 2023 was searched in the Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed databases. Visualization and bibliometric analysis were carried out using the VOSviewer and CiteSpace software with the retrieved data regarding countries, institutions, journals, authors, and keywords. A total of 2,243 related articles were included, showing that the number of articles in this field has increased annually. The highest number of articles were from the USA (24.39%), followed by Italy (14.36%), England (12.19%), Germany (10.66%), and Spain (7.86%). Braun J was the most prolific author, with a h-index of 16. The institution with the most articles was Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin, and the Rheumatology journal had the highest number of publications. "janus kinase inhibitor" and "secukinumab" displayed a notable citation burst in recent years, indicating IL-17i and JAKi are research hotspots. More and more attention has been paid to the association between AS and biological therapy in the past two decades. The USA plays a leading role, and China has made remarkable progress. This study has provided a valuable reference for future research in this field.
    Keywords:  Ankylosing spondylitis; bibliometric analysis; biological therapy; visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2024.2445900
  8. Heliyon. 2024 Jul 30. 10(14): e34263
    An examination of immersive journalism by bibliometric analysis from 1999 to 2023.
    Mehmet Arif Arık, Murad Karaduman, Sibel Karaduman, Çiğdem Karakaya, Fulya Erendağ Sümer, Zuhal Gök Demir.
      Immersive journalism is an innovative storytelling approach that aims to enable the audience to experience the event or situation in the news using virtual reality, unlike traditional news narration. In this study, the literature related to the subject was searched using the keywords Immersive Journalism, 360-Degree Video, Narrative journalism, Newsgame, VR Storytelling through the Web of Science database and a data set was created from 955 publications between 1999 and 2023. No filter was applied to the studies in the data set of the study and articles, books, and early access publications as well as book chapters, editorial materials or conference proceedings in the Web of Science database were included in the study. Bibliometric analysis techniques were applied to the obtained data set and the collaboration status and citation maps of authors and institutions were revealed together with various parameters including authors, institutions, keywords used, number of citations and distribution of publications according to countries. As a result of the analyses, while the number of studies related to the subject has increased since 2017, the highest number of studies was conducted in 2021. The most articles on the subject of the study are in the "Communication" category. While the majority of academic studies on the subject were carried out in the United States, studies originating from this country were cited the most. While "Virtual Reality" is the most commonly used word in the studies on the subject, "IEEE Access" stands out as the journal with the most publications on the subject. On the other hand, the study revealed important authors, studies and themes in the literature on immersive journalism, emphasised the interactions between authors and disciplines, and provided a road map for future research. The study has limitations in terms of the publication languages of some of the studies in the dataset, the time period of the dataset and the singularity of the preferred database.
    Keywords:  360-Degree video; Bibliometric analysis; Immersive journalism; Narrative journalism; Virtual reality
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34263
  9. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 2025 Jan 14.
    Global Publication Trends and Research Hotspots of Diabetes and Osteoporosis.
    Yuan Zhang, Qi Ren, Panmei Zhao, Qinghua Zou.
       BACKGROUND: Diabetes and osteoporosis, as chronic diseases with high incidence, have caused deep concern in the field of global public health due to their high morbidity and mortality. More importantly, the complex and close relationship between diabetes and osteoporosis has gradually become the focus of scientific research. It is very meaningful to carry out bibliometric analysis in the research field of diabetes and osteoporosis to describe the current international trend and present a visual representation of the past and emerging trends of diabetes and osteoporosis in the past decade.
    METHODS: In this study, the characteristics of the articles on "diabetes and osteoporosis" retrieved and downloaded from the Web of Science Core Collection [WoSCC] database from January 1, 2011 to December 1, 2022 were analyzed by bibliometrics to clarify the evolution and theme trends between the two diseases. Citespace software was used for data analysis and visualization, including countries, academic institutions, journals, authors, subject categories, keywords, references, and citations. In addition, some important subtopics identified by bibliometric characterization were further discussed and reviewed.
    RESULTS: Finally, 3372 articles were included in the analysis, including a total of 96 countries, 407 organizations, 1161 journals, and 617 keywords. Articles related to diabetes and osteoporosis were first published in 2011 and then showed an increasing trend year by year. The United States, China, Italy, England, and Japan were the top 5 countries associated with the largest number of publications. University of California-San Francisco, China Medical University, University of Toronto, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Mayo Clinic were the top 5 academic institutions in terms of the number of published papers. The top 5 authors with the highest number of publications were William D, Ann V, Nicola, Peter, and Toshitsugu. Osteoporosis International has published 130 articles in this field, ranking first among highly productive journals. In addition to diabetes and osteoporosis, the most frequently used keywords were bone mineral density, obesity, and fracture.
    CONCLUSIONS: More and more studies have been conducted on diabetes and osteoporosis, and the current research mainly focuses on the pathogenesis of various chronic diseases. In the future, more attention may be paid to the prevention and management of these two chronic diseases and the production and application of new drugs.
    Keywords:  Diabetes; bibliometrics; citespace; osteoporosis; visualization.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715303325060241211094931
  10. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2025 Dec;21(1): 2448888
    Hotspots evolution and frontiers of immunotherapy for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia: A bibliometric analysis.
    Nana Zhe, Qiang Li, Nanqu Huang, Hang Li, Hongyun Chen, Pinwei Zhu.
      Given the growing significance of immunotherapy in addressing the limitations of conventional acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatments, this study aimed to elucidate the hotspot evolution and frontiers of immunotherapy in AML using bibliometric analysis. With a strict retrieval strategy applied in the Web of Science Core Collection, 2411 publications were obtained and exported. The temporal and geographical distributions of these publications and the countries, institutions, journals, and authors who contributed to the field were investigated. An in-depth content analysis was performed. The United States had various research institutions dedicated to AML immunotherapy. Frontiers in Immunology had the highest number of publications, but Blood had the highest H-index. Marion Subklewe was the most productive author. The current research hotspots of AML immunotherapy included chimeric antigen receptor-T-cell therapy, antibody-based immunotherapies, immune checkpoint blockade, and combination therapy, highlighting the key aspects of immunotherapy for AML treatment and providing comprehensive insights into the research status and advances in this field. Novel immunotherapies combined with chemotherapy may become the primary focus of AML treatment.
    Keywords:  Acute myeloid leukemia; bibliometric analysis; frontiers of immunotherapy; hotspot evolution; web of science core collection
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2024.2448888
  11. Curr Med Imaging. 2025 Jan 15.
    Study Hotspot and Trend in the Field of Shear Wave Elastography: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2004 to 2024.
    Jingjing Zhao, Linping Pian, Jie Chen, Quanjiang Wang, Feiyan Han, Yameng Liu.
       BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to comprehensively review the literature on Shear Wave Elastography (SWE), a non-invasive imaging technique prevalent in medical ultrasound. SWE is instrumental in assessing superficial glandular tissues, abdominal organs, tendons, joints, carotid vessels, and peripheral nerve tissues, among others. By employing bibliometric analysis, we aimed to encapsulate the scholarly contributions over the past two decades, identifying key research areas and tracing the evolutionary trajectory of SWE.
    METHODS: For this study, we selected research articles related to SWE published between 2004 and March 2024 from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC). We utilized sophisticated bibliometric tools, such as CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and SCImago Graphica, to analyze the trends in annual publications, contributing countries and institutions, journals, authors, co-cited authors, co-cited references, and keywords.
    RESULTS: Our analysis yielded a total of 3606 papers. China emerged as the leading country in terms of publication output, with a strong collaborative relationship with the United States. Sun Yat-Sen University was identified as the institution with the highest number of publications. The keyword "transient elastography" was the most prevalent, with "acoustic radiation force" being a focal point in the initial stages of SWE research. Recently, Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) has emerged as a new research focus, signaling a potential direction for future research and development.
    CONCLUSION: The global research landscape for SWE is projected to expand continuously. Future research is likely to concentrate on the integrated application of SWE and CEUS for diagnostic purposes, along with exploring the clinical utility of multimodal ultrasound that synergistically combines SWE with other ultrasound technologies. This bibliometric research offers a comprehensive overview of the SWE literature, guiding researchers in their pursuit of further exploration and discovery.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Contrast-enhanced ultrasound; Multimodal ultrasound; Shear wave elastography; Transient elastography.; Visualized analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734056353590250109081225
  12. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Nov 22. 103(47): e40604
    Global trends and current research in post-traumatic osteoarthritis: A bibliometric and visualization analysis from 2010 to 2024.
    Songnian Gao, Yanwu Zhang, Yongliang Ge, Hui Lu, Min Li.
       BACKGROUND: To investigate global trends and current research on post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) from 2010 to 2024 using bibliometric and visualization techniques.
    METHODS: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using data from the Web of Science Core Collection. The study examined publication trends, author contributions, institutional collaborations, keyword co-occurrence, and citation patterns, employing CiteSpace software to analyze key metrics such as publication frequency, centrality, and clustering.
    RESULTS: A total of 3100 articles were published between 2010 and 2024, with a steady increase over the years, peaking at 320 articles in 2023. Most publications were from the USA (1141 articles), China (502), and Germany (268), with key fields being Orthopedics, Surgery, and Rheumatology. Early research focused on different types of osteoarthritis, while recent studies highlight therapeutic advances such as cartilage repair and oxidative stress. Co-citation analysis identified influential authors like Lohmander LS, and key research clusters include total hip arthroplasty and regenerative medicine.
    CONCLUSION: Over the past decade, PTOA research has expanded substantially, driven by contributions from Orthopedics and Surgery, and supported by growing international collaboration, particularly between the United States, China, and European countries. Future research directions should prioritize elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying PTOA, advancing diagnostic methodologies, and developing innovative therapeutic approaches to improve patient outcomes. The interdisciplinary nature and international cooperation observed are essential to addressing the complex challenges posed by PTOA.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000040604
  13. Iowa Orthop J. 2024 ;44(2): 27-31
    Trends in Research Productivity Among Residents Applying For United States Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowships.
    Peter Tortora, Emily Tufford, Andrew Kim, Michael Aynardi.
       Background: Little empirical research has been done on factors evaluated in the fellowship matching process, this study intends to evaluate the impact of research productivity.
    Objective: The purpose of this study is to identify research trends and characterize the academic profiles of recent Foot and Ankle (F&A) fellows in the United States when they applied for fellowship.
    Methods: The American Orthopedic F&A Society website was used to identify accepted fellows between the years 2017-2023. A retrospective bibliometric analysis was performed using the total number of publications up to December 31st of the year prior to the start of fellowship, collected from each fellow's Scopus profiles. Recorded data included total number of publications, citations, authorship position, and publications with a F&A focus. Data was compared between academic versus community fellowship programs, and by years, fellowship and residency program region, medical degree, and sex.
    Results: A total of 444 F&A fellows from 2017 to 2023 were identified, and 404 (90.99%) were verified. Fellows averaged 5.288±10.075 publications and 60.646±232.297 citations. Fellows were listed as first author in 31.35% publications and middle author in 65.08% publications, while 93.81% of fellows had at least 1 publication, and 54.95% percent had at least 1 first author publication (Table 1). A statistically significant increase in average number of publications was identified between the years 2017 and 2018 and the years 2020-2023 (Table 2).
    Conclusion: There exists a statistically significant, increasing trend in research productivity of F&A fellows across the years 2017-2023. Over half of fellows published at least one first authorship article, and just under half had a publication focused on F&A. Level of Evidence: II.
    Keywords:  fellowship; foot and ankle; research
  14. Heliyon. 2025 Jan 15. 11(1): e40832
    Bibliometric analysis of laryngeal cancer treatment literature (2003-2023).
    Yan Zhao, Jiancheng Xue.
       Background: Despite advancements in medical science, the 5-year survival rate for laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma remains low, posing significant challenges in clinical management. This study explores the evolution of key topics and trends in laryngeal cancer research. Bibliometric and knowledge graph analysis are utilized to assess contributions in treating this carcinoma and to forecast emerging research hotspots that may enhance future clinical outcomes. The findings aim to guide researchers by identifying new areas, providing valuable insights and innovative perspectives.
    Methods: Data were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection database on December 1, 2023. Bibliometric and knowledge mapping analyses were conducted using software tools such as R-Studio 4.1.3, CiteSpace 6.1.R6, VOSviewer 1.6.18, and http://bibliometre.com.(Both CiteSpace 6.1.R6 and VOSviewer 1.6.18 are widely used bibliometric analysis software tools, each with distinct features and applications. CiteSpace primarily focuses on analyzing literature citation relationships and generating knowledge graphs to visualize research hotspots, trends, and knowledge structures. Its data sources include platforms such as Web of Science. While CiteSpace excels in presenting knowledge structures through its advanced visualization capabilities, it is relatively complex to operate and less efficient in processing large-scale datasets. As a result, it is frequently employed in exploring research trends across multiple disciplines. On the other hand, VOSviewer is designed to construct various types of bibliometric networks and is characterized by its intuitive and user-friendly interface. It supports a wide range of data sources and produces visually appealing and clear visualizations, making it particularly suitable for multi-disciplinary bibliometric research. Additionally, VOSviewer provides valuable insights that can inform scientific research decision-making. Overall, the two tools differ in terms of functionality, data sources, visualization effects, and operational complexity, offering researchers complementary options for bibliometric analysis based on their specific needs.) From this database, 800 papers were extracted using specific criteria. After narrowing the scope to English-language publications, this number was reduced to 775. To ensure data quality, conference papers, letters, and editorial materials were excluded, focusing only on original research papers and review articles.
    Results: The analysis showed that 760 theoretical works and review papers were published in 96 academic journals by 4210 authors from 1148 institutions across 60 countries/regions. The United States emerged as the most significant contributor to laryngeal cancer research. The Croatian Rudjer Boskovic Institute was notable for having the highest publication and citation counts. Among individual researchers, Osmak, M was identified as the most prolific and cited. Predominant international collaborations occurred between European and American countries. The Head and Neck Science Journal was the most frequently co-cited publication. Major research themes encompassed morphological aspects, chemotherapy, and molecular pathway mechanisms in laryngeal cancer treatment. Current research hotspots include disease prognosis, models, clinical trials, tumor recurrence, and surveillance. Notably, targeted therapy and immunotherapy are rapidly advancing fields.
