bims-evares Biomed News
on Evaluation of research
Issue of 2024‒02‒18
68 papers selected by
Thomas Krichel, Open Library Society
  1. Visualization and analysis of mapping knowledge domains for optic neuritis: a bibliometric research from 2013 to 2022.
  2. Cleft Lip and Palate Research Trends in Saudi Arabia: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  3. Bibliometric analysis and visualization of top papers in dentistry from 2012 to 2022 based on essential science indicators.
  4. Top 100 most-cited articles on tau protein: a bibliometric analysis and evidence mapping.
  5. Global trends of delayed graft function in kidney transplantation from 2013 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis.
  6. Global trends and developments in mindfulness interventions for diabetes: a bibliometric study.
  7. Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Gut Microbiota: A Scientometric Analysis.
  8. Evolution and Trends of Aptamers in Cancer Research: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Literature over the Last Decade.
  9. Osteotomy for treating knee osteoarthritis from 2012 to 2023: Bibliometric analysis and global trends.
  10. Bibliometric analysis of the official journals of Internal Medicine societies in Europe.
  11. Top 100 most cited papers on diagnostic aids for oral cancer: A bibliometric analysis.
  12. Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Traditional Chinese Exercise and Osteoarthritis.
  13. A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends in Psoriasis and Metabolic Syndrome.
  14. Mapping the Landscape of Brachial Plexus Birth Injury Research: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Study.
  15. Global acute-on-chronic liver failure trends during 2012-2022: A bibliometric study.
  16. A bibliometric analysis of international publication trends in brain atrophy research (2008-2023).
  17. A bibliometric analysis of tenecteplase research utilizing a commonly used citation index.
  18. Growing attention on the toxicity of Chinese herbal medicine: a bibliometric analysis from 2013 to 2022.
  19. Green roof development knowledge map: A review of visual analysis using CiteSpace and VOSviewer.
  20. Bibliometric analysis of traditional Chinese exercises in stroke rehabilitation from 2003 to 2022 using CiteSpace.
  21. Prediction of future research trends in bladder urothelial carcinoma: Bibliometric analysis.
  22. Cross-talk between Helicobacter pylori and gastric cancer: a scientometric analysis.
  23. Using Bibliometric Analysis to Map the Impact of a Simulation Program's Published Scholarly Works.
  24. Journal Metrics of Orthopaedic Journals between 2016 and 2021: Trends and Comparisons with Other Specialties.
  25. Knowledge mapping of digital medicine in cardiovascular diseases from 2004 to 2022: A bibliometric analysis.
  26. The trends and hotspots of immunotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer from 2013 to 2022: A bibliometric and visual analysis.
  27. Examining the influence of financial inclusion on investment decision: A bibliometric review.
  28. Trends in research in Indian Journal of Anaesthesia - A bibliometric analysis.
  29. Status and trends of RGS16 based on data visualization analysis: A review.
  30. A Bibliometric Analysis of the 50 Most Cited Articles on Body Contouring Surgery After Massive Weight Loss.
  31. Research progress on Brassicaceae plants: a bibliometrics analysis.
  32. Current perspectives and trends of the research on hypertensive nephropathy: a bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2023.
  33. Analysis of bioprinting strategies for skin diseases and injuries through structural and temporal dynamics: historical perspectives, research hotspots, and emerging trends.
  34. Traditional Chinese Exercises for Cardiovascular Diseases: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  35. The applications of internet of things in smart healthcare sectors: a bibliometric and deep study.
  36. Novel Journal Metrics in Cardiothoracic Surgery: How Different Are Contemporary Metrics From the Impact Factor?
  37. Tissue engineering in otorhinolaryngology: A knowledge-based analysis.
  38. History of research on Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Europe: approaching the world's most invasive mosquito species from a bibliometric perspective.
  39. Research hotspots for pediatric fractures from 2017 to 2022: A bibliometric and visual analysis via Citespace.
  40. Gender Disparities in Academic Otolaryngology.
  41. Bibliometric analysis of worldwide research trends on tumor burden and immunotherapy: A correspondence.
  42. Structural and temporal dynamics analysis of zinc-based biomaterials: History, research hotspots and emerging trends.
  43. Exercise Therapy Research in Ankylosing Spondylitis-Induced Back Pain: A Bibliometric Study (2004-2023).
  44. The research progress and research trends in acute coronary syndrome nursing: A review of visual analysis based on the Web of Science database.
  45. The Impact of Interdisciplinary, Gender and Geographic Distributions on the Citation Patterns of the Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling.
  46. Advancements and current trends in tumor treating fields: a scientometric analysis.
  47. Bibliometric analysis on cannibalism/infanticide and maternal aggression towards pups in laboratory rodents.
  48. Infants on the move: bibliometric analyses of observational vs. digital means of screening infant development.
  49. The evolutionary path of medical waste management research: Insights from co-citation and co-word analysis.
  50. Pointing out geographic and gender disparities related to productivity indicators among Brazilian ecotoxicologists.
  51. Didactical approaches and insights into environmental processes and cardiovascular hazards of arsenic contaminants.
  52. An extensive review of arsenic dynamics and its distribution in soil-aqueous-rice plant systems in south and Southeast Asia with bibliographic and meta-data analysis.
  53. Progress and evolution of hotspots in butterfly diversity research in green spaces.
  54. Science at risk? Considering the importance of academic freedom for STEM research production across 17 OECD countries.
  55. Mapping autism's research landscape: trends in autism screening and its alignment with sustainable development goals.
  56. How the JCI's most-cited paper sparked the field of lipoprotein research.
  57. Arabinoxylans matrixes as a potential material for drug delivery systems development - A bibliometric analysis and literature review.
  58. Ambiguity in Ethical Standards: Global Versus Local Science in Explaining Academic Plagiarism.
  59. Assessing methodological quality in dental education research using MERSQI: Analysis of publications from two journals.
  60. Top 25 Most Cited Articles on Intraoperative CT-guided Navigation in Spine Surgery.
  61. Can you Pay your way to Readership? Free to Publish Open Access Formats Receive Greater Readership and Citations than Paid Open Access Formats in Total Knee Arthroplasty Literature.
  62. Open-access publishing: citation advantage is unproven.
  63. Publishing in the Open Access and Open Science era.
  64. Pre- and post-COVID-19 gender trends in authorship for paediatric radiology articles worldwide: a systematic review.
  65. A Descriptive Analysis of Countries Represented by Authors' and Editorial Review Board Members' Institutional Affiliations in the Journal of Music Therapy, 1998-2022.
  66. American Delirium Society 2022 Year in Review: Highlighting the Year's Most Impactful Delirium Research.
  67. Gender Diversity of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research Annual Meetings from 2013 to 2022.
  68. Relationship between publication of a postgraduate year 1 residency research project and subsequent career type at a large academic medical center.
  1. Int Ophthalmol. 2024 Feb 12. 44(1): 57
    Visualization and analysis of mapping knowledge domains for optic neuritis: a bibliometric research from 2013 to 2022.
    Bo Jiang, Nan Hong, Fangkun Zhao, Feng Dong.
      PURPOSE: To explore the global research trends, hotspots and frontiers of optic neuritis (ON) over the past decade through qualitative and quantitative analysis of bibliometrics.METHODS: Publications on ON from 2013 to 2022 were retrieved from Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). VOSviewer and CiteSpace were mainly used to facilitate bibliometric analysis and visualization.
    RESULTS: A total of 3027 papers were retrieved from peer-reviewed publications and the annual research output increased over time. Neurosciences neurology was the most published area. The USA was the most productive and influential country, and in the focus of international cooperation. University College London was the most productive organization and Charite Medical University of Berlin had the largest number of cooperating partners. Paul F contributed the largest number of publications and Wingerchuk DM ranked first among the co-cited authors. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders was the most prolific journal publishing ON research. The most co-cited references mainly focused on the diagnostic criteria for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and multiple sclerosis (MS). The keywords formed the following four clusters: the pathophysiology of MS-ON; the autoantibody markers and diagnostic criteria of NMOSD-ON and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein associated disorder-ON (MOGAD-ON); the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of ON; and the treatment of ON.
    CONCLUSION: This bibliometrics analysis showed a systematic view of the evolutionary process, research hotspots, and future directions of ON research. It can provide insights for ON research and valuable information for neuro-ophthalmologic specialists to evaluate research policies and promote international cooperation.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; CiteSpace; Multiple sclerosis; Neuromyelitis optic; Optic neuritis; VOSviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-024-02948-7
  2. Cureus. 2024 Jan;16(1): e52085
    Cleft Lip and Palate Research Trends in Saudi Arabia: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Hatem H Hamadallah, Khalid N Alturki, Mahmoud Alsulaimani, Ahmad Othman, Abdulaziz O Altamimi.
      As Saudi Arabia advances in medical education and patient care, assessing its contribution to cleft lip and palate (CLP) research is vital. This bibliometric analysis aims to map the trends, collaborations, and impact of Saudi research in CLP. Utilizing the Web of Science database, this study conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of CLP research related to Saudi Arabian publications. The analysis included data extraction and assessment of publications, citations, H-index, and international collaborations using advanced bibliometric tools and software. A total of 89 CLP-related articles in Saudi Arabia were retrieved. The findings indicated a steady increase in publications and citations over the years, reflecting growing interest and recognition of CLP's challenges in the Saudi healthcare context. King Abdulaziz University and King Saud University emerged as leading contributors. International collaboration was evident, with significant partnerships with countries like the USA, Canada, the UK, and others. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal and the Saudi Dental Journal were identified as the most influential journals in disseminating Saudi CLP research. The study highlights a positive growth trajectory in Saudi CLP research, marked by increased publications, citations, and international collaborations. It underscores the importance of continuous research and the need for enhanced efforts to further the understanding and treatment of CLP. Future studies should consider including a broader range of databases to provide a more comprehensive global view of CLP research trends.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; cleft lip and palate; publication patterns; research trends; saudi arabia
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.52085
  3. Clin Exp Dent Res. 2024 Feb;10(1): e832
    Bibliometric analysis and visualization of top papers in dentistry from 2012 to 2022 based on essential science indicators.
    Amene Taghdisi Kashani, Zahra Batooli, Mostafa Mozafari.
      OBJECTIVES: This study aims to analyze and visualize the top dental papers from 2012 to 2022 using data from essential science indicators (ESIs).MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study was conducted using library and retrospective bibliometric analysis methods. Additionally, a science map has been created. Web of Science was searched on January 18, 2023. The results were limited to the top papers in ESIs. The bibliometric information of the top papers was evaluated. Next, the VOSviewer was used to perform a co-occurrence analysis and visualize data.
    RESULTS: The findings showed that Mariano Belén Sanz and Maurizio S. Tonetti were the top two authors. The University of London and the University of Bern had the highest number of articles. These articles were published in 55 journals. According to the analysis of keyword co-occurrence, the most frequently used keywords in the field of dentistry include "periodontitis," "dental implants," "periodontal disease," "mechanical properties," "peri-implantitis," "oral health," "dental caries," "dental materials," "3D printing."
    CONCLUSION: The findings of this study enable readers to pinpoint the authors, organizations, countries, and journals that have made the biggest contributions to the list of the most often cited dentistry papers. In medicine, bibliometric citation analysis is frequently used to assist researchers in learning the fundamentals of a subject and pinpoint subtopics of broad interest for additional study.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; dentistry; essential science indicators; top papers
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.832
  4. Front Neurosci. 2024 ;18 1345225
    Top 100 most-cited articles on tau protein: a bibliometric analysis and evidence mapping.
    Zheping Chen, Guoliang Shan, Xinyue Wang, Yaqun Zuo, Xinyu Song, Yufeng Ma, Xin Zhao, Yanwu Jin.
      Background: Tau, a microtubule-associated protein extensively distributed within the central nervous system (CNS), exhibits close associations with various neurodegenerative disorders. Here, we aimed to conduct a qualitative and quantitative bibliometric study of the top 100 most-cited publications on tau protein and reveal the current research hotspots and future perspectives.Methods: The relevant literature was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. CiteSpace (v6.2.R4) and VOSviewer (1.6.19) were adopted for bibliometric analysis with statistical and visual analysis.
    Results: Citations per article ranged from 615 to 3,123, with a median number of 765.5 times. "Neuroscience" emerged as the most extensively researched subject in this field. The USA has emerged as the leading country, with a publication record (n = 65), total citations (n = 66,543), strong centrality (0.29), and extensive international collaborations. Harvard University (n = 11) and the University of California, San Francisco (n = 11) were the top two institutions in terms of publications. Neuron dominated with 13 articles in the 37 high-quality journals. M. Goedert from the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology was the most productive (n = 9) and top co-cited (n = 179) author. The most frequently studied keywords were Alzheimer's disease (n = 38). Future research is anticipated to intensify its focus on the pathogenesis of various tau-related diseases, emphasizing the phosphorylation and structural alterations of tau protein, particularly in Alzheimer's disease.
    Conclusion: The pathogenesis of various tau-related diseases, including the phosphorylation and structural alterations of the tau protein, will be the primary focus of future research, with particular emphasis on Alzheimer's disease as a central area of investigation.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; tau protein; top-cited
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2024.1345225
  5. Ren Fail. 2024 Dec;46(1): 2316277
    Global trends of delayed graft function in kidney transplantation from 2013 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis.
    Zhiling Yao, Mingqian Kuang, Zhen Li.
      Delayed graft function (DGF) is an early complication after kidney transplantation. The literature on DGF has experienced substantial growth. However, there is a lack of bibliometric analysis of DGF. This study aimed to analyze the scientific outputs of DGF and explore its hotspots from 2013 to 2023 by using CiteSpace and VOSviewer. The 2058 pieces of literature collected in the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2023 were visually analyzed in terms of the annual number of publications, authors, countries, journals, literature co-citations, and keyword clustering by using CiteSpace and VOSviewer. We found that the number of papers published in the past ten years showed a trend of first increasing and then decreasing; 2021 was the year with the most posts. The largest number of papers was published by the University of California System, and the largest number of papers was published by the United States. The top five keyword frequency rankings are: 'delayed graft function', 'kidney transplantation', 'renal transplantation', 'survival', and 'recipients'. These emerging trends include 'brain death donors', 'blood absence re-injection injuries', 'tacrolimus', 'older donors and recipients', and 'artificial intelligence and DGF'. In summary, this study reveals the authors and institutions that could be cooperated with and discusses the research hotspots in the past ten years. It provides a reference and direction for future research and application of DGF.
