bims-evares Biomed News
on Evaluation of research
Issue of 2024–06–02
72 papers selected by
Thomas Krichel, Open Library Society
  1. A bibliometric analysis of scientific literature in digital dentistry from low- and lower-middle income countries.
  2. Themes and trends in marathon performance research: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis from 2009 to 2023.
  3. Cervical spine fracture in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis: A bibliometric analysis.
  4. Global trends and hotspots in research on acupuncture for neurodegenerative diseases over the last decade: a bibliometric and visualization analysis.
  5. Navigating the Research Landscape of Emotional and Social Intelligence Among Young Adults: A Bibliometric Perspective.
  6. Listening to the Past, Predicting the Future: A Bibliometric Exploration of Hearing Loss Publications Over Four Decades.
  7. Bibliometrics analysis of hotspots research on infertility syndromes and polystyrene.
  8. Top-cited articles in andrology journals from 2013-2022: a bibliometric analysis.
  9. Exploring trends and developments in cholesteatoma research: a bibliometric analysis.
  10. Bibliometric and trend analysis of the top 100 most-cited articles on lateral interbody fusion (LIF).
  11. A bibliometric analysis of the 100 most-influential papers in the field of anti-diabetic drugs.
  12. Research trends of ferroptosis and pyroptosis in Parkinson's disease: a bibliometric analysis.
  13. Evolution and impact of molecular glue research: a bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2023.
  14. Bibliometric analysis of the research hotspots and trends of circular RNAs.
  15. Bibliometric Analysis: Research Trends and Performances of Stroke on Acupuncture.
  16. Global trends in research on aging associated with periodontitis from 2002 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis.
  17. Revolutionising healthcare with artificial intelligence: A bibliometric analysis of 40 years of progress in health systems.
  18. Global research trends in immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer patients with KRAS mutations: a bibliometric analysis.
  19. Kidney medicine meets computer vision: a bibliometric analysis.
  20. A Worldwide Bibliometric Analysis of Published Literature Assessing Fear of COVID-19.
  21. Bibliometric analysis and visualisation of the last five years of treatment modalities for Kawasaki disease in children.
  22. Mapping the lymph node metastasis landscape: A bibliometric Odyssey of papillary thyroid carcinoma publications (2012-2022).
  23. Research trends in alopecia areata: a cross-sectional bibliometric analysis of the top cited studies.
  24. Evaluation and Comparison of Academic Impact and Disruptive Innovation Level of Medical Journals: Bibliometric Analysis and Disruptive Evaluation.
  25. Bibliometric and visual analysis of ACE2/Ang 1-7/MasR axis in diabetes and its microvascular complications from 2000 to 2023.
  26. Global research progress of gut microbiota and epigenetics: bibliometrics and visualized analysis.
  27. Mapping the research landscape of nanoparticles and their use in denture base resins: a bibliometric analysis.
  28. Global Research on Osteoarthritis During 1994-2023: A Scientometric Assessment of Publications and Citations.
  29. Mapping the Landscape of Electronic Health Records and Health Information Exchange Through Bibliometric Analysis and Visualization.
  30. Mapping the evolution of neurofeedback research: a bibliometric analysis of trends and future directions.
  31. Global trends and hotspots of ChatGPT in medical research: a bibliometric and visualized study.
  32. Microfinance: A bibliometric exploration of the knowledge landscape.
  33. Decoding trends in mRNA vaccine research: A comprehensive bibliometric study.
  34. Trichotillomania: A perspective from bibliometric analysis.
  35. Advances in sequencing and omics studies in prostate cancer: unveiling molecular pathogenesis and clinical applications.
  36. Knowledge mapping of graph neural networks for drug discovery: a bibliometric and visualized analysis.
  37. Emerging trends and prospects in telerehabilitation for hip fracture: Bibliometric and visualization study.
  38. A comprehensive bibliometric analysis (2000-2022) on the mapping of knowledge regarding immunotherapeutic treatments for advanced, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer.
  39. Traditional Chinese medicine for breast cancer treatment: a bibliometric and visualization analysis.
  40. Effect of dietary patterns on mild cognitive impairment and dementia: a machine learning bibliometric and visualization analysis.
  41. Thermaland non-thermal pasteurization of citrus fruits: A bibliometrics analysis.
  42. Exploring the therapeutic potential of functional foods for diabetes: A bibliometric analysis and scientific mapping.
  43. K-Means clustering of dermatology journals: comparing the distribution of "free-to-publish" and "pay-to-publish" models.
  44. A 32-year global analyses on dynamic trends and geospatial visualization of genital tuberculosis and female infertility: A scientometric study.
  45. Bibliometric analysis of research on sarcopenic obesity: a review of scientific literature.
  46. Gender disparity between first and senior authors on liver cancer research in the top journals of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
  47. Bibliometric study of the advances made in clinical dermatological research in Spain from 2015 through 2021: update of the MaIND project and interactive online map.
  48. Bioprospecting of Aspergillus sp. as a promising repository for anti-cancer agents: a comprehensive bibliometric investigation.
  49. Development and emerging trends of drug resistance mutations in HIV: a bibliometric analysis based on CiteSpace.
  50. Analyzing global research trends and focal points of pyoderma gangrenosum from 1930 to 2023: visualization and bibliometric analysis.
  51. Evaluation of Rretracted Aarticles in the field of emergency medicine on the web of science database.
  52. RETRACTED PAPERS ORIGINATING FROM PAPER MILLS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS OF REFERENCES AND CITATIONS.