    Conclusions: There is an urgent need to enhance global scholarly communication as the pursuit of effective laryngeal cancer treatment progresses. Focused research on targeting indicators for this type of cancer remains vital. An impending surge in research is driven by investigations into biomarkers, microenvironmental genetic mechanisms, alternatives to systemic chemotherapy, minimally invasive surgery, and herbal medicine explorations.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Cure; Hotspots; Laryngeal cancer; Radiotherapy chemotherapy
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40832
  15. Narra J. 2024 Dec;4(3): e827
    Finding the new potential research on diabetic kidney disease and hemodialysis in healthcare insurance databases: A bibliometric analysis.
    Lily Kresnowati, Suhartono Suhartono, Zahroh Shaluhiyah, Bagoes Widjanarko.
      To the best of our knowledge, bibliometric analysis has not been performed for studies related to diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and hemodialysis using healthcare big data. Herein, the aim of this bibliometric analysis was to identify emerging research trends in DKD and hemodialysis within healthcare insurance databases by exploring authors, co-author networks, and countries to discover new potential research areas. A bibliometric study was conducted, utilizing data obtained from the Scopus database. Keywords such as diabetic kidney disease, hemodialysis, insurance or big data, and prediction were employed. Inclusion criteria were original articles and review articles written in English published between 2010 and 2022. VOSviewer and the Bibliometrix package in R were used for comprehensive bibliometric analysis. VOSviewer facilitated keyword co-occurrence analysis to identify clusters and visualize relationships among keywords, emphasizing distinct research themes, keyword density, and network visualization. Meanwhile, Bibliometrix allowed exploration of key metrics such as prolific authors and institutions, publication trends, co-authorship networks, citations, document types, emerging trends through keyword analysis, and network visualizations, including co-authorship and keyword co-occurrence. Results from both tools were integrated for a thorough analysis. The present study yielded 2,199 articles, which was reduced to 1,828 after removing duplicates and applying inclusion criteria. This bibliometric analysis found that machine learning and artificial intelligence are emerging yet remain relatively under-researched in the context of hemodialysis and DKD. The prominence of topics such as diabetic nephropathy, non-insulin treatments, and lifestyle modifications highlighted ongoing research priorities in DKD and hemodialysis. Taiwan's dominance in publications suggested robust research activity in this field, while international collaboration underscored global interest and the potential for diverse research perspectives. The need for similar research development in Indonesia, leveraging big data and machine learning, indicates opportunities for advancing the understanding and management of DKD and hemodialysis within the region.
    Keywords:  Diabetic kidney disease; bibliometric; health insurance; hemodialysis; machine learning
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.52225/narra.v4i3.827
  16. Spec Care Dentist. 2025 Jan-Feb;45(1):45(1): 1-13
    Nonpharmacological Management of Dental Anxiety in the General Population and Individuals With Learning Disabilities: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Siti Hajar Ibrahim, Farah Natashah Mohd, Mohd Yusmiaidil Putera Mohd Yusof, Lukman Ade Chandra, Aidi Ahmi, Mas Suryalis Ahmad.
       AIMS: Dental anxiety (DA) is reported among the general population, including individuals with learning disabilities (LDs). In many studies, nonpharmacological interventions have been applied to significantly improve DA among patients. This study aimed to examine publication trends and patterns in both populations to identify the current research trends and literature gaps.
    METHODS: A descriptive analysis of bibliographic data and network visualization were conducted using Microsoft Excel and VosViewer, focusing on literature published in the Scopus database between 1994 and 2023 and using "title" as the search field.
    RESULTS: For the study period, the following were identified: 1429 authors, 5858 total citations, and an h-index of 36. From a total of 2058 publications discovered, 363 publications were included in the study. Of these, only 11 articles addressed nonpharmacological management for people with LDs. In terms of the research country, the United Kingdom was the leading contributor, with 56 publications. Ad de Jongh was the most productive author, with 13 publications and 447 citations. The most highly cited paper was Lehrner et al. (2005), with 312 citations.
    CONCLUSION: This study determined the number of publications related to nonpharmacological management of DA over three decades. The number of studies involving people with LDs was lower than that involving the general population, suggesting future research should occur in this area.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; dental anxiety; learning disability; odontophobia
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/scd.13102
  17. J Burn Care Res. 2025 Jan 17. pii: iraf008. [Epub ahead of print]
    Scientific production on electrical burns: a bibliometric analysis (1946-2023).
    José Enrique Cueva-Ramírez, Gregorio Gonzalez-Alcaide, Jose-Manuel Ramos-Rincon.
      Electrical burns constitute a serious public health challenge. It is crucial to identify trends, advancements, and possible future research areas in this field. The aim is to analyze the scientific production on electrical burns using bibliometric methods. Eligible documents contained the MeSH descriptor "Burns, Electric" and were listed both in PubMed and in the Web of Science Core collection. The bibliometric analysis was based on several quantitative indicators. The analysis included 1456 articles from 455 journals. The annual average was 28.1 articles, with a growth rate of 2.08% from 1946 to 2024. The USA produced the most articles (n = 657), followed by China (n = 184). The USA also led in international collaboration, working with 26 countries. Harvard University was the leading institution (n = 85), and Burns the leading journal (n = 265). The most common subject category of the research was Surgery (31.97% of documents). Wang XW was the most prolific author (n = 21), while Lee RC had the most citations (n = 648). The main clinical MeSH descriptors were "Surgical flaps" (n = 233), "Skin transplantation" (n = 159), and "Electric injuries" (n = 136). The results show slight growth in scientific production on electrical burns. The USA is leading research in this field.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Electrical burns; Injury; Management
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1093/jbcr/iraf008
  18. Int J Cardiol Heart Vasc. 2025 Feb;56 101571
    Bibliometric analysis of levosimendan.
    Evidence in Cardiovascular Anesthesia (EICA) Group
       Background: Levosimendan (LEVO), a calcium sensitizer and adenosine triphosphate-dependent potassium channel opener, has been widely used for decades in medical and surgical patients for advanced heart failure (HF), right ventricular failure, cardiogenic shock, takotsubo cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension, and so on. Currently, as the limited scope and lack of comprehensive data in current LEVO publications, there is an increasing obstacle to conducting new studies that require integrated information and quantifiable results. Thus, the current study was performed to identify the research trends and hot spots in LEVO-related publications using bibliometric software.
    Methods: LEVO-related publications from 1990 to 2023 were searched and retrieved in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) and analyzed with VOSviewer, CiteSpace, Scimago Graphica, R-bibliometrix and Rstudio for publication dates, countries/regions, institutions, authors, keywords, journals, and references.
    Results: Finally, a total of 1,432 LEVO-related articles were included in the present study. Annual LEVO-related publications have been increased yearly. The United States was the most productive country with 243 articles. The University of Helsinkin published 69 articles in the field of LEVO, which were the most productive institution among all the institutions. Of all the authors, professor Pollesello,Piero was the most productive author with 62 articles. Moreover, the results of the co-citation analysis and citation bursts analysis revealed that the safety and effectiveness of LEVO were the global research trends and potential hot spots.
    Conclusions: This study systematically summarizes the current status in the field of LEVO and provides insights into the research focuses and future hotspots.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Hot spots; Levosimendan; Trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcha.2024.101571
  19. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jan 15. 20(1): 66
    Evidence and perspectives on miRNA, circRNA, and lncRNA in myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury: a bibliometric study.
    Xiaowen Bo, Qiuyu Li, Siyuan Chen, Tian Zhou, Ning Yin, Wenpeng Song, Donghui Zhao, Jinghua Liu, Qian Fan.
       OBJECTIVE: miRNA, circRNA, and lncRNA play crucial roles in the pathogenesis and progression of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MI/RI). This study aims to provide valuable insights into miRNA, circRNA, lncRNA, and MI/RI from a bibliometric standpoint, with the goal of fostering further advancements in this area.
    METHODS: The relevant literature in the field of miRNA, circRNA, lncRNA, and MI/RI was retrieved from the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-E) database within Web of Science. The "Analyze Results" and "Citation Report" functions in WOS were utilized to compile the annual publication and citation counts in this field. Microsoft Office Excel 2019 was used to organize and visualize the data. Furthermore, bibliometric and visualization analyses of countries/regions, institutions, authors, keywords, and references were conducted using the bibliometric visualization software CiteSpace.
    RESULTS: A total of 858 publications were included for further analysis in this field. The literature was published across 297 journals, with Molecular Medicine Reports contributing the highest number of publications. Researchers from 45 countries participated in studies within this field, with those from China contributing the most publications. The research hotspots in this field primarily focus on three areas: the role of miRNA, circRNA, and lncRNA in the pathogenesis of MI/RI, their potential as therapeutic targets, and their role as biomarkers. Among these, circular RNA, therapy target, inflammatory response, and cardiomyocyte ferroptosis are likely to emerge as emerging trends in this field.
    CONCLUSION: The overall development of research in this field is on the rise. The compilation of research hotspots and emerging trends in this area may provide researchers with more references and assistance in selecting research directions, ultimately benefiting MI/RI patients.
    Keywords:  Ischemia-reperfusion injury; Myocardium; circRNA; lncRNA; miRNA
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-03238-0
  20. Int Urol Nephrol. 2025 Jan 15.
    Current applications and research trends of ultrasound examination in acute kidney injury assessment: a bibliometric analysis.
    Jiawei Jiang, Jinqiang Zhou, Jiating Bao, Hongmei Gao.
       BACKGROUND: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a significant clinical condition, and ultrasound examination has emerged as a crucial non-invasive imaging method for assessing kidney status, especially in its diagnosis and management. This study aims to perform a bibliometric analysis to clarify current research trends in ultrasound assessment of AKI.
    METHODS: We conducted a literature search in the Web of Science database using keywords related to ultrasound examinations of acute kidney injury, up to November 15, 2023. The results were analyzed using the bibliometric software package in R. Relevant literature information was analyzed.
    RESULTS: A total of 1109 articles were included in the study. Research papers published between 2019 and 2024 demonstrated a significant upward trend. The United States, China, and Italy ranked as the top three countries in terms of publication volume. Among the top 10 research institutions with the highest number of publications, 6 are in the United States, with Université de Montréal being the institution with the most publications. Keyword trends focused on: resistive index, risk factors, therapy, glomerular filtration rate, survival, etc. CONCLUSION: This bibliometric study highlights the advancements in ultrasound examination for AKI and underscores the importance of such analyses in determining research trends. Future research should emphasize the integration of various imaging techniques to improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical management of AKI.
    Keywords:  Acute kidney injury; Bibliometrics; Clinical application; Imaging; Ultrasound examination
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-025-04363-y
  21. Narra J. 2024 Dec;4(3): e1095
    Exploring links between visuospatial ability and anatomy learning in education: A bibliometric analysis and scientific mapping.
    Muhammad Z Rahmani, Agussalim Bukhari, Nanang Wiyono, Khaeriah Amru, Baharuddin Baharuddin, Asty A Nurhadi.
      The field of medical education faces a significant challenge in teaching human anatomy, a fundamental aspect of medical science that is often perceived as complex and demanding. Understanding the shapes and anatomical structure locations is crucial for students to master the intricacies of anatomy. Visuospatial ability, which involves comprehending three-dimensional structures and their spatial relationships, plays a pivotal role in anatomy learning. The aim of this study was to examine keywords, territories/countries, the number of publications, institutions, authors, and associated journals related to visuospatial ability in anatomy learning through extensive bibliometric analysis. Data were gathered from the Scopus database, and VOSviewer was employed to conduct a bibliometric analysis. Approximately 552 eligible articles were examined in their entirety. The findings indicated that the most significant research growth occurred in 2012, with the United States of America emerging as the leading country in the field. Furthermore, Anatomical Science Education was recognized as the most esteemed journal in this field, with Wilson, T.D. being credited as the most influential author. The bibliometric data also demonstrated various approaches to improve visuospatial capacity in anatomy learning, such as utilizing virtual reality or other computer-assisted learning modalities and their integration into medical education practice. In conclusion, these findings highlight the critical role of visuospatial ability in facilitating the acquisition of anatomical knowledge and offer direction for future research in this area.
    Keywords:  Visuospatial ability; anatomy learning; bibliometric analysis; education; scientific mapping
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.52225/narra.v4i3.1095
  22. World J Diabetes. 2025 Jan 15. 16(1): 100099
    Ubiquitination in diabetes and its complications: A perspective from bibliometrics.
    Li-Yuan Xiong, Wei Zhao, Fa-Quan Hu, Xue-Mei Zhou, Yu-Jiao Zheng.
       BACKGROUND: Diabetes has a substantial impact on public health, highlighting the need for novel treatments. Ubiquitination, an intracellular protein modification process, is emerging as a promising strategy for regulating pathological mechanisms. We hypothesize that ubiquitination plays a critical role in the development and progression of diabetes and its complications, and that understanding these mechanisms can lead to new therapeutic approaches.
    AIM: To uncover the research trends and advances in diabetes ubiquitination and its complications, we conducted a bibliometric analysis.
    METHODS: Studies on ubiquitination in diabetes mellitus and its complications were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. Visual mapping analysis was conducted using the CiteSpace software.
    RESULTS: We gathered 791 articles published over the past 23 years, focusing on ubiquitination in diabetes and its associated complications. These articles originated from 54 countries and 386 institutions, with China as the leading contributor. Shanghai Jiao Tong University has the highest number of publications in this field. The most prominent authors contributing to this research area include Wei-Hua Zhang, with Zhang Y being the most frequently cited author. Additionally, The Journal of Biological Chemistry is noted as the most cited in this field. The predominant keywords included expression, activation, oxidative stress, phosphorylation, ubiquitination, degradation, and insulin resistance.
    CONCLUSION: The role of ubiquitination in diabetes and its complications, such as diabetic nephropathy and cardiomyopathy, is a key research focus. However, these areas require further investigations.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; CiteSpace; Diabetes mellitus; Research trends; Ubiquitination
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v16.i1.100099
  23. Discov Oncol. 2025 Jan 11. 16(1): 33
    Global research trends and emerging hotspots in nano-drug delivery systems for lung cancer: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis (1998-2024).
    Cao Yu, Chong-Qi Fan, Yao-Xuan Chen, Feng Guo, Hao-Han Rao, Peng-Yu Che, Chun-Jian Zuo, Huan-Wen Chen.
       PURPOSE: Nano-drug delivery systems (NDDS) have become a promising alternative and adjunctive strategy for lung cancer (LC) treatment. However, comprehensive bibliometric analyses examining global research efforts on NDDS in LC are scarce. This study aims to fill this gap by identifying key research trends, emerging hotspots, and collaboration networks within the field of NDDS and LC.