    Keywords:  Kidney transplantation; bibliometric analysis; delayed graft function; research hotspot
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2024.2316277
  6. Diabetol Metab Syndr. 2024 Feb 15. 16(1): 43
    Global trends and developments in mindfulness interventions for diabetes: a bibliometric study.
    Sijia Jiang, Xiaoli Pan, Hansen Li, Yuqin Su.
      BACKGROUND: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder posing a global threat to health. Many scholars are dedicated to developing non-pharmacological therapies, and mindfulness intervention is among the potentially effective approaches. Due to the rapid increase in relevant research in recent years, along with the diverse focus and interventions used in studies, it has become challenging for practitioners to quickly comprehend the key features of this field and the directions worth paying attention to. Bibliometric analysis, in response, can help scholars understand this field and identify points of interest.METHODS: Publications related to mindfulness intervention in diabetes from the establishment of the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) to September 2023 were searched. We employed four bibliometric techniques: General Analysis of Publications, Collaborative Network Analysis, Co-citation Analysis, and Keyword Analysis. The CiteSpace 6.1.R was used to analyze the literature with the strongest citation bursts, while VOSviewer 1.6.13 was used to provide visualizations of publicly available data by analyzing co-citations or co-authorship affiliations.
    RESULTS: We found a total of 387 articles. The results indicate that research on this topic has been steadily increasing over time. The United States is the top producer of relevant publications, with Tilburg University being the institution that publishes the most articles. The journal "Mindfulness" has the highest publication count. In the collaborative network analysis, the United States emerged as the main hub for global cooperation in this research field, contributing 182 articles with a total of 5872 citations. The journal "Diabetes Care" was frequently cited and played a central role. The keyword analysis revealed that researchers have shown a strong interest in how mindfulness interventions affect the mental health of diabetic individuals. Additionally, there is a focus on studying elderly diabetic groups and exploring how mindfulness interventions impact metabolic diseases. These areas are currently the main research priorities.
    CONCLUSION: Our findings demonstrate the current trend and hotspots in mindfulness intervention and offer some directions for future research.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Diabetes; Intervention; Mindfulness; Web of Science Core Collection
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-024-01288-x
  7. Saudi J Med Med Sci. 2024 Jan-Mar;12(1):12(1): 65-70
    Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Gut Microbiota: A Scientometric Analysis.
    Miguel Cabanillas-Lazo, Carlos Quispe-Vicuña, Milagros Pascual-Guevara, Maria Eugenia Guerrero, John Barja-Ore, Fran Espinoza-Carhuancho, Frank Mayta-Tovalino.
      Objective: To perform a bibliometric analysis of the scientific production related to intestinal microbiota and bariatric surgery between January 2016 and December 2022.Materials and Methods: A bibliographic search was performed in the Scopus database to identify published papers. Free and controlled terms (MeSH and Emtree) were used. The information collected was analyzed with SciVal.
    Results: A total of 518 published papers were included in the analysis. Carel Le Roux was the author with the highest scientific production; however, Edi Prifti had the highest impact. French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale) was the institution with the highest number of published articles. Six of the 10 institutions with the highest production were in France, yet the United States had the highest volume of scientific production in this research topic. Most papers were published in first quartile journals. Articles with international collaboration had the highest impact. There is a sustained increase in the number of publications since 2019.
    Conclusions: The study found that the vast majority of research on gut microbiota changes following bariatric surgery are conducted in the United States and European countries. In addition, the sustained increase in production coupled with the articles being published in high-quality journals and having good citation impact are indictors of the current interest in this research field.
    Keywords:  Bariatric surgery; bibliometric analysis; gastrointestinal microbiome; probiotics; trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_146_23
  8. Curr Med Chem. 2024 Feb 14.
    Evolution and Trends of Aptamers in Cancer Research: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Literature over the Last Decade.
    Song Jiang, Mao-Sheng Liu, Ting Wang, Kun-He Zhang.
      OBJECTIVE: Aptamers are increasingly applied in cancer research. Here, we have performed the first bibliometric analysis to demonstrate the evolution of aptamers in cancer research over the past decade and to reveal future trends.METHOD: Original articles and reviews on aptamers in cancer research published from 2013 to 2022 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and R software were used for bibliometric analysis of the literature and visualization of the results.
    RESULTS: A total of 1627 eligible publications were analyzed. Annual and cumulative publications have been found to be steadily increased. China was the most productive country (884 publications) and Hunan University was the most productive institution (97 publications). The United States had the highest level of international collaboration (betweenness centrality = 0.55). Wei-Hong Tan was the most productive author (68 publications) and Craig Tuerk was the most cited author (387 citations). Analytical Chemistry and Biosensors and Bioelectronics were the most influential journals in this field. Three major themes were identified: aptamer selection techniques, aptamer-targeted drug delivery, and aptasensors for cancer detection. The research hotspots have shifted from aptamer selection, targeted drug delivery, molecular imaging, and biomarker detection to electrochemical aptasensors and therapeutic applications. The future may focus on high specificity and affinity in aptamer selection, aptasensor fabrication, aptamer- targeted drug delivery, and therapeutic aptamer development.
    CONCLUSION: The field of aptamers in cancer research has been steadily developing over the past decade, and future research may focus on aptamer application in cancer detection and therapy and the improvement of aptamer selection.
    Keywords:  Nucleic acid aptamers; bibliometric analysis; cancer research; knowledge landscape; research evolution; research trend.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2174/0109298673280993240125091756
  9. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Feb 16. 103(7): e37036
    Osteotomy for treating knee osteoarthritis from 2012 to 2023: Bibliometric analysis and global trends.
    Wenyuan Hou, Fangjun Xiao, Peng Peng, Mincong He, Qiushi Wei.
      BACKGROUND: Numerous surgical interventions are available for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). In recent years, knee-preserving surgery, specifically osteotomy, has gained significant attention from patients, particularly those who are young and physically active, as it not only effectively alleviates pain but also preserves bone integrity, thereby allowing for potential future joint replacement. This study aims to comprehensively analyze the global application trends of osteotomy for KOA and identify the current research hotspots.METHODS: We conducted a literature search encompassing English-language studies on osteotomy for KOA published from 2012 to 2023 in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. Bibliometric analysis tools, including VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and R Studio, were employed to analyze global trends and research hotspots.
    RESULTS: We analyzed 1520 eligible publications, comprising 1350 articles and 170 reviews. The number of articles on osteotomy for KOA has exhibited a consistent upward trend over the past decade. The top 3 contributing countries (South Korea, United States, and China) accounted for 45.98% of all published articles. U.S. scholars exhibited high productivity, prominence, and academic impact in this field. Seoul National University published the most papers on the relationship between osteotomy and KOA, while Sungkyunkwan University had the highest average citation rate. Among authors, Yong Seuk Lee from Korea and Steffen Schroeter from Germany had the highest number of publications and average citation values, respectively. Research interests were clustered into 5 categories: "High tibial osteotomy," "Biomechanics of osteotomy," "Osteotomy combined with cartilage repair techniques," "Postoperative prognosis and outcomes," and "Improvement of surgical techniques."
    CONCLUSION: Recent years have witnessed notable rapid progress in the research on osteotomy for KOA. The field is poised for continued growth in terms of academic literature. The United States has emerged as a global leader in knee osteotomy research, while Korea demonstrates considerable potential in this domain. Future research hotspots may encompass high tibial osteotomies, osteotomies combined with cartilage repair techniques, and advancements in surgical techniques for KOA.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000037036
  10. Rev Clin Esp (Barc). 2024 Feb 14. pii: S2254-8874(24)00022-5. [Epub ahead of print]
    Bibliometric analysis of the official journals of Internal Medicine societies in Europe.
    L Liesa, J M Porcel.
      INTRODUCTION: Bibliometrics evaluates the quality of biomedical journals. The aim of this study was to compare the main bibliometric indexes of the official journals of scientific societies of Internal Medicine in Europe.MATERIAL AND METHODS: Bibliometric information was obtained from the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases. Both impact metrics (Journal Impact Factor [JIF], CiteScore) and normalized metrics (Journal Citation Indicator [JCI], Normalized Eigenfactor, Source Normalized Impact per Paper [SNIP] and SCImago Journal Rank [SJR]) of the journals for the year 2022 were analyzed, and their evolution over the last decade was described.
    RESULTS: Twenty-three official journals from 33 scientific societies were evaluated. Eight journals were included in WoS and 11 in Scopus. The best positioned journals in 2022 were: 1) European Journal of Internal Medicine, which ranked in the first quartile (Q1) for JIF, CiteScore and JCI metrics, exceeding values of 1 in Normalized Eigenfactor and SNIP metrics; 2) Internal and Emergency Medicine, Q1 for CiteScore and JCI metrics, and with values >1 in Normalized EigenFactor and SNIP metrics; 3) Polish Archives of Internal Medicine, Q1 for JCI metrics; 4) Revista Clínica Española, Q2 for JIF, CiteScore and JCI metrics; and 5) Acta Medica Belgica, Q2 for CiteScore and JCI metrics. These journals increased their impact metrics in the last 3 years, in parallel with the COVID pandemic.
    CONCLUSIONS: Five official journals of European Internal Medicine societies, including Revista Clínica Española, meet high quality standards.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Bibliometría; Biomedical journals; Factor de impacto; Impact factor; Internal Medicine; Medicina Interna; Revistas biomédicas
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rceng.2024.02.004
  11. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024 Feb 10. pii: S2468-7855(24)00035-1. [Epub ahead of print]125(6): 101793
    Top 100 most cited papers on diagnostic aids for oral cancer: A bibliometric analysis.
    Lilibeth-Stephania Escoto-Vasquez, Luis-Fernando Delgadillo-Valero, Sergey K Ternovoy, Ernesto Roldan-Valadez.
      BACKGROUND: Oral cancer (OC) is a multifactorial disease that affects the oral cavity. The mortality rate is approximately 50 % and a high percentage of patients are diagnosed in advanced stages. Early diagnosis has been well demonstrated to improve overall survival, mainly when detected at a localized stage. Non-invasive techniques can help identify malignant features in real time, thus improving the path to diagnosis. This study aimed to perform a bibliometric analysis of the top 100 articles cited on diagnostic aids for oral cancer.METHODS: Articles from 2000 to 2023 in Scopus were scanned using five OC topic titles crossed with 27 diagnostic aid keywords. Duplicate manuscripts were eliminated using Microsoft Excel software and publications were ranked according to their citation count. This study selected and analyzed the top 100 most cited English-language papers.
    RESULTS: 86,676 citations were accumulated by the top 100 articles most cited. 2011 was the year with the highest number of publications with OC papers. The article with the most citations obtained a total of 30,832. The United States was the country with the most publications, with a total of 45, and UCLA was the institution with the most publications (7) among the top 100 most cited papers.
    CONCLUSIONS: This study identified the top 100 most cited articles on diagnostic aids for oral cancer. These results can help dentists, specialists, healthcare providers, and researchers become familiar with the most influential publications in this field.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Diagnostic equipment; Early diagnosis; Mouth neoplasms; Oral cancer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jormas.2024.101793
  12. J Pain Res. 2024 ;17 559-569
    Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Traditional Chinese Exercise and Osteoarthritis.
    Qiu Zeng, Xiaoyi Liu, Lina Li, Qin Zhang, Chengping Luo, Shu Yang, Shuqiang Wu, An Yang, Jie Li.
      Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease in geriatric rehabilitation medicine caused by the progressive destruction of articular cartilage. Traditional Chinese exercise (TCE) is an important component of traditional sports in China and aims to stretch the musculoskeletal tract and relieve joint pain. Bibliometrics can help researchers find suitable partners and understand the research hotspots and trends in a certain field. However, there is still a lack of bibliometric analysis in the field of TCE and OA.Methods: All the literature was obtained from the Web of Science Core Collection database. The last search was performed on July 28, 2023. The bibliometric indicators, such as publications, citations, and H-index, were recorded. Bibliometrix and CiteSpace were used for visualization analysis. In addition, randomized controlled trials were included to summarize the exercise prescription of TCE for OA.
    Results: A total of 170 articles were included. The field of OA with TCE had great development potential and was in the rising period. The countries, institutions, and authors with the most publications were the United States, Tufts Medical Center, and Harvey WF, respectively. The most popular journal was Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. The recent burst keywords in this field were mainly "hip", "pilot", and "risk". Tai Chi was the most studied TCE with the most detailed content of exercise prescription, followed by Baduanjin and Wuqinxi.
    Conclusion: Our study provides a basis for researchers in this field to choose appropriate partner and academic journals. Moreover, pain, muscle strength, and quality of life management of elderly OA patients are research hotspots in this field. The intervention of hip OA risk through TCE is expected to become a research direction for emerging teams. The TCE prescription we summarized can better provide researchers with more treatment details.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; osteoarthritis; rehabilitation; traditional Chinese exercise; traditional Chinese medicine
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S436457
  13. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2024 ;17 365-382
    A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends in Psoriasis and Metabolic Syndrome.
    Zi-Jie Tang, Jing-Run Yang, Chong-Li Yu, Mei-Han Dong, Rui Wang, Cheng-Xin Li.
      Background: Psoriasis is a frequent form of chronic inflammation in dermatology that is unmistakably linked to the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its elements. This study was to explore the current status and new developments in the global research, and the holistic landscape of this field more intuitively through bibliometric analysis of scientific output and activity.Methods: Publications regarding psoriasis and MetS were searched and chosen from the database of the Web of Science Core Collection. Excel 2019, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace software were utilized to conduct bibliometric analysis.
    Results: There were 1096 publications included. The scientific outputs in this field had increased from 2004 to 2022, and the expansion could continue in the following years. The United States contributed the most publications (241, 21.99%) and had the most citation frequency (13,489 times). The University of California System was the most productive affiliation. Girolomoni G., Armstrong A.W., Gisondi P. and Gelfand J.M. were key and influential researchers. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology published the greatest number of articles (65 articles). By analyzing keyword frequency and clustering, we have identified the following areas of research interest and frontiers: prevalence, risk, association, gene expression, waist circumference, adipose tissue inflammation, vascular inflammation, cardiovascular disease, psoriatic arthritis, and fibrosis.
    Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis elucidates research domain of psoriasis and MetS, portraying present hotspots and future emerging trends. This field has generated significant interest and displays potential for further growth. The United States has made distinguished contributions, and currently dominates this field.