  53. Biodiversity conservation in the context of climate change: Facing challenges and management strategies.
  54. Bibliometric analysis and systematic review of electrochemical methods for environmental remediation.
  55. Analysis of science journalism reveals gender and regional disparities in coverage.
  56. The Current Status and Trends of Research Related to Vestibular Disorders, Vertigo, and Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly Population: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  57. Biased Trade Narratives and Its Influence on Development Studies: A Multi-level Mixed-Method Approach.
  58. Explosion of research on psychopathology and social media use after COVID-19: A scientometric study.
  59. Scientific text citation analysis using CNN features and ensemble learning model.
  60. Bibliometric and visualized analysis of global research on microRNAs in gastric cancer: from 2013 to 2023.
  61. Publication pressure in medical imaging: From impact factor to stress factor.
  62. A commentary on 'characterization of research trends and prospects on hepatic echinococcosis over the past forty years: a bibliometric analysis'.
  63. Fate of Pediatric Transport Medicine Abstracts 2011 to 2020: What Predicts Publication Success?
  64. A bibliometric analysis of 3D microfluidic chip in cancer.
  65. Bibliometric Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on Yoga Interventions for Cancer Patients: A Decade in Review.
  66. Female authorship positions in health economic evaluations: a cross-sectional analysis.
  67. A commentary on "Global trends in colorectal cancer and metabolic syndrome research: a bibliometric and visualization analysis".
  68. [Research hotspots and frontiers of Realgar based on CiteSpace knowledge graph analysis].
  69. Groundwater Cr(VI) contamination and remediation: A review from 1999 to 2022.
  70. A raising alarm on the current global electronic waste situation through bibliometric analysis, life cycle, and techno-economic assessment: a review.
  71. Applications of 3D organoids in toxicological studies: a comprehensive analysis based on bibliometrics and advances in toxicological mechanisms.
  72. FOAM authorship: Who's teaching our learners?
  1. BDJ Open. 2024 May 25. 10(1): 38
    A bibliometric analysis of scientific literature in digital dentistry from low- and lower-middle income countries.
    Samira Adnan, Abhishek Lal, Nighat Naved, Fahad Umer.
       OBJECTIVE: Bibliometric analysis and citation counts help to acknowledge influence of publications. The aim of this study was to conduct bibliometric and citation analysis of top-cited articles, from low- and lower-middle income countries, on use and application of digital technology in dentistry.
    METHODOLOGY: A search strategy based on "Digital Dentistry", "Low Income Countries", and "Lower-Middle Income Countries" was used in October 2023 using Scopus database to retrieve articles relevant to digital dentistry, with citation count of 10 or more. From 44 included articles, bibliometric information was analyzed on SPSS version 23. Network analysis based on co-citations, keywords, and number of citations was conducted on VOS software (version 1.6.20).
    RESULTS: Most relevant articles were published in 2021 (n = 8), with 52.3% original articles, out of which 40.9% were in vitro studies. India had the highest number of articles (n = 24), with most publications in The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society (n = 4), and in the domain of General Dentistry (n = 15, 34.1%). Co-authorship network analysis was not significant, but country-wise co-authorship analysis revealed India with the greatest link strength (4.0). Highest occurring keyword was 3D printing (link strength 5.0), and the citation analysis revealed Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry with the most number of published documents (3), having a citation count of 275. Bibliographic coupling for sources revealed Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society to have the highest link strength of 15.33.
    CONCLUSION: This analysis uncovers interesting bibliometric and citation based information including key thematic trends, emphasizing crucial role of technologies like 3D printing, CAD/CAM, and CBCT in digital dentistry. The study underscores the imperative for increased original research efforts in low- and lower middle-income countries.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-024-00225-4
  2. Front Physiol. 2024 ;15 1388565
    Themes and trends in marathon performance research: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis from 2009 to 2023.
    Liping Yan, Ziyan Chen, Xue Zhang, Qi Han, Jingyi Zhu, Qirong Wang, Zhiguang Zhao.
      Background: When marathon runners break the 2-h barrier at the finishing line, it attracts global attention. This study is aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis of publications in the field of marathon running, analyze relevant research contributors, and visualize the historical trends of marathon performance research over the past 15 years. Methods: On 8 December 2023, we extracted high-quality publication data from the Web of Science Core Collection spanning from 1 January 2009 to 30 November 2023. We conducted bibliometric analysis and research history visualization using the R language packages biblioshiny, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace. Results: A total of 1,057 studies were published by 3,947 authors from 1,566 institutions across 63 countries/regions. USA has the highest publication and citation volume, while, the University of Zurich being the most prolific research institution. Keywords analysis revealed several hotspots in marathon research over the past 3 years: (1) physiology of the elite marathon runners, (2) elite marathon training intensity and pacing strategies, (3) nutritional strategies for elite marathon runners, (4) age and sex differences in marathon performance, (5) recovery of inflammatory response and muscle damage. Conclusion: This study presents the first comprehensive bibliometric analysis of marathon performance research over the past 15 years. It unveils the key contributors to marathon performance research, visually represents the historical developments in the field, and highlights the recent topical frontiers. The findings of this study will guide future research by identifying potential hotspots and frontiers.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; athletes; marathon; performance; review
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2024.1388565
  3. SAGE Open Med. 2024 ;12 20503121241249050
    Cervical spine fracture in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis: A bibliometric analysis.
    Wongthawat Liawrungrueang, Peem Sarasombath.