    METHODS: A total of 2452 publications, spanning from 1998 to 2024, were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection. The data were analyzed using tools such as VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the R package 'bibliometrix'.
    RESULTS: The analysis covered contributions from 12,539 researchers affiliated with 2689 institutions across 55 countries, with their work published in 551 different journals. Research output has increased steadily, with China and the United States leading in both publication volume and impact. Major contributors include the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The International Journal of Nanomedicine published the most articles, while Journal of Controlled Release ranked highest in co-citations. Kamal Dua authored the most papers, and Maeda, H. was the most frequently co-cited author. Key research areas encompass "active targeting", "drug delivery optimization", "overcoming drug resistance", "nanocarriers", and "pulmonary drug delivery". Emerging hotspots include "epithelial mesenchymal transition", "mucus penetration", "lipid nanoparticles", "hydrogels", and "immune checkpoint inhibitors".
    CONCLUSION: This bibliometric analysis, the first comprehensive study on NDDS in LC, identifies China and the United States as leading contributors in publication volume and impact. Key research areas include "active targeting" and "drug delivery optimization", with emerging hotspots such as "lipid nanoparticles" and "immune checkpoint inhibitors". These findings provide essential insights to guide future research and optimize treatment strategies.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Lung cancer; Nano-drug delivery systems; Nanocarriers; Research trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-01782-2
  24. Cureus. 2024 Dec;16(12): e75630
    Bibliometric Analysis of the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Detecting Maxillofacial Fractures.
    Bovaz Babu, Divya Vinayachandran, Ganesh C, Shanthi M, Krithika Cl.
      Facial bone fractures are a common occurrence in trauma cases, particularly in India where road traffic accidents contribute significantly. Over the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a potent instrument to help medical professionals diagnose and treat facial fractures. This study aims to perform a bibliometric analysis, that is, a quantitative and qualitative analysis, of publications focusing on the role of AI in detecting facial bone fractures. Bibliometric analysis can be a very strong measure of research productivity and analysis of trends within a given area of research. Data were drawn from the Dimensions AI database; 58 relevant scientific articles were analyzed in this study. This bibliometric analysis aims to assess the volume of research in this area, identifying key trends, authors, institutions, and countries contributing to the literature. The Dimensions AI database was used to gather and analyze relevant data, shedding light on the research impact through indicators such as the h-index, citation counts, and publication trends. This review will depict the landscape of research work, highlighting the rising influence of the use of AI for accurate diagnostics in facial bone fractures and further detailing gaps and potential avenues of future research directed toward solutions such as standardizing datasets and clinical integration.
    Keywords:  artificial intelligence in radiology; computer-assisted diagnosis; deep learning; facial bone fractures; maxillofacial trauma
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.75630
  25. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Nov 22. 103(47): e40592
    Getting closer to the coronary arteries: A bibliometric analysis of CT-based adipose tissue imaging in coronary artery disease.
    Jiayi Fu, Rajiv Baichoo, Xing Xiong, Wenyue Shen, Kai Jin, Xiaojun Guan, Qijing Zhou, Xiaojun Xu.
      The aim of this study is to conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of CT-based adipose tissue imaging related to coronary artery disease (CAD) to investigate the dynamic development of this field. Web of Science Core Collection was used as our data source to identify relevant documents limited to articles or review articles and written in English with no time restrictions. Then we analyzed the whole trend of publications and utilized VOSviewer and Bibliometrix to conduct a bibliometric analysis including citations, keywords, countries, institutions, authors as well as co-citation analyses of cited references and sources. A total of 629 documents including 560 articles and 69 reviews from 1992 to 2023 were included. The trend of publications was divided into 3 phases and overall exhibited a constant rise. Based on the co-occurrence network of keywords analysis, 3 clusters centered on visceral, epicardial, pericoronary adipose tissue respectively and 1 cluster related to cardiovascular risk factors were identified, meanwhile determining the evolution of fat research. Co-citation analysis suggested that sources were divided into metabolism-related and cardiovascular-related journals. The USA ranked first with 228 documents and 12,086 citations among 47 countries and 1002 institutions, both at the author and institutional levels. In conclusion, this study demonstrated the thriving research field of the impact of CT-based adipose tissue assessment on coronary artery disease, offering a better understanding of the current state of research and valuable insights for future studies and collaborations.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000040592
  26. Health Open Res. 2023 ;5 39
    Has COVID-19 affected the publication productivity of neurosurgeons in UK and Republic of Ireland? A bibliometric analysis.
    Hariss G Paremes Sivam, Jigi Moudgil-Joshi, Chandrasekaran Kaliaperumal.
       Background: Our aim was to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the publication productivity of neurosurgeons in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
    Methods: Using bibliometric data we quantified and analysed the academic output of neurosurgeons in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland, between two time periods i.e., January 2017 to December 2019 and January 2020 to March 2022, as a representative capture of the academic climate before and after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The consultant neurosurgeons were grouped according to their departments, title, sex, subspecialities and additional research qualifications. Using data charts on Scopus author directory, the total number of publications, citations and h-indices of each neurosurgeon were obtained over the two time periods. The median and mean of these 3 parameters were computed and the median values were analysed and tested for significance using a Mann Whitney-U test according to the groups.
    Results: Our analysis conveyed a statistically significant increase (2440 publications and between January 2020 and March 2022 there were 2548 publications p<0.05) in the total number of publications after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to before. There was a statistically significant decrease in the mean number of citations (mean 55.24 vs 57.01, p<0.05), after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This trend was observed in both sexes, in authors without an additional MD/PhD and in authors who sub-specialized in neuro-oncology. Overall, there was a significant decrease in H-index after the start of the pandemic compared to before (median h-index:1.00 and 2.00; mean h-index:1.8 and 3.4 respectively).
    Conclusions: There appears to be an apparent increase in total number of publications after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, most authors have registered a reduction in citations and h-indices, suggesting a lower impact and unequal distribution of the abovementioned increase.
    Keywords:  COVID-19 pandemic; Neurosurgery; Publication productivity; h-index
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.12688/healthopenres.13445.2
  27. Clin Exp Emerg Med. 2025 Jan 14.
    The Landscape of Experimental Cardiac Arrest Research Models in Rats: A Bibliometric Analysis of the 100 Most Cited Articles.
    Georgios Mavrovounis, Maria Mermiri, Ioannis Drivas, Konstantinos Drivas, Theodosis Kalamatianos, Sotirios G Zarogiannis, Ioannis Pantazopoulos.
      This study aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most cited articles on experimental cardiac arrest models in rats, identifying key contributors, publication trends, research themes, and collaboration networks. A comprehensive literature search was performed on the Web of Science (WoS) database on June 11, 2024, using keywords related to cardiac arrest and rat models. The top 100 most cited articles were analyzed using the Biblioshiny web application from the Bibliometrix R package (version 4.2.3), categorized by primary research focus. Articles, published from 1980 to 2022, involved 416 authors across 44 journals, averaging 106.7 citations each. Primary research themes were neurology (72%), organ transplantation (7%), cardiovascular system (6%), CPR outcomes after local anesthetic toxicity (4%), and other topics (5%). The United States, Japan, and Germany were leading contributors, with limited international collaborations. Major clusters identified included "Cerebral Ischemia and Outcomes," "Brain Imaging Metrics," and "Blood Brain Barrier". The most commonly used methodologies for cardiac arrest induction were asphyxia, induction by magnesium or potassium chloride and electrical stimulation. This first bibliometric analysis on the topic reveals a dominance of neuroscience in experimental cardiac arrest models in rats. High-impact journals like the "Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism" play critical roles in disseminating significant research. The study highlights substantial gaps in global research engagement, with minimal contributions from lower-income countries and few international collaborations. This analysis provides a roadmap for future research directions and opportunities for more extensive international and interdisciplinary collaboration, always with a focus on scientific rigor.
    Keywords:  Cardiac arrest; Cardiac arrest models; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Experimental cardiac arrest; Rats
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.15441/ceem.24.290
  28. World J Diabetes. 2025 Jan 15. 16(1): 99755
    Role of macrophage polarization in diabetic foot ulcer healing: A bibliometric study.
    You-Wen Zhang, Lei Sun, Yan-Nan Wang, Shi-Yu Zhan.
       BACKGROUND: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a significant contributor to disability and mortality in diabetic patients. Macrophage polarization and functional regulation are promising areas of research and show therapeutic potential in the field of DFU healing. However, the complex mechanism, the difficulty in clinical translation, and the large heterogeneity present significant challenges. Hence, this study was to comprehensively analyze the publication status and trends of studies on macrophage polarization and DFU healing.
    AIM: To examine the relevant literature on macrophage polarization in DFU healing.
    METHODS: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science database. Relevant literature was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database between 2013 to 2023 using literature visualization and analysis software (VOSviewer and CiteSpace) and bibliometric online platforms. The obtained literature was then subjected to visualization and analysis of different countries/regions, institutions, journals, authors, and keywords to reveal the research's major trends and focus.
    RESULTS: The number of publications on the role of macrophage polarization in DFU healing increased rapidly from 2013 to 2023, especially in the latter period. Chinese researchers were the most prolific in this field, with 217 publications, while American researchers had been engaged in this field for a longer period. Qian Tan of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital and Qian Ding of Nanjing University were the first to publish in this field. Shanghai Jiao Tong University was the institution with the most publications (27). The keywords "bone marrow", "adjustment, replacement, response, tissue repair", and "activation, repair, differentiation" appeared more frequently. The study of macrophage polarization in DFU healing focused on the regulatory mechanism, gene expression, and other aspects.
    CONCLUSION: This study through the bibliometric method reveals the research trends and development trends in this field of macrophage polarization in DFU healing from 2013 to 2023 in the Web of Science Core Collection database. The key hotspots in this field mainly include the regulation of macrophage activation, gene expression, wound tissue repair, and new wound materials. This study provides references for future research directions.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Diabetic foot; Macrophage polarization; Research cooperation; Research trend; Wound healing
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v16.i1.99755
  29. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Nov 22. 103(47): e40416
    Assessment of the piriformis muscle and piriformis syndrome via Web of Science database: A bibliometric analysis.
    Sema Polat, Mahmut Tunç, Ufuk Can Aksay, Elif İpek Sönmez, Esin Özşahin, Pinar Göker.
       BACKGROUND: Piriformis syndrome, which is seen as the cause of 0.3% to 6% of low back pain, is a painful condition that occurs as a result of compression of the piriformis muscle on the sciatic nerve. Although there are many studies in the literature about piriformis syndrome, no bibliometric analysis has been found. This study aims to evaluate piriformis syndrome and conduct a bibliometric analysis of studies related to piriformis muscle and syndrome.
    METHODS: This study was conducted on March 27, 2024, using data recorded in the Web of Science Core Collection Database. The search was made as "Topic = Piriformis OR Piriformis Syndrome." Accordingly, 1345 results were found, and as a result of the necessary inclusion and exclusion criteria, 961 documents remained. The data was transferred to the VOSviewer software for further analysis.
    RESULTS: 961 documents based on piriformis muscle or piriformis syndrome were obtained. The country with the most publications was reported to be the USA with 31.42%. Other countries are ranked at around 5% or less. While 9 of the top 10 most cited institutions are based in the USA, clinics that make significant research contributions also attract attention among these institutions. Journals that publish articles containing piriformis syndrome are prominently surgery, physical therapy, anatomy, and general medicine journals. The most repeated keywords were reported as piriformis syndrome, diagnosis, pain, muscle, sciatic nerve, and hip. In contrast, the most repeated clinical terms were reported as approach, surgery, piriformis muscle, injection, sciatica, and compression.
    CONCLUSION: The findings obtained in this study are thought to be important for understanding to providing literature with new perspectives on this subject. They will also focus on the missing parts of the subject from this perspective. Also, this study would provide a novel perspective to the studies about piriformis syndrome and contribute to the researchers about the limits of the topic, and being aware of the active journals that publish papers on this issue would facilitate the work of the researchers.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000040416
  30. Cureus. 2024 Dec;16(12): e75766
    Mapping a Decade of Research: Bibliometric Analysis of Iron Overload in Chronic Kidney Disease.
    Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Jibin Kunjavara, Abdulrahman Al-Mashdali, Mohamed A Yassin.
      This study conducts a bibliometric analysis (BA) to map the research landscape surrounding chronic kidney disease (CKD) and iron overload over the past decade. Utilizing PubMed as the primary database, a systematic search strategy was developed using BA guidelines, incorporating keyword and MeSH term refinements for comprehensive data retrieval. A Boolean operator-based search strategy was applied, capturing literature from 2014 to the first quarter of 2024, with inclusion criteria focusing on articles and review articles published in English. An initial pool of 408 records was narrowed to 52 articles after applying filters and exclusions based on relevance and document type. Data analysis employed the Java-based bibliometric tool VOSviewer, facilitating citation analysis, keyword co-occurrence mapping, and network visualization of author and institutional contributions. MeSH terms and keywords were analyzed for frequency and signal strength, with "Humans," "Iron," and "Iron Overload" emerging as dominant terms. Trends in publication activity from 2014 to 2024 revealed cyclic patterns influenced by external factors. The institutional analysis highlighted contributions from key healthcare and research institutions globally. The findings underline significant themes, contributors, and research gaps within the field, providing valuable insights for future CKD and iron management studies. This study not only identifies major trends and collaborative networks but also highlights potential areas for advancing patient care and treatment strategies for CKD patients with iron-related conditions.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; chronic kidney diseases; hemochromatosis; iron overload; scientific mapping
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.75766
  31. Ren Fail. 2025 Dec;47(1): 2444383
    Bibliometric study and visual analysis of postoperative diabetes mellitus in kidney transplant recipients based on WoSCC database.
    Minhua Qiu, Sheng Chen, Jibing Chen, Hongjun Gao.
       BACKGROUND: In recent years, the increase of the post-transplantation diabetes mellitus (PTDM) after renal transplantation encourages people to do a lot of research on the disease. This paper conducted a bibliometric study on PTDM related literature to explore the risk factors of diabetes after kidney transplantation, as well as the current status, hotspots and development trends of PTDM research, so as to provide reference for researchers in related fields.
    METHODS: We searched the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database for PTDM literature from January 1, 1990, to August 20, 2023, and used VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the R package 'bibliometrix' to do bibliometric analysis.
    RESULTS: Obesity, 3 months after transplantation tacrolimus concentration >10 ng/mL, temporary hyperglycemia, delayed graft function, acute rejection is specific risk factors related to PTDM in renal transplant recipients. In addition, 74 countries led by China and the United States published 1546 papers, and the number of PTDM-related publications is increasing every year. Primary institutions included the University of California, Los Angeles, Mayo Clinic, University of Oslo, and University of Toronto. The Journal of Transplantation is the most widely read journal in the subject. The authors with the most published literature are Trond Jenssen and Adnan Sharif, and the most cited author is Kasiske BL. Expectations for continued growth in global PTDM research are increasingly high. Future studies will mainly focus on exploring the risk factors of PTDM and identifying new therapeutic approaches and targets.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; Prospects for post-transplantation diabetes; VOSviewer; bibliometric
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2024.2444383
  32. Burns. 2024 Dec 20. pii: S0305-4179(24)00385-1. [Epub ahead of print]51(2): 107345
    Trends and hotspots in burns-related pain research: A bibliometric analysis.
    Xin-Xin Gao, Xiu-Hang Zhang, Jia-Ao Yu.
       OBJECTIVE: The aim of this investigation was to conduct a thorough synthesis of the extant scholarly discourse and to delineate the prevailing global trends in the domain of burn pain, employing a bibliometric analysis.
    METHODS: A bibliometric analysis was performed utilizing the Web of Science Core Collection database. Articles were selected based on titles or abstracts containing keywords associated with burns and pain. Both quantitative and qualitative methodologies were applied to examine the retrieved data, encompassing an analysis of publication trends, research themes, and collaboration networks.
    RESULTS: The number of articles on this topic has been increasing, averaging an annual growth rate of 6.9 % from 1997 to 2023. Contributions have come from 645 institutions across 53 countries, resulting in 446 papers that span areas such as nursing, anesthesia, and immunology. Key journals include Burns, Journal of Burn Care & Research, and Pain. The United States has demonstrated a significant research output in this field, with active international collaboration, notably with Washington University leading in contributions. Patterson DR was the most prolific author in terms of published papers, while Choiniere M was the most frequently co-cited author. The focus of research has shifted from symptom management to exploring pain mechanisms. Current research priorities in burn pain include "quality of life," "music therapy," and "psychological state." Recent analysis has highlighted key areas in neuropathic pain mechanisms, novel analgesic therapies, and specific groups such as pediatric burn patients. Influential studies have advanced our understanding of pathophysiology, while psychological interventions and inflammation are increasingly receiving attention. Emerging topics include non-pharmacological interventions, psychological support, technology in pain assessment and management, quality of life, and personalized pain management.
    CONCLUSION: Research on burn pain is advancing rapidly; however, collaboration among countries and institutions remains limited. Increased cooperation and communication across these entities could significantly advance the field in the future. Future research should prioritize placebo-controlled trials of targeted therapeutic drugs and innovative pain management approaches, with a strong emphasis on patient outcomes and quality of life.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric; Burn; Future directions; Pain; Research trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2024.107345
  33. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Nov 22. 103(47): e40523
    Research status, hotspots, and implications of seasonal affective disorder: A bibliometric analysis based on CiteSpace and VOSviewer.
    Shuaibo Zhu, Wanghui Zhan, Wei Jin, Zitong Xu, Hongji Yang, Ming Tao, Lihong Li.
      The objective was to determine the research status and hotspots of seasonal affective disorders (SAD) based on bibliometric tools, which will contribute to the further research in this field. We used bibliometric tools CiteSpace and VOSviewer to conduct visual quantitative analysis on 465 SAD literatures in the Web of Science core database from 2008 to 2023 from multiple perspectives such as collaboration network, keywords, and literature citations. At the same time, we used Microsoft Word to make relevant tables. The publication of SAD-related literature has been on the rise in the past 15 years, countries with high production of SAD literature are mainly concentrated in the United States, Austria, and Canada, and certain cooperative relationships have been established between various institutions and scholars. Research keywords in our study are mainly limited to pathogenesis ("Photoperiod," "exposure," "winter," "serotonin transporter," and "creb") and treatment measures ("light therapy" and "melatonin"). In recent years, literature research hotspots mainly focus on the treatment of SAD with light therapy, the application of exogenous drugs, the biological clock mechanism of SAD pathogenesis, the relationship between SAD and inflammation, etc. The correlation between SAD and sleepiness and alternative treatments to light therapy may be future research hotspots. The research results reveal the future research focus of SAD. There is a considerable interest in the photoperiodic pathogenesis of SAD, light therapy and its alternative therapies, and there is still hope for further exploration. Substantial research into evidence-based prevention as well as treatment strategies is necessary to improve outcomes.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000040523
  34. World J Diabetes. 2025 Jan 15. 16(1): 96032
    Global trends and hotspots of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents: A bibliometric study and visualization analysis.
    Fang-Shuo Zhang, Hai-Jing Li, Xue Yu, Yi-Ping Song, Yan-Feng Ren, Xuan-Zhu Qian, Jia-Li Liu, Wen-Xun Li, Yi-Ran Huang, Kuo Gao.
       BACKGROUND: Epidemiological surveys indicate an increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among children and adolescents worldwide. Due to rapid disease progression, severe long-term cardiorenal complications, a lack of effective treatment strategies, and substantial socioeconomic burdens, it has become an urgent public health issue that requires management and resolution. Adolescent T2DM differs from adult T2DM. Despite a significant increase in our understanding of youth-onset T2DM over the past two decades, the related review and evidence-based content remain limited.
    AIM: To visualize the hotspots and trends in pediatric and adolescent T2DM research and to forecast their future research themes.
    METHODS: This study utilized the terms "children", "adolescents", and "type 2 diabetes", retrieving relevant articles published between 1983 and 2023 from three citation databases within the Web of Science Core Collection (SCI, SSCI, ESCI). Utilizing CiteSpace and VoSviewer software, we analyze and visually represent the annual output of literature, countries involved, and participating institutions. This allows us to predict trends in this research field. Our analysis encompasses co-cited authors, journal overlays, citation overlays, time-zone views, keyword analysis, and reference analysis, etc.
    RESULTS: A total of 9210 articles were included, and the annual publication volume in this field showed a steady growth trend. The United States had the highest number of publications and the highest H-index. The United States also had the most research institutions and the strongest research capacity. The global hot journals were primarily diabetes professional journals but also included journals related to nutrition, endocrinology, and metabolism. Keyword analysis showed that research related to endothelial dysfunction, exposure risk, cardiac metabolic risk, changes in gut microbiota, the impact on comorbidities and outcomes, etc., were emerging keywords. They have maintained their popularity in this field, suggesting that these areas have garnered significant research interest in recent years.
    CONCLUSION: Pediatric and adolescent T2DM is increasingly drawing global attention, with genes, behaviors, environmental factors, and multisystemic interventions potentially emerging as future research hot spots.
    Keywords:  Adolescent; Bibliometrics; Child; CiteSpace; Knowledge mapping; Type 2 diabetes mellitus; VOSviewer; Visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v16.i1.96032
  35. Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul). 2025 Jan 14.
    Bibliometric Analysis of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Research in South Korea.
    Geunin Lee, Young Ae Kang, Youngmok Park.
       BACKGROUND: Current research on nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) is multidisciplinary; thus, proper organization is necessary to obtain comprehensive insights. Therefore, a bibliometric analysis was performed to identify NTM research characteristics in South Korea.
    METHODS: The Web of Science was searched for NTM articles authored by Koreans at Korean institutions until March 2023. We collected data on authors, publication year, article type, study design, research area, citations, research institutes, and funding sources for analysis.
    RESULTS: Of the 28,092 articles on NTM, Koreans authored 868. After excluding 167 unrelated studies, 701 relevant articles were analyzed. The first study was from 1992, with publication rates markedly increasing from 2004 onwards. Basic research constituted 41.3% (n=290) of papers, whereas clinical research represented 44.7% (n=313). Basic research consisted mostly of biochemistry studies (n=74, 10.6%), while clinical research primarily involved retrospective studies (n=113, 16.1%). Median citations were highest for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (median 23, interquartile range 15-93). Fifty-four institutions participated in NTM research, with the top five contributing to 71% (n=498) of the publications. The National Research Foundation of Korea was the most significant funding source, supporting 181 studies (32.5% of funded articles).
    CONCLUSION: The quality and quantity of NTM research in South Korea has improved. However, it was concentrated within a few institutions and largely funded by few sources. Future research should use more diverse funding sources, be conducted in more institutions, and prioritize prospective study designs to enhance the understanding and treatment of NTM.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; nontuberculous mycobacteria; research trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4046/trd.2024.0158
  36. Clin Oral Investig. 2025 Jan 16. 29(1): 65
    Applications of artificial intelligence in orthodontics: a bibliometric and visual analysis.
    Alessandro Polizzi, Mattia Boato, Sara Serra, Vincenzo D'Antò, Rosalia Leonardi.
       OBJECTIVES: To conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the literature on artificial intelligence (AI) applications in orthodontics to provide a detailed overview of the current research trends, influential works, and future directions.
    MATERIALS AND METHODS: A research strategy in The Web of Science Core Collection has been conducted to identify original articles regarding the use of AI in orthodontics. Articles were screened and selected by two independent reviewers and the following data were imported and processed for analysis: rankings, centrality metrics, publication trends, co-occurrence and clustering of keywords, journals, articles, authors, nations, and organizations. Data were analyzed using CiteSpace 6.3.R2 and VOSviewer.
    RESULTS: Almost 83% of the 381 chosen articles were released in the last three and a half years. Studies were published either in highly impacted orthodontic journals and also in journals related to informatics engineering, computer science, and medical imaging. Two-thirds of the available literature originated from China, the USA, and South Korea. AI-driven cephalometric landmarking and automatic segmentation were the main areas of research.
    CONCLUSIONS: This report offers a thorough overview of the AI current trend in orthodontics and it highlights prominent research areas focused on increasing the speed and efficiency of orthodontic care. Furthermore, it offers insight into potential directions for future research.
    CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Collaborative research efforts will be necessary to strengthen the maturity and robustness of AI models and to make AI-based clinical research sufficiently reliable for routine orthodontic clinical practice.
    Keywords:  Artificial intelligence; Bibliometric analysis; Cephalometric analysis; Deep learning; Machine learning; Orthodontics; Segmentation
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-025-06158-y
  37. Discov Oncol. 2025 Jan 12. 16(1): 34
    Bibliometric analysis of glycolysis and prostate cancer research from 2004 to 2024.
    Congxu Zhu, Jingjing Yang, Lumei Liu, Bonan Li, Tiansong Sun, Wen Sheng, Qinghu He.
       BACKGROUND: Prostate cancer (PCa) ranks as the second most common disease among men and the fourth most prevalent cancer worldwide. Enhanced glycolysis and excessive lactate secretion are recognized as critical factors driving the progression of various cancers. This study systematically investigated the research trends associated with glycolysis in PCa through bibliometric analysis.
    METHOD: In this study, we conducted a systematic search of the Web of Science and PubMed databases for literature pertaining to the glycolysis of PCa that was published between January 1, 2004, and June 30, 2024. To achieve this objective, we employed CiteSpace software to generate visualizations that illustrate countries/regions, institutions, journals, and keywords. Additionally, we extracted pertinent quantitative data. Furthermore, we utilized VOSviewer software to create a collaboration network map among various journals.
    RESULTS: Between 2004 and 2024, a total of 408 research articles on glycolysis in PCa were published, indicating a consistent upward trend in the annual publication rate. In this field, the United States not only leads in the volume of research papers but also has the highest degree of centrality. The journal "Cancer Research" is recognized as the most influential in the field, whereas "Prostate and Cancer" serves as a significant platform for disseminating research related to glycolysis in PCa. Keyword analysis has identified four primary research directions that have dominated this field over the past two decades. The role of glycolysis and its associated enzymes in PCa underpins this research. Glycolysis has also demonstrated significant clinical value in the diagnosis and prognosis of PCa. Moreover, drugs targeting glycolytic inhibitors and natural products have exhibited therapeutic potential against this disease. By modulating glycolytic mechanisms, there is potential to increase resistance in PCa. Currently, leading research in this area encompasses the application of nanotechnology to PCa glycolysis, the roles of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs) in this metabolic pathway, and the interactions between glycolysis and other biological processes in PCa.
    CONCLUSION: This study employs bibliometric analysis to provide a comprehensive overview of research on glycolysis in PCa over the past two decades. It highlights the current state of knowledge in this field, identifies key research hotspots, and explores emerging frontiers, particularly nanotechnology, lncRNA, and miRNA, which are driving innovative research directions.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; CiteSpace; Glycolysis; Hotspots; Prostate cancer; Trends; VOSviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-01790-2
  38. Complement Med Res. 2025 Jan 15. 1-39
    Global Trends and Collaborative Models in Manipulative Therapy for Low Back Pain: A Bibliometric and Academic Network Analysis.
    Yukui Tian, Nianrong Han, Xue Bai, Junchang Liu.
      Background Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent condition that significantly affects work productivity and quality of life. Despite advancements in treatment, LBP continues to pose a global health challenge, with increasing research on manipulative therapy as a non-invasive treatment option. This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global research trends in manipulative therapy for LBP. Summary This study utilized the Web of Science Core Collection database to analyze global research dynamics on manipulative therapy for LBP from 1998 to 2023. A total of 2,879 articles were identified and analyzed using CiteSpace software, revealing key research trends, leading countries, and influential contributors. The analysis demonstrated that research on manipulative therapy for LBP has been steadily increasing, particularly between 2019 and 2021. The United States, the Netherlands, and Denmark were among the leading countries in this field. Core research concepts identified through keyword co-occurrence analysis include "low back pain," "manipulative therapy," and "spinal manipulation." Key Messages Manipulative therapy for LBP is a growing field with increasing global interest, particularly between 2019 and 2021. The United States, Netherlands, and Denmark are leading contributors to the research, with notable academic collaborations. Future research should focus on comparative treatment effectiveness, safety assessments, and mechanistic analyses to further validate the role of manipulative therapy in LBP management.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1159/000542978
  39. Nurs Crit Care. 2025 Jan 14.
    Insights from the top-cited papers in the critical care nursing literature: A bibliometric and visualized analysis.
    Sameh Eltaybani, Natalie McEvoy.
       BACKGROUND: Highly cited papers in critical care nursing can offer valuable insights for all stakeholders engaged in the research process by highlighting key research trends, guiding resource allocation and shaping future research priorities.
    AIM: To gain insights from the top-cited papers in the top critical care nursing journals.
    STUDY DESIGN: This was a bibliometric analysis of the top-cited papers in the top critical care nursing journals as reported by the Journal Citation Report 2023-released in June 2024. Data were tabulated and visualized using Microsoft Excel and the VOSviewer software.
    RESULTS: Forty papers from the top four critical care nursing journals (Intensive and Critical Care Nursing [ICCN], Nursing in Critical Care [NICC], Australian Critical Care [ACC] and American Journal of Critical Care [AJCC]) were analysed. Half of the analysed papers were related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and mental health was the most addressed theme (n = 11 papers). Papers from the ICCN featured contributions from 17 countries, the highest among the journals analysed, followed by NICC, with contributions from 11 countries. Articles received more citations than reviews (median [interquartile range]: 18 [9-23] vs. 8 [8-11.5]), and open-access papers were cited about twice those published under a subscription model (19 [16-31] vs. 9 [8-15]). In ICCN, 9 of the 10 analysed papers were published open access compared with 3 in NICC and ACC and 2 in AJCC.
    CONCLUSIONS: The identified themes in this paper underscore the dynamic nature of the field of critical care nursing and the ongoing efforts to address key challenges in critical care nursing practice and health care delivery. Publishing open-access articles on trending topics and collaborating internationally seem to be effective approaches for gaining more citations.
    RELEVANCE TO RESEARCH: Understanding these prevalent themes has significant implications for guiding research priorities, informing clinical practice, shaping policy and improving patient outcomes. Academic journals need to encourage increasing the representation of researchers from the Global South in both journals' editorial boards and submissions to the journals.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; journal impact factor; research metrics
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.13236
  40. Heliyon. 2025 Jan 15. 11(1): e41346
    Global perspectives and hotspots of VEGF signaling pathway in liver disease from 2008 to 2023: A bibliometric analysis and visualization.
    Yi He, Jiaxin Huang, Xiaofan Liang, Chang Shao, Xiguang Sun, Junjie Zhang.
       Background: The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway is closely related to pathological angiogenesis in liver disease. Anti-angiogenesis is an effective intervention in the clinical treatment of liver disease. Some antiangiogenic drugs are resistant and have limitations in clinical use.
    Methods: This research uses bibliometric methods to assess the literature on the VEGF signaling pathway in liver disease from 2008 to 2023.
    Results: The number of publications has generally increased over the past 16 years, meaning that enormous researchers are interested in this field. China and the USA have published the most articles and cooperate closely with each other. Plos one has published the largest number of articles in this area, and Hepatology and Journal of Hepatology is the most authoritative journal. Llovet JM is an outstanding researcher in the field with the highest citations. Keywords and research hotspots analysis indicated that researchers are very concerned about the application and clinical research status of anti-angiogenic drugs in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Continuing to deepen the research on the use of anti-angiogenic drugs alone and in combination is necessary. In addition, the resistance of anti-angiogenic therapeutic drugs leads to a complex mechanism of angiogenesis response caused by hypoxia, which requires further research.
    Conclusions: This study analyzed the research situation related to the VEGF signaling pathway in liver disease from a bibliometric and visual perspective. Our analysis helps researchers better understand the research directions and hotspots in this area, enabling them to better carry out research in the future.
    Keywords:  Anti-angiogenic; Bibliometric; CiteSpace; Liver disease; VOSviewer; Vascular endothelial growth factor
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e41346
  41. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2025 ;20 23-41
    Research Status and Direction of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Complicated with Coronary Heart Disease: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2005 to 2024.
    Hupo Bian, Shaoqi Zhu, Wenjian Xing, Luying Qi, Jingnan Xue, Xiuhua Peng, Zanhui Jin, Hongxing Zhao.
       Objective: There is increasing evidence that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with coronary heart disease (CHD). In this study, we provide valuable insights in the field by examining the evolution of the relationship between COPD and CHD over the past 20 years.
    Methods: A comprehensive computer search was conducted in the Web of Science (WOS) core dataset, covering literature on COPD combined with CHD from January 1, 2005, to August 20, 2024. Visual analyses were performed using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and Bibliometrix to assess countries, institutions, the centrality of institutional intermediaries, authorship patterns, including co-cited authors and references, and keywords; Excel (version 2021) software was utilized for generating relevant descriptive analysis tables.
    Results: A total of 2420 publications sourced from WOS were included in this study. Since 2005, there has been a continuous increase in the literature about COPD combined with CHD; polynomial fitting yielded an R² value of 0.7758. The volume of literature in this domain is projected to continue growing steadily. The United States emerged as the leading country by publication count; Lin Cheng-li ranked first among authors, while China Medical University topped institutional contributions. Notably, Sin dd, Mannino dm, and Helvaci Mr were identified as the top three authors based on citation frequency. The Journal of Vascular Surgery recorded the highest number of publications, whereas The Lancet was recognized as the most influential among the top ten co-cited journals. The most frequently cited reference pertains to systemic inflammation's role in increasing cardiovascular risk among patients with COPD. Through keyword clustering analysis, we categorized all keywords into three distinct groups: management strategies for COPD and CHD; diseases associated with both conditions; and epidemiological characteristics concerning their burden-current hotspots include multimorbidity factors such as hypertension and obesity alongside outcomes like diagnosis during COVID-19 pandemic implications within societal contexts are highlighted here too.
    Conclusion: Presently focused research on COPD coupled with CHD primarily revolves around five key areas: pathogenesis exploration, early diagnostic techniques, COVID-19 infection, dynamics intervention, methodologies, and treatment protocol development efforts. To improve the early detection rate of COPD complicated with CHD, the main development direction in the future is to extract computed tomography (CT) features using imaging omics and establish an early prediction model. The results of this study will provide new ideas and directions for subsequent related research.
    Keywords:  CHD; COPD; bibliometrics; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; coronary heart disease; inflammation; visual analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2147/COPD.S495326
  42. Discov Ment Health. 2025 Jan 17. 5(1): 2
    Bibliometric analysis of trends in dental management of the children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
    Kanwalpreet Kaur, Ravinder S Saini, Syed Altafuddin Quadri, Gustavo Vicentis Oliveira Fernandes, Anna Avetisyan, Seyed Ali Mosaddad, Artak Heboyan.
      This study aimed to present a complete overview of the trends, difficulties, and improvements in dental treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder through rigorous bibliometric analysis. The dimensional database field was chosen to enable the inclusion and recall of the greatest number of relevant entries. All peer-reviewed international journals published between 2004 and 2023 were included in this study. The sophisticated search keywords' Autistic Disorder" OR "Autism Spectrum Disorder" AND "Dental management" were used. Studies that examined patterns and difficulties in the dental care of children with ASD were included in the inclusion and exclusion criteria for this analysis. Among the listed countries, The United States had the highest number of documents and citations. Barbara Sheller is the most cited author, followed closely by Arthur H.Friedlander, Michael E.Mahler, and John A.Yagiela. This study also revealed that most articles involved multinational collaborations, highlighting the global scope of dental research. The United States leads in terms of research output and citations, followed by India and China. Research on autism spectrum disorder has grown substantially over the past few years, and the authors recommend that future research concentrate on creating effective behavioral techniques that will assist children with autism spectrum disorder in coping with dental treatment.
    Keywords:  Autism spectrum disorder; Autistic disorder; Dentistry
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-024-00126-w
  43. World J Radiol. 2024 Dec 28. 16(12): 794-805
    Update report on the quality of gliomas radiomics: An integration of bibliometric and radiomics quality score.
    Xu Cao, Ming Xiong, Zhi Liu, Jing Yang, Yu-Bo Kan, Li-Qiang Zhang, Yan-Hui Liu, Ming-Guo Xie, Xiao-Fei Hu.
       BACKGROUND: Despite the increasing number of publications on glioma radiomics, challenges persist in clinical translation.
    AIM: To assess the development and reporting quality of radiomics in brain gliomas since 2019.
    METHODS: A bibliometric analysis was conducted to reveal trends in brain glioma radiomics research. The Radiomics Quality Score (RQS), a metric for evaluating the quality of radiomics studies, was applied to assess the quality of adult-type diffuse glioma studies published since 2019. The total RQS score and the basic adherence rate for each item were calculated. Subgroup analysis by journal type and research objective was performed, correlating the total RQS score with journal impact factors.
    RESULTS: The radiomics research in glioma was initiated in 2011 and has witnessed a surge since 2019. Among the 260 original studies, the median RQS score was 11, correlating with a basic compliance rate of 46.8%. Subgroup analysis revealed significant differences in domain 1 and its subitems (multiple segmentations) across journal types (P = 0.039 and P = 0.03, respectively). The Spearman correlation coefficients indicated that the total RQS score had a negative correlation with the Journal Citation Report category (-0.69) and a positive correlation with the five-year impact factors (0.318) of journals.
    CONCLUSION: Glioma radiomics research quality has improved since 2019 but necessitates further advancement with higher publication standards.
    Keywords:  Adult-type; Bibliometrics; Glioma; Quality score; Radiomics
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v16.i12.794
  44. Int Endod J. 2025 Jan 12.
    Gender analysis of editorial boards and authorship in leading endodontics journals.
    Graziela Dos Santos Massa, Ana Flávia Almeida Barbosa, Giovanna Alves Britto, Emmanuel João Nogueira Leal Silva, Rafael Sarkis Onofre, Ana Paula Pires Dos Santos, Luciana Moura Sassone.
       AIM: To evaluate the presence of women on editorial boards and as authors in leading global endodontics journals from 2018 to 2023.
    METHODOLOGY: The selection of journals was based on the impact factor from Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and CiteScore 2022, with criteria of JCR above 1 and CiteScore above 1.5. Editorial board members were categorized as editor-in-chief and associate editor. Authorship was categorized into first, last, and corresponding author roles. The names of editorial board members and authors were extracted into an Excel spreadsheet, and gender analysis was conducted using the platforms Genderize, PubMed, Scopus, ResearchGate, and author's affiliated institutions' websites, categorized in a binary way. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data on the editorial board. A Poisson regression analysis was performed to investigate the prevalence ratio (PR) of female authorship compared with male authorship in the roles of first, last, and corresponding author. The Chi-square test was performed to evaluate the associations between female authors in prominent positions and the presence of other female authors.
    RESULTS: A total of four journals were analysed, identifying 24 editors-in-chief and 233 associate editors. None of the editor-in-chief were women, and 23 (9.8%) of the associate editors were female. Amongst the 8965 authors identified, 2983 (33.2%) were female: 1288 (41.1%) were first authors, 827 (27.7%) were last authors and 928 (31.1%) were correspondence authors. The PR for female corresponding authors was higher in AEJ than in JOE (1.07 [CI 1.03-1.11]), whilst the PR for female first authors was lower in IEJ than in JOE (0.96 [CI 0.93-0.99]). There was a lower PR for women as first authors in 2018 (0.94 [CI 0.90-0.99]) and as first (0.94 [CI 0.90-0.98]) and last (0.94 [CI 0.90-0.98)] authors in 2019 compared with 2023. The presence of women in prominent authorship positions was associated with increased female authorship in other positions (p < .01).
    CONCLUSION: Female participation on editorial boards and as prominent authors in leading journals is low, indicating significant challenges. Increasing female presence in prominent authorship roles may lead to greater female participation in other authorship positions.
    Keywords:  female dentists; gender equity; peer review assessment; publications; sexism; women dentists
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/iej.14187
  45. J Infect Public Health. 2024 Dec 18. pii: S1876-0341(24)00357-5. [Epub ahead of print]18(3): 102623
    Trends and gaps in hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19 research (2020-2023): Performance and conceptual mapping.
    Abdullah Algaissi, Manal Mohamed Elhassan Taha, Edrous Alamer, Nader Kameli, Abdulaziz Alhazmi, Nizar Khamjan, Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab.
       BACKGROUND: Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine (CQ) and Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) are antimalarial drugs with well-known anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects used to treat various diseases, with few side effects. After COVID-19 emergence, numerous researches from around the world have examined the potential of using CQ or HCQ as potential treatment of COVID-19. However, conflicting outcomes have been found in COVID-19 clinical trials after treatment with CQ or HCQ. This study aims to evaluate research on CQ and HCQ for COVID-19 treatment and prophylaxis control using bibliometric methods.
    METHODS: We analyzed bibliometric data on HCQ and COVID-19 (HCQ-C19) quantitatively and semantically (2020-2023) using the Scopus database VOSviewer, Bibliometrix, and MS Excel.
    RESULTS: Analyses of 7471 original and conference articles revealed that the total number of publications has continually increased. The country producing the most articles in this field was the United States, followed by Italy, India, and Spain. The top-productive authors on HCQ-C19 are Mussini, C., and Raoult, D. (Italy) with 23 and 21 articles, respectively. The top-impactful organization is IHU Méditerranée Infection, France. A Bibliometrix's network analysis based on the co-occurrence of keywords revealed the following themes HCQ-C19, including "clinical research/practice," "COVID-19," "thrombosis," "HCQ," "epidemiology," and "infectious disease."
    CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the analysis reveals a growing interest in HCQ-C19 research. Prominent contributions come from the United States, Italy, India, and Spain. Key themes include clinical research/practice, COVID-19, thrombosis, HCQ, epidemiology, and infectious disease. Future recommendations include conducting well-designed clinical trials and fostering collaborative interdisciplinary efforts.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Bibliometrix; COVID-19; Hydroxychloroquine; VOSviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2024.102623
  46. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2025 Jan 17.
    Manuscript publication of abstracts presented at gynecologic surgery societies' annual meetings.
    Kasey C Fitzsimmons, Kacey M Hamilton, Rebecca J Schneyer, Shlomi Toussia-Cohen, Shannon Fan, Nikki R Farsa, Gabriel Levin, Kelly N Wright, Raanan Meyer.
       PURPOSE: To study characteristics and identify factors associated with full manuscript publication of oral abstracts presented at gynecologic surgery societies' annual meetings.
    STUDY DESIGN: We reviewed all oral abstracts presented at four major gynecologic surgery meetings in 2018. Oral abstracts subsequently published as peer-reviewed manuscripts were compared to those that were not published. Descriptive statistical analysis and multivariable regression analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with peer-reviewed manuscript publication.
    RESULTS: A total of 396 oral presentation abstracts from the four nationally recognized gynecologic societies were identified. The overall journal publication rate was 47.4% (188/396). The rate of publication of oral abstracts was 35.1% (72/205) for those presented at AAGL, 73.8% (62/84) for AUGS, 53.2% (42/79) for SGO and 42.9% (12/28) for SGS. In multivariable regression analysis, last author's H-index [aOR 95% CI 1.02 (1.00-1.03)], academic center affiliation [aOR 95% CI 2.29 (1.20-4.37)], and randomized controlled trials [aOR 95% CI 2.47 (1.12-5.47)] were associated with journal publication. Of the published articles, the median time to publication was 3.0 years [1.0-5.0], the median journal impact factor was 3.9 [1.8-4.8], the median relative citation ratio was 1.0 [0.4-1.9], and the median number of citations per year was 2.0 [1.0-4.1].
    CONCLUSIONS: In the field of gynecologic surgery, several factors, including the last researcher's H-index, academic affiliation, randomized controlled trial design and type of societal meeting are associated with increased odds of an oral abstract ultimately reaching full manuscript peer-reviewed publication. These findings can serve researchers in the fields of gynecologic surgical subspecialties.
    Keywords:  Abstract to full-text publication; Gynecologic surgery; H-index; Journal society; Obstetrics and gynecology
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-024-07865-9
  47. Int J Womens Health. 2025 ;17 53-66
    Bibliometric Analysis and ChatGPT-Assisted Identification of Key Strategies for Improving Primary Maternity Care Based on a Decade of Collective Research.
    Sidik Maulana, Muhammad Iqhrammullah, Rovy Pratama, Sydney Tjandra, Intan Chaharunia Mulya, Hartiah Haroen.
      Maternity care within primary health facility settings is critical for reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in Indonesia. The aim of this study was to analyze research trends over the past decade to identify key strategies for improving maternity care in primary health care facilities in Indonesia. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using data from the Scopus database to map the research landscape and identify latent research topics in maternal health care. The analysis included keyword co-occurrence and network visualization, with assistance from ChatGPT-4.0 for enhanced identification and categorization of keywords. The identified research trends were used as surrogate variables representing the main concerns among researchers, experts, and funders. These variables were used to build strategies, which were then analyzed using SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) by reflecting on the Indonesian context. The results revealed that key topics in maternity care included midwifery roles, pandemic resilience, and telemedicine. Based on SWOT analysis, most of the constructed strategies were found to have high external opportunities but low internal capabilities, indicating the need to strengthen internal resources. In conclusion, Indonesia must enhance its internal capabilities, particularly human resources and infrastructure, to effectively utilize external opportunities and improve maternal health outcomes.
    Keywords:  JKN program; antenatal care; bibliometric analysis; maternal health; primary health care
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2147/IJWH.S494922
  48. Indian J Radiol Imaging. 2025 Jan;35(Suppl 1): S148-S154
    Indexing of Journals and Indices of Publications.
    Biju Vasudevan, Manas Chatterjee, Vishal Sharma, Ravinder Sahdev.
      Journal indexes are indicators toward the quality of a journal. Authors, researchers, and the audience need some criteria to judge which literature they need to read or which journal they need to send their article to. Journal indexes help the respective groups to make this decision. From Index Medicus to Web of Science, journal indexes use different criteria to judge the quality of a journal or an article. Figures like impact factor and CiteScore also rank journals and articles based on various criteria so that the audience and authors can make their pick. Author indices like h-index and ResearchGate score aid in comparing scientific work done by authors and researchers. Indexes of journals, publications, and authors therefore offer a classification of medical literature from which the best can be chosen depending on the requirements in their respective fields.
    Keywords:  author; database; index; indexing; publication
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1800878
  49. Indian J Radiol Imaging. 2025 Jan;35(Suppl 1): S95-S101
    Building Credibility with Comprehensive Citation Practices.
    Pavithra Subramanian, Raghuraman Soundararajan, Jyotsna Makol.
      Honoring those who paved the way and paving the way for others is an old saying and practice that emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the contributions of others while also guiding and mentoring those who follow in your footsteps. In academic and scientific writings, citations are very important for maintaining the integrity, credibility, and progression of scientific knowledge. This article examines the significance of citations, their various types and methods, and the different styles used. By focusing on best practices and common errors, this article aims to guide researchers in effectively incorporating citations to enhance their work's visibility and impact. It analyses the different types of citations, including direct quotes, paraphrases, and summaries, and discusses the major citation systems such as the Vancouver and Harvard styles. The article also examines the common errors in citation practices and offers guidelines for accurate referencing. It also reviews various reference management software that facilitate to organize and automate the citation process. The impact of citations on bibliometric measures such as impact factor, H index, CiteScore, etc., which assess the influence and productivity of research, is also discussed. Further, the article briefly delves into the utility of artificial intelligence in citation management and future directions in citation practices. The goal of this article is to elevate the quality and credibility of academic publications in the area of medicine by focusing on the principles and methods of effective citation.
    Keywords:  citations; quotations; reference management software; references
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1796641
  50. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2025 Jan 15.
    Hotspots and Frontiers in Necrotizing Fasciitis Research: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis from 2000 to 2023.
    Yuxuan Dai, Yu Chen, Zhihui Huang.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-025-04681-7
  51. Front Microbiol. 2024 ;15 1444552
    Current trends and future directions in probiotics research for HIV/AIDS.
    Xinxin Cui, Zhanpeng Xie, Zhen Wu, Li-Qin Xu.
       Aim: This study aims to comprehensively and systematically review the current status of research on probiotics and HIV/AIDS, while also exploring future research hotspots and trends in this domain.
    Methods: The Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection database was queried up until May 13, 2024, to retrieve relevant literature on probiotics and HIV/AIDS. Utilizing CiteSpace, VOSviewers, and Bibliometrix software, scientific achievements and research frontiers in this field were analyzed.
    Results: As of May 14, 2024, a total of 90 articles was included in. The publication output in this area peaked in 2017, with a subsequent decline in the number of articles post-2019. The United States emerged as the leading country in terms of article count (32 articles), with The University of Western Ontario being the institution with the highest publication output. Dr. Reid G contributed the most articles (12 articles). In addition to key terms, high-frequency keywords included immune activation, inflammation, and microbial translocation. The burst analysis of keywords suggests that vaccines may become a focal point of future research.
    Conclusion: Future research hotspots and trends should focus on elucidating the types of probiotics, intervention timing, and optimal strains (in terms of mixing ratios) in the context of HIV/AIDS. Furthermore, exploration into the role of probiotic metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids, in vaccine development is warranted.
    Keywords:  HIV/AIDS; VOSveiwer; biblimetrics; citespace; probiotics
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1444552
  52. J Med Internet Res. 2025 Jan 15. 27 e59598
    Evaluation and Comparison of the Academic Quality of Open-Access Mega Journals and Authoritative Journals: Disruptive Innovation Evaluation.
    Yuyan Jiang, Xue-Li Liu, Liyun Wang.
       BACKGROUND: Some scholars who are skeptical about open-access mega journals (OAMJs) have argued that low-quality papers are often difficult to publish in more prestigious and authoritative journals, and OAMJs may be their main destination.
    OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the academic quality of OAMJs and highlight their important role in clinical medicine. To achieve this aim, authoritative journals and representative OAMJs in this field were selected as research objects. The differences between the two were compared and analyzed in terms of their level of disruptive innovation. Additionally, this paper explored the countries and research directions for which OAMJs serve as publication channels for disruptive innovations.
    METHODS: In this study, the journal information, literature data, and open citation relationship data were sourced from Journal Citation Reports (JCR), Web of Science (WoS), InCites, and the OpenCitations Index of PubMed Open PMID-to-PMID citations (POCI). Then, we calculated the disruptive innovation level of the focus paper based on the local POCI database.
    RESULTS: The mean Journal Disruption Index (JDI) values for the selected authoritative journals and OAMJs were 0.5866 (SD 0.26933) and 0.0255 (SD 0.01689), respectively, showing a significant difference. Only 1.48% (861/58,181) of the OAMJ papers reached the median level of disruptive innovation of authoritative journal papers (MDAJ). However, the absolute number was roughly equal to that of authoritative journals. OAMJs surpassed authoritative journals in publishing innovative papers in 24 research directions (eg, Allergy), accounting for 40.68% of all research directions in clinical medicine. Among research topics with at least 10 authoritative papers, OAMJs matched or exceeded MDAJ in 35.71% of cases. The number of papers published in authoritative journals and the average level of disruptive innovation in each country showed a linear relationship after logarithmic treatment, with a correlation coefficient of -0.891 (P<.001). However, the number of papers published in OAMJs in each country and the average level of disruptive innovation did not show a linear relationship after logarithmic treatment.
    CONCLUSIONS: While the average disruptive innovation level of papers published by OAMJs is significantly lower than that of authoritative journals, OAMJs have become an important publication channel for innovative research in various research directions. They also provide fairer opportunities for the publication of innovative results from limited-income countries. Therefore, the academic community should recognize the contribution and value of OAMJs to advancing scientific research.
    Keywords:  disruption index; innovative evaluation; open citation data; open-access mega journals; paper evaluation
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2196/59598
  53. Front Neurol. 2024 ;15 1432249
    Sciatic nerve injury treated by acupuncture: a bibliometric study and visualization analysis.
    Yan Wang, Yan Wang, Fei Pei, Yahui Wang, Lijie Lv, Tianyi Li, Shujin Wang, Huan Qin.
       Objective: Sciatic nerve injuries often lead to severe pain and motor dysfunction, causing serious impact on patients' quality of life. Acupuncture, as one of the main therapies in traditional Chinese medicine, is gradually gaining attention in the field of nerve injury due to its potential role in pain relief and nerve repair. Bibliometric and scientific knowledge mapping methods were employed to analyze the current research status, hotspots, and development trends of acupuncture for sciatic nerve injury (SNI) over the past decade.
    Methods: A literature search was conducted on acupuncture for SNI from the China Knowledge (CNKI), Wanfang, Weipu (VIP), and Web of Science (WOS) databases, and CiteSpace V6.R6 software and VOSviewer1.6.20 software were employed to analyze and visualize keywords from the collaborative network, keyword co-occurrence, and keyword timeline, respectively. Keyword emergence was analyzed and visualization maps were drawn.
    Results: A total of 907 articles were included in the Chinese database, while 78 articles were included in the WOS database. The leading institutions of the literature in Chinese and English were the Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, respectively. Ma Tieming is the most influential person in the field. A keyword analysis of the Chinese and English literature revealed that Huanjiu and Huizhong points are commonly used and that acupuncture is often applied with drug therapy, physical therapy, and rehabilitation training, which can improve the treatment effect comprehensively. Additionally, the therapeutic mechanism of acupuncture mainly promotes nerve regeneration and repair through the modulation of cytokines and related signaling pathways. Electroacupuncture and neuropathic pain are cutting-edge research topics in this field. Based on the keyword emergence, it is predicted that future studies will continue to focus on acupuncture treatment, functional recovery after SNI, and spinal cord injury, which may become the research hotspots in this field. In addition, future studies could further delve into the selection and physiological mechanisms of acupuncture points and validate the effectiveness of this acupuncture and its integrative therapeutic strategies through a wider range of clinical practices.
    Conclusion: This study uses visualization software VOSviewer and CiteSpace to provide the current status and trends in SNI of acupuncture over the past decade and predicts potential research frontiers and hot directions.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; acupuncture; sciatic nerve injury; visualization analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2024.1432249
  54. Am J Speech Lang Pathol. 2025 Jan 14. 1-21
    Gender Imbalance in Citation Practices in Communication Sciences and Disorders Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
    Erin L Meier, Sophie Kajfez, Camille Zaman, Grace Haskell, Leanna Ugent, Gengchen Wei, Shannon M Sheppard.
       PURPOSE: Despite recent advances, gender inequality remains a major concern within the workforce. One manifestation of gender inequality in academia is the undercitation of women-authored compared to men-authored papers that is thought to reflect implicit biases and has important implications for the academic advancement for research-intensive female faculty. These studies largely stem from male-dominant professions. Thus, in this study, we investigated gendered citation practices within communication sciences and disorders (CSD), a female-dominant discipline. We also examined the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as an exogenous driver of short-term change in publication and citation practices in CSD.
    METHOD: Using methods from Dworkin et al. (2020), we characterized expected versus actual man first/man last-authored (MM), man first/woman last-authored (MW), woman first/man last-authored (WM), and woman first/woman last-authored (WW) articles published within a 24-year time span in the four American Speech-Language-Hearing Association journals. We compared gendered publication and citation practices in the 10 years before (2010-2019) to during (August 2020-November 2022) the COVID-19 pandemic.
    RESULTS: Across journals, we found WW publications increased while MM publications decreased from 1998 to 2022. We found a pattern of overcitation of WW papers and undercitation of MM papers, which was driven primarily by the citation practices of WM and WW teams. These citation trends were found for the years before and during the pandemic and remained when controlling for relevant paper characteristics and author and paper network variables.
    CONCLUSIONS: Consistent with our predictions, we found gender-based citation imbalances that aligned with the gender distributions of CSD, like other fields. The findings align with the notion of homophily (i.e., like attracts like). We review the findings within the context of citation research from other fields as well as discuss the larger implications of these patterns for professional practices in CSD.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_AJSLP-24-00321
  55. Complement Ther Med. 2025 Jan 09. pii: S0965-2299(25)00003-2. [Epub ahead of print]88 103128
    Letter to the Editor on "Global research trends of sham acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis".
    Zining Guo, Wenjing Zeng, Shaoyang Cui, Nenggui Xu.
      
    Keywords:  Acupuncture; Evidence-based medicine; Sham acupuncture
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103128
  56. Health Serv Manage Res. 2025 Jan 16. 9514848251314111
    Bibliometric analysis and trends related to dental tourism: Qualitative, social, economic and ethical implications.
    Valerio Brescia, Francesco Cavarra, Maura Campra, Paolo Boffano, Vincenzo Rocchetti.
      This article delves into the multifaceted realm of dental tourism, scrutinizing patient incentives, economic ramifications, and ethical aspects. An in-depth 2023 analysis discerns research gaps, underscoring the necessity for a more exhaustive investigation to enrich the understanding of the global oral healthcare landscape. Utilizing bibliometric analysis method, the study examines the worldwide trajectory of scientific publications on dental tourism. Employing Scopus, it dissects document types, annual production, authorship, and international collaborations. The results spotlight microvariables derived from Saxena, Deheriya, Datla's macrovariables, unveiling influencers on dental tourism, ranging from social and economic to cultural factors. The study advocates for defined bilateral agreements to ensure quality care and stresses ethical considerations, emphasizing shared standards and legal implications. Economic ramifications, both positive and negative, are discussed, with an expanding global focus on dental tourism evident. In conclusion, the study accentuates micro variables, signaling avenues for future research.
    Keywords:  dental tourism; economic implication; ethical implications; medical tourism; social implication
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/09514848251314111
  57. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2025 Jan 09. pii: S1058-2746(25)00022-9. [Epub ahead of print]
    Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship Applicants with Greater Research Productivity During Residency are Ranked Higher by Fellowship Programs.
    Suleiman Y Sudah, Anisha Tyagi, Kiera Vrindten, Allen D Nicholson, Ryan Lohre, Grant E Garrigues, Surena Namdari, William N Levine, Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, Bassem Elhassan, Mariano E Menendez.
       INTRODUCTION: Shoulder and elbow surgery fellowships in the United States are recognized for their academic emphasis, yet the correlation between an applicant's research productivity and fellowship match results remains unclear. This study (1) analyzed temporal trends in research productivity among matched fellowship applicants, (2) evaluated the influence of quantity of publications and first authorships on match positions, and (3) investigated program variations in research productivity.
    METHODS: This is a retrospective analysis of data from the San Francisco (SF) Match Database for shoulder and elbow surgery applicants matched between 2017 and 2024. Allopathic (MD), osteopathic (DO), and international medical graduates (IMGs) were included. PubMed was queried to quantify publications and first authorship before and during residency, analyzing their association with applicant and fellowship rank. Publication volumes per fellowship program were also calculated for institutions with at least five years of match data.
    RESULTS: 290 matched applicants were evaluated across 34 fellowship programs, comprising 229 MDs, 29 DOs, and 32 IMGs. There was almost a five-fold increase in the average number of publications per applicant, from 2.72 ± 3.54 in 2017 to 12.80 ± 15.88 in 2024 (B 1.30; p = 0.001). Similarly, first authorship publication counts increased almost three-fold, from 1.31 ± 2.12 in 2017 to 3.66 ± 5.01 in 2024 (B = 0.29, p = 0.02). Fellowship program analysis revealed wide variation in mean publication counts of matched applicants (p = 0.008), with Rush University Medical Center (27.88 ± 33.86), Massachusetts General Hospital (13.65 ± 26.62), Mayo Clinic (13.06 ± 14.77), Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (12.19 ± 10.64) exhibiting the highest averages. Candidates with more publications (p = 0.04), first authorships(p = 0.02), and total first authorships (p = 0.04) during residency were ranked higher by fellowship programs. There was a significant correlation between greater publication count during residency and more favorable fellowship rank (-0.15, p = 0.02) and applicant match position (-0.12, p = 0.049). No significant associations were found between pre-residency publications (p = 0.38), total publications (p = 0.13), and pre-residency first authorships (p = 0.20) with fellowship rank positions.
    CONCLUSION: Research productivity has increased substantially among matched applicants. The more academically productive residents tend to be ranked more favorably by fellowship programs and match higher on their list. However, these associations were relatively weak, highlighting the complexity of the fellowship selection process and the notion that research productivity alone does not guarantee placement in preferred programs.
    Keywords:  fellowship; first author; match; publications; research; shoulder and elbow surgery
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2024.11.022
  58. Heliyon. 2025 Jan 15. 11(1): e41335
    Italy's excellence in research.
    Rosaria Ciriminna, Cristina Della Pina, Mario Pagliaro.
      We analyze excellence in research carried out in Italy using the Highly Ranked Scholars (HRS) ranking of the top 0.05 % of all >30 million scholars. Published by research database ScholarGPS, the ranking is based on classification of over 140 million scholarly publications (weighting each publication and citation by the number of authors, and excluding self-citations). We investigate the outcomes of both prior five-year (2018-2022) and lifetime rankings. Results are informative in many aspects, including in comparison to other nations. The critical analysis of the results may inform policy efforts aimed at opening up a positive long-term economic development perspective for Italy. The analysis may also inform research policy efforts in other countries aimed at connecting research with economic and societal development.
    Keywords:  Excellence in research; Highly ranked scholars; Research excellence in Italy; Research policy; Scholar rankings
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e41335
  59. ACS Biomater Sci Eng. 2025 Jan 17.
    Advancements and Prospects in Nanorobotic Applications for Ophthalmic Therapy.
    Antonio Átila Menezes Ferreira, John Hebert da Silva Felix, Rita Karolinny Chaves de Lima, Maria Cristiane Martins de Souza, José Cleiton Sousa Dos Santos.
      This study provides a bibliometric and bibliographic review of emerging applications of micro- and nanotechnology in treating ocular diseases, with a primary focus on glaucoma. We aim to identify key research trends and analyze advancements in devices and drug delivery systems for ocular treatments. The methodology involved analyzing 385 documents indexed on the Web of Science using tools such as VOSviewer and Bibliometrix. The results show a marked increase in scientific output, highlighting prominent authors and institutions, with England leading in the field. Key findings suggest that nanotechnology holds the potential to address the limitations of conventional treatments, including low ocular bioavailability and adverse side effects. Nanoparticles, nanovesicles, and polymer-based systems appear promising for prolonged and controlled drug release, potentially offering enhanced therapeutic efficacy. In conclusion, micro- and nanotechnology could transform ocular disease treatment, although challenges remain concerning the biocompatibility and scalability of these devices. Further clinical studies are necessary to establish these innovations within the therapeutic context of ophthalmology.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; drug delivery; glaucoma; nanotechnology
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c02368
  60. F1000Res. 2024 ;13 531
    Bibliometric Analysis of Islamic Crowdfunding: A Literature Review of Its Journey.
    Aris Purwatiningsih, S Purnamasari, Harini Setyawati, Astiwi Indriani, Dian Prawitasari, Shoimatul Fitria.
       Background: The potential of Islamic crowdfunding to encourage the development of Islamic fintech globally, even in countries with non-Muslim majority populations, needs to be examined in a literature study on this issue. More extensive research is needed regarding the factors that most reliably predict the success of Islamic crowdfunding, such as compliance with Islamic crowdfunding laws, sustainability, and the potential of Islamic finance. This article describes a comprehensive and systematic Literature Review (SLR) regarding papers published in the field of Islamic crowdfunding. This research aims to contribute to a better understanding of Islamic crowdfunding, provide useful information for practitioners, and stimulate further research in the field to increase the success of Islamic crowdfunding.
    Methods: We conducted a review of selected papers to identify gaps and significant issues in Islamic crowdfunding, providing guidance for future researchers. This article review was based on 704 articles retrieved using the keyword "Islamic crowdfunding" from the Scopus database between 2013 and 2022. To minimize bias, we formulated 5 research questions to guide our analysis: RQ1: How do publication and citation rates vary annually? RQ2: How can we determine the most influential studies based on citation counts for each keyword? RQ3: What are the most common subject areas addressed in Islamic crowdfunding literature from 2013 to 2022? RQ4: What are the most frequently used keywords in Scopus documents? RQ5: How are Islamic values discussed in articles related to Islamic crowdfunding?
    Results: The findings of this research demonstrate that Islamic crowdfunding, characterized by interdisciplinary scholarship, has emerged as an increasingly significant alternative for aiding society and the economy. It contributes to poverty alleviation and the development of specific sectors through channels such as crowdfunding for small and medium enterprises and social projects tailored to meet the diverse needs of Muslims. However, the challenge facing the future development of Sharia crowdfunding is that, despite its benefit of increasing community participation in projects aligned with religious values, it also carries the potential risk of investment losses and non-compliance with Sharia principles. Ways to address the current scarcity of Sharia fintech are also needed, ensuring its broader acceptance across all societal levels, and enhancing Muslims' understanding of compliance with Islamic religious rules, particularly Fiqh law.
    Conclusion: Urgently needed are specific fiqh regulatory guidelines to ensure that Sharia-compliant crowdfunding adheres to Islamic principles. Government support, particularly through legislation in countries where the majority of the population is Muslim, is crucial to enhance public participation and trust in Sharia crowdfunding.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Islamic crowdfunding; Legislation
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.146797.2
  61. Br J Sports Med. 2025 Jan 15. pii: bjsports-2024-108497. [Epub ahead of print]
    Examining the under-representation of black researchers in sports science and sports medicine publications: 'You Can't be what You Can't See'.
    João Victor Rosa de Freitas, Naiane Silva Morais, Jéssika Teodoro Santos, Rízia Rocha-Silva, Tatiana Silva da Conceição, Rafaela Gomes Dos Santos, Braulio Evangelista de Lima, Rodrigo Luiz Luiz Vancini, Marilia Santos Andrade, Ricardo Borges Viana, Claudio Andre Barbosa de Lira.
       OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the representation of black researchers as authors of articles published in four peer-reviewed journals with the highest impact factors (IFs) in the field of sports science and sports medicine.
    METHODS: An analysis was conducted on articles published between 2018 and 2022 in four leading sports science journals with high IFs (2022): The British Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Sport and Health Science, Sports Medicine and Exercise Immunology Review. Data extraction from the articles included the researcher's names, sex/gender, total number of authors, number of black authors, their position in the author list, publication year, article title and type and digital object identifier. Sex/gender and race/skin colour were identified using publicly available photographs and methodologies aligned with previous studies and Brazilian racial heteroidentification practices.
    RESULTS: The analysis included 1737 articles and 11 158 authors. Only 144 (1.30%) authors were identified as black, of which only 38 were women, corresponding to 0.34% and 26.4% of total authors and total black authors, respectively. When considering authorship positions, only 16 (0.92%) were the first author and 19 (1.09%) were the last (senior) author. Merely 13 (0.75%) articles had two or more black authors.
    CONCLUSION: Our findings reveal a significant under-representation of black authors in sports science and sports medicine publications from high-impact journals, particularly in prominent authorship positions. Active initiatives and policies are urgently required to address and mitigate this inequity.
    Keywords:  Sports; Sports medicine
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108497
  62. F1000Res. 2024 ;13 228
    Wine Consumer Studies: Current Status and Future Agendas.
    Vageesh Neelavar Kelkar, Jyothi Mallya, Valsaraj Payini, Vasanth Kamath.
       Background: As wine has become more than just a drink, exploring wine consumer studies provides a better understanding of various factors that shape the wine industry. Therefore, this paper aims to review and map the landscape of wine consumer literature using bibliometric analysis and systematic review. It identifies the key areas, clusters, antecedents, mediators, moderators, and outcomes to propose the framework for future research directions.
    Methods: This study adopts an integrative review approach: a bibliometric and systematic review. The data for this study were retrieved from the Scopus database. While the bibliometric analyses are conducted using VoSviewer software, a systematic review is conducted using a content analysis approach.
    Results: Four main topics in the extant wine consumer literature are identified: sustainability and wine, wine preferences and choice, wine consumer behavior, and wine consumer insights. The five critical areas of wine consumers' literature recognized are decision-making, consumer preferences, consumer behavior, segmentation, and consumer involvement. This study also recognizes theoretical and methodological advancements in the wine consumer literature.
    Conclusions: The findings contribute to advancing knowledge development, identifying research gaps and shedding light on future research in the wine consumer domain. The results offer practical insight for wine industry stakeholders, researchers, and influencers.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; economic; environmental; integrative review; sociocultural; sustainability; systematic review
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.146631.1
  63. Indian J Med Ethics. 2024 Oct-Dec;IX(4):IX(4): 296-300
    Reasons for retraction of clinical research articles in PubMed indexed medical journals from 2012 to 2022.
    Miteshkumar Maurya, Renuka Munshi.
       BACKGROUND: Misconduct in the publication of research articles is a serious concern for the scientific community. This study was conducted with the objective to assess various reasons for retraction of clinical research articles published in PubMed indexed journals from all over the world since 2012 to 2022.
    METHODS: A search was performed on the PubMed database for retracted research articles using filters for "retracted publication". A total of 314 eligible research articles were assessed for studying basic details. The study outcome measures were to evaluate the reasons for the retraction and authors' and journal editors' responses to retractions.
    RESULTS: Of the original research articles retracted, 150/242 (61.98%) were clinical trial publications. Of the total 314 retracted research articles, the most retractions were in 2014 (47, 14.96%) and 2013 (40, 12.73%) while the fewest retractions were in 2012 (3, 0.95%) and 2022 (9, 2.86%). The most common reasons for retraction were data errors or data analysis errors (120/314, 38.21%) followed by plagiarism (37/314, 11.8%), duplicate publication (35/314, 11.1%), ethical concerns (23/314, 7.3%) and methodological flaws (22/314, 7%). These concerns were raised mainly by the editor or editor-in-chief (228/314, 72.61%), followed by authors (29/314, 9.23%). Out of 228 editorial concerns on publications, authors of only 91/228 (39.91%) agreed and 17/228 (7.45%) completely disagreed with the editorial decision.
    CONCLUSION: Authors need to be more careful about data analysis errors, fabricated or falsified data, and plagiarism while submitting their research papers. On the part of editors, detecting misconduct at the submission and peer review stages will help lower the retraction rate and avoid citation of such articles by other authors.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.20529/IJME.2024.067
  64. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Nov 22. 103(47): e40482
    Primary care research on hypertension: A bibliometric analysis using machine-learning.
    Gökben Yasli, Muhammet Damar, Şeyda Özbiçakci, Serkan Alici, Andrew David Pinto.
      Hypertension is one of the most important chronic diseases worldwide. Hypertension is a critical condition encountered frequently in daily life, forming a significant area of service in Primary Health Care (PHC), which healthcare professionals often confront. It serves as a precursor to many critical illnesses and can lead to fatalities if not addressed promptly. Our study underscores the importance of this critical issue by analyzing articles related to hypertension in the PHC research area from the Web of Science Core Collection using bibliometric methods and machine learning techniques, specifically topic analyses using the latent Dirichlet allocation method. The analysis was conducted using Python Scikit-learn, Gensim, and Wordcloud Libraries, the VosViewer program, and the Bibliometrix R Biblioshiny library. Our findings revealed a steady increase in publication output in hypertension-related research. Analysis shows that hypertension-related research in the PHC research area is clustered into 8 groups: (1) management of hypertension in PHC, risk factors, and complications; (2) psychiatric disorders and hypertension; (3) pediatric and pregnancy hypertension; (4) environmental factors and living conditions; (5) sex and age effects on hypertension; (6) COVID-19 and hypertension; (7) behavioral risk factors, quality of life, and awareness; and (8) current treatment methods and guidelines. Research on hypertension has focused intensively on kidney disease, obesity, pregnancy, cardiovascular risk, heart disease, calcium channel blockers, body mass index, amlodipine, mortality, risk factors, hyperlipidemia, depression, and resistant hypertension. This study represents the first and comprehensive bibliometric analysis of hypertension in the PHC research area. Annual publication volumes have steadily increased over the years. In recent years, topics such as social determinants, patient attendance, self-management, diabetes mellitus, COVID-19, telemedicine, type 2 diabetes, and noncommunicable diseases have garnered significant interest in the field of PHC services.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000040482
  65. J Prosthet Dent. 2025 Jan 13. pii: S0022-3913(24)00818-7. [Epub ahead of print]
    Global research interest and publication trends on guided surgery in implant dentistry: A metrics-based analysis.
    Natalia de Oliveira Miranda, Lucas Menezes Dos Anjos, Aurélio de Oliveira Rocha, Felipe Gomes Dallepiane, Ariadne Cristiane Cabral da Cruz, Mariane Cardoso, Bruno Henriques, César Augusto Magalhães Benfatti, Ricardo de Souza Magini.
       STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Digital surgical guides improve precision by detailing the direction, position, and angle of implants, which reduces surgery time and complications. A bibliometric analysis of guided surgery in implant dentistry is lacking.
    PURPOSE: The aim of this metrics-based analysis was to analyze the trends and key characteristics of articles related to guided surgery in implant dentistry.
    MATERIAL AND METHODS: The search was conducted in February 2024 on the Web of Science. The main characteristics of the studies were extracted and analyzed. Collaborative networks were generated using the Vosviewer software program. Dimension was consulted to measure Altmetric data. Correlation among data was determined by using the Spearman test.
    RESULTS: A total of 799 articles published between 1993 and 2023 were included. Most were case reports or series (n=26) using static guided surgery (n=672), primarily for dental implant placement (n=754). The studies typically employed a combination of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and digital scanning (n=316) for surgical planning. The most frequently used software program was coDiagnostiX (n=89), and the most commonly used guide type was the printed guide (n=161). The country with the most articles was the USA (n=137), though Europe stood out as the leading continent (n=398). The Vosviewer demonstrated strong collaborations among authors. According to Dimensions, significant mentions were identified in Mendeley, news outlets, and X.
    CONCLUSIONS: An emerging trend in guided implant dentistry research was identified over the past 30 years through the use of software programs and 3D-printers for the fabrication of surgical guides. Europe showed the greatest interest in this topic, predominantly conducting research on static guided surgery for implant placement. Additional clinical studies and systematic reviews are needed.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.11.017
  66. Heliyon. 2025 Jan 15. 11(1): e41086
    Emerging trends and new developments in global research on artemisinin and its derivatives.
    Yu Lai, Huize Zhang, Xi Chen.
       Background: The World Health Organization recommends the use of artemisinin (ART) and its derivatives for malaria treatment. Furthermore, these compounds exhibit encouraging pharmacological effects for the treatment of several diseases. Nevertheless, ongoing antimalarial treatment efforts have been significantly hindered by the emergence of drug resistance. A systematic evaluation and analysis of relevant studies may yield insights to help resolve this dilemma and reveal options for future research.
    Purpose: The objective of this study was to provide researchers with a comprehensive synopsis of the advancements made in the study of ART and its significant derivatives, as well as to visually present the data and provide insightful observations that can inform subsequent investigations in this domain.
    Methods: We searched the Web of Science Core Collection for relevant studies published by December 31, 2023. The research hotspots and frontiers pertinent to this field in terms of countries, institutions, authors, journals, references, and keywords were ascertained through scientometric analysis via CiteSpace software.
    Results: This study included an extensive assemblage of 12,985 data points, and the findings suggest that ART and its derivatives have garnered considerable interest among scientists. Prolonged international collaboration has fostered progress in this research field. "Antimalarials," "synthesis," "drug resistance," and "Plasmodium vivax" are areas of intense research. Potential areas for future investigations may include "proliferation," "oxidative stress," "pathways," and "mechanisms."
    Conclusion: This study offers a comprehensive compendium of the developments and trends in the relevant research field over the past fifty years. Since pharmaceutical drug synthesis can influence both drug efficacy and cost-effectiveness, ongoing efforts to improve drug synthesis are warranted. Although the advent of novel therapeutic approaches has partially mitigated drug resistance, further investigations into the underlying mechanisms are needed. While better treatments for malaria have been developed, the therapeutic potential of ART and its derivatives for numerous additional important diseases is also possible, and future research in this area can lead to dramatic improvements in health.
    Keywords:  Artemisinin; CiteSpace; Derivatives; Malaria; Scientometric analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e41086
  67. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2025 Jan 16.
    Response to: "Trends and Insights in Facial Fat Grafting: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis in Plastic Surgery".
    Shunchao Yan, Yimei Han, Guoping Wu.
      Level of Evidence V This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-025-04679-1
  68. Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2025 ;pii: S0080-62342024000100473. [Epub ahead of print]58 e20240253
    Advanced practice nursing in Brazil: bibliometric analysis of dissertations and theses.
    Ana Clara Dantas, Mércio Gabriel de Araújo, Jéssica Naiara de Medeiros Araújo, Ana Beatriz Marinho de Medeiros, Pedro Henrique Azevedo Dos Santos, Bárbara Ebilizarda Coutinho Borges, Jéssica Dantas de Sá Tinôco, Héllyda de Souza Bezerra.
       OBJECTIVE: To analyze the scientific production on Advanced Practice Nursing based on dissertations and theses published in Brazil.
    METHOD: A bibliometric study, with a descriptive approach based on documents, carried out in the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel Theses and Dissertations Bank, Scientific Electronic Library Online, Virtual Health Library, Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences and institutional repositories, from October to November 2023.
    RESULTS: Of the 25 scientific productions identified, 16 are dissertations and nine are theses. Most were published in 2022 (40.0%), in the Southeast region (60.0%), especially at the Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, through a professional master's program in nursing (20.0%). Family health was the most evident area of specialty in the sample (36.0%), and the prevalent level of complexity was Primary Health Care (76.0%).
    CONCLUSION: The scenario of scientific productions on the subject in the country has begun to advance in recent years, but is still incipient. The mapping of theses and dissertations on Advanced Practice Nursing points to the emerging need to meet the demands arising from the health sector at an international and national level.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-220X-REEUSP-2024-0253en
  69. PLoS One. 2025 ;20(1): e0315216
    Artificial intelligence and network science as tools to illustrate academic research evolution in interdisciplinary fields: The case of Italian design.
    Daniele Pretolesi, Ilaria Stanzani, Stefano Ravera, Andrea Vian, Annalisa Barla.
      In this paper, we explore the application of Artificial Intelligence and network science methodologies in characterizing interdisciplinary disciplines, with a specific focus on the field of Italian design, taken as a paradigmatic example. Exploratory data analysis and the study of academic collaboration networks highlight how the field is evolving towards increased collaboration. Text analysis and semantic topic modelling identified the evolution of research interest over time, defining a ranking of pairs of keywords and three prominent research topics: User-Centric Experience Design, Innovative Product Design and Sustainable Service Design. Our results revealed a significant transformation in the field, with a shift from individual to collaborative research, as evidenced by the increasing complexity and collaboration within groups. We acknowledge the limitations faced by this work, suggesting that the methodology may be primarily suitable for bibliometric and more silos-like disciplines. However, we emphasize the urgency for the scientific community to address the future of research not indexed by large open-access databases like OpenAlex.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315216
  70. Sensors (Basel). 2024 Dec 30. pii: 154. [Epub ahead of print]25(1):
    A Bibliometric Review of Brain-Computer Interfaces in Motor Imagery and Steady-State Visually Evoked Potentials for Applications in Rehabilitation and Robotics.
    Nayibe Chio, Eduardo Quiles-Cucarella.
      In this paper, a bibliometric review is conducted on brain-computer interfaces (BCI) in non-invasive paradigms like motor imagery (MI) and steady-state visually evoked potentials (SSVEP) for applications in rehabilitation and robotics. An exploratory and descriptive approach is used in the analysis. Computational tools such as the biblioshiny application for R-Bibliometrix and VOSViewer are employed to generate data on years, sources, authors, affiliation, country, documents, co-author, co-citation, and co-occurrence. This article allows for the identification of different bibliometric indicators such as the research process, evolution, visibility, volume, influence, impact, and production in the field of brain-computer interfaces for MI and SSVEP paradigms in rehabilitation and robotics applications from 2000 to August 2024.
    Keywords:  brain–computer interface; motor imagery; rehabilitation; robot arm; robot hand; steady-state visually evoked potential
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3390/s25010154
  71. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2025 Jan 16.
    Global Landscape of Lip Reconstruction and Augmentation: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis.
    Sa'ed H Zyoud, Sari Taha, Samah W Al-Jabi.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-025-04670-w
  72. Dig Dis Sci. 2025 Jan 13.
    New Insights into the Pathogenesis of Alcoholic Liver Disease Based on Global Research.
    Jinbao Zhang, Zonghui Yang, Xiaona Liu, Xiujuan Yang, Yaling Li, Xiaojie Jin, Haijing Duan, Honggang Chen, Wenlong Zhao, Qian Wang, Yongqi Liu.
       BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is the leading cause of death among alcohol-related diseases, yet its pathogenesis remains incompletely understood. This article employs data mining methods to conduct an indepth study of articles on ALD published in the past three decades, aiming to elucidate the pathogenesis of ALD.
    METHODS: Firstly, articles related to the pathogenesis of ALD were retrieved from the Web of Science (WOS) database. CiteSpace 6.1.R2 and VOSviewer 1.6.18 were used to visually analyze the authors, institutions, journals, and keywords of the published articles. Secondly, by thoroughly reading the top 100 most cited articles and focusing on research hotspots such as cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1), gut microbiota, acetaldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), and alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), the pathogenesis of ALD was preliminarily explored. Finally, the pathogenesis of ALD was further analyzed based on disease databases.
    RESULTS: A total of 1521 articles were retrieved from the WOS database, and 384 of these were selected for in-depth reading. From GeneCards, 9084 genes related to ALD were identified. KEGG enrichment analysis was performed using DAVID, and the hsa04936: Alcoholic liver disease pathway was selected for visualization.
    CONCLUSIONS: This study preliminarily elucidates the pathogenesis of ALD, which may be associated with the release of acetaldehyde, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and various pro-inflammatory factors during alcohol metabolism. It is also closely related to gut microbiota dysbiosis and increased intestinal permeability induced by multiple factors.
    Keywords:  Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH); Alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH); Alcoholic liver disease (ALD); Cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1); Intestinal flora; Pathogenesis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-024-08778-y
  73. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol. 2025 Jan;pii: S1028-4559(24)00307-3. [Epub ahead of print]64(1): 191-192
    A proposal for reference list format in medical journals: Considering the last author's name.
    Shigeki Matsubara, Daisuke Matsubara.
      
    Keywords:  Author; Citation; Last author; Reference; Reference list
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjog.2024.08.009
  74. J Autism Dev Disord. 2025 Jan 11.
    Research Tools for Eating Behavior in People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
    Nayara Cristina Milane, Michel Teston Semensato, Luiz Alberto Pilatti.
       OBJECTIVE: To identify the tools used to assess eating behaviors in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and summarize their distribution, citation rates, journal publication, JCR scores, and psychometric properties.
    METHODS: A literature review was conducted to identify studies on eating behavior in individuals with ASD. The search included various descriptors and combinations of keywords in databases such as Medline/PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, SciELO, and Web of Science. The studies were filtered to focus on articles published in the last five years. Thirty-seven relevant studies were identified and analyzed to summarize the tools used, their distribution in the literature, citation rates, and psychometric properties.
    RESULTS: Thirty-seven relevant studies were identified. The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders published the most studies (5). The Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory (BAMBI) was the most frequently used instrument, appearing in 15 studies, followed by the Behavioral Pediatrics Feeding Assessment Scale (BPFAS) in 8 studies. Both instruments demonstrated solid psychometric properties, with BAMBI showing good internal consistency (α = 0.88) and BPFAS a Cronbach's alpha of 0.82.
    CONCLUSION: Most of the instruments used in studies on eating behavior in individuals with ASD demonstrate satisfactory psychometric properties. BAMBI and BPFAS stand out for their widespread use but are limited to covering only specific age ranges.
    Keywords:  Assessment Tools; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Feeding Behavior; Psychometric Validation
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06710-x
  75. Heliyon. 2025 Jan 15. 11(1): e41200
    Self-mentions in design area disciplines: A corpus analysis.
    Victor Ia Batres-Prieto, Asad Abbas.
      This study analyzes the self-mention forms represented by first-person pronouns (I, me, my, we, us, and our), self-citations, and other forms of mentions made by the same author(s) in each article (e.g., this writer, the author, the authors, the research team) in a corpus of academic articles (625,195 words) in Design area disciplines to determine the similarities and differences in self-mention practices within these disciplines and the previous findings reported in the literature of authorial self-representation observed in hard and soft fields. A quantitative approach using the method employed by Hyland in 2001 [23] explored a corpus of 100 academic empirical and theoretical articles on visual arts, design, architecture, and art and design education (25 for each discipline) obtained from Q1 and Q2 journals listed in the Visual Arts and Performing Arts subject area of Scopus. The results suggest that self-mention practices in Design area disciplines share similarities and differences with the authorial self-representation in soft and hard fields previously reported in the literature by Hyland in 2001 [23] and Dixon in 2022 [24]. Overall, self-mentions in Design area disciplines resemble the authorial self-representation practices in soft fields. However, self-mentions in architecture tend to use the impersonal writing of hard fields because this discipline has a close historical relationship with engineering. This is the first corpus analysis of self-mention practices in academic articles in the Design area disciplines. The implications of the findings for academic literacy are also discussed.
    Keywords:  Academic articles; Authorial self; Design area disciplines; Educational innovation; Higher education; Self-mention
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e41200
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