    Keywords:  gene expression; inflammation; metabolic syndrome; psoriasis; vascular
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S446966
  14. Cureus. 2024 Jan;16(1): e52250
    Mapping the Landscape of Brachial Plexus Birth Injury Research: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Study.
    Alexandra F Hoffman, Nathan Khabyeh-Hasbani, Steven M Koehler.
      Brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) is a relatively common condition that poses a significant challenge to children who endure functional impairments later on. This comprehensive bibliometric analysis sought to quantitatively evaluate the existing literature on BPBI, shedding light on authorship, collaboration, publication trends, and keyword analysis to both inform the medical community and foster future research growth. A thorough search of the Web of Science database yielded 712 relevant documents published between 1986 and 2022. The analysis utilized Biblioshiny (K-Synth Srl, Naples, Italy) for bibliometric data, alongside VOSviewer (Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, The Netherlands) and TextRazor (TextRazor Ltd., London, UK) for keyword categorization. The literature had an average annual growth rate of 7.94%, with an average document age of 12 years. Collaborative efforts demonstrated 9.6% international co-authorship, with the United States prominently leading global collaborations. Top producing authors included Yang, Kozin, and Clarke, while the most cited authors were Clarke, Waters, and Curtis. Journals such as the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery emerged as key contributors to the literature. Keyword analysis illuminated prevalent categories like "society" and "health," underscoring the multifaceted nature of BPBI research. The findings from this bibliometric analysis highlight the dynamic and collaborative landscape of BPBI research, emphasizing the pressing need for continued contributions to address existing gaps in knowledge, enhance global collaboration, and advance the understanding and treatment of this complex condition. Beyond quantitative metrics, this study holds particular significance in its role as a compass for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers invested in BPBI. By offering insights into influential authors, institutions, and emerging trends, this analysis serves as a valuable resource, guiding future research endeavors, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and ultimately contributing to improved outcomes for individuals affected by BPBI. The importance of this study lies not only in its informative content but also in its potential to catalyze a collective effort toward refining treatment modalities, promoting preventative measures, and enhancing the overall quality of care for those navigating the challenges of BPBI.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analyis; bibliometric visualization; brachial plexus birth injury; brachial plexus injury; peripheral nerves
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.52250
  15. Heliyon. 2024 Feb 15. 10(3): e25791
    Global acute-on-chronic liver failure trends during 2012-2022: A bibliometric study.
    Cheng-Zhi Bai, Juan Ren, Xue Zhang, Yi-Yang Hu, Xiao-Ping Wang, Xiao-Wei Tang, Shan-Hong Tang.
      Introduction: Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a clinical syndrome with high short-term mortality. ACLF has been increasingly studied in recent years; however, a bibliometric analysis of the entire ACLF field has not been conducted. This study assesses current global trends and hotspots in ACLF research.Materials and methods: The core Web of Science database was searched for all ACLF-related publications conducted during 2012-2022. The data included information on the author, country, author keywords, publication year, citation frequency, and references. Microsoft Excel was used to collate the data and calculate percentages. VOSviewer software was used for citation and density visualization analysis. Histogram rendering was performed using GraphPad Prism Version 8.0 and R software was used to supplement the analysis.
    Result: A total of 1609 ACLF-related articles from 67 different countries were identified. China contributed the most literature, followed by the United States. However, Chinese literature only had the 4th highest number of citations, indicating that cooperation with other countries needs to be strengthened. The Journal of Hepatology had the highest number of ACLF-related citations. Prognosis was one of the most common author keywords, which may highlight current research hotspots. Bacterial infection was a common keyword and was closely related to prognosis.
    Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis suggests that future research hotspots will focus on the interplay among bacterial infection, organ failure, and prognosis.
    Keywords:  Acute-on-chronic liver failure; Bacterial infection; Bibliometrics; Prognosis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25791
  16. Front Neurol. 2024 ;15 1348778
    A bibliometric analysis of international publication trends in brain atrophy research (2008-2023).
    Juwei Wang, Tingting Chen, Jiayi Xie, Sheng Zhao, Yue Jiang, Huihe Zhang, Wenzong Zhu.
      Background: Brain atrophy is a type of neurological and psychiatric disorder characterized by a decrease in brain tissue volume and weight for various reasons and can have a serious impact on the quality of life of patients. Although there are many studies on brain atrophy, there is a lack of relevant bibliometric studies. Therefore, this study aims to provide a visual analysis of global trends in brain atrophy research over the past 16 years.Methods: CiteSpace and VOSviewer were used to visually analyze publication output, scientific collaborations, cocitations, publishing journals, and keywords to determine the current status and future trends of brain atrophy research. Materials published from 2008 to 2023 were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. This study placed no restrictions on the types of literature and focused on English language publications.
    Results: A total of 3,371 publications were included in the analysis. From 2008 to 2023, the number of publications increased annually. In terms of national and academic institutions, universities in the United States and University College London rank first in publication out. Barkhof Frederik and Zivadinov Robert are the most prolific researchers in this field. The publication with the highest cocitation strength is "Deep gray matter volume loss drives disability worsening in multiple sclerosis." Keyword clustering analysis showed that "Alzheimer's disease" and "multiple sclerosis" are current popular topics. The analysis of emergent words indicates that "cerebral small vessel disease," "neurodegeneration," and "cortex/gray matter volume" may become hot research topics in the coming years.
    Conclusion: This study analyses papers on brain atrophy from the past 16 years, providing a new perspective for research in this field. In the past 16 years, research on brain atrophy has received increasing attention. The quality of articles in this field is generally high. Extensive national cooperation already exists. The statistical results indicate that a stable core author group in the field of brain atrophy has almost formed.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; bibliometric; brain atrophy; visual perception
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2024.1348778
  17. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2024 Feb 08. pii: S0303-8467(24)00057-X. [Epub ahead of print]237 108170
    A bibliometric analysis of tenecteplase research utilizing a commonly used citation index.
    Brendan Huang, Richard Libman, Ahmad Ballout, Gianluca DiUbaldi, Rohan Arora, Jeffrey M Katz.
      BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Tenecteplase is increasingly being used as a first-line treatment for acute ischemic stroke after several randomized studies demonstrated its safety and efficacy, resulting in a massive increase in the number of published studies on this topic. Our aim was to investigate the most impactful authors and relevant journals that have been instrumental in validating this treatment, in hopes of identifying objective research trends that may assist scientists, health organizations, and funding agencies to collaborate and plan future avenues of research.METHODS: Using the search terms "Tenecteplase" and "Tenecteplase" AND "Stroke," 2683 and 1150 references were queried, respectively, using the abstract and citation database, Scopus. Scopus Citation Analysis was used to categorize the countries and authors who produced the most research. Metadata was retrieved and transferred to bibliographic visualization software, VOSviewer, for co-authorship and co-occurrence analyses to identify trends in tenecteplase research.
    RESULTS: Data visualization software identified three tenecteplase research clusters - myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, and acute ischemic stroke. Our bibliographic analysis graphically identified that ischemic stroke currently leads both myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism in annual publications pertaining to tenecteplase therapy, and further pinpointed perfusion imaging and wake-up strokes as the most relevant areas of study. The United States led all countries in tenecteplase publications, including exclusively stroke studies. The European Heart Journal led all journals in overall publications, while Stroke led all journals in stroke-related studies.
    CONCLUSIONS: Through the use of bibliographic analysis and data visualization, we identified major articles and journals that reflected and shaped the current landscape of tenecteplase; recognized authors who engaged in tenecteplase research as it progressed from cardiopulmonary disease to stroke; and postulated future avenues of research.
    Keywords:  Alteplase; Bibliometric analysis; Citations; Ischemic Stroke; Tenecteplase
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clineuro.2024.108170
  18. Front Pharmacol. 2024 ;15 1293468
    Growing attention on the toxicity of Chinese herbal medicine: a bibliometric analysis from 2013 to 2022.
    Ke-Xin Zhu, Min Wu, Zhi-Lin Bian, Shi-Liang Han, Li-Ming Fang, Feng-Feng Ge, Xue-Zhou Wang, Sheng-Fang Xie.
      Introduction: Despite the clinical value of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM), restricted comprehension of its toxicity limits the secure and efficacious application. Previous studies primarily focused on exploring specific toxicities within CHM, without providing an overview of CHM's toxicity. The absence of a quantitative assessment of focal points renders the future research trajectory ambiguous. Therefore, this study aimed to reveal research trends and areas of concern for the past decade. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on publications related to CHM and toxicity over the past decade from Web of Science Core Collection database. The characteristics of the publication included publication year, journal, institution, funding, keywords, and citation counts were recorded. Co-occurrence analysis and trend topic analysis based on bibliometric analysis were conducted on keywords and citations. Results: A total of 3,225 publications were analyzed. Number of annal publications increased over the years, with the highest number observed in 2022 (n = 475). The Journal of Ethnopharmacology published the most publications (n = 425). The most frequently used toxicity classifications in keywords were hepatotoxicity (n = 119) or drug-induced liver injury (n = 48), and nephrotoxicity (n = 40). Co-occurrence analysis revealed relatively loose connections between CHM and toxicity, and their derivatives. Keywords emerging from trend topic analysis for the past 3 years (2019-2022) included ferroptosis, NLRP3 inflammasome, machine learning, network pharmacology, traditional uses, and pharmacology. Conclusion: Concerns about the toxicity of CHM have increased in the past decade. However, there remains insufficient studies that directly explore the intersection of CHM and toxicity. Hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity, as the most concerned toxicity classifications associated with CHM, warrant more in-depth investigations. Apoptosis was the most concerned toxicological mechanism. As a recent increase in attention, exploring the mechanisms of ferroptosis in nephrotoxicity and NLRP3 inflammasome in hepatotoxicity could provide valuable insights. Machine learning and network pharmacology are potential methods for future studies.
    Keywords:  Chinese herbal medicine; bibliometric analysis; crosssectional; pharmacology; safety; toxicity
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2024.1293468
  19. Heliyon. 2024 Feb 15. 10(3): e24958
    Green roof development knowledge map: A review of visual analysis using CiteSpace and VOSviewer.
    Hongbing Li, Yuran Xiang, Wanjun Yang, Tao Lin, Qiankun Xiao, Guoquan Zhang.
      Green roofs are generally acknowledged as environmentally sustainable roof systems with several environmental, economic, and social benefits, as well as an effective and practical strategy for mitigating the negative consequences of urbanization. In this paper, we used CiteSpace and VOSviewer bibliometric software for visual analysis, citation analysis, co-authorship network, co-citation analysis, and keyword analysis for descriptive statistics on 3986 articles on "green roofs" published in the Web of Science core database since 2000. Descriptive statistics were used for citation analysis, co-authorship network, co-citation analysis, and keyword analysis. According to a review of green roofing-related research literature, (1) Through analysis from three dimensions of country, institution, and author, it was found that China, the United States, and Italy ranked among the top three countries in terms of green roof publication volume; All but three of the top 10 institutions in terms of publications are from China and all are from developed countries; A large-scale collaborative network has not yet formed among authors. (2) Through keyword clustering analysis, it was found that "green roof," "performance," and "UHI" were the three keywords with the highest frequency. The research direction of this theme mainly includes five primary themes: rainwater management, urban biodiversity, building energy efficiency, alleviating urban heat islands and improving air quality, sustainable development, and public health. Through keyword hot words, it is found that the frequency of occurrence is relatively high, mainly involving energy conservation, alleviating urban heat islands, biodiversity, and sustainable development. The research on sustainable development, its impact on urban microclimate, and air quality remains a hot topic through keyword highlighting. (3) Co-citation analysis was used to identify the most influential journals, highly cited publications, and authors. (4) Three potential study objectives have been identified: synergistic development with other green infrastructures from an urban planning standpoint, localized research on green roofs, and photovoltaic green roofs.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; CiteSpace; Green roofing; VOSviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24958
  20. Front Neurol. 2024 ;15 1260643
    Bibliometric analysis of traditional Chinese exercises in stroke rehabilitation from 2003 to 2022 using CiteSpace.
    Xiaoyi Li, Zhi Li, Hongxing Wang.
      Background: A comprehensive analysis was conducted on the relevant literature pertaining to the application of traditional Chinese exercises in stroke rehabilitation over the past 20 years. Additionally, a scientific knowledge map was created to elucidate the current research status, investigate its development process and research trends, and offer novel research perspectives for future studies.Methods: The data is sourced from the WOS Core Collection, and CiteSpace software is used to analyze the relevant literature on traditional Chinese exercises in stroke rehabilitation. The analysis began with the selection of publications, countries, institutions, highly cited authors, and co-cited references to summarize the current research status of traditional exercises in stroke rehabilitation. Second, keywords were employed to identify research hotspots, and keyword clustering time zone diagrams were chosen to track the research development process. Finally, burst keywords were employed to explore the research frontiers and trends in this field.
    Results: In total, 937 documents were retrieved, and the annual publication volume consistently and sustainably increased. China and the USA emerged as significant contributors. The Chinese University of Hong Kong had the highest publication count, with ADA L from the University of Sydney being a highly cited author. Initially, keywords focused on cardiac output, blood flow, pressure, and performance. Over time, the focus shifted to heart failure, muscle strength, mortality, and exercise capacity. Current trends encompass outcome, impact, virtual reality, and anxiety.
    Conclusion: Integrating key elements of traditional exercise approaches with the specific attributes of movement disorders during the stroke recovery phase is essential. Therefore, enhancing the stroke rehabilitation training program and exploring novel avenues for traditional exercise-based interventions are critical.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; bibliometric analysis; stroke; traditional Chinese exercises; visual analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2024.1260643
  21. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Feb 16. 103(7): e37176
    Prediction of future research trends in bladder urothelial carcinoma: Bibliometric analysis.
    Bo Shao, Kaixiu Wu, Shui Wan, Pingping Sun, Yanggen Zuo, Li Xiao, Zhengkai Fan, Jinbo Pi, Zhongxiong Han, Jin Wang.
      BACKGROUND: Bladder urothelial carcinoma (BLCA) is a prevalent malignant tumor of the urinary system and, ranks 13th worldwide. Its incidence and mortality rates are consistently increasing, posing a significant threat to the physical and mental well-being of patients.METHODS: We conducted a literature search in the field of BLCA from 2010 to 2023 using the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. CiteSpace 6.2.R4 and VOSviewer 1.6.19 were utilized to visually represent the annual publications, countries, institutions, authors, journals, keywords, and references in the literature.
    RESULTS: A total of 10,378 articles were included in this study. Since 2010, the number of published articles has been increasing. The countries and institutions that contributed the most were the USA and Medical University Vienna. The most frequently cited author was Bellmunt J, with 2551 citations. Shariat Shahrokh F holds the record for most published articles with 445. The journal "Urologic Oncology-Seminars and Original Investigations" had the largest number of publications, while "Eur Urol" was the most frequently cited journal. "survival" and "radical cystectomy" were identified as the most frequent keywords in recent years. Burst detection analysis revealed that the keyword with the highest intensity value was "Transitional-Cell Carcinoma," and the reference with the highest intensity value was Babjuk M, 2013.
    CONCLUSION: This study aimed to analyze and predict the research hotspots and trends in BLCA to provide reference value for further research in this field. The findings of this study can contribute to the research progress in BLCA.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000037176
  22. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2024 ;14 1353094
    Cross-talk between Helicobacter pylori and gastric cancer: a scientometric analysis.
    Shanshan Yang, Shaodong Hao, Hui Ye, Xuezhi Zhang.
      Background: Helicobacter pylori (HP) is considered a leading risk factor for gastric cancer (GC). The aim of this article is to conduct bibliometric and visual analysis to assess scientific output, identify highly cited papers, summarize current knowledge, and explore recent hotspots and trends in HP/GC research.Methods: A bibliographic search was conducted on October 24, 2023, to retrieve relevant studies on HP/GC research between 2003 and 2022. The search terms were attached to HP and GC. The main data were from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). Data visualization was performed using Biblioshiny, VOSviewer, and Microsoft Excel.
    Results: In HP/GC research, 1970 papers were retrieved. The total number of papers (Np) in HP/GC was growing from 2003 to 2022. China and Japan were in the leading position and made the most contributions to HP/GC. Vanderbilt University and the US Department of Veterans Affairs had the highest Np. The most productive authors were Peek Jr Richard M. and Piazuelo M Blanca. Helicobacter received the most Np, while Gastroenterology had the most total citations (TC). High-cited publications and keyword clustering were used to identify the current status and trends in HP/GC research, while historical citation analysis provided insight into the evolution of HP/GC research. The hot topics included the effect of HP on gastric tumorigenesis and progression, the pathogenesis of HP-induced GC (HP factors), and the mechanisms by which HP affects GC (host factors). Research in the coming years could focus on topics such as autophagy, gut microbiota, immunotherapy, exosomes, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT).
    Conclusion: This study evaluated the global scientific output in HP/GC research and its quantitative characteristics, identified the essential works, and collected information on the current status, main focuses and emerging trends in HP/GC research to provide academics with guidance for future paths.
    Keywords:  Helicobacter pylori; bibliometrics; gastric cancer; high-cited papers; hotspots and trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2024.1353094
  23. Simul Healthc. 2024 Feb 12.
    Using Bibliometric Analysis to Map the Impact of a Simulation Program's Published Scholarly Works.
    David L Rodgers, Maxwell B Bohrer, Adrian A Morales, Matthew D Needler, Paul VandeKoppel.
      ABSTRACT: Bibliometrics quantitatively evaluates the targeted literature sources and can help define research and scholarly publications' impact and demonstrate connections for authors, departments, or universities. This article presents a methodology for simulation programs to evaluate their influence in terms of both impact and scope of their published simulation-based healthcare scholarly output. Using the authors' home university and healthcare system as an example, the article outlines a methodology to map research and scholarly works networks within the systems, identify and map connections outside the system, and quantifiably score the overall impact of the simulation program's scholarly output using a common scoring metric, the h-index. This generates an objective measure of impact, rather than a subjective opinion of an organization's research and scholarly impact. The combination of an institutional h-index with mapping of simulation-based healthcare scholarly output provides a full, objective description of the institution's output and provides a benchmark for other simulation programs for comparison.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/SIH.0000000000000779
  24. J Knee Surg. 2024 Jan 31.
    Journal Metrics of Orthopaedic Journals between 2016 and 2021: Trends and Comparisons with Other Specialties.
    Edgar Cedeno, Ignacio Pasqualini, Ahmed K Emara, Alvaro Ibaseta, Precious C Oyem, Matthew Deren, Viktor E Krebs, Robert Molloy, Nicolas S Piuzzi.
      Bibliometric analysis plays a crucial role in elucidating publication trends and aids scholars in gauging the reach of prospective journals for their research dissemination. Concerns with impact factor (IF) have led us to examine the trends in IF, corrected IF (cIF), and Citescore in orthopaedic journals from 2016 to 2021 and compare them with internal medicine and general surgery journals. Journal IF and cIF were obtained from Journal Citation Reports and Citescore data from the Elsevier Scopus database for the years 2016 to 2021. Orthopaedic journals were categorized, and 10 medicine and surgery journals were selected for comparison. Mean values were analyzed to identify trends. The study included 52 orthopaedic journals, evenly split between the United States and the rest of the world, predominantly publishing in English. Mean IF in orthopaedic journals increased from 1.93 (2016) to 2.78 (2021), with similar rises in cIF and Citescore. These trends were consistent in specialty and general orthopaedic journals. No significant differences were found in mean IF between these categories. Medicine and surgery journals also experienced significant IF increases. Orthopaedic journals have experienced growing esteem and extent from 2016 to 2021. Specialty and general orthopaedic journals showed parallel growth. Researchers can utilize this analysis for informed publishing decisions, potentially expanding their readership.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1779518
  25. Heliyon. 2024 Feb 15. 10(3): e25318
    Knowledge mapping of digital medicine in cardiovascular diseases from 2004 to 2022: A bibliometric analysis.
    Ying Chen, Xiang Xiao, Qing He, Rui-Qi Yao, Gao-Yu Zhang, Jia-Rong Fan, Chong-Xiang Xue, Li Huang.
      Objective: To review studies on digital medicine in cardiovascular diseases (CVD), discuss its development process, knowledge structure and research hotspots, and provide a perspective for researchers in this field.Methods: The relevant literature in recent 20 years (January 2004 to October 2022) were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). CiteSpace was used to demonstrate our knowledge of keywords, co-references and speculative frontiers. VOSviewer was used to chart the contributions of authors, institutions and countries and incorporates their link strength into the table.
    Results: A total of 5265 English articles in set timespan were included. The number of publications increased steadily annually. The United States (US) produced the highest number of publications, followed by England. Most publications were from Harvard Medicine School, followed by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham Women's Hospital. The most authoritative academic journal was JMIR mHealth and uHealth. Noseworthy PA may have the highest influence in this intersected field with the highest number of citations and total link strength. The utilization of wearable mobile devices in the context of CVD, encompassing the identification of risk factors, diagnosis and prevention of diseases, as well as early intervention and remote management of diseases, has been widely acknowledged as a knowledge base and an area of current interest. To investigate the impact of various digital medicine interventions on chronic care and assess their clinical effectiveness, examine the potential of machine learning (ML) in delivering clinical care for atrial fibrillation (AF) and identifying early disease risk factors, as well as explore the development of disease prediction models using neural networks (NNs), ML and unsupervised learning in CVD prognosis, may emerge as future trends and areas of focus.
    Conclusion: Recently, there has been a significant surge of interest in the investigation of digital medicine in CVD. This initial bibliometric study offers a comprehensive analysis of the research landscape pertaining to digital medicine in CVD, thereby furnishing related scholars with a dependable reference to facilitate further progress in this domain.
    Keywords:  Cardiovascular diseases; CiteSpace; Digital medicine; Knowledge-map; Review; VOSviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25318
  26. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2024 Dec 31. 20(1): 2312599
    The trends and hotspots of immunotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer from 2013 to 2022: A bibliometric and visual analysis.
    Yifan Gong, Jianping Kang, Mingting Wang, Firdaus Hayati, Syed Sharizman Syed Abdul Rahim, Lucky Poh Wah Goh.
      An increasing body of research indicates that immunotherapy has demonstrated substantial effectiveness in the realm of metastatic colorectal cancer(mCRC), especially among patients with deficient mismatch repair (dMMR) or microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) (dMMR/MSI-H mCRC). This study constitutes the inaugural bibliometric and visual analysis of immunotherapy related to mCRC during the last decade. Between 2013 and the conclusion of 2022, we screened 306 articles from Web of Science and subjected them to analysis using CiteSpace and VOSviewer. The United States stood out as the primary contributor in this area, representing 33.33% of the publications, with China following closely at 24.51%. The most prolific institution has the lowest average citation rate. Sorbonne University were the most highly cited institutions. Notably, Frontiers In Oncology published the largest quantity of articles. Andre, Thierry, and Overman, Michael J. were prominent authors known for their prolific output and the high citation rates of their work. The focus areas in this field encompass "tumor microenvironment," "liver metastasis," "tumor-associated macrophages," "combination therapy" and "gut microbiota." Some keywords offer promise as potential biomarkers for evaluating the effectiveness of immunotherapeutic interventions.
    Keywords:  Metastatic colorectal cancer; bibliometrics; immunotherapy; microsatellite instability; visual analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2024.2312599
  27. Heliyon. 2024 Feb 15. 10(3): e25779
    Examining the influence of financial inclusion on investment decision: A bibliometric review.
    Eko Pranajaya, Mohammad Benny Alexandri, Arianis Chan, Bambang Hermanto.
      This study delves into the contemporary landscape of potential financial inclusion in investment decision-making, leveraging bibliometric research methods. Analyzing 161 publications from the Scopus database (2006-2023), the authors employ performance analysis and scientific mapping tools, including VOSviewer and Biblioshiny R studio. Through co-citation analysis, bibliographic coupling, co-occurrence of keywords analysis, thematic mapping, and thematic evolution analysis, the study uncovers the essential characteristics of the research field. The Result underscores that Innovative financial technologies are positioned as enablers of financial inclusion, with fintech's potential to drive positive social impact. The findings underscore that fostering financial literacy, addressing challenges in fintech adoption, and supporting entrepreneurship are crucial for maximizing the benefits of financial technologies. Overall, the study advocates for a comprehensive approach that combines financial inclusion, individual attitudes, and expertise, and fintech innovation to enhance access to financial services and expand investment opportunities for a more inclusive and prosperous economic landscape. However, the study acknowledges limitations, such as reliance on a single database and exclusion of specific keywords, urging a more inclusive approach to ensure a comprehensive understanding of relevant literature in this dynamic field.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Financial inclusion; Investment decision; Research trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25779
  28. Indian J Anaesth. 2023 Dec;67(12): 1130-1132
    Trends in research in Indian Journal of Anaesthesia - A bibliometric analysis.
    Swapnil Y Parab, Veer Thakkar.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4103/ija.ija_937_23
  29. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Feb 16. 103(7): e36981
    Status and trends of RGS16 based on data visualization analysis: A review.
    Liu Wenbo, Xie Liangyu, Lu Zhiyong, Yu Gongchang, Chen Yuanzhen, Shi Bin.
      G-protein signaling regulator 16 (RGS16) has been confirmed that RGS16 is associated with cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, many studies have shown that RGS16 can be used as a biomarker for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. We used CiteSpace and VOS viewer software to perform a bibliometric analysis of 290 publications in the core collection of Web of Science. All the articles come from 399 institutions, including 618 authors, 179 journals, 40 countries, 115 keywords, 1 language, two types of papers, and reviews. The United States has the largest number of publications. The Research Center of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) publishes the most papers, Emory University is the most recent of all institutions with the most recent results in the RGS16 study. Cell biology is the most studied discipline, and the most studied topic is migration. Drury published RGS16-related articles with the most citations (n = 15), and Berman published articles with the most citations (n = 106). The biological applications of RGS16 are currently a hot area of RGS16 research, including inflammation, cancer, ulcerative colitis, metabolic acidosis, platelet activation, and thrombosis. The current scientometrics study provides an overview of RGS16 research from 1995 to 2022. This study provides an overview of current and potential future research hotspots in the field of RGS16 and can be used as a resource for interested researchers.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000036981
  30. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024 Feb 12.
    A Bibliometric Analysis of the 50 Most Cited Articles on Body Contouring Surgery After Massive Weight Loss.
    Mario Alessandri Bonetti, Hilary Liu, Jeffrey A Gusenoff, J Peter Rubin, Francesco M Egro.
      BACKGROUND: Body contouring surgery after massive weight loss has emerged a safe and reliable option to improve self-esteem, social life, work ability, physical activity, and sexual activity, and it is considered as an essential step in the multidisciplinary approach to morbid obesity. In this study, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of literature on body contouring after massive weight loss, identifying research trends and areas for future investigation.METHODS: The Web of Science Core Collection was used to identify the 50 most cited publications on post-massive weight loss surgery. Data collected from each article included: title, journal, publication year, total citations, average citations per year, authors, study type, study topic, country, and institution of origin.
    RESULTS: The top 50 most-cited articles include 44 original articles and 6 review articles. The most cited article, published by Lockwood in 1991, received a total of 224 citations. The research areas included surgical outcomes and complications (n=19, 38%), psychological aspects such as body image, quality of life and desire for body contouring procedures (n=18, 36%), surgical techniques (n=11, 22%), an anatomical study (n=1, 2%), and a classification system (n=1; 2%). Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal published most (44%) of the papers identified. The University of Pittsburgh was the single institution that contributed the most (n=11; 22%).
    CONCLUSION: This bibliometric analysis provides insights and research trends for clinicians interested in body contouring after massive weight loss, facilitating the understanding and evolution of post-bariatric surgery and elucidating the rationale behind current practice.
    NO LEVEL ASSIGNED: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each submission to which Evidence-Based Medicine rankings are applicable. This excludes Review Articles, Book Reviews, and manuscripts that concern Basic Science, Animal Studies, Cadaver Studies, and Experimental Studies. 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 .
    Keywords:  Body contouring; Post massive weight loss; Postbariatric surgery
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-024-03854-0
  31. Front Plant Sci. 2024 ;15 1285050
    Research progress on Brassicaceae plants: a bibliometrics analysis.
    Ruixue Zhou, Xinsheng Qin, Junjun Hou, Yining Liu.
      The Brassicaceae is a worldwide family that produces ornamental flowers, edible vegetables, and oilseed plants, with high economic value in agriculture, horticulture, and landscaping. This study used the Web of Science core dataset and the CiteSpace bibliometric tool to quantitatively visualize the number of publications, authors, institutions, and countries of 3139 papers related to Brassicaceae plants from 2002 to 2022. The keywords and references were divided into two phases: Phase 1 (2002-2011) and Phase 2 (2012-2022) for quantitative and qualitative analysis. The results showed: An average annual publication volume of 149 articles, with an overall fluctuating upward trend; the research force was mainly led by Professor Ihsan A. Al-shehbaz from Missouri Botanical Garden; and the United States had the highest number of publications. In the first phase, research focused on the phylogeny of Brassicaceae plants, while the second phase delved into diverse research based on previous studies, research in areas such as polyploidy, molecular technique, physiology, and hyperaccumulator has been extended. Based on this research, we propounded some ideas for future studies on Brassicaceae plants and summarized the research gaps.
    Keywords:  Brassicaceae; evolution; phylogeny; plants; visual analysis atlas
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1285050
  32. Ren Fail. 2024 Dec;46(1): 2310122
    Current perspectives and trends of the research on hypertensive nephropathy: a bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2023.
    Lan Wang, Jingyu Wang, Yuemiao Zhang, Hong Zhang.
      Hypertensive nephropathy continues to be a major cause of end-stage renal disease and poses a significant global health burden. Despite the staggering development of research in hypertensive nephropathy, scientists and clinicians can only seek out useful information through articles and reviews, it remains a hurdle for them to quickly track the trend in this field. This study uses the bibliometric method to identify the evolutionary development and recent hotspots of hypertensive nephropathy. The Web of Science Core Collection database was used to extract publications on hypertensive nephropathy from January 2000 to November 2023. CiteSpace was used to capture the patterns and trends from multi-perspectives, including countries/regions, institutions, keywords, and references. In total, 557 publications on hypertensive nephropathy were eligible for inclusion. China (n = 208, 37.34%) was the most influential contributor among all the countries. Veterans Health Administration (n = 19, 3.41%) was found to be the most productive institution. Keyword bursting till now are renal fibrosis, outcomes, and mechanisms which are predicted to be the potential frontiers and hotspots in the future. The top seven references were listed, and their burst strength was shown. A comprehensive overview of the current status and research frontiers of hypertensive nephropathy has been provided through the bibliometric perspective. Recent advancements and challenges in hypertensive nephropathy have been discussed. These findings can offer informative instructions for researchers and scholars.
    Keywords:  Hypertensive nephropathy; bibliometric analysis; chronic kidney disease; renal fibrosis; research progress
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2024.2310122
  33. Biofabrication. 2024 Feb 13.
    Analysis of bioprinting strategies for skin diseases and injuries through structural and temporal dynamics: historical perspectives, research hotspots, and emerging trends.
    Fei Teng, Wei Wang, Zhi-Qiang Wang, Guixue Wang.
      OBJECTIVE: 
This study endeavors to investigate the progression, research focal points, and budding trends in the realm of skin bioprinting over the past decade from a structural and temporal dynamics standpoint.
Methods:
Scholarly articles on skin bioprinting were obtained from WoSCC. A series of bibliometric tools comprising R software, CiteSpace, HistCite, and an alluvial generator were employed to discern historical characteristics, evolution of active topics, and upcoming tendencies in the area of skin bioprinting.
Findings:
Over the past decade, there has been a consistent rise in research interest in skin bioprinting, accompanied by an extensive array of meaningful scientific collaborations. Concurrently, diverse dynamic topics have emerged during various periods, as substantiated by an aggregate of 22 disciplines, 74 keywords, and 187 references demonstrating citation bursts. Four burgeoning research subfields were discerned through keyword clustering - namely, #3 "in situ bioprinting", #6 "vascular", #7 "xanthan gum", and #8 "collagen hydrogels". The keyword alluvial map reveals that Module 1, including "transplantation" etc., has primarily dominated the research module over the previous decade, maintaining enduring relevance despite annual shifts in keyword focus. Additionally, we mapped out the top six key modules from 2023 being "silk fibroin nanofiber", "system", "ionic liquid", "mechanism", and "foot ulcer". Three recent research subdivisions were identified via timeline visualization of references, particularly Clusters #0 "wound healing", #4 "situ mineralization", and #5 "3D bioprinter".
Conclusion:
Insights derived from bibliometric analyses illustrate present conditions and trends in skin bioprinting research, potentially aiding researchers in pinpointing central themes and pioneering novel investigative approaches in this field.&#xD.
    Keywords:  additive manufacturing; bibliometric studies; bioprinting; evolving trends; focal points; skin lesions
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1088/1758-5090/ad28f0
  34. Percept Mot Skills. 2024 Feb 13. 315125241230599
    Traditional Chinese Exercises for Cardiovascular Diseases: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Ruiting Zhu, Yirou Niu, Haiyan Xu, Saikun Wang, Jing Mao, Yangyang Lei, Xuance Xiong, Wei Zhou, Lirong Guo.
      Traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) have great value in the prevention and effective treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Our purpose in this study was to summarize present research trends and future directions regarding the link between TCEs and CVD by bibliometrics analysis. We searched the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) for all original articles and reviews on TCEs for CVD published in English before August 7, 2022 using CiteSpace 5.8.R3 and Microsoft Excel 2019 software, and we displayed the results in the form of network maps, line graphs, and tables. We initially obtained 725 articles. Our results showed that the United States was the most influential country in this line of research, with Harvard University the most prolific institution in the field, and, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine was the most productive journal for these articles. The highest-frequency keywords in this research area were Tai Chi, exercise, blood pressure, quality of life, and older adult. Additionally, important research topics included heart rate variability, quality of life, meta-analysis, Baduanjin exercise, and breathing exercise. In addition, our results revealed that among all the TCEs, Tai Chi, Baduanjin, and Qigong emerged as the most extensively studied. However, it's important to note our exclusive focus on literature published in English may have led to our missing important results. Future investigators should broaden their search to include other databases and languages to present a still more comprehensive overview of this field.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; Tai chi; bibliometric analysis; cardiovascular disease; traditional Chinese exercise
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/00315125241230599
  35. Heliyon. 2024 Feb 15. 10(3): e25392
    The applications of internet of things in smart healthcare sectors: a bibliometric and deep study.
    Hai Ziwei, Zhang Dongni, Zhang Man, Du Yixin, Zheng Shuanghui, Yang Chao, Cai Chunfeng.
      The recent attention garnered by Internet of Things (IoT) technology for its potential to alleviate challenges faced by healthcare systems, such as those resulting from an aging population and the rise in chronic illnesses, has underscored the significance of smart healthcare. Surprisingly, no bibliometric study has been conducted on this subject to date. Consequently, this investigation aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the longitudinal state and knowledge structure of IoT in smart healthcare. To achieve this, a content analysis tool is employed for academic research, facilitating the identification of key study themes, the growth trajectory of the research topic, the top journal sources, and the distribution of nations based on subject areas. The bibliometric evaluation encompasses 614 publications published in 14 journals spanning the period from 2016 to 2022. Employing bibliographic coupling analysis, the latest developments in IoT have been uncovered within the domain of smart healthcare. The findings reveal 11 primary research topic areas that have been the focus of scholarly discourse during this period. This study highlights that the computing paradigm and network connectivity emerge as the most prominent topics within this research domain. Blockchain-based security in healthcare closely follows as the second-largest topic discussed by scholars. Additionally, the analysis indicates a significant increase in total publications for the most popular topic, peaking around 2018.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric review; Information and communication technologies; Internet of things; Smart healthcare
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25392
  36. Innovations (Phila). 2024 Feb 12. 15569845231225205
    Novel Journal Metrics in Cardiothoracic Surgery: How Different Are Contemporary Metrics From the Impact Factor?
    Russell Seth Martins, Warda Ahmed, Mehak Barolia, Kostantinos Poulikidis, Joanna Weber, M Jawad Latif, Syed Shahzad Razi, Faiz Y Bhora.
      OBJECTIVE: Despite shortcomings, impact factor (IF) remains the "gold standard" metric for journal quality. However, novel metrics including the h-index, g-index, and Altmetric Attention Score (AAS; mentions in mainstream/social media) are gaining traction. We assessed correlations between these metrics among cardiothoracic surgery journals.METHODS: For all cardiothoracic surgery journals with a 2021 Clarivate IF (N = 20), the 2-year IF (2019 to 2020) and 5-year IF (2016 to 2020), h-index, and g-index were obtained. Two-year journal-level AAS (2019 to 2020) was also calculated. Journal Twitter presence and activity was sourced from Twitter and the Twitter application programming interface. Correlations were assessed using Spearman correlation, and coefficients of determination were calculated.
    RESULTS: IF demonstrated a moderate-strong positive correlation with the h-index (rs = 0.48 to 0.77) and g-index (rs = 0.49 to 0.79) and a moderate correlation with AAS (rs = 0.53 to 0.58). The 2-year IF accounted for 25% to 49% of variability in the h-index, 27% to 55% of variability in the g-index, and 32% of variability in the AAS. Among journals with a Twitter account (N = 10), IF was strongly correlated with Twitter following (rs = 0.81 to 0.86), which was in turn strongly correlated with journal AAS (rs = 0.79). Article-level AAS was moderately correlated with citation count (rs = 0.47).
    CONCLUSIONS: IF accounted for only between 25% and 55% of variability in the h-index and g-index, indicating that these newer metrics measure unique dimensions of citation-based impact. Thus, the academic community must familiarize itself with these newer journal metrics. Social media attention may be associated with scholarly impact, although further work is needed to understand these relationships.
    Keywords:  Journal Impact Factor; cardiac surgery; cardiothoracic surgery; journal metrics; thoracic surgery
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/15569845231225205
  37. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2024 Feb;9(1): e1182
    Tissue engineering in otorhinolaryngology: A knowledge-based analysis.
    Javier Padilla-Cabello, Miguel A Martin-Piedra, Antonio Santisteban-Espejo, Jose A Moral-Munoz.
      Objective: To analyze the impact, performance, degree of specialization, and collaboration patterns of the worldwide scientific production on tissue engineering in otorhinolaryngology at the level of countries and institutions.Methods: Two different techniques were used, performance and science mapping analyses, using as samples all the available documents regarding tissue engineering focused on otorhinolaryngology applications. The dataset was retrieved from the Core Collection of the Web of Science database from 1900 to 2020. Social structure was analyzed using science mapping analysis with VOSviewer software.
    Results: The United States was the main producer, followed by Germany, and Japan. Malaysia and Germany had the highest Relative Specialization Index, indicating their greater relative interest in this area compared to other countries. The social structure analysis showed that the United States and Germany had significant co-authorship relationships with other countries. The University of California System, Kyoto University, and Harvard University were the leading institutions producing literature in this field. These latter two institutions showed the largest number of collaborations, although most of them were with institutions within their own country. There was a lack of connections between different communities of research.
    Conclusion: The United States is the main country driving progress in this research area, housing the most notable institutions. However, significant collaborations between these research centers are currently lacking. Encouraging greater cooperation among these institutions and their researchers would promote the exchange of knowledge, ultimately facilitating and accelerating advancements in this field.
    Keywords:  global trends; knowledge‐based analysis; otorhinolaryngology; science mapping analysis; tissue engineering
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.1182
  38. Parasitol Res. 2024 Feb 10. 123(2): 130
    History of research on Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Europe: approaching the world's most invasive mosquito species from a bibliometric perspective.
    Pedro María Alarcón-Elbal, Carlos Suárez-Balseiro, Cláudia De Souza, Ashley Soriano-López, Giovanna Riggio-Olivares.
      The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse), is an invasive species native to Southeast Asia. This insect, which is an important vector of arbovirus such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, has spread rapidly to several parts of the world over the last few decades. This study employed a bibliometric approach to explore, for the first time, Ae. albopictus research activity and output in Europe. We used the Web of Science Core Collection data source to characterize the current scientific research. A total of 903 publications from 1973 to 2022 were retrieved. We also provided a comprehensive analysis by year of publication; distribution by most productive European countries, institutions, and authors; collaboration networks; research topics; most productive journals; and most cited publications. Results showed a notable increase in the number of studies after the chikungunya virus outbreak in Northeast Italy in 2007. More than 60% of these publications across the entire European continent originated from France and Italy. Research output related to 'population and community ecology' topics was significantly high. The most common type of collaboration was national, which occurred between institutions in the same European country. By providing an overview of Ae. albopictus research in Europe, this work contributes to upcoming debates, decision-making, planning on research and development, and public health strategies on the continent and worldwide.
    Keywords:  Aedes albopictus; Bibliometric analysis; Europe; Mosquito-borne diseases; Outbreak; Scientific activity
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-024-08137-w
  39. J Child Orthop. 2024 Feb;18(1): 40-48
    Research hotspots for pediatric fractures from 2017 to 2022: A bibliometric and visual analysis via Citespace.
    Huan Wang, Ya-Ting Yang, Qing-da Lu, Chen-Xin Liu, Huan-An Bai, Jia-Ju Wang, Qiang Jie.
      Objective: This review provides guidance and ideas for researchers through a comprehensive and comparative analysis of the present state, trends, and hotspots in the pediatric fracture literature over the past 6 years.Methods: We used Citespace 6.1.R6 software to explore the country/region distribution, institutions, journals, keyword analysis, and co-cited references of the literature from Web of Science core database.
    Results: There are 6472 pieces of pediatric fracture-related literature, including 2962 from 2017 to 2019 and 3510 from 2020 to 2022. The country with the most papers is the United States, and US institutions and journals also have a pivotal position in this field. Research hotspots for pediatric fractures in 2017-2019: The topic with the most attention is bone mineral density leading to related bone diseases. Treatment for pediatric fractures, including supracondylar humeral fractures, Monteggia fractures, forearm fractures, knee fractures, and ankle fractures in children, is another topic of greater interest. Brain injuries and dental injuries in children due to abuse and trauma are also concerning issues. Research hotspots for pediatric fractures in 2020-2022: comparison with 2017-2019 revealed a relative decrease regarding ankle-related epiphyseal injuries, but there is a higher focus on the epidemiology of fractures in children, risk factors, and reasons for childhood trauma. We have confirmed through literature co-citations that the literature of high interest is also in these aspects.
    Conclusion: Researchers and clinicians can quickly learn about topics of interest through authoritative journals and highly cited literature and rapidly master the current status and frontiers of the field through study, providing ideas for future work.
    Keywords:  Children; Citespace; bibliometrics; fractures; visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/18632521231217333
  40. Laryngoscope. 2024 Feb 15.
    Gender Disparities in Academic Otolaryngology.
    Beth L Ladlie, Hannah F Case, Priyanka Perisetla, Andrew W Austin, Emily C Craver, Erica Engelberg-Cook, Amy L Rutt.
      OBJECTIVE: The aim was to evaluate representation of women in otolaryngology by examining authorship of research publications and presentations, awards, research grants, leadership, and membership in related organizations.METHODS: Authorship was reviewed from articles published in three otolaryngology journals from 2000 through 2021 to assess the frequency and percentages of female and combination of male and female gender authorship. Gender was evaluated for poster and scientific abstract presentations from 2007 to 2021. Gender representation was reviewed for institutional and society leadership positions, award, and grant recipients in the American Laryngological Society (ALA). Changes in the frequency of female and combination of male and female gender authorship over time were examined with Cochran-Armitage test for trend.
    RESULTS: A total of 16,921 articles, 1,017 presentations, 480 leadership positions, 129 president positions, and 1,137 awards and grants were studied. Women were first authors in 4,153 (24.9%) and last authors in 2,935 (17.8%) published articles for which gender could be determined. Women were first authors in 372 (37.4%) presentations and last authors in 199 (20.2%). Most presentations had a combination of male and female presentation authorship (630, 68%). Women held 69 (14.4%) leadership positions. Of the award and grant recipients, 327 (28.8%) were female. Significant trends were observed for increasing female representation (first authorship publications increased 69.9% from 2000 to 2020, first authorship presentations increased 73.9% from 2007 to 2013, p < 0.001; leadership and awards from 3% to 18% representation, p = 0.02).
    CONCLUSION: The proportion of women receiving awards and holding leadership positions is increasing. Efforts that promote gender diversity may further increase representation of women in otolaryngology literature and among the grant and award winners.
    LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level N/A Laryngoscope, 2024.
    Keywords:  authorship; otolaryngology; periodicals as topic; statistics; women
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.31217
  41. Int J Surg. 2024 Feb 09.
    Bibliometric analysis of worldwide research trends on tumor burden and immunotherapy: A correspondence.
    Ji-Wei Geng, Qing Li, Wu-Xia Quan, Xin-Yu Lin, Yan-Dong Miao.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/JS9.0000000000001157
  42. Bioact Mater. 2024 May;35 306-329
    Structural and temporal dynamics analysis of zinc-based biomaterials: History, research hotspots and emerging trends.
    Kunshan Yuan, Chengchen Deng, Lili Tan, Xiangxiu Wang, Wenhua Yan, Xiaozhen Dai, Ruolin Du, Yufeng Zheng, Haijun Zhang, Guixue Wang.
      Objectives: To examine the 16-year developmental history, research hotspots, and emerging trends of zinc-based biodegradable metallic materials from the perspective of structural and temporal dynamics.Methods: The literature on zinc-based biodegradable metallic materials in WoSCC was searched. Historical characteristics, the evolution of active topics and development trends in the field of zinc-based biodegradable metallic materials were analyzed using the bibliometric tools CiteSpace and HistCite.
    Results: Over the past 16 years, the field of zinc-based biodegradable metal materials has remained in a hotspot stage, with extensive scientific collaboration. In addition, there are 45 subject categories and 51 keywords in different research periods, and 80 papers experience citation bursts. Keyword clustering anchored 3 emerging research subfields, namely, #1 plastic deformation #4 additive manufacturing #5 surface modification. The keyword alluvial map shows that the longest-lasting research concepts in the field are mechanical property, microstructure, corrosion behavior, etc., and emerging keywords are additive manufacturing, surface modification, dynamic recrystallization, etc. The most recent research on reference clustering has six subfields. Namely, #0 microstructure, #2 sem, #3 additive manufacturing, #4 laser powder bed fusion, #5 implant, and #7 Zn-1Mg.
    Conclusion: The results of the bibliometric study provide the current status and trends of research on zinc-based biodegradable metallic materials, which can help researchers identify hot spots and explore new research directions in the field.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric; Biodegradable stent; Bone defect repair; Vascular implant; Zinc-based biomaterials; Zn alloys
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.01.017
  43. Med Sci Monit. 2024 Feb 13. 30 e943196
    Exercise Therapy Research in Ankylosing Spondylitis-Induced Back Pain: A Bibliometric Study (2004-2023).
    Jiang-Xia Zheng, Xi-Feng Zhang, Sheng-Hui Liu, Feng Ye, Sen-Guo Ji, Xiu-Zhen Wen.
      BACKGROUND Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory disease predominantly causing back pain, affects up to 0.5% of the global population, more commonly in males. Frequently undiagnosed in early stages, AS is often associated with comorbid depression and anxiety, imposing significant healthcare burdens. Despite available pharmaceutical treatments, exercise therapy (ET) has emerged as an effective, side-effect-free alternative, particularly for managing AS-induced back pain. This study aims to explore the research trends in ET for treating AS back pain from 2004-2023. MATERIAL AND METHODS A comprehensive analysis of 437 articles, sourced from the Science Citation Index-Expanded within the Web of Science Core Collection, was conducted using CiteSpace 6.2.R5. This study spanned from 2004 to October 15, 2023, examining publications, authors, institutions, and keywords to assess keyword co-occurrences, temporal progressions, and citation bursts. RESULTS Research interest in ET for AS began escalating around 2008 and has since shown steady growth. The USA emerged as a significant contributor, with Van der Heijde, Desiree, and RUDWALEIT M being notable authors. Key institutions include Assistance Publique Hopitaux Paris and UDICE-French Research Universities, with ANN RHEUM DIS being the most influential journal. The field's evolution is marked by interdisciplinary integration and branching into various sub-disciplines. CONCLUSIONS Exercise therapy for AS-induced back pain is a growing research area, necessitating further exploration in clinical management and rehabilitation strategies. The relationship between ET and osteoimmunological mechanisms remains a focal point for future research, with a trend towards personalized and interdisciplinary treatment approaches.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.12659/MSM.943196
  44. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Feb 16. 103(7): e35849
    The research progress and research trends in acute coronary syndrome nursing: A review of visual analysis based on the Web of Science database.
    Jialong Liu, Chaojun Li, Wanping Mei, Hanzhi Qin.
      Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is one of the most common and severe forms of cardiovascular disease and has attracted worldwide attention with increased morbidity and mortality in recent years. There are few review studies in the field of its care in the form of bibliometric studies. We searched the Web of Science Core Collection database for articles and reviews in the area of ACS nursing for visual mapping analysis. Our objectives are to explore the hot topics and frontiers of research in the field of ACS nursing and to identify collaborative relationships between countries, institutions, and authors. This study will provide researchers with intuitive reference data for future in-depth studies of ACSs.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000035849
  45. J Chem Inf Model. 2024 Feb 12.
    The Impact of Interdisciplinary, Gender and Geographic Distributions on the Citation Patterns of the Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling.
    Ronaldo C Prati, Bruno S M Rodrigues, Iberis Aragão, Thereza A Soares, Marcos G Quiles, Juarez L F Da Silva.
      There has been a growing recognition of the need for diversity and inclusion in scientific fields. This trend is reflected in the Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling (JCIM), where there has been a gradual increase in the number of papers that embrace this diversity. In this viewpoint, we analyze the evolution of the profile of papers published in JCIM from 1996 to 2022 addressing three diversity criteria, namely interdisciplinarity, geographic and gender distributions, and their impact on citation patterns. We used natural language processing tools for the classification of main areas and gender, as well as metadata, to analyze a total of 7384 articles published in the categories of research articles, reviews, and brief reports. Our analyses reveal that the relative number of articles and citation patterns are similar across the main areas within the scope of JCIM, and international collaboration and publications encompassing two to three research areas attract more citations. The percentage of female authors has increased from 1996 (less than 20%) to 2022 (more than 32%), indicating a positive trend toward gender diversity in almost all geographic regions, although the percentage of publications by single female authors remains lower than 20%. Most JCIM citations come from Europe and the Americas, with a tendency for JCIM papers to cite articles from the same continent. Furthermore, there is a correlation between the gender of the authors, as JCIM manuscripts authored by females are more likely to be cited by other JCIM manuscripts authored by females.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jcim.3c02014
  46. Int J Surg. 2024 Feb 13.
    Advancements and current trends in tumor treating fields: a scientometric analysis.
    Yang Xing, Feroza Yasinjan, Jiayue Cui, Yizhao Peng, Minghua He, Wenhui Liu, Xinyu Hong.
      Tumor treating fields (TTFields) therapy is a novel and effective non-invasive cancer therapy, and it has been approved by FDA in the treatment of recurrent and newly diagnosed glioblastoma, and malignant pleural mesothelioma. Moreover, TTFields therapy has been widely studied in both clinical trials and preclinical studies in recent years. Based on its high efficacy, research on TTFields therapy has been a hot topic. Thus, we made this scientometric analysis of TTfields to reveal the scientometric distributions such as annual publications and citations, countries and institutions, authors, journals, references, and more importantly, research status and hot topics of the field. In recent years, publication numbers have been stable at high values, and citation numbers have been increasing greatly. The United States and Israel were the top two countries with the highest publication numbers, followed by Germany and Switzerland. Scientometric analyses of keywords indicated that clinical applications and antitumor mechanisms are probably the two main parts of current research on TTfields. Most clinical trials of TTfields focus on the treatment of glioblastoma. And a variety of other cancers such as lung cancer especially non-small cell lung cancer, hepatic cancer, other brain tumors, etc. have also been studied in both clinical trials and preclinical studies.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/JS9.0000000000001151
  47. Lab Anim. 2024 Feb 14. 236772231192030
    Bibliometric analysis on cannibalism/infanticide and maternal aggression towards pups in laboratory rodents.
    José C Bravo, Lierni Ugartemendia, Arko Barman, Ana B Rodríguez, José A Pariente, Rafael Bravo.
      Animal welfare has evolved during the past decades to improve not only the quality of life of laboratory rodents but also the quality and reproducibility of scientific investigations. Bibliometric analysis has become an important tool to complete the current knowledge with academic databases. Our objective was to investigate whether scientific research on cannibalism/infanticide is connected with maternal aggression towards the offspring in laboratory rodents. To carry out our research, we performed a specific search for published articles on each concept. Results were analyzed in the open-source environment RStudio with the package Bibliometrix. We obtained 253 and 134 articles for the first search (cannibalism/infanticide) and the second search (maternal aggression towards the pups) respectively. We observed that the interest in infanticide/cannibalism started in the 1950s, while researchers started showing interest in maternal aggression towards the pups 30 years later. Our analyses indicated that maternal aggression had better citations in scientific literature. In addition, although our results showed some common features (e.g. oxytocin or medial preoptic area in the brain), we observed a gap between cannibalism/infanticide and maternal aggression towards the pups with only 14 published articles in common for both the searches. Therefore, we recommend researchers to combine both concepts in further investigations in the context of cannibalism for better dissemination and higher impact in laboratory rodents' welfare research.
    Keywords:  Cannibalism; infanticide; laboratory rodents; maternal aggression
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/00236772231192030
  48. Front Integr Neurosci. 2023 ;17 1251252
    Infants on the move: bibliometric analyses of observational vs. digital means of screening infant development.
    Hannah Varkey, Ha Phan, Phyllis Kittler, Anne Gordon, Elizabeth B Torres.
      Neurodevelopmental disorders are on the rise, yet their average diagnosis is after 4.5 years old. This delay is partly due to reliance on social-communication criteria, which require longer maturation than scaffolding elements of neuromotor control. Much earlier criteria could include reflexes, monitoring of the quality of spontaneous movements from central pattern generators and maturation of intentional movements and their overall sensation. General Movement Assessment (GMA) studies these features using observational means, but the last two decades have seen a surge in digital tools that enable non-invasive, continuous tracking of infants' spontaneous movements. Despite their importance, these tools are not yet broadly used. In this work, using CiteSpace, VOSViewer and SciMAT software, we investigate the evolution of the literature on GMA and the methods in use today, to estimate how digital techniques are being adopted. To that end, we created maps of key word co-occurrence networks, co-author networks, document co-citation analysis and strategic diagrams of 295 publications based on a search in the Web of Science, Dimensions and SCOPUS databases for: 'general movement assessment' OR 'general movements assessment'. The nodes on the maps were categorized by size, cluster groups and year of publication. We found that the state-of-the-art methodology to diagnose neurodevelopmental disorders still relies heavily on observation. Several groups in classical GMA research have branched out to incorporate new techniques, but few groups have adopted digital means. We report on additional analyses of methods and biosensors usage and propose that combining traditional clinical observation criteria with digital means may allow earlier diagnoses and interventional therapies for infants.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; digital phenotyping; general movements assessment; infant development; motor development
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fnint.2023.1251252
  49. Waste Manag Res. 2024 Feb 14. 734242X241227378
    The evolutionary path of medical waste management research: Insights from co-citation and co-word analysis.
    Arif Soyler, Serhat Burmaoglu, Levent Bekir Kidak.
      Over the past decades, medical waste management (MWM) has evolved into a paramount global challenge, intertwining environmental sustainability and public health dimensions. This manuscript traces the paradigm shift from the foundational Basel Convention of 1989 to the significant sway of World Health Organization publications on contemporary debates. Utilizing a mixed approach strategy that blended qualitative and quantitative techniques, the research employed extensive literature review, co-citation and co-word analysis methodologies to ascertain the direction of contemporary trends in MWM. Within the scope of the research findings, current strategies reveal noticeable gaps, especially those that lack sound policy structures, comprehensive insights and effective operational frameworks. Co-citation evaluations spotlight predominant themes in academic references. Foremost among them are the socioeconomic factor, environmental significance, medical waste (MW) stabilization and sustainable society, sequenced by cluster magnitude. Co-word analysis unveils that, despite the long-standing presence of incineration plants, pyrolysis has, since 2016, prioritized environmental considerations. The recycling ethos peaked in 2014, but the sustainability paradigm burgeoned in 2020, with the 'circular economy' gaining momentum in 2021. Emerging trend analysis underscores the mounting significance of circular waste technologies and sustainability as indispensable solutions. Results demonstrate MW advancements and highlight emerging trends shaping the future of the field. The research concludes by accentuating the necessity of global collaborative efforts, integrating cutting-edge technologies and infusing sustainability and circularity tenets into societal frameworks to navigate MWM's intricate landscape. Future research trajectories, including wastewater governance, novel mobile waste disposal strategies and a cyclic waste classification paradigm, are proposed.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; co-citation analysis; medical waste management; structural topic modelling; trend
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/0734242X241227378
  50. Integr Environ Assess Manag. 2024 Feb 14.
    Pointing out geographic and gender disparities related to productivity indicators among Brazilian ecotoxicologists.
    Livia da Silva Freitas, Rodrigo de Lima Brum, Niely G da Rosa Moraes, Juliana L Dal Pizzol, Lilian L Amado, Jeamylle Nilin, Raquel F Salla, Thiago L Rocha, Letícia S Camargo, Mariana V Coronas, Tatiana da Silva Pereira, Flavio M R da Silva Júnior.
      Policies and actions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion have been discussed recently in Brazil, but there is still limited information available for most academic and knowledge fields, including ecotoxicology. This study aimed to describe the profile of Brazilian ecotoxicologists and assess gender and geographical disparities, especially regarding productivity indicators. An ecological study was conducted using data of the researchers registered in the open-access database of the Brazilian Society of Ecotoxicology, along with their respective curriculum data available on the Lattes Platform, which is the main registry portal for Brazilian researchers. The target population of our study was ecotoxicology researchers in academic educational institutions with a focus on human resource training. The data, collected in 2021, led to the inclusion of a total of 177 researchers in this study, with 62 men and 115 women, and 42.37% working in the southeastern region. Female researchers generally showed lower rates of scientific productivity when the analyzed metrics included research productivity scholarships, the number of articles published in scientific journals, and the number of articles published with international collaborations, compared to male researchers. Researchers from the southeastern and southern regions also had higher rates of productivity and human resource training compared to those from other regions of the country. The proportion of funding grants received was significantly higher among men, and this profile was also observed among researchers from the southern and southeastern regions, although with a smaller disparity. This means that there is an uneven distribution of funding grants from funding organizations, which favors men and urban centers. Our findings highlight gender and geographic disparities in the scientific production of ecotoxicologists working in Brazil and reinforce the existence of complex obstacles that need to be addressed and combated within scientific societies. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2024;00:1-8. © 2024 SETAC.
    Keywords:  Ecotoxicology; Gender disparities; Regional inequality; Women in science
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/ieam.4905
  51. Chemosphere. 2024 Feb 13. pii: S0045-6535(24)00274-1. [Epub ahead of print] 141381
    Didactical approaches and insights into environmental processes and cardiovascular hazards of arsenic contaminants.
    Yapeng Han, Tiantian Gao, Xiaozhi Li, Yán Wāng.
      Arsenic, as a metalloid, has the ability to move and transform in different environmental media. Its widespread contamination has become a significant environmental problem and public concern. Arsenic can jeopardize multiple organs through various pathways, influenced by environmental bioprocesses. This article provides a comprehensive overview of current research on the cardiovascular hazards of arsenic. A bibliometric analysis revealed that there are 376 papers published in 145 journals, involving 40 countries, 631 institutions, and 2093 authors, all focused on arsenic-related concerns regarding cardiovascular health. China and the U.S. have emerged as the central hubs of collaborative relationships and have the highest number of publications. Hypertension and atherosclerosis are the most extensively studied topics, with redox imbalance, apoptosis, and methylation being the primary mechanistic clues. Cardiovascular damage caused by arsenic includes arrhythmia, cardiac remodeling, vascular leakage, and abnormal angiogenesis. However, the current understanding is still inadequate over cardiovascular impairments, underlying mechanisms, and precautionary methods of arsenic, thus calling an urgent need for further studies to bridge the gap between environmental processes and arsenic hazards.
    Keywords:  Arsenic; Atherosclerosis; Cardiovascular hazard; Hypertension; Vascular leakage
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141381
  52. Chemosphere. 2024 Feb 14. pii: S0045-6535(24)00353-9. [Epub ahead of print] 141460
    An extensive review of arsenic dynamics and its distribution in soil-aqueous-rice plant systems in south and Southeast Asia with bibliographic and meta-data analysis.
    Rubia Mondal, Arnab Majumdar, Sukamal Sarkar, Chandrima Goswami, Madhurima Joardar, Antara Das, Prabir Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Tarit Roychowdhury.
      Millions of people worldwide are affected by arsenic (As) contamination, particularly in South and Southeast Asian countries, where large-scale dependence on the usage of As-contaminated groundwater in drinking and irrigation is a familiar practice. Rice (Oryza sativa) cultivation is commonly done in South and Southeast Asian countries as a preferable crop which takes up more As than any other cereals. The present article has performed a scientific meta-data analysis and extensive bibliometric analysis to demonstrate the research trend in global rice As contamination scenario in the timeframe of 1980-2023. This study identified that China contributes most with the maximum number of publications followed by India, USA, UK and Bangladesh. The two words 'arsenic' and 'rice' have been identified as the most dominant keywords used by the authors, found through co-occurrence cluster analysis with author keyword association study. The comprehensive perceptive attained about the factors affecting As load in plant tissue and the nature of the micro-environment augment the contamination of rice cultivars in the region. This extensive review analyses soil parameters through meta-data regression assessment that influence and control As dynamics in soil with its further loading into rice grains and presents that As content and OM are inversely related and slightly correlated to the pH increment of the soil. Additionally, irrigation and water management practices have been found as a potential modulator of soil As concentration and bioavailability, presented through a linear fit with 95% confidence interval method.
    Keywords:  Arsenic; Irrigation; Meta data and bibliometric analysis; Rice; Soil parameters; South and Southeast Asia
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141460
  53. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Feb 13.
    Progress and evolution of hotspots in butterfly diversity research in green spaces.
    Ying Lin, Shanjun Huang, Wenqiang Fang, Shiyuan Fan, Chengyu Ran, Emily Dang, Weicong Fu, Zhipeng Zhu.
      Ecosystems depend on biodiversity; therefore, protecting biodiversity is beneficial for the development of ecosystems. Butterflies are indicator species that respond quickly to environmental changes and reflect environmental conditions. Butterfly diversity is a crucial evaluation indicator of habitat quality in green spaces. We used CiteSpace and Bibliometrix to conduct a bibliometric analysis of research relating to butterfly diversity in green spaces. Based on 538 papers published from 2002-2022, we systematically reviewed the status, frontiers, and hotspots for research on butterfly diversity in green spaces. Our results showed that: (1) Research on butterfly diversity in green spaces has consistently demonstrated an upward trend between 2002-2022. Studies on this subject have garnered attention from researchers worldwide, with notable interest and contributions from scholars in the United States. (2) Early studies focused on butterfly habitat preferences and extinction concerns, and later articles appeared on the influence of external environmental factors (land use, climate change, plants, etc.). (3) Three main research topics received much attention between 2002 and 2022: biodiversity conservation, butterfly habitats, and the relationship between butterfly diversity and its influencing factors. (4) The relationship between green spaces and butterfly diversity (landscape features, vegetation features, and human activities) was discussed; these factors on butterfly communities should be considered in the planning and constructing of future green spaces. (5) Two significant future directions have been identified: more research on the impact of external factors and a need for more technical integration with the big data field. Future research on butterfly diversity in green spaces should adopt a more multi-scale, multi-disciplinary approach and aim to enhance the practicality and guidance of research findings.
    Keywords:  Biodiversity conservation; Butterfly diversity; CiteSpace; Green space; Quantitative analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-32269-2
  54. PLoS One. 2024 ;19(2): e0298370
    Science at risk? Considering the importance of academic freedom for STEM research production across 17 OECD countries.
    Frank Fernandez, Volha Chykina, Yin Chun Lin.
      Since 2011, a declining trend in academic freedom globally has paralleled a rising tide of neo-nationalism. We use fixed effects models to examine data from the Varieties of Democracy (V-DEM) academic freedom index and bibliometric data for 17 OECD countries across nearly three decades (1981-2007) that precede the recent decline in academic freedom. We find substantial, statistically significant, positive relationships between cross-nationally comparable and longitudinal measures of academic freedom and volume of STEM publications. Additionally, academic freedom positively influenced the quality of STEM publications as measured by journal rankings. Our findings were relatively consistent across various measures of academic freedom and model specifications. We discuss implications for safeguarding academic freedom, applying neo-institutional theory, and identifying directions for future research.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0298370
  55. Front Psychiatry. 2023 ;14 1294254
    Mapping autism's research landscape: trends in autism screening and its alignment with sustainable development goals.
    Prema Nedungadi, Selina Marianna Shah, Mark Andrew Stokes, Vinith Kumar Nair, Ajit Moorkoth, Raghu Raman.
      Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental syndrome that profoundly affects social interactions, communication, and sensory perception. The research traced the evolution of autism research from 2011-2022, specifically focusing on the screening and diagnosis of children and students.Methods: Through an analysis of 12,262 publications using the PRISMA framework, bibliographic coupling, science mapping, and citation analysis, this study illuminates the growth trajectory of ASD research and significant disparities in diagnosis and services.
    Results: The study indicates an increasing trend in autism research, with a strong representation of female authorship. Open Access journals show a higher average citation impact compared to their closed counterparts. A keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed four central research themes: Child Development and Support Systems, Early Identification and Intervention, Prevalence and Etiology, and Mental Health. The pandemic's onset has prioritized research areas like mental health, telehealth, and service accessibility.
    Discussion: Recommendations on a global level stress the importance of developing timely biological markers for ASD, amplifying Disability Inclusion research, and personalizing mental health services to bridge these critical service gaps. These strategies, underpinned by interdisciplinary collaboration and telehealth innovation, particularly in low-resource settings, can offer a roadmap for inclusive, context-sensitive interventions at local levels that directly support SDG3's aim for health and well-being for all.
    Keywords:  ASD; ASD identification; SDG; autism spectrum disorder; bibliometrics; disability; mental health; neurodevelopment
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1294254
  56. J Clin Invest. 2024 Feb 15. pii: e177475. [Epub ahead of print]134(4):
    How the JCI's most-cited paper sparked the field of lipoprotein research.
    Michael S Brown, Joseph L Goldstein.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI177475
  57. Heliyon. 2024 Feb 15. 10(3): e25445
    Arabinoxylans matrixes as a potential material for drug delivery systems development - A bibliometric analysis and literature review.
    Jesús Guadalupe Pérez-Flores, Laura García-Curiel, Emmanuel Pérez-Escalante, Elizabeth Contreras-López, Enrique J Olloqui.
      Arabinoxylans (AX) have become a focal point in the pharmaceutical sector owing to their physicochemical, biological, and functional properties. The purpose of this paper was to present a summary of the utilization of AX as drug release matrices through a bibliometric analysis (BA) and a literature review to spotlight the AX functional characteristics and their technological applications to promote this line of research. The BA was carried out using data from a Web of Science database research, specifically emphasizing the analysis of authors' keywords. This approach was chosen due to its significance in comprehensively understanding a particular research field and its relevance for in-depth knowledge of a research field. The BA outcomes revealed limited information concerning the AX applications in both release matrices and as excipients in the formulation and development of drug delivery systems (DDS), so there is a need for additional scientific and technological research in these areas to address the existing information gaps. However, the literature review shows that the native and modified AX from different delivery release systems, such as macrogels (including films, tablets, and hard gelatin capsules) and multi-particulate systems (including micro and nanogels), present an excellent potential as release matrices of biomolecules and drugs, such as doxorubicin, diclofenac sodium, caffeine, gentamicin, tizanidine hydrochloride, and insulin. In conclusion, AX have a wide potential for application in the pharmaceutical industry, so this work is expected to be a reference point for future research by scientists, technologists, and entrepreneurs who cope with the subject.
    Keywords:  Arabinoxylans; Bibliometric analysis; Drug-carrier; Naturapolyceutics; Release modifiers; Release-matrix
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25445
  58. Sci Eng Ethics. 2024 Feb 12. 30(1): 4
    Ambiguity in Ethical Standards: Global Versus Local Science in Explaining Academic Plagiarism.
    Katerina S Guba, Angelika O Tsivinskaya.
      The past decade has seen extensive research carried out on the systematic causes of research misconduct. Simultaneously, less attention has been paid to the variation in academic misconduct between research fields, as most empirical studies focus on one particular discipline. We propose that academic discipline is one of several systematic factors that might contribute to academic misbehavior. Drawing on a neo-institutional approach, we argue that in the developing countries, the norm of textual originality has not drawn equal support across different research fields depending on its level of internationalization. Using plagiarism detection software, we analyzed 2,405 doctoral dissertations randomly selected from all dissertations defended in Russia between 2007 and 2015. We measured the globalization of each academic discipline by calculating the share of publications indexed in the global citation database in relation to overall output. Our results showed that, with an average share of detected borrowings of over 19%, the incidence of plagiarism in Russia is remarkably higher than in Western countries. Overall, disciplines closely follow the pattern of higher globalization associated with a lower percentage of borrowed text. We also found that plagiarism is less prevalent at research-oriented institutions supporting global ethical standards. Our findings suggest that it might be misleading to measure the prevalence of academic misconduct in developing countries without paying attention to variations at the disciplinary level.
    Keywords:  Academic culture; Academic misconduct; Academic plagiarism
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11948-024-00464-6
  59. J Dent Educ. 2024 Feb 12.
    Assessing methodological quality in dental education research using MERSQI: Analysis of publications from two journals.
    Cortino Sukotjo, Merve Koseoglu, Pitcha Suwannasin, Judy Chia-Chun Yuan, Yoon Soo Park, Bradford Ray Johnson, Kewalin Thammasitboon, Ara Tekian.
      PURPOSE: The Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument (MERSQI) has been used frequently to assess the methodological quality of medical education but not for dental education. The present study aimed to assess the methodological quality using MERSQI scores of articles published in the Journal of Dental Education (JDE) and the European Journal of Dental Education (EJDE).METHODS: A cross-sectional assessment of the quality of manuscripts published in 2012, 2017, and 2022 JDE and EJDE was conducted. MERSQI data, numbers of authors, first and corresponding author degrees, geographic origins, and funding information were also extracted for each included study. Descriptive and analytical statistics were conducted, and significance level was set at α < 0.05.
    RESULTS: Four hundred ninety-five articles met the inclusion criteria. The most common study design was a single-group cross-sectional or single-group posttest and conducted in one institution for all studied years. In all journals and years, studies were assessed mainly by participants. The study outcome was mostly satisfaction, attitudes, perceptions, opinions, and general facts. The total mean MERSQI score for each journal and year varied. Year and geographic origin significantly affected the total MERSQI score. Papers originating from Asia had the highest score, followed by South America, Europe, North America, Oceania, and Africa.
    CONCLUSION: MERSQI score is applicable to the assessment of the methodological quality of dental educational research. The MERSQI score for most of the domains was similar for both journals. The MERSQI score was affected by publication years and geographic origins.
    Keywords:  MERSQI; dental education; educational research; review literature
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.13477
  60. World Neurosurg. 2024 Feb 09. pii: S1878-8750(24)00221-3. [Epub ahead of print]
    Top 25 Most Cited Articles on Intraoperative CT-guided Navigation in Spine Surgery.
    Ryan Palmer, Andy Ton, Djani Robertson, Kevin G Liu, John C Liu, Jeffrey C Wang, Raymond J Hah, Ram K Alluri.
      BACKGROUND: In recent years, the use of intraoperative computer tomography-guided (CT-guided) navigation has gained significant popularity among healthcare providers who perform minimally invasive spine surgery. This review aims to identify and analyze trends in the literature related to the widespread adoption of CT-guided navigation in spine surgery, emphasizing the shift from conventional fluoroscopy-based techniques to CT-guided navigation.METHODS: Articles pertaining to this study were identified via a database review and were hierarchically organized based on the number of citations. An "advanced document search" was performed on September 28th, 2022, utilizing Boolean search operator terms. The 25 most referenced articles were combined into a primary list after sorting results in descending order based on the total number of citations.
    RESULTS: The "Top 25" list for intraoperative CT-guided navigation in spine surgery cumulatively received a total of 2,742 citations, with an average of 12 new citations annually. The number of citations ranged from 246 for the most cited article to 60 for the 25th most cited article. The most cited article was a paper by Siewerdsen et al., with 246 total citations, averaging 15 new citations per year.
    CONCLUSIONS: Intraoperative CT-guided navigation is one of many technological advances that is used to increase surgical accuracy, and it has become an increasingly popular alternative to conventional fluoroscopy-based techniques. Given the increasing adoption of intraoperative CT-guided navigation in spine surgery, this review provides impactful evidence for its utility in spine surgery.
    Keywords:  Accuracy; CT-navigation; Fluoroscopy; Intraoperative Computer Tomography; Spine Surgery
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2024.02.024
  61. J Arthroplasty. 2024 Jan 29. pii: S0883-5403(24)00064-0. [Epub ahead of print]
    Can you Pay your way to Readership? Free to Publish Open Access Formats Receive Greater Readership and Citations than Paid Open Access Formats in Total Knee Arthroplasty Literature.
    Timothy R Buchanan, Robert J Cueto, Marco Foreman, Andrew B Harris, Kevin T Root, Julius K Oni.
      BACKGROUND: As publishing with open access is becoming increasingly popular within orthopaedics, understanding the types of publishing options available and what each may deliver is critically important. Hybrid articles require a high article processing charge. Open journal articles have a lower fee, while closed license articles are freely accessible at no charge. Open repository articles are peer-reviewed manuscripts posted freely online. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between article type and resulting citations, social media attention, and readership in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) literature.METHODS: Open access TKA journal articles published since 2016 were found using the Altmetric Explorer Database. Data gathered included the Altmetric Attention Score (attention), Mendeley Readership Score (readership), and citations per article. Articles were grouped by type: open journal, hybrid, closed license, and open repository. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Tukey's analysis; α=0.05.
    RESULTS: A total of 9,606 publications were included. The open repository had the greatest mean citations (14.40), while open journal (9.55) had fewer than all other categories (P<0.001). Hybrid had the greatest mean attention (10.35), and open journal (6.16) had a lower mean attention than all other categories (P≤0.002). Open repository had the greatest mean readership (44.68), and open journal (34.00) had a lower mean readership than all other categories (P≤0.012). The mean publication fee for paid publication options was $1,792 USD (United States dollars).
    CONCLUSION: In open access TKA literature, free-to-publish open repositories had the greatest mean citations and readership. Free publication options, open repositories and closed licenses, had greater readership compared to paid publication options.
    Keywords:  article processing charge; hybrid publication; open access; orthopaedic surgery; publication modalities; total knee arthroplasty
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2024.01.040
  62. Nature. 2024 Feb;626(7999): 480
    Open-access publishing: citation advantage is unproven.
    Andrew Plume.
      
    Keywords:  Publishing
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-00405-0
  63. Genes Cells. 2024 Feb 13.
    Publishing in the Open Access and Open Science era.
    Masanori Arita, Bernd Pulverer, Tadashi Uemura, Chisako Sakuma, Shigeo Hayashi.
      Our research activities would be better served if they were communicated in a manner that is openly accessible to the public and all researchers. The research we share is often limited to representative data included in research papers-science would be much more efficient if all reproducible research data were shared alongside detailed methods and protocols, in the paradigm called Open Science. On the other hand, one primary function of research journals is to select manuscripts of good quality, verify the authenticity of the data and its impact, and deliver to the appropriate audience for critical evaluation and verification. In the current paradigm, where publication in a subset of journals is intimately linked to research evaluation, a hypercompetitive "market" has emerged where authors compete to access a limited number of top-tier journals, leading to high rejection rates. Competition among publishers and scientific journals for market dominance resulted in an increase in both the number of journals and the cost of publishing and accessing scientific papers. Here we summarize the current problems and potential solutions from the development of AI technology discussed in the seminar at the 46th Annual Meeting of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan.
    Keywords:  APC/article processing charge; Open Access; Open Science; scientific publication; transformative agreement
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/gtc.13100
  64. Pediatr Radiol. 2024 Feb 13.
    Pre- and post-COVID-19 gender trends in authorship for paediatric radiology articles worldwide: a systematic review.
    Rakhshan Kamran, Liam Jackman, Cynthia Chan, Ann C Lee, Aleeza Kamran, Jenna Alli, Chloë Jacklin, Eve Deck, Yujin Suk, Victoria Jackman, Micon Garvilles, Susan Cheng Shelmerdine, Andrea Schwarz Doria.
      BACKGROUND: Gender inequalities in academic medicine persist despite progress over the past decade. Evidence-based targeted interventions are needed to reduce gender inequalities.OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aimed to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on gender trends in authorship of paediatric radiology research worldwide.
    MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospectively registered, PRISMA-compliant systematic review searched the following databases: PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Scopus from January 1, 2018, to May 29, 2023, with no restrictions on country of origin. Screening and data extraction occurred independently and in duplicate. Gender of first, last, and corresponding authors were determined using an artificial intelligence-powered, validated, multinational database ( www.genderize.io ). Two time periods were categorised according to the Johns Hopkins Center for Systems Science and Engineering: pre-COVID (prior to March 2020) and peak and post-COVID (March 2020 onwards). One-sample binomial testing was used to analyse proportion of authorship based on gender. Categorical variables were described as frequencies and percentages, and compared using testing chi-square or Fisher exact testing, with a threshold of P<0.05 representing statistical significance.
    RESULTS: In total, 922 articles were included with 39 countries represented. A statistically significant difference in authorship based on gender persisted during the peak and post-COVID time period (March 2020 onwards) where women represented a statistically significant lower proportion of last (35.5%) and corresponding (42.7%) authors (P<0.001, P=0.001, respectively). Statistically significant differences for first authors were not found in either period (P=0.08 and P=0.48).
    CONCLUSION: This study identifies differences in gender trends for authorship in paediatric radiology research worldwide. Future efforts to increase authorship by women are needed.
    Keywords:  Authorship; COVID-19; Gender inequality; Paediatric radiology research
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-024-05855-2
  65. J Music Ther. 2024 Feb 16. pii: thae001. [Epub ahead of print]
    A Descriptive Analysis of Countries Represented by Authors' and Editorial Review Board Members' Institutional Affiliations in the Journal of Music Therapy, 1998-2022.
    Michael J Silverman, Parintorn Pankaew.
      The Journal of Music Therapy (JMT) authors' and editorial review board members' (ERBM) affiliation locations represent an aspect of diversity through differing cultures and political, healthcare, and educational systems. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the countries of JMT authors' and ERBM's institutional affiliations from 1998 to 2022. We established inclusion and exclusion criteria, operationally defined categories, and built databases. A total of 433 articles met our inclusion criteria. Most articles were published by authors/author teams located in the United States (n = 305; 70.44%) or in a single international country (n = 85; 19.63%), while fewer articles were published by author teams located in multiple international countries (n = 23, 5.31%) or in international countries and the United States (n = 20, 4.62%). Authors were from 21 countries, and there tended to be a slight decline over time in articles by United States authors. When examining the total countries represented, United States authors (n = 330) had the most articles followed by Australia (n = 32), Norway (n = 18), England (n = 14), Israel (n = 13), and Canada, Denmark, and South Korea (all n = 12). There were 632 total JMT ERBM with 470 located within the United States and 162 located internationally. Although all ERBM's affiliations were in the United States in 1998, these data gradually changed. There were more ERBM located internationally than in the United States from 2020 to 2022. Most international ERBM were from Australia, Canada, England, Israel, and Spain. Implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research are provided.
    Keywords:   Journal of Music Therapy ; authors; country; descriptive; editorial review board members; international
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thae001
  66. Delirium Commun. 2023 ;2023
    American Delirium Society 2022 Year in Review: Highlighting the Year's Most Impactful Delirium Research.
    American Delirium Society Committee Members
      Background: Since 2015, the American Delirium Society (ADS) Research Committee has conducted an annual survey of the delirium literature for presentation in its year-in-review session. Our objectives were to describe the review process used for the 2021-2022 and to summarise the selected publications.Methods: Each member of the ADS Research Committee nominated up to 6 publications considered to be the most impactful primary delirium research published from September 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022. The 24 nominated studies were divided into three categories balanced by number of articles: medical intervention trials, non-medical intervention trials, and delirium detection/basic science studies. Each ADS Research Committee member ranked all studies in their assigned category for methodological rigor and for impact, each being scored as 0-10, for a total score of 0-20. It was decided a priori to select the top three highest-scoring articles in each category for presentation, with ties adjudicated by Committee consensus.
    Results: Nineteen Research Committee members served as reviewers. Scores for each category were similar: medical interventions mean (standard deviation) 12.8 (1.1), non-medical interventions 13.1 (1.1), and detection/basic science 12.6 (1.0). We summarise the results of the papers presented in the 2022 ADS year-in-review session.
    Conclusion: The diversity of studies presented for the 2022 ADS year-in-review session illustrates the breadth of the delirium field and the growing number of clinical trials. The dissemination of publications across a broad, diverse array of journals provides further justification of the need for delirium-specific journals.
    Keywords:  Review; delirium; trials
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.56392/001c.73356
  67. Spine Surg Relat Res. 2024 Jan 27. 8(1): 91-96
    Gender Diversity of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research Annual Meetings from 2013 to 2022.
    Tadatsugu Morimoto, Takaomi Kobayashi, Kazuyo Yamauchi, Satomi Nagamine, Miho Sekiguchi, Koji Otani, Miyuki Fukuda, Masatsugu Tsukamoto, Tomohito Yoshihara, Hirohito Hirata, Yu Toda, Shiori Tanaka, Masaaki Mawatari.
      Introduction: There are no reports that have examined the annual trends of the percentage of women who are members of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research (JSSR) or their roles at annual meetings. Furthermore, the status of gender diversity in the JSSR remains unclear. This study aims to identify gender diversity in the JSSR by quantifying the role of women at annual meetings over the past decade.Methods: We performed a retrospective review to explore gender role in the JSSR annual meeting by examining the meeting programs for 2013-2022. The gender ratios were surveyed each year for the following: (1) first authors of general application abstracts (oral and poster), (2) meeting guest speakers, (3) meeting moderators, and (4) program editors of the abstracts. We also investigated the availability of gender equality symposiums.
    Results: The percentage of women applying (1.1%-2.1%) and those who were invited as participants [guest speaker (0%-0.9%), moderator (0%-5.8%), and program editor (0%-0.6%)] at the annual JSSR meetings was low, with no significant increase over the past decade. In addition, there has never been a symposium promoting gender equality at the annual JSSR meeting.
    Conclusions: Our findings suggest that a strong and active role for institutional leaders and senior members to support the scholarly activities of women spine surgeons is important for adopting gender diversity in the JSSR academia. The absence of gender equality symposiums and the few invited women participants at the JSSR annual meeting may be due to a lack of gender diversity awareness among conference organizers or unconscious gender bias. Monitoring the role of women in the JSSR annual meetings may solve the gender diversity problem.
    Keywords:  Gender diversity; Implicit gender bias; Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.22603/ssrr.2023-0186
  68. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2024 Feb 15. pii: zxae037. [Epub ahead of print]
    Relationship between publication of a postgraduate year 1 residency research project and subsequent career type at a large academic medical center.
    Vi Nguyen, Craig Stevens, Marcie Lepkowsky, Charles E Daniels, Nimish Patel.
      DISCLAIMER: In an effort to expedite the publication of articles, AJHP is posting manuscripts online as soon as possible after acceptance. Accepted manuscripts have been peer-reviewed and copyedited, but are posted online before technical formatting and author proofing. These manuscripts are not the final version of record and will be replaced with the final article (formatted per AJHP style and proofed by the authors) at a later time.PURPOSE: The study objectives were to (1) quantify the overall incidence of residency publications of postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) residency alumni; (2) evaluate annual fluctuations in publications over time; and (3) compare the career types of residency alumni who published their PGY1 residency research projects to those for alumni who did not.
    METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was performed among individuals who completed a PGY1 acute/ambulatory care residency between 2010 and 2021. A list of residency alumni was obtained along with the corresponding titles of their research projects. Each resident's name was entered into PubMed and Google Scholar to find the corresponding publication. LinkedIn and other publicly available resources were used to determine the career types of residents immediately after residency as well as their current career types.
    RESULTS: In total, 178 residency alumni completed an acute/ambulatory care PGY1 residency, of whom 16.7% (30/178) published their residency research project. Publication was associated with career type among those who pursued a postgraduate year 2 residency but was not associated with career type immediately after the PGY1 residency or current career type. The presence of an academic preceptor was associated with a higher probability of publishing compared to residents who did not have an academic preceptor (31.5% vs 10.5%; P < 0.01).
    CONCLUSION: The frequency of publications was within the range reported elsewhere, with fluctuations over time. Presence of an academic preceptor improved the probability of publication.
    Keywords:  career; outcomes; productivity; publications; research; residency
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1093/ajhp/zxae037
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