       Objective: The study aimed to assess and investigate cervical spine fracture in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis and to identify research trends in cervical spine fracture in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis in countries around the world using bibliometric analysis.
    Method: We examined bibliometric data obtained from the Scopus database collection for the periods 1 January 2000 and 1 January 2022. Authors, institutions, nations, publications, keywords, and references were noted and analyzed. The total number of research articles published on the subject of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis was used to calculate the amount of research on that subject undertaken in the study period. A sample of the publication data collected from the Scopus database was then analyzed using the Bibliometric program and used to develop a relationship chart using the Bibliometrix and VOSviewer programs.
    Results: The number of citations was assumed to be a qualitative measure of the publication. We estimated the impact of the research using several metrics, including the H-index, in the bibliometric analysis of authors, geographic areas, institutes, and references. A total of 52 studies related to cervical spine fractures in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis were identified. Only 5.12% of those studies were cited in other publications, for a total of 1410 citations in publications by 342 authors, of whom only two authors had published a single study. Co-authorships occurred at 7.273%. Diseases common in elderly males were often studied retrospectively, and "Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis" was a frequently mentioned keyword.
    Conclusion: The findings of this study provide insights into authors, institutions, key publications, and research trends related to diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis and can potentially serve as a guide for further studies in the field. The bibliometric analysis of cervical spine fractures in patients with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis highlights important contributors, influential papers, geographical trends, and study characteristics in this area of research.
    Keywords:  Cervical spine fracture; affecting factors; diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis; etiology
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121241249050
  4. Front Aging Neurosci. 2024 ;16 1390384
    Global trends and hotspots in research on acupuncture for neurodegenerative diseases over the last decade: a bibliometric and visualization analysis.
    Qian Tan, Xinyuan Liu, Shuyu Xu, Jiangmin Chen, Weixian Li, Shuai Zhang, Yanjun Du.
       Objectives: This study aimed to explore the current status and trends of acupuncture for neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) in the last decade and provide new insights for researchers in future studies.
    Methods: The publications concerning acupuncture treatment for NDs published between 2014 and 2023 were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection. We used CiteSpace and VOSviewer to analyze data on numbers of annual publications, countries, institutions, cited journals, cited authors, cited references, keywords, and citation bursts about acupuncture for NDs.
    Results: A total of 635 publications were obtained from 2014 to 2023. We identified the most prolific journals, countries, institutions, authors, patterns of authorship, and the main direction of future research in the field of acupuncture for NDs in the last decade. The country, institution, and journal with the most publications are China (389 articles), Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (56 articles), and Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (42 articles), respectively. The high-frequency keywords focused on "Alzheimer's disease," "Parkinson's disease," "acupuncture," "dementia," and "electroacupuncture." The top five keywords in terms of centrality were "cerebral ischemia," "acupuncture stimulation," "fMRI," "apoptosis," and "deep brain stimulation."
    Conclusion: The results from this bibliometric study provide insight into the research trends in acupuncture therapy for NDs, and the current status and trends of the past decade, which may help researchers confirm the current status, hotspots, and frontier trends in this field.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; acupuncture; bibliometric analysis; neurodegenerative diseases; visual analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2024.1390384
  5. Cureus. 2024 Apr;16(4): e59130
    Navigating the Research Landscape of Emotional and Social Intelligence Among Young Adults: A Bibliometric Perspective.
    Binny Jose, Angel Thomas.
      This bibliometric analysis examines the research landscape on emotional and social intelligence in young adults, highlighting its impact on both personal and professional spheres, including overall wellness and happiness. Understanding the current research status in this area is crucial for identifying existing knowledge gaps, emerging trends, and possible future research and application directions. Utilizing bibliometric techniques, the study evaluates numerous scholarly articles from the Scopus database, employing tools like VOSviewer and Biblioshiny for data analysis. The research scope covers articles published from 1990 to 2023 across multiple disciplines such as psychology, education, sociology, and management, focusing on key bibliometric indicators like publication trends, citation patterns, prominent institutions and authors, and thematic clusters. The findings indicate a growing interest among youth in emotional and social intelligence over the past three decades, as demonstrated by the increasing volume of literature. This growing interest underscores the significance of this topic in modern research. By mapping the academic network and collaborative efforts in the field, the study identifies leading contributors whose work has significantly advanced understanding in this area. The insights gained could help shape future research endeavors, inform policy-making, and aid educators in incorporating emotional and social intelligence into educational programs to support the holistic development and well-being of young people. The research also identifies key authors, key journals, key institutions, and possible collaboration and publication opportunities. Using thematic mapping and keyword patterns, some emerging trends are brought to light with the prime objective of guiding future studies and initiatives.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; biblioshiny.; emotional intelligence; social intelligence; vosviewer; young adults
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.59130
  6. Laryngoscope. 2024 May 28.
    Listening to the Past, Predicting the Future: A Bibliometric Exploration of Hearing Loss Publications Over Four Decades.
    Gülay Aktar Uğurlu, Burak Numan Uğurlu.
       OBJECTIVES: This article aims to analyze the scientific literature on hearing loss (HL) in the field of Otorhinolaryngology published from the past to the present.
    METHODS: A comprehensive dataset comprising 8013 articles on HL, spanning from 1980 to 2023, was retrieved from the Web of Science database and analyzed using various statistical and bibliometric methods.
    RESULTS: The leading countries in productivity were the United States, Japan, and Germany. The top productive journals included the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (n = 652), Otology & Neurotology (579), and Acta Oto-Laryngologica (512). The journals with the highest h-index on hearing loss were Hearing Research (h = 65), Ear and Hearing (60), and Laryngoscope (55). Factor analysis revealed that the HL literature consisted of four constructs: main topics, speech/sound, genetics, and pharmaceutical therapies. Sudden sensorineural HL, sensorineural HL, cochlear implant, unilateral, noise-induced and conductive HL, pediatric and age-related HL, tinnitus, auditory brainstem response, audiometry, and prognoses for hearing health were the most researched topics from past to present. In recent years, the trending topics are genomic analysis, gene mutations, whole-exome sequencing, genetic sequencing technique, the use of machine learning in HL, and the effect of COVID-19 on hearing health.
    CONCLUSION: The bibliometric analysis results clearly indicate significant progress in the field of hearing loss over the past 40 years. The 8013 articles published between 1980 and 2023 encompass a wide range of research in this area. These analyses can assist in identifying priority areas and focal points for future research.
    LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: N/A Laryngoscope, 2024.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; deafness; hearing impairment; hearing loss; scientometric analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.31533
  7. Toxicol Ind Health. 2024 May 28. 7482337241257274
    Bibliometrics analysis of hotspots research on infertility syndromes and polystyrene.
    Yongpeng Tan, Lin Ji, Yi Mo, Hua Huang, Xiaocan Lei.
      Polystyrene plastic pollution poses a pressing environmental concern and represents a significant risk factor for infertility. Despite this, a comprehensive overview of the field remains scarce, with future trends largely unknown. Bibliometrics, an applied mathematical and statistical method, offers a means to analyze textual information across various levels, facilitating quantitative assessments of all knowledge carriers and unveiling the nature and developmental trajectories of a discipline. This study aimed to employ bibliometric methods to scrutinize the current status and research hotspots within the realm of polystyrene and infertility. Literature spanning from 1980 to 2023 pertaining to polystyrene and infertility was retrieved from the core database of Web of Science. Quantitative analyses were conducted utilizing CiteSpace (version 5.7.R7), VOSviewer (version 1.6.18.0), and an online literature analysis website (https://bibliometric.com/). The analysis visually represented countries, institutions, authors, journals, and keywords within the field. This study delved into the development history, knowledge structure, research hotspots, and potential trends in the field, furnishing a macro perspective for researchers. The investigation encompassed 267 articles published across 120 journals by 1,352 authors affiliated with 417 institutions in 51 countries, with these articles garnering 10,310 citations across 2,811 journals. The top three countries contributing the most articles were China, the United States, and Germany. In essence, the research hotspots primarily revolved around metabolism, endocrinology, and immunity. Despite China's relatively recent entry into this field, its rapid development is evident. However, the low citation frequency suggests a need for improved article quality.
    Keywords:  Polystyrene; Web of Science; bibliometrics; country; infertility; quantitative analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/07482337241257274
  8. Int J Impot Res. 2024 May 28.
    Top-cited articles in andrology journals from 2013-2022: a bibliometric analysis.
    James Dornbush, Roei Golan, Aaron A Gurayah, Manish Kuchakulla, Hasan Jhaveri, Ely Kresch, Aditya Sathe, Pranay Manda, Kevin Campbell, Ranjith Ramasamy.
      Bibliometric analyses serve to identify influential articles that have shaped medical practice and fostered new research ideas. Over the past decade, research in andrology has witnessed exponential growth, with an increasing number of academic publications, collaborations, and research innovations. However, there is a lack of literature that has identified the top-cited andrology articles. We conducted a bibliometric analysis to identify the top 1000 citations in andrology journals, with a focus on the top funding agencies, authors, institutions, countries/regions, and journals. To perform this analysis, we identified the top-cited articles in andrology journals as indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection. From 2013 through 2022, we found a total of 9827 articles published in andrology journals. The top publishers included "Andrology," the "Asian Journal of Andrology," and "Andrologia." The top affiliations contributing to research include the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (269 publications), Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB) (265), and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (202). Funding was primarily provided by notable agencies such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China (905 grants), United States Department of Health Human Services (321), and National Institutes of Health (NIH USA) (317). The present bibliometric analysis highlights andrology research from 2013 through 2022, offering key insights into leading contributors, influential authors, prominent funding sources, and major trends in the field.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-024-00908-4
  9. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2024 May 29.
    Exploring trends and developments in cholesteatoma research: a bibliometric analysis.
    Burak Numan Uğurlu, Gülay Aktar Uğurlu.
       PURPOSE: Examination of the scientific literature on cholesteatoma from past to present using bibliometric methods.
    METHODS: A total of 2353 articles on cholesteatoma between 1980 and 2023 were obtained from the Web of Science database and statistically analysed using bibliometric techniques.
    RESULTS: The journals with the highest number of contributions to the literature were Otology & Neurotology (n = 192), Acta Oto-Laryngologica (156) and Laryngoscope (149). The most impactful journals based on h-index and total citation (TC) counts were Laryngoscope (h:36, TC: 4241), Otology & Neurotology (29, 3141), and American Journal of Otology (26, 2071) respectively. The most prolific author was Kojima H. (n = 49). According to the findings of the Reference Publication Year Spectroscopy (RPYS) analysis, there has been a significant increase in academic interest in Cholesteatoma since its first description in 1959, particularly following the expansion of its definition in 1977. Subsequently, the trend of increased interest has risen rapidly in later years, with notable peaks in research intensity observed in 1989, 2006, and 2011. The highest academic trend occurred in 2006. In recent years, trending topics have included innovative approaches such as diagnostic and imaging methods particularly alongside technological developments, endoscopic surgery, recurrence and complications, prognosis and quality of life, artificial intelligence, and obliteration.
    CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the evolution of cholesteatoma and its research priorities reveal temporal shifts and emerging areas of interest over time. Primarily, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical approaches remain central. Additionally, research has expanded to encompass developments in surgical techniques, imaging modalities, cellular biology, pathology, and molecular mechanisms.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Cholesteatoma; Research trends; Scientometric analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-024-08749-z
  10. Neurosurg Rev. 2024 May 29. 47(1): 245
    Bibliometric and trend analysis of the top 100 most-cited articles on lateral interbody fusion (LIF).
    Jack Y Zhang, Bahie Ezzat, Roozie J J Coenen, Gabrielle Price, Zerubabbel Asfaw, Matthew T Carr, Alexander J Schupper, Tanvir Choudhri.
       PURPOSE: Lateral interbody fusion (LIF) is an increasingly popular minimally-invasive spine procedure. This study identifies notable trends in LIF literature and provides a detailed review of the bibliometric aspects of the top 100 most-cited articles.
    METHODS: Articles were queried from the Web of Science database. Inclusion criteria consisted of peer-reviewed articles, full-text availability, and LIF focus. Network analysis including co-authorship mapping and bibliographic coupling were complemented by trend analysis to determine prominent contributors and themes. Analyses were conducted using VOSviewer and Bibliometrix (RStudio).
    RESULTS: There has been a rapid increase in LIF publication and citation count since 1998. Leading journals were Spine (n = 24), Journal of Neurosurgery Spine (n = 22), and European Spine Journal (n = 12). NuVasive funded the most publications (n = 17), followed by DePuy Synthes Spine (n = 4). The United States was the most represented country (n = 81); however, trend analysis suggests a steadily growing international contribution. The most prolific author was J.S. Uribe (n = 16), followed by a tie in second place by E. Dakwar and L. Pimenta (n = 8). The most frequent keywords, "complication" (n = 34), "surgery" (n = 30), and "outcomes" (n = 24), demonstrated a patient-centric theme.
    CONCLUSIONS: This bibliometric analysis provides in-depth insights into the evolution and trends of LIF over the last two decades. The trends and themes identified demonstrate the innovative, collaborative, and patient-focused characteristics of this subfield. Future researchers can use this as a foundation for understanding the past and present state of LIF research while designing investigations.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Fusion; Interbody; Lateral; Lumbar; Minimally-invasive
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10143-024-02464-3
  11. Future Sci OA. 2024 ;10(1): FSO953
    A bibliometric analysis of the 100 most-influential papers in the field of anti-diabetic drugs.
    Fatima Azam, Muhammad Hamza Dawood, Aroosa Roshan, Maryam Urooj, Zoha Khan, Muhammad Omar Larik, Fatima Mustafa Lakdawala, Ahad Yousuf Moulvi, Ifrah Salim, Mehak Abbas Zaidi, Alizeh Imran.
      Aim: We analyzed the 100 most-cited articles on all anti-diabetic drugs. A comprehensive literature review found no bibliometrics on this. Methods: Two researchers independently extracted articles from Scopus and ranked them by citation count as the 'top 100 most-cited'. Results: The median number of citations is 1385.5. Most articles are from the USA (n = 59). Insulin has the most papers (n = 24). Majority (n = 76) were privately funded and contained at least one conflict of interest (n = 66). The New England Journal of Medicine has the most publications (n = 44). Male authors made majority of both first and last authorship positions. Conclusion: This study aims to aid in directing future research and in reducing biases.
    Keywords:  antidiabetic drugs; bibliometric analysis; biomedical trends; diabetes; gender bias
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2144/fsoa-2023-0230
  12. Front Mol Neurosci. 2024 ;17 1400668
    Research trends of ferroptosis and pyroptosis in Parkinson's disease: a bibliometric analysis.
    Zihua Wu, Kexin Zhong, Biao Tang, Sijian Xie.
       Objective: This study aims to visualize the trends and hotspots in the research of "ferroptosis in PD" and "pyroptosis in PD" through bibliometric analysis from the past to 2024.
    Methods: Literature was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) from the past to February 16, 2024, and bibliometric analysis was conducted using Vosviewer and Citespace.
    Results: 283 and 542 papers were collected in the field of "ferroptosis in PD" and "pyroptosis in PD." The number of publications in both fields has increased yearly, especially in "ferroptosis in PD," which will become the focus of PD research. China, the United States and England had extensive exchanges and collaborations in both fields, and more than 60% of the top 10 institutions were from China. In the fields of "ferroptosis in PD" and "pyroptosis in PD," the University of Melbourne and Nanjing Medical University stood out in terms of publication numbers, citation frequency, and centrality, and the most influential journals were Cell and Nature, respectively. The keyword time zone map showed that molecular mechanisms and neurons were the research hotspots of "ferroptosis in PD" in 2023, while memory and receptor 2 were the research hotspots of "pyroptosis in PD" in 2023, which may predict the future research direction.
    Conclusion: This study provides insights into the development, collaborations, research themes, hotspots, and tendencies of "ferroptosis in PD" and "pyroptosis in PD." Overall situation of these fields is available for researchers to further explore the underlying mechanisms and potential treatments.
    Keywords:  Citespace; Parkinson’s disease; VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; ferroptosis; pyroptosis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fnmol.2024.1400668
  13. Front Oncol. 2024 ;14 1401257
    Evolution and impact of molecular glue research: a bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2023.
    Dian Li, Jingyi Cheng, Zhigen Yuan, Kexin Deng.
       Background: Molecular glues, which reshape E3 ligase receptors to promote targeted protein degradation, are emerging as a promising therapeutic strategy, particularly in oncology, driven by rapidly advancing insights into their mechanisms and structural properties.
    Objective: This study aims to offer an insightful depiction and visualization of the knowledge structure, prevalent themes, and emerging trends within the domain since the year 2000, employing bibliometric analysis to achieve this goal.
    Methods: To conduct this research, a comprehensive collection of literature on molecular glues was sourced from the Web of Science database. Subsequently, the data underwent analysis utilizing CiteSpace and VOSviewer tools, enabling the identification of pivotal countries, institutions, authors, and journals, as well as the delineation of subject hotspots, trends, and the forefront of research in this evolving field.
    Result: Since 2000, 388 papers on molecular glues have been published, with a notable increase to an annual average of 43 articles post-2018. This research, contributed by 506 authors across 329 institutions, highlights the United States and China as leading nations in output, with 122 and 104 articles respectively. Takuzo Aida, Luc Brunsveld, and Christian Ottmann are identified as key authors. Nature emerges as the foremost publication venue, while the Chinese Academy of Sciences is the top contributing institution, underscoring the global engagement and interdisciplinary nature of molecular glue research. This study identified 19 distinct research clusters within the molecular glues domain.
    Conclusion: We reveal the current status, hotspots, and trends of molecular glue research since 2000, offering insights and novel scholarly perspectives on the field's prevailing limitations.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; bibliometrics; molecular glues; targeted therapy; visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2024.1401257
  14. Heliyon. 2024 May 30. 10(10): e31478
    Bibliometric analysis of the research hotspots and trends of circular RNAs.
    Reyila Tuerdi, Hui Zhang, Wenxin Wang, Minghui Shen, Xingmin Wei.
       Background and objective: Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have garnered considerable attention in the study of various human diseases due to their ubiquitous expression and potential biological functions. This study conducts a bibliometric and visualization-based analysis of circRNA-related research in diseases, aiming to reveal the current status, hotspots and emerging trends within the field.
    Methods: Literature published between 2013 and 2022 and indexed in the Web of Science core databases was retrieved. Visualizations of publication volume, countries, authors, institutions, journals, references, and keywords were performed. Microsoft Excel (2021) was used to analyze and graph publication volume and growth trends. Additionally, CiteSpace (version 6.1.R6) and VOSviewer (version 1.6.18) were employed to visualize the bibliographic information.
    Results: Between 2013 and 2022, a total of 4195 relevant articles on circRNA in the context of diseases were identified. These articles covered 56 countries, 2528 institutions, 19,842 authors and 698 journals, citing 85,541 references. The annual publication volume showed an exponential growth trend, with rapid development post-2017. China, the United States and Germany emerged as the top three contributors, demonstrating high publication volume and total citations. Notably, Nanjing Medical University exhibited the highest publication volume, boasting 291 articles. Burton B. Yang and Li Yang consistently ranked among the top 10 authors in terms of publication volume and citations, emerging as core contributors in this research field. The journal Bioengineered ranked first in terms of published articles (160), with an impact factor of 6.832, while Molecular Cancer garnered the highest impact factor (41.4), solidifying its position as a top journal in this field. Furthermore, high-frequency keywords included "expression" "proliferation" "biomarker" "microRNA" "cancer", signifying the prevailing research hotspots and principal themes of this field over the past decade. As of 2022, "biomarker", "prostate cancer","drug resistance","papillary thyroid carcinoma", etc. continued as keywords during the outbreak period. At present, the value of circRNA application is mainly reflected in the two aspects of biomarkers and therapeutic targets, and the prediction of accurate diagnosis and precise treatment based on big data analysis, especially in cancer, will become a hot spot of research in the future.
    Conclusion: The trajectory of circRNA research from its biological origins to its applications in diseases has been delineated from 2013 to 2022. However, the transition to disease-specific applications and exploration of biological functions warrants further attention in future research endeavors.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; CiteSpace; VOSviewer; Visualization; circRNA
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31478
  15. J Pain Res. 2024 ;17 1837-1851
    Bibliometric Analysis: Research Trends and Performances of Stroke on Acupuncture.
    Fan Yang, Yongqiang Cui, Yuejuan Zhao, Hongguan Jiao.
       Purpose: This study aimed to apply the bibliometric analysis to summarize acupuncture therapy for stroke, demonstrated and evaluated the trends, major research hotspots and frontier areas.
    Materials and Methods: Articles on acupuncture for stroke were selected from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) from the inception of the database up until 2023. CiteSpace software was performed to conduct the collaborative analysis of networks of countries, institutions, authors and cited authors, journals and cited journals, cited references, keywords clustering and burstiness analysis.
    Results: A total of 1141 articles were retrieved. China was the most productive country (851) and had the greatest centrality (0.43). Beijing Univ Chinese Med (86) contributed to the most publications. Chen LD (31) and Tao J (31) were the most prolific authors, of which all from Fujian Univ Tradit Chinese Med. Wu P (124) from Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Canada, was the most cited author. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (89) was the most productive journal, while Stroke (744) was first cited journals. Stimulation, recovery, ischemic stroke, electroacupuncture, rehabilitation were the most high-frequency keywords. Future research in this area will pay more attention to the evaluation of the effectiveness of acupuncture therapeutics in treating stroke, conducting the clinical research on cognitive ability, quality of life and partial function of stroke patients, and basic research related to mechanisms.
    Conclusion: The publications on acupuncture in stroke have shown major development, but the international cooperation for academic exchange among researchers and institutions remained to be strengthened to promote interdisciplinary and academic innovation. Furthermore, except for the molecular mechanism of acupuncture in treating functional rehabilitation of stroke, exploring the more high-quality clinical studies may become a key point based on the evidence-based medicine.
    Keywords:  acupuncture; bibliometric analysis; research trends; stroke; visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S449619
  16. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2024 ;15 1374027
    Global trends in research on aging associated with periodontitis from 2002 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis.
    Xiaomeng Liu, Hongjiao Li.
       Background: Aging has been implicated in many chronic inflammatory diseases, including periodontitis. Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease caused by long-term irritation of the periodontal tissues by the plaque biofilm on the surface of the teeth. However, only a few bibliometric analyses have systematically studied this field to date. This work sought to visualize research hot spots and trends in aging associated with periodontitis from 2002 to 2023 through bibliometric approaches.
    Methods: Graphpad prism v8.0.2 was used to analyse and plot annual papers, national publication trends and national publication heat maps. In addition, CtieSpace (6.1.6R (64-bit) Advanced Edition) and VOSviewer (version 1.6.18) were used to analyse these data and visualize the scientific knowledge graph.
    Results: The number of documents related to aging associated with periodontitis has steadily increased over 21 years. With six of the top ten institutions in terms of publications coming from the US, the US is a major driver of research in this area. journal of periodontology is the most published journal in the field. Tonetti MS is the most prolific authors and co-cited authors in the field. Journal of Periodontology and Journal of Clinical Periodontology are the most popular journals in the field with the largest literature. Periodontitis, Alzheimer's disease, and peri-implantitis are current hot topics and trends in the field. Inflammation, biomarkers, oxidative stress cytokines are current research hotspots in this field.
    Conclusion: Our research found that global publications regarding research on aging associated with periodontitis increased dramatically and were expected to continue increasing. Inflammation and aging, and the relationship between periodontitis and systemic diseases, are topics worthy of attention.
    Keywords:  aging; bibliometric analysis; data visualization; inflammation; periodontitis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2024.1374027
  17. Digit Health. 2024 Jan-Dec;10:10 20552076241258757
    Revolutionising healthcare with artificial intelligence: A bibliometric analysis of 40 years of progress in health systems.
    Walayat Hussain, Mohamed Mabrok, Honghao Gao, Fethi A Rabhi, Essam A Rashed.
      The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised the medical system, empowering healthcare professionals to analyse complex nonlinear big data and identify hidden patterns, facilitating well-informed decisions. Over the last decade, there has been a notable trend of research in AI, machine learning (ML), and their associated algorithms in health and medical systems. These approaches have transformed the healthcare system, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, personalised treatment, and decision-making. Recognising the importance and growing trend of research in the topic area, this paper presents a bibliometric analysis of AI in health and medical systems. The paper utilises the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection database, considering documents published in the topic area for the last four decades. A total of 64,063 papers were identified from 1983 to 2022. The paper evaluates the bibliometric data from various perspectives, such as annual papers published, annual citations, highly cited papers, and most productive institutions, and countries. The paper visualises the relationship among various scientific actors by presenting bibliographic coupling and co-occurrences of the author's keywords. The analysis indicates that the field began its significant growth in the late 1970s and early 1980s, with significant growth since 2019. The most influential institutions are in the USA and China. The study also reveals that the scientific community's top keywords include 'ML', 'Deep Learning', and 'Artificial Intelligence'.
    Keywords:  AI in health; Machine learning; artificial intelligence in health; bibliometric; citation analysis; health prediction; medical systems; web of Science
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076241258757
  18. Front Oncol. 2024 ;14 1385761
    Global research trends in immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer patients with KRAS mutations: a bibliometric analysis.
    Hanyu Shen, Chunxiao Li.
       Background: Immunotherapy, frequently combined with conventional chemotherapy, is crucial for treating NSCLC. Kirsten rat sarcoma virus (KRAS) is a poor prognostic factor in patients with NSCLC, particularly lung adenocarcinoma, where binding of conventional inhibitors to mutated KRAS proteins is challenging. Field profiles, research hotspots, and prospects for immunotherapy for patients with NSCLC-carrying KRAS mutations were uncovered in this study.
    Methods: Microsoft Excel 2019, Bibliometrix, VOSviewer software, and Citespace were utilized to conduct a comprehensive scientometric analysis and understand a specific research field's knowledge base and frontiers aided by bibliometrics.
    Results: Between 2014 and 2023, 398 eligible documents in the English language were acquired using the WoSCC database, of which 113 and 285 were reviews and articles, respectively. The growth rate per year was 34.25 %. The most cited articles were from the United States, and China published the highest number of articles. Cancers was the journal, with increased publications in recent years. The keywords with the strongest citation bursts were analyzed using Citespace. "Immune checkpoint inhibitors," "co-occurring genomic alterations," and "KRAS" are among the research hotspots in this field.
    Conclusion: Using bibliometric and visual analyses, we examined immunotherapy for patients with KRAS-mutant NSCLC over the previous decade. The whole analysis showed a steady, quick increase in yearly publications in this area. Our findings will provide a roadmap for future research on the mechanisms of immunotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitor action in treating KRAS-mutant NSCLC.
    Keywords:  KRAS mutations; NSCLC; bibliometric; immune checkpoint inhibitors; immunotherapy
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2024.1385761
  19. Int Urol Nephrol. 2024 May 30.
    Kidney medicine meets computer vision: a bibliometric analysis.
    Junren Chen, Rui Chen, Liangyin Chen, Lei Zhang, Wei Wang, Xiaoxi Zeng.
       BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Rapid advances in computer vision (CV) have the potential to facilitate the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the kidney. The bibliometric study aims to explore the research landscape and evolving research focus of the application of CV in kidney medicine research.
    METHODS: The Web of Science Core Collection was utilized to identify publications related to the research or applications of CV technology in the field of kidney medicine from January 1, 1900, to December 31, 2022. We analyzed emerging research trends, highly influential publications and journals, prolific researchers, countries/regions, research institutions, co-authorship networks, and co-occurrence networks. Bibliographic information was analyzed and visualized using Python, Matplotlib, Seaborn, HistCite, and Vosviewer.
    RESULTS: There was an increasing trend in the number of publications on CV-based kidney medicine research. These publications mainly focused on medical image processing, surgical procedures, medical image analysis/diagnosis, as well as the application and innovation of CV technology in medical imaging. The United States is currently the leading country in terms of the quantities of published articles and international collaborations, followed by China. Deep learning-based segmentation and machine learning-based texture analysis are the most commonly used techniques in this field. Regarding research hotspot trends, CV algorithms are shifting toward artificial intelligence, and research objects are expanding to encompass a wider range of kidney-related objects, with data dimensions used in research transitioning from 2D to 3D while simultaneously incorporating more diverse data modalities.
    CONCLUSION: The present study provides a scientometric overview of the current progress in the research and application of CV technology in kidney medicine research. Through the use of bibliometric analysis and network visualization, we elucidate emerging trends, key sources, leading institutions, and popular topics. Our findings and analysis are expected to provide valuable insights for future research on the use of CV in kidney medicine research.
    Keywords:  Artificial intelligence; Bibliometric analysis; Computer vision; Kidney medicine
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-024-04082-w
  20. Clin Pract. 2024 Apr 23. 14(3): 672-684
    A Worldwide Bibliometric Analysis of Published Literature Assessing Fear of COVID-19.
    Jesús Cebrino, Silvia Portero de la Cruz.
      Many people experience intense fear of COVID-19. The purpose of this study was to provide a comprehensive visual overview of the published literature from 2020 to 2022 assessing fear of COVID-19. From 2020 to 2022, we employed the Scopus database to conduct a bibliometric analysis. We used the VOSviewer program to perform the author co-citation analysis, Mapchart to produce a worldwide map, and Wordart to make a word cloud image. From the 1769 records examined, 1654 (93.50%) were articles, with English being the most common language (96.31%). From 2020 to 2022, annual citations experienced significant growth (R2 = 99.91%; p = 0.0195). The Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM, France) and China led in terms of publication output (n = 36; n = 255). M. D. Griffiths authored the highest number of articles (n = 21). The most active journal was the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (n = 146), and the most prevalent keyword was "human/s" (11.51%). This bibliometric analysis evaluates the quality of the research on fear of the pandemic and the crisis management of COVID-19, which can provide managers and researchers with crucial insights for future decision making.
    Keywords:  COVID-19; bibliometric; fear; mental health; publications
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract14030054
  21. Asian J Surg. 2024 May 25. pii: S1015-9584(24)00971-0. [Epub ahead of print]
    Bibliometric analysis and visualisation of the last five years of treatment modalities for Kawasaki disease in children.
    Jie Xu, Jiantang Zhang.
      
    Keywords:  Kawasaki disease; bibliometric analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.05.080
  22. Heliyon. 2024 May 30. 10(10): e31398
    Mapping the lymph node metastasis landscape: A bibliometric Odyssey of papillary thyroid carcinoma publications (2012-2022).
    Yu Mao, Huatao Zhou, Xiaoyong Wen, Zeyu Li, Mei Dai, Shiwei Zhou.
       Objective: Lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) has become an area of great interest in the study of thyroid diseases. The aim of this study was to elucidate the research trends and impact of lymph node metastasis of PTC in the study of thyroid diseases through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis.
    Methods: We conducted an extensive bibliometric review of the literature on lymph node metastasis in PTC using the Web of Science Core Database (WOSCC), which included approximately 3292 publications from 2012 to 2022. Data analysis and visualization were performed, using advanced bibliometric tools including VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and bibliometrix R software packages.
    Results: A total of 3292 publications from 81 one countries were identified. The analysis showed a pattern of growth in the number of publications per year from 2012 to 2022, with China having the highest number of papers. Outstanding contributions were made by China, Korea, USA, Italy and Japan, with Thyroid being the most important journal. The author who published the most papers was Jingqiang Zhu. The institutions that published the most papers were Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Yonsei University. The analysis found that prognosis, recurrence, and ultrasound were the keywords with the highest frequency of occurrence in addition to those related to the title of this article.
    Conclusion: Our bibliometric analysis outlines the current state of research on lymph node metastasis in PTC, highlighting significant contributions, trends, and future research directions.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; CiteSpace; Lymph node; Metastasis; Papillary thyroid carcinoma; VOSviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31398
  23. