bims-evares Biomed News
on Evaluation of research
Issue of 2024–03–17
forty-five papers selected by
Thomas Krichel, Open Library Society
  1. Global research productivity of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder: a bibliometric study.
  2. Research on Family-Centered Care in pediatric patients: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  3. Salmonella Typhi research in lower-middle-income economy countries: a bibliometric analysis (1990-2023).
  4. Understand how machine learning impact lung cancer research from 2010 to 2021: A bibliometric analysis.
  5. Bibliometric analysis of the global trends in immune-related recurrent pregnancy loss research over the last two decades.
  6. Research trends and hotspots of sleep disorder and cancer: a bibliometric analysis via VOSviewer and CiteSpace.
  7. Characterization of research trends and prospects on hepatic echinococcosis over the past forty years: a bibliometric analysis.
  8. The top 100 highly cited articles on surgery-first orthognathic surgery between 2009 and 2022: a bibliometric and visualized analysis.
  9. Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: A Bibliometric and Altmetric Analysis from 2005 to 2022.
  10. Mobile-based ecological momentary assessment and intervention: bibliometric analysis.
  11. Bibliometric and visual analysis of photodynamic therapy for lung cancer from 2010 to 2022.
  12. Tiny clue reveals the general trend: a bibliometric and visualized analysis of renal microcirculation.
  13. Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis of Stem Cell Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction.
  14. Global research and emerging trends in autophagy in lung cancer: a bibliometric and visualized study from 2013 to 2022.
  15. Effective health management strategies for patients undergoing valve replacement: a bibliometric analysis of the current research status and future directions.
  16. Trends and Hotspots in Global Radiomics Research: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  17. From theory to therapy: a bibliometric and visual study of stem cell advancements in age-related macular degeneration.
  18. WTAP-mediated abnormal m6A modification promotes cancer progression by remodeling the tumor microenvironment: bibliometric and database analyses.
  19. A bibliometric analysis of the quantitative schema therapy literature.
  20. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Treat Neuropathic Pain: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  21. Gender differences in scholarly productivity of early-career transfusion medicine physicians.
  22. Historical context, process, and development trends of pediatric thyroid cancer research: a bibliometric analysis.
  23. Visualization and Analysis of Infectious Disease Research on Nursing Care Based on CiteSpace in China.
  24. Bibliometric analysis of safety management system research (2001-2021).
  25. Intraocular lens power calculation formulas: a scientometric analysis.
  26. Academic Output of Fellows of the American Association for Respiratory Care.
  27. Research Trends and Emerging Hotspots of Lung Cancer Surgery during 2012-2021: A 10-Year Bibliometric and Network Analysis.
  28. Assessing Authorship Rates over Time in Original Radiologic Research Publications.
  29. The online attention analysis on orthognathic surgery research.
  30. Journal impact factor is NOT a measure of scientific or social worth of an article.
  31. A bibliometric analysis of Kawasaki disease from 1974 to 2022.
  32. Artificial intelligence in liver cancer research: a scientometrics analysis of trends and topics.
  33. The path from task-specific to general purpose artificial intelligence for medical diagnostics: A bibliometric analysis.
  34. A 30-Year Review on Nanocomposites: Comprehensive Bibliometric Insights into Microstructural, Electrical, and Mechanical Properties Assisted by Artificial Intelligence.
  35. Sour Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa): A Bibliometric Review of Its Bioactive Profile, Health Benefits and Trends in Food and Medicine Applications.
  36. Thematic evolution of smart learning environments, insights and directions from a 20-year research milestones: A bibliometric analysis.
  37. Targeting ferroptosis unveils a new era for traditional Chinese medicine: a scientific metrology study.
  38. A comprehensive review on enzyme-based biosensors: Advanced analysis and emerging applications in nanomaterial-enzyme linkage.
  39. The GIST of it all: management of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) from the first steps to tailored therapy. A bibliometric analysis.
  40. Overview of the Last 71 Years of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Content Analysis and Meta-analysis to Investigate the Topic and Scientific Evolution.
  41. Bibliometric Networks for Researchers in Health Professions Education.
  42. Exploiting Natural Language Processing to Unveil Topics and Trends of Traumatic Brain Injury Research.
  43. Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society orthopedic surgeons in the United States: An analysis of geographical distribution, academic, leadership, and demographic characteristics.
  44. Academic productivity correlates with industry earnings in foot and ankle fellowship programs in the United States: A retrospective analysis.
  45. Who are the Best Scientists in Tunisia? Analysis of the 2023 edition of the “Research.com” platform.
  1. Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2024 Mar;86(3): 1522-1530
    Global research productivity of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder: a bibliometric study.
    Badi Rawashdeh, Saif Aldeen AlRyalat, Aasem Rawshdeh, Mohammad Abuassi, Zeina Al-Mansour, Ashraf El-Hinnawi.
       Background: Post-transplant lymphoproliferative diseases (PTLD) are a heterogeneous collection of neoplasms that occur after solid organ transplants (SOT). In the past 20 years, there has been a rise in PTLD research. This study aims to investigate the global research output and interest regarding PTLD using a bibliometric approach.
    Material and methods: On 28 November 2022, the Web of Science Core Collection documents on PTLD published between 2000 and 2022 were collected and analyzed using bibliometric techniques. The VOSviewer application was utilized to visualize the annual number of publications, authors, organizations, countries, published journals, citations, and most occurring keywords.
    Results: A total of 2814 documents were retrieved, and a screening process included 1809 documents. The total number of citations was 45 239, and the average number per item was 25. Most articles (n = 747) and citations (n = 25 740) were produced in the United States. Based on citations, most of the top 10 institutions that contributed were in the United States of America. The University of Pittsburgh topped the list with 2700 citations and 64 articles. The vast majority of articles were published in Pediatric Transplantation (n = 147), Transplantation (n = 124), and the American Journal of Transplantation (n = 98). Transplantation has received the most citations, 6499, followed by the American Journal of Transplantation with 5958 citations and Blood with 4107 citations.
    Conclusion: With ongoing debates over optimal classification, Epstein-Bar virus involvement, and treatment, this topic has received significant interest from researchers in recent years. Our results can be used as a guide for future research in the field and as a framework for a more in-depth look at the scientific progress of PTLD.
    Keywords:  PTLD; bibliometric study; post-Transplant lymphoproliferative disorder; transplantation
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MS9.0000000000001771
  2. J Pediatr Nurs. 2024 Mar 12. pii: S0882-5963(24)00060-5. [Epub ahead of print]76 199-206
    Research on Family-Centered Care in pediatric patients: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Sevim Çimke, Dilek Yıldırım Gürkan, Sevinç Polat.
       OBJECTIVE: This study is conducted as a bibliometric analysis to determine the trends in studies related to family-centered care in children.
    MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Web of Science database was used to collect study data. A search was conducted on Web of Science using the keywords "family-centered care", "family centered care", "family-centred care", "family centred care", "family-integrated care", "family integrated care", "patient and family centered care", "patient- and family-centered care" and "child" or "pediatric" or "pediatrics" or "child" or "newborn" or "neonatal" or "adolescent" together. The VOSviewer program was used for data analysis and visualization. The analysis included the number of publications by year, distribution by journals, most cited studies, countries with the highest publication output, most frequently used keywords, and co-authorship dimensions, presented with visual maps.
    RESULTS: A total of 2525 studies conducted from 1980 onwards were analyzed. The analysis revealed that the initial publications related to the subject emerged in 1980, and the United States was identified as the country with the highest number of publications, based on the Web of Science database. The Journal of Pediatric Nursing: Nursing Care of Children and Families (JPN) was determined as the journal with the highest number of publications, while the journal receiving the most citations was PEDIATRICS.
    CONCLUSION: The study found an increasing importance given to the Family-Centered Care Approach since the 1980s, with a majority of studies being descriptive in nature. It was determined that the studies were concentrated in the USA indicating a lack of global interest in the Family-Centered.
    PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Nursing researchers can build upon this study in the field of family-centered care by conducting more specific and in-depth investigations. This contributes to adding new information to the nursing literature and filling gaps in this area.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Child; Family-centered care; Nursing
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2024.02.017
  3. J Infect Dev Ctries. 2024 Feb 29. 18(2): 266-276
    Salmonella Typhi research in lower-middle-income economy countries: a bibliometric analysis (1990-2023).
    Mustafa S Şahinoğlu, Sevil Alkan.
       INTRODUCTION: Salmonella Typhi continues to be a significant global public health concern. The objective of this study was to evaluate the literature pertaining to S. Typhi in lower-middle-income countries from 1990 to April 31, 2023.
    METHODOLOGY: The bibliographic data was collected from the Web of Science database. Various bibliometric tools were utilized to conduct bibliometric analysis and visualization. Numerous bibliometric parameters were assessed, including the top publishing organizations, countries, institutions, authors, journals with the highest publication output, citation counts, commonly used keywords, and emerging research topics.
    RESULTS: The current study included a total of 4,031 articles. These articles exhibited an annual growth rate of 8.17%. Over the past 33 years, there has been a gradual increase in the overall quantity of articles. On average, these articles received 18.82 citations. A total of 13,987 authors from 3,665 affiliations and 118 countries contributed to these publications. The majority of publications originated from India (50.31%), Pakistan (15.40%), Nigeria (6.32%), Bangladesh (5.03%), and Iran (4.89%). Among the institutions, Oxford University published the highest number of articles (302), followed by the University of Karachi (124). The frequently used keywords included "Salmonella Typhi" (frequency = 231), "antimicrobial activity" (frequency = 191), and "resistance" (frequency = 190).
    CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study can serve as a foundation for future studies, enabling researchers to identify knowledge gaps and areas for further investigation. The data can also aid in health planning, providing insights into the current research landscape and highlighting priority areas for intervention and resource allocation.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Salmonella Typhi; publications
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.18588
  4. Open Med (Wars). 2024 ;19(1): 20230874
    Understand how machine learning impact lung cancer research from 2010 to 2021: A bibliometric analysis.
    Zijian Chen, Yangqi Liu, Zeying Lin, Weizhe Huang.
      Advances in lung cancer research applying machine learning (ML) technology have generated many relevant literature. However, there is absence of bibliometric analysis review that aids a comprehensive understanding of this field and its progress. Present article for the first time performed a bibliometric analysis to clarify research status and focus from 2010 to 2021. In the analysis, a total of 2,312 relevant literature were searched and retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. We conducted a bibliometric analysis and further visualization. During that time, exponentially growing annual publication and our model have shown a flourishing research prospect. Annual citation reached the peak in 2017. Researchers from United States and China have produced most of the relevant literature and strongest partnership between them. Medical image analysis and Nature appeared to bring more attention to the public. The computer-aided diagnosis, precision medicine, and survival prediction were the focus of research, reflecting the development trend at that period. ML did make a big difference in lung cancer research in the past decade.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; burstiness; collaboration; global trend; lung cancer; machine learning
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1515/med-2023-0874
  5. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2024 Mar 11.
    Bibliometric analysis of the global trends in immune-related recurrent pregnancy loss research over the last two decades.
    Jing-Wei Li, Honglin Xv, Ren-Tao Wan.
       PROBLEM: A comprehensive analysis was conducted to explore the scientific output on immune-related recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) and its key aspects. Despite the lack of clear explanations for most RPL cases, immune factors were found to play a significant role.
    METHOD OF STUDY: The study utilized a bibliometric approach, searching the Web of Science Core Collection database for relevant literature published between 2004 and 2023.
    RESULTS: The collected dataset consisted of 2228 articles and reviews, revealing a consistent increase in publications and citations over the past two decades. The analysis identified the United States and China as the most productive countries in terms of RPL research. Among the institutions, Fudan University in China emerged as the top contributor, followed by Shanghai Jiaotong University. Kwak-kim J was the most prolific author, while Christiansen Ob had the highest number of co-citations. The top 25 co-cited references on diagnosis, treatment, and mechanisms formed the foundation of knowledge in this field. By examining keyword co-occurrence and co-citations, the study found that antiphospholipid syndrome and natural killer cells were the primary areas of focus in immune-related RPL research. Additionally, three emerging hotspots were identified: chronic endometritis, inflammation, and decidual macrophages. These aspects demonstrated increasing interest and research activity within the field of immune-related RPL.
    CONCLUSIONS: Overall, this comprehensive bibliometric analysis provided valuable insights into the patterns, frontiers, and focal points of global scientific output related to immune-related RPL.
    Keywords:  bibliometric; immune; inflammation; recurrent spontaneous abortion; spontaneous abortions
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/jog.15907
  6. Support Care Cancer. 2024 Mar 12. 32(4): 223
    Research trends and hotspots of sleep disorder and cancer: a bibliometric analysis via VOSviewer and CiteSpace.
    Chenglou Zhu, Qiong Wu, Yaoqi Li, Mingxu Da.
       PURPOSE: The purpose of this research is to further understand the research status and summarize the research hotspots of sleep disorder and cancer, so as to provide insights into future researches.
    METHODS: In this research, the publications pertaining to sleep disorders and cancer from 1992 to 2022 was retrieved from SCIE and SSCI databases in the Web of Science Core Collection. The subject, journal, country/regions, institutions, author, and citations of publications were descriptively analyzed and visual analysis.
    RESULTS: From 1992 to December 2022, a total of 732 relevant literatures were retrieved from WOS SCIE and SSCI databases, the number of publications showed an increasing trend year by year. These articles were published in 252 journals, and the three most productive journals included Supportive Care in Cancer (80 publications), Psycho-oncology (32 publications), and Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (32 publications). The three most productive countries included the USA (367 publications, 50.1%), China (133 publications, 18.2%), and Canada (97 publications, 13.25%), with total citations of 12,684, 1866, and 5263. The three latest hot keywords in this field were sleep duration, validity, and inflammation.
    CONCLUSION: The USA, China, and Canada produced a lot of literature in the research field of sleep disorders and cancer, and had relatively great academic influence from 1992 to 2022. Researchers could pay more attention to the published in journals such as Journal of Clinical Oncology, Sleep, and Supportive Care in Cancer to timely grasp the latest progress and expand the breadth and depth in this area. Looking at the history of tumor and sleep disorder research in the past 20 years, the clinical treatment of sleep disorder caused by tumor and the direct bidirectional mechanism of the two may be a new focus of future research.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Cancer; Sleep disorder; Visual analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-024-08425-2
  7. Int J Surg. 2024 Mar 11.
    Characterization of research trends and prospects on hepatic echinococcosis over the past forty years: a bibliometric analysis.
    Tianen Li, Wei Su, Zhiqiang Wang, Xiao Wang, Xiaoguang Ma, Yigeng Cao, Rui Zhao.
       BACKGROUND: The distribution of hepatic echinococcosis (HE) is extensive, significantly impacting public health and economic development. Therefore, analyzing global collaboration networks and tracking developmental trends over the past four decades are crucial. This study aimed to demonstrate collaboration in the field of HE and explore key topics and future directions.
    MATERIALS AND METHODS: Bibliometric analyses were conducted using CiteSpace, Bibliometrix package of R, and VOSviewer software on HE-related studies from the Web of Science Core Collection published before August 1, 2023.
    RESULTS: This study identified 2,605 records published in 196 journals by 9,860 authors from 2,607 institutes in 90 countries. Publications significantly notably increased in 2021. Developing countries like Turkey and China made notable contributions, while developed countries like the USA had higher average citation rates. The largest nodes in every cluster of the collaboration network were Hacettepe University, Tehran University, Xinjiang Medical University, Salford University, and the University of Pavia, and the top-producing authors were Wen H, Vuitton DA, Gottstein B, and Craig PS. Keyword co-occurrence analysis suggested that surgical techniques and novel drugs targeting combined immune checkpoints are the main therapeutic approaches in the future.
    CONCLUSION: Although developing countries had significantly contributed to publications on HE, the citation rate for individual articles from developed countries was significantly higher. Additionally, advancements in surgical techniques and novel drugs targeting combined immune checkpoints may emerge as the next research focus and developmental direction.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/JS9.0000000000001319
  8. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 2024 Jan 11. pii: S2212-4403(24)00004-X. [Epub ahead of print]
    The top 100 highly cited articles on surgery-first orthognathic surgery between 2009 and 2022: a bibliometric and visualized analysis.
    Yijin Shi, Songsong Guo, Hong Wang, Qin Yao, Dongmiao Wang, Jie Cheng.
       OBJECTIVES: To reveal research focuses on surgery-first orthognathic surgery by a bibliometric and visualized analysis of the top 100 highly cited articles.
    STUDY DESIGN: Published papers related to surgery-first orthognathic surgery were retrospectively retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection from 2009 to 2022. The number of articles, journals, countries/regions, institutions, authors, and keywords were assessed and visualized using CiteSpace software.
    RESULTS: The top 100 cited articles included 89 research papers and 11 reviews. The average total citation was 21. The most influential article with 146 citations was published by Dr. Liou E.J.W. in 2011. The most common level of evidence was level IV (36 articles). The Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery had the largest number of papers and the highest total citation frequency. The most productive countries and institutions were Korea/China and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, respectively. Chen Yu-ray and Choi Jong Woo published 13 and 11 articles with 434 and 299 total citations, respectively. Research interests shifted from skeletal class III malocclusion, accuracy, stability, and relapse to quality of life and virtual surgical planning.
    CONCLUSION: Our bibliometric analyses provide a comprehensive landscape of the influential topics and developmental trends in surgery-first orthognathic surgery and inspire future studies in this booming field.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oooo.2023.12.794
  9. Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2024 Feb 11. 23(1): 29-51
    Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: A Bibliometric and Altmetric Analysis from 2005 to 2022.
    Mojgan Zareivenovel, Leila Nemati-Anaraki, Ali Ouchi, Maryam Nourizadeh, Motahareh Aghashahi.
      This study aimed to present a bibliometric and altmetric Analyses of the Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (IJAAI). The citation performance and altmetric data were extracted from Scopus and Altmetric Explorer, respectively. Analyses were done using SPSS 26, Microsoft Excel, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace. The results of the bibliometric analysis revealed that IJAAI had experienced respectable growth. Among the total citations, 4746 citations belong to the first decade (2005-2014) and 3,035 citations belong to the second (2015-2022). The findings demonstrated the significance of IJAAI among Iranian researchers. Pourpak, Z (66; 6.57%) is the top-producing author in IJAAI. The examination of research institutions reveals that the Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) is ranked first. The most highly cited article in IJAAI over the past 18 years is a review article which has received 138 citations. IJAAI is ranked first at the citing source and journal level, with the most citations (249 citations) to IJAAI. Iran has collaborated with 13 other countries. Overall, the analysis of co-occurred keywords indicates that IJAAI authors have used the following three high-frequency and important keywords: Asthma (162), Inflammation (48), and Multiple sclerosis (40). Co-citation analysis results demonstrated that a total of 6,718 sources were cited in this journal. The results of the altmetric analysis show that IJAAI has a reasonably low presence across various social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Wikipedia, Mendeley, news and blogs. This study aids researchers in exploring and identifying emerging trends in the fields of allergy, asthma, and immunology.
    Keywords:  Allergy and immunology; Altmetrics; Asthma; Bibliometrics
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.18502/ijaai.v23i1.14952
  10. Front Psychiatry. 2024 ;15 1300739
    Mobile-based ecological momentary assessment and intervention: bibliometric analysis.
    Hongfan Yin, Hanjing Zhu, Jia Gu, Hengwei Qin, Wenjing Ding, Ningyuan Guo, Jingjing Fu, Yan Yang.
       Objective: The aim of this article was to review existing documents in the field of mobile-based EMA and EMI, provide an overview of current hot topics, and predict future development trends.
    Methods: We conducted a bibliometric study on mobile-based EMA and EMI publications that were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection database. Biblioshiny and CiteSpace were utilized to analyze scientific productions, leading sources, authors, affiliations, documents, research hot topics, keywords, and trend topics.
    Results: A total of 2222 documents related to EMA and EMI published between 1992 and 2023 were retrieved. In recent years, scholarly publications have generally increased in mobile-based EMA and EMI research, particularly in the last decade. JMIR mHealth and uHealth (n=86), as well as JMIR (n=73), showed the highest number of publications. The United States (n=1038), Germany (n=218) and Netherlands (n=175) were leading countries. Regarding keyword co-occurrence and trend topics analysis, mental health, health behaviors, and feasibility were hot topics in mobile-based EMA and EMI research. Future research trends included using EMA for tailoring EMI, just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAI), and digital phenotyping.
    Conclusion: This bibliometric study on mobile-based EMA and EMI is a valuable resource for understanding the field's evolution and future trends. Our analysis indicates that EMA and EMI have great potential in health behaviors and mental health, but implementation should consider feasibility and reactivity issues carefully. Emerging trends include EMA-tailored EMI, JITAI, and digital phenotyping. In the future, strengthening multidisciplinary cooperation will be necessary to promote the continued development of the field.
    Keywords:  ambulatory assessment; bibliometric analysis; ecological momentary assessment; ecological momentary intervention; mobile technology
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1300739
  11. Transl Cancer Res. 2024 Feb 29. 13(2): 738-751
    Bibliometric and visual analysis of photodynamic therapy for lung cancer from 2010 to 2022.
    Zhirong Gu, Liu Wu, Jinxing Li, Bo Liu, Min Huang, Silin Zheng.
       Background: A growing body of research shows that photodynamic therapy (PDT) has become an important mode of treatment in the field of lung cancer (LC) in recent years. Although numerous papers related to PDT in LC have been published, no bibliometric studies have been conducted to summarize the research prospects and highlight the research trends and hotspots in this field. This bibliometric analysis was conducted to investigate and provide a systematic understanding of the development of PDT research for LC over the past 13 years with the aim of providing a reference for new directions and strategies in the field of PDT for LC.
    Methods: In May 2023, relevant publications from the Web of Science Core Collection were downloaded, and CiteSpace and VOSviewer were used to conduct the scientometrics analysis in this study.Results: A total of 2,932 articles and reviews that met the inclusion criteria were retrieved, with China dominated the volume of publications from 2010 to 2022 and the most prolific institution was Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
    Conclusions: PDT can be utilized for the diagnosis and treat LC. Bronchoscopic fluorescence diagnosis using photosensitizers helps to detect tumor changes in the large bronchial mucosa. In the future, we should actively explore the use of new photosensitizers, including the development of nanomaterials, in addition, PDT combined with other treatments can significantly prolong survival. This combination therapy may also be the direction of future research.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; Photodynamic therapy (PDT); VOSviewer; bibliometrics visualization analysis; lung cancer (LC)
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.21037/tcr-23-1238
  12. Ren Fail. 2024 Dec;46(1): 2329249
    Tiny clue reveals the general trend: a bibliometric and visualized analysis of renal microcirculation.
    Bing Wang, Mengting Xu, Sunjing Fu, Yingyu Wang, Hao Ling, Yuan Li, Bingwei Li, Xueting Liu, Qin Ouyang, Xiaoyan Zhang, Ailing Li, Xu Zhang, Mingming Liu.
       BACKGROUND: Renal microcirculation plays a pivotal role in kidney function by maintaining structural and functional integrity, facilitating oxygen and nutrient delivery, and waste removal. However, a thorough bibliometric analysis in this area remains lacking. Therefore, we aim to provide valuable insights through a bibliometric analysis of renal microcirculation literature using the Web of Science database.
    METHODS: We collected renal microcirculation-related publications from the Web of Science database from January 01, 1990, to December 31, 2022. The co-authorship of authors, organizations, and countries/regions was analyzed with VOSviewer1.6.18. The co-occurrence of keywords and co-cited references were analyzed using CiteSpace6.1.R6 software to generate visualization maps. Additionally, burst detection was applied to keywords and cited references to forecast research hotspots and future trends.
    RESULTS: Our search yielded 7462 publications, with the American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology contributing the most articles. The United States, Mayo Clinic, and Lerman Lilach O emerged with the highest publication count, indicating their active collaborations. 'Type 2 diabetes' was the most significant keyword cluster, and 'diabetic kidney disease' was the largest cluster of cited references. 'Cardiovascular outcome' and 'diabetic kidney diseases' were identified as keywords in their burst period over the past three years.
    CONCLUSION: Our bibliometric analysis illuminates the contours of nephrology and microcirculation research, revealing a landscape ripe for challenges and the seeds of future scientific innovation. While the trends discerned from the literature emerging opportunities in diagnostic innovation, renal microcirculation research, and precision medicine interventions, their translation to clinical practice is anticipated to be a deliberate process.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; Microcirculation; bibliometrics; kidney; web of science database
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2024.2329249
  13. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2024 ;18 731-746
    Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis of Stem Cell Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction.
    Taotao Sun, Yipiao Liu, Penghui Yuan, Zhankui Jia, Jinjian Yang.
       Purpose: As a common male disease, erectile dysfunction (ED) seriously affects the physical and mental health of patients. In recent years, studies have continued to point out the great potential of stem cell therapy (SCT) in the treatment of ED. The purpose of this study is to comprehensively analyze the research of SCT for ED and understand the development trends and research frontiers in this field.
    Methods: Publications regarding SCT and ED were retrieved and collected from the Web of Science Core Collection. CiteSpace and VOSviewer software were then utilized for bibliometric and visualization analysis.
    Results: A total of 524 publications were eventually included in this study. The annual number of publications in this field was increasing year by year. China and the USA were the two most productive countries. Lin GT, Lue TF and Lin CS, and the University of California San Francisco where they worked were the most productive research group and institution, respectively. The journal with the largest number of publications was The Journal of Sexual Medicine, and the following were mostly professional journals of urology and andrology. Diabetes mellitus-induced ED and cavernous nerve injury-related ED were the two most commonly constructed models of ED in studies. Concerning the types of stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells derived from adipose and bone marrow were most frequently used. Moreover, future research would mainly focus on exosomes, tissue engineering technology, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, and clinical translation.
    Conclusion: The research of SCT for ED will receive increasing global attention in the future. Our study provided bibliometric and visualization analysis of published literature, helping researchers understand the global landscape and frontiers in this field. More preclinical and clinical studies should be conducted to more deeply explore the underlying mechanisms of treatment and promote clinical translation.
    Keywords:  VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; citespace; erectile dysfunction; stem cells; visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2147/DDDT.S448483
  14. Front Pharmacol. 2024 ;15 1352422
    Global research and emerging trends in autophagy in lung cancer: a bibliometric and visualized study from 2013 to 2022.
    Bo-Na Liu, Juan Chen, Ying Piao.
      Purpose: To highlight the knowledge structure and evolutionary trends in research on autophagy in lung cancer. Methods: Research publications on autophagy in lung cancer were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. VOSviewer and CiteSpace data analysis software were used for the bibliometric and visualization analysis of countries, institutions, authors, journals, and keywords related to this field. Results: From 2013 to 2022, research on autophagy in lung cancer developed rapidly, showing rising trends in annual publications and citations. China (1,986 papers; 48,913 citations), Shandong University (77 publications; 1,460 citations), and Wei Zhang (20 publications; 342 citations) were the most productive and influential country, institution, and author, respectively. The journal with the most publications and citations on autophagy in lung cancer was the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (93 publications; 3,948 citations). An analysis of keyword co-occurrence showed that related research topics were divided into five clusters: 1) Mechanisms influencing autophagy in lung cancer and the role of autophagy in lung cancer; 2) Effect of autophagy on the biological behavior of lung cancer; 3) Regulatory mechanisms of 2 cell death processes: autophagy and apoptosis in lung cancer cells; 4) Role of autophagy in lung cancer treatment and drug resistance; and 5) Role of autophagy-related genes in the occurrence and development of lung cancer. Cell proliferation, migration, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, and tumor microenvironment were the latest high-frequency keywords that represented promising future research directions. Conclusion: This is the first comprehensive study describing the knowledge structure and emerging frontiers of research on autophagy in lung cancer from 2013 to 2022 by means of a bibliometric analysis. The study points to promising future research directions focusing on in-depth autophagy mechanisms, clinical applications, and potential therapeutic strategies, providing a valuable reference for researchers in the field. Systematic Review Registration: [https://systematicreview.gov/], identifier [registration number].
    Keywords:  VOSviewer; autophagy; bibliometrics; citespace; lung cancer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2024.1352422
  15. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2024 ;11 1352437
    Effective health management strategies for patients undergoing valve replacement: a bibliometric analysis of the current research status and future directions.
    Xiaohui Wang, Ying Wu, Ming Li, Jing Wen, Lijuan Liu, Wenzhuo Huang, Qianqian He, Yongzhen Liao, Li Cong.
       Background: Valvular heart disease is a major health concern worldwide. The effective management of patients undergoing valve replacement determines their prognosis. Bibliometric analysis of studies on managing patients with artificial heart valves has not been previously performed.
    Methods: This study analyzed 2,771 publications related to patient management after valve replacement published in the Web of Science Core Collection database between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2022. Bibliometric analysis was performed using CiteSpace and VOSviewer considering countries, institutions, authors, journals, references, and keywords.
    Results: The countries with the most significant contributions in this field were the United States of America (USA), Germany, and Italy. Leon MB from Columbia University, USA was the most influential author. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement was a current research hotspot, while anticoagulation management was a key area of interest. Combining anticoagulation therapy with internet-linked tools and portable health devices may offer new research avenues. Frailty assessment and intervention were potential future research areas.
    Conclusions: This bibliometric analysis provides clinicians and researchers with useful insights for developing novel ideas and directions to manage the health of patients undergoing valve replacement.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; bibliometrics; management; valve replacement; visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2024.1352437
  16. Technol Cancer Res Treat. 2024 Jan-Dec;23:23 15330338241235769
    Trends and Hotspots in Global Radiomics Research: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Minghui Zhang, Yan Wang, Mutian Lv, Li Sang, Xuemei Wang, Zijun Yu, Ziyi Yang, Zhongqing Wang, Liang Sang.
      Objectives: The purpose of this research is to summarize the structure of radiomics-based knowledge and to explore potential trends and priorities by using bibliometric analysis. Methods: Select radiomics-related publications from 2012 to October 2022 from the Science Core Collection Web site. Use VOSviewer (version 1.6.18), CiteSpace (version 6.1.3), Tableau (version 2022), Microsoft Excel and Rstudio's free online platforms (http://bibliometric.com) for co-writing, co-citing, and co-occurrence analysis of countries, institutions, authors, references, and keywords in the field. The visual analysis is also carried out on it. Results: The study included 6428 articles. Since 2012, there has been an increase in research papers based on radiomics. Judging by publications, China has made the largest contribution in this area. We identify the most productive institutions and authors as Fudan University and Tianjie. The top three magazines with the most publications are《FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY》, 《EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY》, and 《CANCERS》. According to the results of reference and keyword analysis, "deep learning, nomogram, ultrasound, f-18-fdg, machine learning, covid-19, radiogenomics" has been determined as the main research direction in the future. Conclusion: Radiomics is in a phase of vigorous development with broad prospects. Cross-border cooperation between countries and institutions should be strengthened in the future. It can be predicted that the development of deep learning-based models and multimodal fusion models will be the focus of future research. Advances in knowledge: This study explores the current state of research and hot spots in the field of radiomics from multiple perspectives, comprehensively, and objectively reflecting the evolving trends in imaging-related research and providing a reference for future research.
    Keywords:  artificial intelligence; bibliometric; machine learning; radiomics
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/15330338241235769
  17. Cytotherapy. 2024 Mar 02. pii: S1465-3249(24)00071-9. [Epub ahead of print]
    From theory to therapy: a bibliometric and visual study of stem cell advancements in age-related macular degeneration.
    Weina Liu, Chuanhe Zhang, Fengqi Jiang, Yao Tan, Bo Qin.
       BACKGROUND AIMS: Human pluripotent stem cells, including embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells, offer groundbreaking therapeutic potential for degenerative diseases and cellular repair. Despite their significance, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis in this field, particularly in relation to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is yet to be conducted. This study aims to map the foundational and emerging areas in stem cell and AMD research through bibliometric analysis.
    METHODS: This study analyzed articles and reviews on stem cells and AMD from 2000 to 2022, sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection. We used VOSviewer and CiteSpace for analysis and visualization of data pertaining to countries, institutions, authors, journals, references and key words. Statistical analyses were conducted using R language and Microsoft Excel 365.
    RESULTS: In total, 539 publications were included, indicating an increase in global literature on stem cells and AMD from 2000 to 2022. The USA was the leading contributor, with 239 papers and the highest H-index, also the USA had the highest average citation rate per article (59.82). Notably, 50% of the top 10 institutions were from the USA, with the University of California system being the most productive. Key authors included Masayo Takahashi, Michiko Mandai, Dennis Clegg, Pete J. Coffey, Boris Stanzel, and Budd A. Tucker. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science published the majority of relevant papers (n = 27). Key words like "clinical trial," "stem cell therapy," "retinal organoid," and "retinal progenitor cells" were predominant.
    CONCLUSIONS: Research on stem cells and AMD has grown significantly, highlighting the need for increased global cooperation. Current research prioritizes the relationship between "ipsc," "induced pluripotent stem cell," "cell culture," and "human embryonic stem cell." As stem cell culture and safety have advanced, focus has shifted to prognosis and complications post-transplantation, signifying the movement of stem cell research from labs to clinical settings.
    Keywords:  age-related macular degeneration; bibliometric analysis; human embryonic stem cell; induced pluripotent stem cell; organoids; stem cell
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcyt.2024.02.022
  18. Transl Cancer Res. 2024 Feb 29. 13(2): 952-974
    WTAP-mediated abnormal m6A modification promotes cancer progression by remodeling the tumor microenvironment: bibliometric and database analyses.
    Yumeng Du, Lihua Huang, Mao Long, Xin Wu, Jinglei Miao.
       Background: Wilms' tumor 1 associated protein (WTAP) is an essential component of the m6A methyltransferase complex. The research on WTAP has been continuously developed and promoted in recent years. It is needed to make systematic specific bibliometric and database analyses on WTAP, to identify the cooperation and impact of authors, countries, institutions and journals, to evaluate the knowledge base and find the hotspot trends, and to detect the emerging topics regarding WTAP research.
    Methods: The related articles and reviews of WTAP in the Web of Science Core Collection from January 1999 to June 2022 were retrieved, and CiteSpace and VOSviewer were used to perform bibliometric and knowledge-map analyses. Multiple databases were used to explore the expression level of WTAP in pan-cancers and its correlation with prognosis and immune infiltration.
    Results: In recent years, the number of publications on WTAP research has increased rapidly. Among the journals publishing WTAP research, Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology had the most papers, while Nature papers were most cited. The country with the highest number of publications on WTAP was China, and China Medical University was the institution with the most publications. The most prominent author was Haruo Sugiyama from Japan. Four main aspects of WTAP research included m6A modification, tumor association, cancer therapy, and regulatory mechanisms. The research frontiers and hotspots were m6A modification, methyltransferase, demethylation, tumor microenvironment (TME), and immunotherapy. Bioinformatics analysis showed that the expression of WTAP was up-regulated in a variety of tumors and closely related to TME and survival prognosis.
    Conclusions: From the bibliometric and database analyses on the researches on WTAP, it is suggested that up-regulated WTAP in cancers may promote cancer progression by mediating abnormal m6A modifications to reshape the TME, thereby affecting the survival prognosis of the patients. The information would provide helpful references for scholars focusing on WTAP and provide new insights for WTAP as a prognostic evaluation and immunotherapy for tumors in the future.
    Keywords:  Wilms’ tumor 1 associated protein (WTAP); bibliometrics; immune infiltration; m6A; tumor microenvironment (TME)
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.21037/tcr-23-1243
  19. Clin Psychol Psychother. 2024 Mar-Apr;31(2):31(2): e2963
    A bibliometric analysis of the quantitative schema therapy literature.
    Pamela D Pilkington, Gery C Karantzas.
       BACKGROUND: The evidence base for schema therapy has evolved significantly since it was first developed by Jeffrey Young in the 1990s. The aim of this bibliometric analysis was to summarize the trends and characteristics of the quantitative literature on schema therapy.
    METHOD: PsycINFO, PubMed and CINAHL Complete databases were last searched on 1 June 2023 following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 statement to identify peer-reviewed journal articles written in English that reported on original quantitative research on schema therapy or schema therapy constructs. NVivo was used to complete a descriptive analysis of the bibliographic, sample and study characteristics, and a coding framework was applied to capture the aspect of the schema therapy model that was the focus of each study, as well as the study context (e.g., the population or outcomes under investigation). SciVal was used to complete citations and authorship analyses. VOSviewer was used to examine co-authorship networks.
    RESULTS: A total of 704 quantitative studies on schema therapy were published by 483 unique first authors between 1994 and mid-2023. Studies predominantly used correlational designs with small samples (Mdn N = 153) of mostly females aged 18 years or older. The articles tended to focus on early maladaptive schemas, rather than schema domains or schema modes. Schema therapy and its concepts were most frequently studied in the context of depression and personality disorders. SciVal analyses indicated that, on average, articles were cited 27 times, with a Field Weighted Citation Impact of 1.02.
    CONCLUSIONS: Schema therapy research output appears to have slowed in recent years and several critical research gaps were evident. Areas of high priority for future research include schema modes and coping responses, and the use of developmental and longitudinal designs to evaluate several key causal assumptions in the theory underpinning schema therapy.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; early maladaptive schemas; schema therapy
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.2963
  20. Healthcare (Basel). 2024 Feb 28. pii: 555. [Epub ahead of print]12(5):
    Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Treat Neuropathic Pain: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Bruno Daniel Carneiro, Isaura Tavares.
      Neuropathic pain is caused by a lesion or disease of the somatosensory system and is one of the most incapacitating pain types, representing a significant non-met medical need. Due to the increase in research in the field and since innovative therapeutic strategies are required, namely in intractable neuropathic pain, neurostimulation has been used. Within this approach, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) that uses a transient magnetic field to produce electrical currents over the cortex emerges as a popular method in the literature. Since this is an area in expansion and due to the putative role of TMS, we performed a bibliometric analysis in Scopus with the primary objective of identifying the scientific production related to the use of TMS to manage neuropathic pain. The research had no restrictions, and the analysis focused on the characteristics of the literature retrieved, scientific collaboration and main research topics from inception to 6 July 2023. A total of 474 articles were collected. A biggest co-occurrence between the terms "neuropathic pain" and "transcranial magnetic stimulation" was obtained. The journal "Clinical Neurophysiology" leads the Top 5 most productive sources. The United States is the most productive country, with 50% of US documents being "review articles", followed by France, with 56% of French documents being "original articles". Lefaucheur, JP and Saitoh, Y are the two most influential authors. The most frequent type of document was "original article". Most of the studies (34%) that identified the neuropathic pain type focused on traumatic neuropathic pain, although a large proportion (38%) did not report the neuropathic pain type. This study allows us to provide a general overview of the field of TMS application for neuropathic pain and is useful for establishing future directions of research in this field.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; neuropathic pain; pain; transcranial magnetic stimulation; treatment
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12050555
  21. Vox Sang. 2024 Mar 12.
    Gender differences in scholarly productivity of early-career transfusion medicine physicians.
    Tina S Ipe, Yvette C Tanhehco, Garrett S Booth, Brian D Adkins.
       BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Promotion in academic medicine requires evidence of the creation and dissemination of scholarly output, primarily through peer-reviewed publications. Studies demonstrate that scholarly activity and impact are lower for women physicians than for men physicians, especially during the early stages of their academic careers. This report reviewed physicians' academic productivity after passing their Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine (BBTM) subspecialty exam to determine if gender discrepancies exist.
    METHODS: A cross-sectional analysis was designed to determine trends in scholarly activity for women physicians versus men physicians in BBTM. Indexed publications were reviewed using iCite, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Portfolio Analysis tool, from 1 January 2017 to 1 December 2021, for BBTM examinees who passed the sub-speciality fellowship exam in the years 2016 through 2018.
    RESULTS: Overall, women physicians had statistically significant fewer total career publications (median 6 vs. 9 cumulative papers, p = 0.03). Women published at a lower rate after passing BBTM boards, which was not statistically significant (0.7 vs. 1.3 publications per year). Other statistically significant findings include fewer early-career BBTM women physicians were first authors compared with men physicians (p = 0.03) and impact as assessed by relative citation ratio was higher for men (p = 0.01).
    CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that there are gender differences in scholarly productivity and impact on early-career BBTM physicians. Given that this cohort of BBTM physicians are early-career professionals, the significant difference in first authorship publications between women and men physicians is especially concerning. Publication metrics should be followed to ensure equitable research environments for early-career BBTM physicians.
    Keywords:  gender differences; scholarly productivity; transfusion medicine physicians
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.13606
  22. Front Oncol. 2024 ;14 1340872
    Historical context, process, and development trends of pediatric thyroid cancer research: a bibliometric analysis.
    Chang Song, Jia-Yuan Luo, Yu-Yan Pang, Rong-Quan He, Xiao-Jiao Li, Gang Chen, Chun-Yan Zhao, Ning Qu, Yan-Mei Chen, Li Yang, Bi-Qi Li, Lin Shi.
       Objective: At present, the structure of knowledge in the field of childhood thyroid cancer is not clear enough, and scholars lack a sufficient understanding of the developing trends in this field, which has led to a shortage of forward-looking outputs. The purpose of this research is to help scholars construct a complete knowledge framework and identify current challenges, opportunities, and development trends.
    Methods: We searched the literature in the Web of Science Core Collection database on August 7, 2023 and extracted key information from the top 100 most cited articles, such as the countries, institutions, authors, themes, and keywords. We used bibliometric tools such as bibliometrix, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace for a visualization analysis and Excel for statistical descriptions.
    Results: The top 100 most cited articles fluctuated over time, and the research was concentrated in European countries, the United States, and Japan, among which scientific research institutions and scholars from the United States made outstanding contributions. Keyword analysis revealed that research has shifted from simple treatment methods for pediatric thyroid cancer (total thyroidectomy) and inducing factors (the Chernobyl power station accident) to the clinical applications of genetic mutations (such as the BRAF and RET genes) and larger-scale genetic changes (mutation studies of the DICER1 gene). The thematic strategy analysis showed an increasing trend towards the popularity of fusion oncogenes, while the popularity of research on traditional treatments and diagnostics has gradually declined.
    Conclusion: Extensive research has been conducted on the basic problems of pediatric thyroid cancer, and there has been significant outputs in the follow-up and cohort analysis of conventional diagnostic and treatment methods. However, these methods still have certain limitations. Therefore, scholars should focus on exploring fusion genes, the clinical applications of molecular targets, and novel treatment methods. This study provides a strong reference for scholars in this field.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; childhood thyroid cancer; genetic mutations; molecular targets; radiation exposure
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2024.1340872
  23. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2024 ;17 983-990
    Visualization and Analysis of Infectious Disease Research on Nursing Care Based on CiteSpace in China.
    Jing-Xian Hu, Dong-Xia Wu, Xuan Wang, Yu-Ling Zhang, Hui-Min Guo, Jian-Hong Ma, Yun Zhang, Xiao-Jing Lian, Xin Wang, Lili Zhang.
       Objective: To analyze the relevant research publications on infectious disease nursing in China to understand the current research status of infectious disease in nursing.
    Methods: Retrieve relevant literature on infectious disease in nursing from the establishment of the Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP Database, and Wanfang Database until May 10, 2021. Conduct bibliometric analysis using CiteSpace software. Key words were analyzed using cluster analysis.
    Results: A total of 4693 relevant literature on infectious disease research in nursing care were included in this study. The overall number of publications on infectious disease research in nursing showed an increasing trend, with a peak in 2010. There were 324 papers funded by scientific research funds, mainly from provincial-level fund projects. The core journal with the most published articles was Nursing Research. The research on infectious disease in nursing mainly focused on various aspects of infectious disease in nursing and infection control. CiteSpace cluster analysis of keywords showed that a total of six clusters were formed: infectious diseases, infectious disease care, health education, mental health, infectious disease nurses, and etiology. After 2015, high-mutation keywords included "quality nursing" and "infection control".
    Conclusion: Chinese research on infectious disease research in nursing closely follows clinical reality and has developed rapidly. Currently, research focuses on infectious disease research in nursing and infection control. Future research trends will further broaden the depth and breadth of the research, enhance research on infection control and quality nursing, and improve the breadth and depth of the research.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; bibliometrics; infectious disease in nursing; nursing care
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S446355
  24. J Safety Res. 2024 Feb;pii: S0022-4375(23)00167-6. [Epub ahead of print]88 111-124
    Bibliometric analysis of safety management system research (2001-2021).
    Victor Olabode Otitolaiye, Fadzli Shah Abd Aziz.
       INTRODUCTION: Occupational health and safety (OHS) has become an integral part of human society, particularly considering the growing rates of injuries and deaths worldwide. Hence, numerous employers, governments, and stakeholders worldwide have established critical OHS measures to safeguard human health and occupational safety. Numerous studies have been conducted to identify and highlight risks and hazards, as well as to detect, monitor, minimize, and prevent workplace injuries and deaths.
    METHOD: This study presents the publication trends, research landscape, and scientific developments related to safety management systems (SMS) based on published documents from the Elsevier Scopus database. Published documents on SMS and indexed in Scopus are identified, screened, and analyzed to examine the publication trends, research developments, and scientific landscape. For this purpose, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), bibliometric analysis (B.A.), and systematic literature review (SLR) procedures are used. The results reveal that 799 related documents were published between 2001 and 2021.
    RESULTS: The most productive stakeholders, that is, top researchers, affiliations, and countries, include Liesbeth Jacxsens, Universiteit Gent (Belgium), and the United States. This study shows that the availability of research grants, incentives, or awards is critical to the productivity of top researchers, institutions, and nations actively researching SMS topics. The bibliometric analysis reveals that the topic is characterized by high productivity, co-authorships, keyword occurrence, and citations.
    CONCLUSION: The analysis shows that SMS research is a broad, multidimensional, and impactful area that has become essential for identifying, reducing, monitoring, and eliminating risks in many industries. It is concluded that the topic of the SMS remains relevant because of its impact on human health, occupational safety, and environmental well-being.
    PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: This study provides in-depth insight into expanding the scope of SMS research. Moreover, research and policymakers can facilitate decision-making and collaboration based on this study's outtakes.
    Keywords:  Occupational Health and Safety; PRISMA; Safety analysis; Systematic Literature Review
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2023.10.014
  25. Med Hypothesis Discov Innov Ophthalmol. 2023 ;12(3): 115-126
    Intraocular lens power calculation formulas: a scientometric analysis.
    Taher Alshammari, Alaa Tarazi, Tasneem Aloqaili, Mohammed Aloqaily, Saif Aldeen AlRyalat.
       Background: The most accurate method of intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation in cataract surgery has not been determined, and further studies are needed to reach a consensus. The aim of this study was to assess publications related to IOL power calculation formulas, mapping their yearly trends, most productive authors, top publishing countries and institutions, and areas of specialization for IOL power formulas.
    Methods: We conducted a comprehensive analysis of research articles published on the topic of IOL power calculation formulas. Using PubMed, we employed appropriate search terms and filtered the results for the period of January 1, 1946, to June 28, 2023. Data were analyzed using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Microsoft Excel programs. The visual representations of the collected data through the use of figures was provided to demonstrate the aspects of IOL power calculation research.
    Results: We retrieved 5475 documents in the initial search. Analysis of these documents revealed an increase in the number of publications, from one publication in 1946 to 201 publications in 2023. The top three countries contributing to these publications were the United States, China, and Japan, collectively accounting for over 27% of the total articles. However, the two institutions with the highest contributions were located in the United Kingdom and Hungary, neither of which was among the top 10 countries in overall contributions. Overall 15 326 authors contributed to publications pertaining to IOL power calculation formulas. Among these authors, the most prolific contributors included Achim Langenbucher from Saarland University (Germany), Giacomo Savini from G.B. Bietti Foundation I.R.C.C.S. (Italy), and Kenneth J Hoffer from the University of California (United States). Saarland University emerged as the most productive institution, contributing equally to two distinct departments: the Dr. Rolf M. Schwiete Center for Limbal Stem Cell Research and Congenital Aniridia, as well as the Department of Experimental Ophthalmology. The School of Physical Science at the Open University in the United Kingdom engaged in partnership with various institutions including Eye & Laser Clinic Castrop Rauxel in Germany and Johannes Kepler University Linz in Austria. Among the top 10 keywords found in the publications were "cataract", "cataract surgery", and "intraocular lens".
    Conclusions: This study represents the first scientometric analysis of publications related to IOL power calculation formulas. The study offers valuable insights into the geographic distribution, contributing authors, and emphasis of research on the IOL power calculation formulas. Further cooperation is essential to pinpoint the most suitable formula and to address gaps in our current understanding.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; biometric analysis; cataract extractions; cataracts; intraocular lens implantations; intraocular lenses; pseudoaphakia
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.51329/mehdiophthal1477
  26. Respir Care. 2024 Mar 12. pii: respcare.11639. [Epub ahead of print]
    Academic Output of Fellows of the American Association for Respiratory Care.
    Andrew G Miller, Anne Geistkemper, Awni Al-Subu.
       BACKGROUND: Research is critical for the advancement of respiratory care. Fellows of the American Association for Respiratory Care (FAARCs) are nominated based on their significant contributions to the respiratory care profession. Research output is potentially an important component of qualification for FAARC. The purpose of this study is to report the academic output of respiratory therapist (RT) FAARCs.
    METHODS: We identified FAARCs from the AARC web site. Research output was assessed by searching the Scopus and PubMed databases. We collected total research documents, citations, h-index, co-authors, and document type. We compared those with only the FAARC designation with RTs who are fellows in both the Society of Critical Care Medicine (FCCMs) and FAARC.
    RESULTS: We identified a total of 371 RT FAARCs, 4 RT FCCMs, and 10 with both designations. FAARCs were 70% male, 22% had a doctorate, 37% had a master's, 13% had a bachelor's, and 29% did not have a degree reported. There were no differences in sex or highest degree between FAARCs and FCCMs. FAARCs had a total of 3,724 publications and 110,207 citations while those with both designations had 1,304 publications and 43,181 citations. In Scopus, 46% of FAARCs had no publications, and 27% had ≥ 10 publications; of those with both credentials, 10% had no publications, and 70% had ≥ 10 publications. FAARCs inducted in 1998 and 1999 had significantly (P < .001) more publications than other eras. Compared to those with both credentials, FAARCs had fewer median publications (1 vs 50), lower h-index (1 vs 18), and fewer citations (1 vs 1,486), P < .001 for all. Total publications in PubMed were lower, and differences in publications were similar.
    CONCLUSIONS: RT FAARCs had a large number of publications and citations, although nearly half did not have any publications. Those with both FAARC and FCCM had significantly more academic output per fellow, although there are only 10 individuals with both credentials.
    Keywords:  American Association for Respiratory Care; Society of Critical Care Medicine; academic output; fellowship; professionalism; publishing; research; respiratory care practitioner; respiratory therapist
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.11639
  27. Health Data Sci. 2022 ;2022 9797842
    Research Trends and Emerging Hotspots of Lung Cancer Surgery during 2012-2021: A 10-Year Bibliometric and Network Analysis.
    Jingyi Wu, Chenlu Bao, Ganwei Liu, Shushi Meng, Yunwei Lu, Pengfei Li, Jian Zhou.
      Background. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of death because of cancer globally in the past years. To inspire researchers with new targets and path-breaking directions for lung cancer research, this study is aimed at exploring the research trends and emerging hotspots in the lung cancer surgery literature in the recent decade.Methods. This cross-sectional study combined bibliometric and network analysis techniques to undertake a quantitative analysis of lung cancer surgery literature. Dimensions database was searched using keywords in a 10-year period (2012-2021). Publications were characterized by publication year, research countries, field citation ratio, cooperation status, research area, and emerging hotspots.Results. Overall, global scholarly outputs of lung cancer surgery had almost doubled during the recent decade, with China, Japan, and the United States leading the way, while Denmark and Belgium predominated in terms of scientific influence. Network analysis showed that international cooperation accounted for a relatively small portion in lung cancer surgery research, and the United States, China, and Europe were the prominent centers of international cooperation network. In the recent decade, research of lung cancer surgery majored in prevention, biomedical imaging, rehabilitation, and genetics, and the emerging research hotspots transformed into immunotherapy. Research on immunotherapy showed a considerable increase in scientific influence in the latest year.Conclusions. The study findings are expected to provide researchers and policymakers with interesting insights into the changing trends of lung cancer surgery research and further generate evidence to support decision-making in improving prognosis for patients with lung cancer.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.34133/2022/9797842
  28. Radiology. 2024 Mar;310(3): e231972
    Assessing Authorship Rates over Time in Original Radiologic Research Publications.
    Razan Kanaan, Thomas C Kwee, Christian Roest, Robert M Kwee.
      Background Previous studies have shown an increase in the number of authors on radiologic articles between 1950 and 2013, but the cause is unclear. Purpose To determine whether authorship rate in radiologic and general medical literature has continued to increase and to assess study variables associated with increased author numbers. Materials and Methods PubMed/Medline was searched for articles published between January 1998 and October 2022 in general radiology and general medical journals with the top five highest current impact factors. Generalized linear regression analysis was used to calculate adjusted incidence rate ratios (IRRs) for the numbers of authors. Wald tests assessed the associations between study variables and the numbers of authors per article. Combined mixed-effects regression analysis was performed to compare general medicine and radiology journals. Results There were 3381 original radiologic research articles that were analyzed. Authorship rate increased between 1998 (median, six authors; IQR, 4) and 2022 (median, 11 authors; IQR, 8). Later publication year was associated with more authors per article (IRR, 1.02; 95% CI: 1.01, 1.02; P < .001) after adjusting for publishing journal, continent of origin of first author, number of countries involved, PubMed/Medline original article type, study design, number of disciplines involved, multicenter or single-center study, reporting of a priori power calculation, reporting of obtaining informed consent, study sample size, and number of article pages. There were 1250 general medicine original research articles that were analyzed. Later publication year was also associated with more authors after adjustment for the study variables (IRR, 1.04; 95% CI: 1.03, 1.05; P < .001). There was a stronger increase in authorship by publication year for general medicine journals compared with radiology journals (IRR, 1.02; 95% CI: 1.01, 1.02; P < .001). Conclusion An increase in authorship rate was observed in the radiologic and general medical literature between 1998 and 2022, and the number of authors per article was independently associated with later year of publication. © RSNA, 2024 Supplemental material is available for this article. See also the editorial by Arrivé in this issue.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.231972
  29. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024 Mar 12. pii: S2468-7855(24)00062-4. [Epub ahead of print] 101826
    The online attention analysis on orthognathic surgery research.
    Ricardo Grillo, Yunus Balel, Bruno Alvarez Quinta Reis, Dani Stanbouly, Sahand Samieirad, Fernando Melhem-Elias.
       OBJECTIVES: Altmetrics is one of the fields of bibliometrics that seeks to assess the impact and interest of a given subject through Internet users. The aim of this study is to make an altmetric analysis of the orthognathic surgery literature.
    METHODS: A literature search was conducted using Dimensions app up to December 2023. A list of the 100 most mentioned articles on the topic was compiled. A Google Trends search was performed with same strategy to visualize important data regarding internet search. Charts and tables were created using Microsoft Excel and VOSviewer software to allow bibliometric visualization.
    RESULTS: There was a very poor correlation between the number of mentions and the number of citations (r=0.0202). Most articles discussed on technical innovations associated to orthognathic surgery, majority related to virtual planning (n=26). Other topics considered interesting to internet readers were complications (n=18), surgical technique (n=14), and psychological aspects/quality of life (n=13).
    CONCLUSION: Online interest in orthognathic surgery closely aligns with the level of academic interest but is also influenced by factors such as location and economic status. The internet is a powerful tool for disseminating scientific research to a broad audience, making it more accessible and engaging than traditional academic channels.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Citation Analysis; Humans; Internet; Orthognathic Surgery; Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; Social Media; Top-cited articles
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jormas.2024.101826
  30. Ann Entomol Soc Am. 2024 Mar;117(2): 77-78
    Journal impact factor is NOT a measure of scientific or social worth of an article.
    David W Onstad.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saad041
  31. Heliyon. 2024 Mar 15. 10(5): e27290
    A bibliometric analysis of Kawasaki disease from 1974 to 2022.
    Lei Xu, Jiaying Zhang, Jinfeng Dong, Qiaobin Chen, Shurong Ma, Jiangqi Jiang, Yiming Zheng, Wenyu Zhuo, Xuan Tang, Yang Gao, Xuan Li, Fang Yang, Guoping You, Haitao Lv, Hongbiao Huang.
       Objective: To analyse the research history, development trends and current status of relevant literature in the field of Kawasaki disease, and to provide the basis for future directions in Kawasaki disease (KD) research.
    Methods: Literature on Kawasaki disease published between January 1974 and December 2022 was searched for in the Web of Science database, and CiteSpace was used to perform visual analyses.
    Results: The search yielded a total of 6950 articles. The number of publications related to Kawasaki disease showed an increasing trend. A collaborative network analysis revealed that the United States, Japan and mainland China were the most influential countries in this field. The University of California system contributed the most publications and the journal with the most publications was Circulation. JW Newburger was an authoritative author in this field. "Coronary artery lesion", "Intravenous immunoglobulin" (IVIG) and "Risk factor" were three prominent keywords. Keyword bursts changed from "TNF" and "IVIG", which focused on aetiology and treatment, to "Long term management", which emphasized the recovery period, and to "Kawasaki-like disease" and "Multisystem inflammatory syndrome" during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Trends of highly cited references indicated that landmark articles in different periods focused on Kawasaki disease guidelines, gene polymorphisms and multisystem inflammatory syndrome caused by the novel coronavirus.
    Conclusion: The aetiology of Kawasaki disease remains unclear, but viral infection is likely to play an important role. The combination of evolving sequencing technologies, large-scale epidemiological investigations and prospective cohort studies is likely to be important in exploring Kawasaki disease and improving its prognosis in future.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; CiteSpace; Kawasaki disease; Visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27290
  32. Front Oncol. 2024 ;14 1355454
    Artificial intelligence in liver cancer research: a scientometrics analysis of trends and topics.
    Mohammad Saeid Rezaee-Zavareh, Naomy Kim, Yee Hui Yeo, Hyunseok Kim, Jeong Min Lee, Claude B Sirlin, Bachir Taouli, Rola Saouaf, Ashley M Wachsman, Mazen Noureddin, Zhiping Wang, Jason Moore, Debiao Li, Amit G Singal, Ju Dong Yang.
       Background and aims: With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in various fields, understanding its impact on liver cancer research is paramount. This scientometrics project aims to investigate publication trends and topics in AI-related publications in liver cancer.
    Materials and Methods: We employed a search strategy to identify AI-related publications in liver cancer using Scopus database. We analyzed the number of publications, author affiliations, and journals that publish AI-related publications in liver cancer. Finally, the publications were grouped based on intended application.
    Results: We identified 3950 eligible publications (2695 articles, 366 reviews, and 889 other document types) from 1968 to August 3, 2023. There was a 12.7-fold increase in AI-related publications from 2013 to 2022. By comparison, the number of total publications on liver cancer increased by 1.7-fold. Our analysis revealed a significant shift in trends of AI-related publications on liver cancer in 2019. We also found a statistically significant consistent increase in numbers of AI-related publications over time (tau = 0.756, p < 0.0001). Eight (53%) of the top 15 journals with the most publications were radiology journals. The largest number of publications were from China (n=1156), the US (n=719), and Germany (n=236). The three most common publication categories were "medical image analysis for diagnosis" (37%), "diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers modeling & bioinformatics" (19%), and "genomic or molecular analysis" (18%).
    Conclusion: Our study reveals increasing interest in AI for liver cancer research, evidenced by a 12.7-fold growth in related publications over the past decade. A common application of AI is in medical imaging analysis for various purposes. China, the US, and Germany are leading contributors.
    Keywords:  artificial intelligence; liver cancer; machine learning; publication trend analysis; scientometrics
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2024.1355454
  33. Comput Biol Med. 2024 Mar 07. pii: S0010-4825(24)00342-1. [Epub ahead of print]172 108258
    The path from task-specific to general purpose artificial intelligence for medical diagnostics: A bibliometric analysis.
    Chuheng Chang, Wen Shi, Youyang Wang, Zhan Zhang, Xiaoming Huang, Yang Jiao.
      Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many fields, and its potential in healthcare has been increasingly recognized. Based on diverse data sources such as imaging, laboratory tests, medical records, and electrophysiological data, diagnostic AI has witnessed rapid development in recent years. A comprehensive understanding of the development status, contributing factors, and their relationships in the application of AI to medical diagnostics is essential to further promote its use in clinical practice. In this study, we conducted a bibliometric analysis to explore the evolution of task-specific to general-purpose AI for medical diagnostics. We used the Web of Science database to search for relevant articles published between 2010 and 2023, and applied VOSviewer, the R package Bibliometrix, and CiteSpace to analyze collaborative networks and keywords. Our analysis revealed that the field of AI in medical diagnostics has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with a focus on tasks such as image analysis, disease prediction, and decision support. Collaborative networks were observed among researchers and institutions, indicating a trend of global cooperation in this field. Additionally, we identified several key factors contributing to the development of AI in medical diagnostics, including data quality, algorithm design, and computational power. Challenges to progress in the field include model explainability, robustness, and equality, which will require multi-stakeholder, interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle. Our study provides a holistic understanding of the path from task-specific, mono-modal AI toward general-purpose, multimodal AI for medical diagnostics. With the continuous improvement of AI technology and the accumulation of medical data, we believe that AI will play a greater role in medical diagnostics in the future.
    Keywords:  Artificial intelligence; Bibliometric analysis; Diagnostics; Medicine; Network visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108258
  34. Materials (Basel). 2024 Feb 27. pii: 1088. [Epub ahead of print]17(5):
    A 30-Year Review on Nanocomposites: Comprehensive Bibliometric Insights into Microstructural, Electrical, and Mechanical Properties Assisted by Artificial Intelligence.
    Fernando Gomes Souza, Shekhar Bhansali, Kaushik Pal, Fabíola da Silveira Maranhão, Marcella Santos Oliveira, Viviane Silva Valladão, Daniele Silvéria Brandão E Silva, Gabriel Bezerra Silva.
      From 1990 to 2024, this study presents a groundbreaking bibliometric and sentiment analysis of nanocomposite literature, distinguishing itself from existing reviews through its unique computational methodology. Developed by our research group, this novel approach systematically investigates the evolution of nanocomposites, focusing on microstructural characterization, electrical properties, and mechanical behaviors. By deploying advanced Boolean search strategies within the Scopus database, we achieve a meticulous extraction and in-depth exploration of thematic content, a methodological advancement in the field. Our analysis uniquely identifies critical trends and insights concerning nanocomposite microstructure, electrical attributes, and mechanical performance. The paper goes beyond traditional textual analytics and bibliometric evaluation, offering new interpretations of data and highlighting significant collaborative efforts and influential studies within the nanocomposite domain. Our findings uncover the evolution of research language, thematic shifts, and global contributions, providing a distinct and comprehensive view of the dynamic evolution of nanocomposite research. A critical component of this study is the "State-of-the-Art and Gaps Extracted from Results and Discussions" section, which delves into the latest advancements in nanocomposite research. This section details various nanocomposite types and their properties and introduces novel interpretations of their applications, especially in nanocomposite films. By tracing historical progress and identifying emerging trends, this analysis emphasizes the significance of collaboration and influential studies in molding the field. Moreover, the "Literature Review Guided by Artificial Intelligence" section showcases an innovative AI-guided approach to nanocomposite research, a first in this domain. Focusing on articles from 2023, selected based on citation frequency, this method offers a new perspective on the interplay between nanocomposites and their electrical properties. It highlights the composition, structure, and functionality of various systems, integrating recent findings for a comprehensive overview of current knowledge. The sentiment analysis, with an average score of 0.638771, reflects a positive trend in academic discourse and an increasing recognition of the potential of nanocomposites. Our bibliometric analysis, another methodological novelty, maps the intellectual domain, emphasizing pivotal research themes and the influence of crosslinking time on nanocomposite attributes. While acknowledging its limitations, this study exemplifies the indispensable role of our innovative computational tools in synthesizing and understanding the extensive body of nanocomposite literature. This work not only elucidates prevailing trends but also contributes a unique perspective and novel insights, enhancing our understanding of the nanocomposite research field.
    Keywords:  Boolean search; Scopus database; bibliometric analysis; computational methodologies; crosslinking time; microstructural characterization; nanocomposites; sentiment analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17051088
  35. Foods. 2024 Feb 20. pii: 636. [Epub ahead of print]13(5):
    Sour Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa): A Bibliometric Review of Its Bioactive Profile, Health Benefits and Trends in Food and Medicine Applications.
    Wei Ruan, Junli Liu, Shixiong Zhang, Yuqing Huang, Yuting Zhang, Zhixin Wang.
      Research on the comprehensive utilization of sour jujube and its beneficial properties to human health has attracted extensive attention. This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the bioactive profile of sour jujube and future trends in applications. The research advancements within this field from 2000 to 2023 were addressed using the Web of Science database and VOSviewer. Among the 322 results, the most frequent keywords of bioactivity are flavonoids, antioxidants, saponins, insomnia, polyphenols, terpenoids and anti-inflammatory; the most studied parts of sour jujube are seeds, fruits and leaves; the published articles with high citations mainly focus on identification, biological effects and different parts distribution of bioactive compounds. The bioactivity of various parts of sour jujube was reviewed considering their application potential. The seeds, rich in flavonoids, saponins and alkaloids, exhibit strong effects on central nervous system diseases and have been well-developed in pharmacology, healthcare products and functional foods. The pulp has antioxidant properties and is used to develop added-value foods (e.g., juice, vinegar, wine). The leaves can be used to make tea and flowers are good sources of honey; their extracts are rich sources of flavonoids and saponins, which show promising medicinal effects. The branches, roots and bark have healing properties in traditional folk medicine. Overall, this study provides a reference for future applications of sour jujube in food and medicine fields.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; bioactive compounds; food and medicine applications; health benefits; sour jujube
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13050636
  36. Heliyon. 2024 Mar 15. 10(5): e26191
    Thematic evolution of smart learning environments, insights and directions from a 20-year research milestones: A bibliometric analysis.
    Della Maulidiya, Budi Nugroho, Harry B Santoso, Zainal A Hasibuan.
      Smart learning environments (SLEs) have been developed to create an effective learning environment gradually and sustainably by applying technology. Given the growing dependence on technology daily, SLE will inevitably be incorporated into the teaching and learning process. Without transforming technology-enhanced learning environments into SLE, they are restricted to adding sophistication and lack pedagogical benefits, leading to wasteful educational investments. SLE research has grown over time, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-2021, which fundamentally altered the "landscape" of technology use in education. This study aims to discover how the stages of SLE transform from time to time by applying two bibliometric analysis approaches: publication performance analysis and science mapping. The dataset was created by extracting bibliometric data from Scopus, including 427 articles, 162 publication sources (journals and proceeding), and 1080 authors from 2002 to 2022. Three kinds of SLE research subjects were identified by keyword synthesis: SLE features, technological innovation, and adaptive learning systems. Adaptive learning and personalized learning are consistently used interchangeably to demonstrate the significance of supporting the diversity of student and teacher conditions. Learning analytics, essential to employing big data technology for educational data mining, is a new theme being considered increasingly in the future to achieve adaptive and personalized learning. The 20-year SLE research milestone, broken down into five stages with various focuses on goals and served as the foundation for creating a maturity model of SLE.
    Keywords:  Adaptive learning; Bibliometric analysis; Personalized learning; Smart learning environments; Thematic evolution
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26191
  37. Front Pharmacol. 2024 ;15 1366852
    Targeting ferroptosis unveils a new era for traditional Chinese medicine: a scientific metrology study.
    Siyang Cao, Yihao Wei, Yaohang Yue, Yingqi Chen, Shuai Liao, Aikang Li, Peng Liu, Ao Xiong, Hui Zeng.
      In the past 11 years, there has been a surge in studies exploring the regulatory effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on ferroptosis. However, a significant gap persists in comprehensive scientometric analysis and scientific mapping research, especially in tracking the evolution, primary contributors, and emerging research focal points. This study aims to comprehensively update the advancements in targeting ferroptosis with various TCMs during the previous 11 years. The data, covering the period from 1 January 2012, to 30 November 2023, were retrieved from the Web of Science database. For in-depth scientometric and visualized analyses, a series of advanced analytical instruments were employed. The findings highlight China's predominant role, accounting for 71.99% of total publications and significantly shaping research in this domain. Noteworthy productivity was observed at various institutions, including Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Zhejiang University. Thomas Efferth emerged as the foremost author within this field, while Frontiers in Pharmacology boasted the highest publication count. This study pinpointed hepatocellular carcinoma, chemical and drug-induced liver injury, mitochondrial diseases, acute kidney injury, and liver failure as the most critical disorders addressed in this research realm. The research offers a comprehensive bibliometric evaluation, enhancing our understanding of the present status of TCM therapy in managing ferroptosis-related diseases. Consequently, it aids both seasoned researchers and newcomers by accelerating access to vital information and fostering innovative concept extraction within this specialized field.
    Keywords:  Traditional Chinese Medicine; bibliometrics; ferroptosis; global scientific frontiers; visualized analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2024.1366852
  38. Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Mar 11. pii: S0141-8130(24)01621-0. [Epub ahead of print] 130817
    A comprehensive review on enzyme-based biosensors: Advanced analysis and emerging applications in nanomaterial-enzyme linkage.
    Rafael Leandro Fernandes Melo, Francisco Simão Neto, Dayana Nascimento Dari, Bruno Caio Chaves Fernandes, Tiago Melo Freire, Pierre Basílio Almeida Fechine, João Maria Soares, José Cleiton Sousa Dos Santos.
      Biosensors with nanomaterials and enzymes detect and quantify specific targets in samples, converting recognition into measurable signals. The study explores the intrinsic synergy between these elements for detecting and quantifying particular targets in biological and environmental samples, with results demonstrated through bibliometric analysis and a comprehensive review of enzyme-based biosensors. Using WoS, 57,331 articles were analyzed and refined to 880. Key journals, countries, institutions, and relevant authors were identified. The main areas highlighted the multidisciplinary nature of the field, and critical keywords identified five thematic clusters, revealing the primary nanoparticles used (CNTs, graphene, AuNPs), major application fields, basic application themes, and niche topics such as sensitive detection, peroxidase activity, and quantum dot utilization. The biosensor overview covered nanomaterials and their primary applications, addressing recent advances and inherent challenges. Patent analysis emphasized the U.S. leadership in the industrial sector, contrasting with China's academic prominence. Future studies should focus on enhancing biosensor portability and analysis speed, with challenges encompassing efficient integration with recent technologies and improving stability and reproducibility in the nanomaterial-enzyme interaction.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Biosensors; Enzyme; Nanomaterials
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130817
  39. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2024 Mar 14. 409(1): 95
    The GIST of it all: management of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) from the first steps to tailored therapy. A bibliometric analysis.
    Julian Musa, Sarah M Kochendoerfer, Franziska Willis, Christine Sauerteig, Jonathan M Harnoss, Ingmar F Rompen, Thomas G P Grünewald, Mohammed Al-Saeedi, Martin Schneider, Julian-C Harnoss.
       PURPOSE: Improvement of patient care is associated with increasing publication numbers in biomedical research. However, such increasing numbers of publications make it challenging for physicians and scientists to screen and process the literature of their respective fields. In this study, we present a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the evolution of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) research, analyzing the current state of the field and identifying key open questions going beyond the recent advantages for future studies to assess.
    METHODS: Using the Web of Science Core Collection, 5040 GIST-associated publications in the years 1984-2022 were identified and analyzed regarding key bibliometric variables using the Bibliometrix R package and VOSviewer software.
    RESULTS: GIST-associated publication numbers substantially increased over time, accentuated from year 2000 onwards, and being characterized by multinational collaborations. The main topic clusters comprise surgical management, tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) development/treatment, diagnostic workup, and molecular pathophysiology. Within all main topic clusters, a significant progress is reflected by the literature over the years. This progress ranges from conventional open surgical techniques over minimally invasive, including robotic and endoscopic, resection techniques to increasing identification of specific functional genetic aberrations sensitizing for newly developed TKIs being extensively investigated in clinical studies and implemented in GIST treatment guidelines. However, especially in locally advanced, recurrent, and metastatic disease stages, surgery-related questions and certain specific questions concerning (further-line) TKI treatment resistance were infrequently addressed.
    CONCLUSION: Increasing GIST-related publication numbers reflect a continuous progress in the major topic clusters of the GIST research field. Especially in advanced disease stages, questions related to the interplay between surgical approaches and TKI treatment sensitivity should be addressed in future studies.
    Keywords:  Bibliometry; GIST; Gastrointestinal stromal tumor; Imatinib; TKI; Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-024-03271-6
  40. Obes Surg. 2024 Mar 15.
    Overview of the Last 71 Years of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Content Analysis and Meta-analysis to Investigate the Topic and Scientific Evolution.
    Erica L Corrêa, Luís F P Cotian, Jordam W Lourenço, Caroline M Lopes, Deborah R Carvalho, Rodrigo Strobel, Osiris C Junior, Kamyla M Strobel, Jones L Schaefer, Elpídio O B Nara.
      Obesity is a worldwide epidemic, and bariatric surgery has become increasingly popular due to its effectiveness in treating it. Therefore, understanding this area is of paramount importance. This article aims to provide an understanding of the development of the topic related to procedures, content, data, and status. To achieve this objective, a literature review and a bibliometric analysis were conducted. The methods provided insight into the current state and relevant topics over time. In conclusion, the article provided the identification of the transformation of the research field, initially focused only on physical aspects, to a more complex approach, which also incorporates psychological and social aspects and the correlation between obesity, bariatric surgery, and quality of life.
    Keywords:  Bariatric surgery; Bibliometric; Metabolic surgery; Obesity; Weight loss surgery
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-024-07165-w
  41. Acad Med. 2024 Mar 13.
    Bibliometric Networks for Researchers in Health Professions Education.
    Anton Boudreau Ninkov, Jason R Frank, Joseph A Costello, Anthony R Artino, Lauren A Maggio.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/ACM.0000000000005700
  42. Neurotrauma Rep. 2024 ;5(1): 203-214
    Exploiting Natural Language Processing to Unveil Topics and Trends of Traumatic Brain Injury Research.
    Mert Karabacak, Ankita Jain, Pemla Jagtiani, Zachary L Hickman, Kristen Dams-O'Connor, Konstantinos Margetis.
      Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has evolved from a topic of relative obscurity to one of widespread scientific and lay interest. The scope and focus of TBI research have shifted, and research trends have changed in response to public and scientific interest. This study has two primary goals: first, to identify the predominant themes in TBI research; and second, to delineate "hot" and "cold" areas of interest by evaluating the current popularity or decline of these topics. Hot topics may be dwarfed in absolute numbers by other, larger TBI research areas but are rapidly gaining interest. Likewise, cold topics may present opportunities for researchers to revisit unanswered questions. We utilized BERTopic, an advanced natural language processing (NLP)-based technique, to analyze TBI research articles published since 1990. This approach facilitated the identification of key topics by extracting sets of distinctive keywords representative of each article's core themes. Using these topics' probabilities, we trained linear regression models to detect trends over time, recognizing topics that were gaining (hot) or losing (cold) relevance. Additionally, we conducted a specific analysis focusing on the trends observed in TBI research in the current decade (the 2020s). Our topic modeling analysis categorized 42,422 articles into 27 distinct topics. The 10 most frequently occurring topics were: "Rehabilitation," "Molecular Mechanisms of TBI," "Concussion," "Repetitive Head Impacts," "Surgical Interventions," "Biomarkers," "Intracranial Pressure," "Posttraumatic Neurodegeneration," "Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy," and "Blast Induced TBI," while our trend analysis indicated that the hottest topics of the current decade were "Genomics," "Sex Hormones," and "Diffusion Tensor Imaging," while the cooling topics were "Posttraumatic Sleep," "Sensory Functions," and "Hyperosmolar Therapies." This study highlights the dynamic nature of TBI research and underscores the shifting emphasis within the field. The findings from our analysis can aid in the identification of emerging topics of interest and areas where there is little new research reported. By utilizing NLP to effectively synthesize and analyze an extensive collection of TBI-related scholarly literature, we demonstrate the potential of machine learning techniques in understanding and guiding future research prospects. This approach sets the stage for similar analyses in other medical disciplines, offering profound insights and opportunities for further exploration.
    Keywords:  TBI; hot topic; natural language processing; research trends; topic modeling; traumatic brain injury
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1089/neur.2023.0102
  43. World J Orthop. 2024 Feb 18. 15(2): 147-155
    Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society orthopedic surgeons in the United States: An analysis of geographical distribution, academic, leadership, and demographic characteristics.
    Amir Human Hoveidaei, Reza Niakan, Seyed Hossein Hosseini-Asl, Abijith Annasamudram, Janet D Conway.
       BACKGROUND: The Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society (LLRS) is a premier orthopedic specialty organization that promotes limb reconstruction for all ages. LLRS membership characteristics, however, are poorly reported. This study delineates orthopedic surgeon LLRS members' demographic traits, academic achievement, leadership attainment, and geographical distribution across the United States.
    AIM: To inform aspiring orthopedic professionals, as well as to promote growth and diversity in both the LLRS organization and overarching field.
    METHODS: This cross-sectional study examined United States LLRS members' academic, leadership, demographic, and geographical attributes. After reviewing the 2023 LLRS member directory, Google search results were matched to the listings and appended to the compiled data. Sex and ethnicity were evaluated visually utilizing retrieved images. The Hirsch index (H-index) of academic activity, residency and fellowship training, other graduate degrees, leadership positions, practice type (academic or non-academic), and spoken languages were categorized. LLRS members per state and capita determined geographic distribution. The Mann-Whitney U test was applied to compare H-index between males and females, as well as to assess member differences pertaining to affiliation with academic vs non-academic practice facilities.
    RESULTS: The study included 101 orthopedic surgeons, 78 (77.23%) Caucasian and 23 (22.77%) non-Caucasian, 79 (78.22%) male and 22 (21.78%) female. Surgeons with DO degrees comprised only 3.96% (4) of the cohort, while the vast majority held MDs [96.04% (97)]. Mean H-index was 10.55, with male surgeons having a significantly higher score (P = 0.002). Most orthopedic surgeons (88.12%,) practiced in academic centers. Of those professionals who occupied leadership positions, 14% were women, while 86% were men. Additionally, 19 (37.25%) United States regions and the District of Columbia lacked an LLRS-member orthopedic surgeon. Total per capita rate across the United States was 0.30 LLRS orthopedic surgeons per 1 million people.
    CONCLUSION: Over 21% of LLRS members are women, surpassing prior benchmarks noted in orthopedic faculty reporting. LLRS members' high research productivity scores imply field dedication that can refine expertise in the limb lengthening and reconstruction space. Gender disparities in leadership remain, however, necessitating greater equity efforts. A low rate of LLRS representation per capita must be addressed geographically as well, to affect improvements in regional care access. This study can serve to support aspiring orthopedic professionals, inform diversity, leadership, and field advancement strategies, and maintain the continued goal of enhanced patient care worldwide.
    Keywords:  Limb lengthening and reconstruction; Orthopedic fellowships; Orthopedic surgeon demographics; Orthopedic surgeon societal membership
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i2.147
  44. World J Orthop. 2024 Feb 18. 15(2): 129-138
    Academic productivity correlates with industry earnings in foot and ankle fellowship programs in the United States: A retrospective analysis.
    Albert T Anastasio, Anthony N Baumann, Kempland C Walley, Kyle J Hitchman, Conor O'Neill, Jonathan Kaplan, Samuel B Adams.
       BACKGROUND: The study investigates the connection between academic productivity and industry earnings in foot and ankle orthopedic surgery fellowships. Utilizing metrics like the H-index and Open Payments Database (OPD) data, it addresses a gap in understanding the relationship between scholarly achievements and financial outcomes, providing a basis for further exploration in this specialized medical field.
    AIM: To elucidate the trends between academic productivity and industry earnings across foot and ankle orthopedic surgery fellowship programs in the United States.
    METHODS: This study is a retrospective analysis of the relationship between academic productivity and industry earnings of foot and ankle orthopedic surgery fellowships at an individual faculty and fellowship level. Academic productivity was defined via H-index and recorded from the Scopus website. Industry earnings were recorded from the OPD.
    RESULTS: Forty-eight foot and ankle orthopedic surgery fellowships (100% of fellowships) in the United States with a combined total of 165 physicians (95.9% of physicians) were included. Mean individual physician (n = 165) total life-time earnings reported on the OPD website was United States Dollar (USD) 451430.30 ± 1851084.89 (range: USD 25.16-21269249.85; median: USD 27839.80). Mean physician (n = 165) H-index as reported on Scopus is 14.24 ± 12.39 (range: 0-63; median: 11). There was a significant but weak correlation between individual physician H-index and individual physician total life-time earnings (P < 0.001; Spearman's rho = 0.334) and a significant and moderate positive correlation between combined fellowship H-index and total life-time earnings per fellowship (P = 0.004, Spearman's rho = 0.409).
    CONCLUSION: There is a significant and positive correlation between academic productivity and industry earnings at foot and ankle orthopedic surgery fellowships in the United States. This observation is true on an individual physician level as well as on a fellowship level.
    Keywords:  Foot and ankle; Industry earnings; Orthopedic fellowship; Orthopedic surgery; Sunshine act
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i2.129
  45. Tunis Med. 2023 12 05. 101(12): 871-878
    Who are the Best Scientists in Tunisia? Analysis of the 2023 edition of the “Research.com” platform.
    Ahmed Ben Abdelaziz, Asma Ben Abdelaziz, Youssef Zanina, Donia Ben Hassine, Sara Melki, Mohamed Khelil.
       AIM: Describe the performance of scientists assigned to Tunisian research structures, according to their academic disciplines, according to the Research.com platform https://research.com/), in 2023.
    METHODS: This is a reading focused on the productivity of scientists working in Tunisia, of the new 2023 edition of the international Research.com platform, ensuring the monitoring of 26 academic disciplines and 166880 scientists, affiliated with around three thousand research structures, and representing 1% of leading scientists in a discipline. In this platform, the ranking of researchers was based on the D-index indicator (equivalent to the h-index of a given discipline), calculated as of December 21, 2022.
    RESULTS: Around fifteen of the "Best Scientists", affiliated with Tunisian research structures, were selected by the Research.com platform (2023), belonging to eight disciplines including particularly "Chemistry", "Plant Sciences and Agronomy" and "Engineering and Technology". These researchers were attached to seven establishments including the universities of "Sfax" and "Monastir" and the "Borj Cedria - Sidi Thabet Biotechnology Center". Among these winners: Professors Moncef NASRI (Sfax, "Biology and Biochemistry", D-index=74), Chedly ABDELLY (Borj Cedria, "Agronomy", D-index=72) and Adel M. ALIMI (Sfax, "computer science», D-index=44).
    CONCLUSION: In Tunisia, the list of "Best scientists" in the Research.com ranking (2023) made it possible to identify two colleges of leaders in scientific research ("Health Sciences" and "Fundamental Sciences"), constituting priority consortia for strengthening the national strategy to support the mobility and networking of researchers, as well as the proliferation and visibility of their publications.
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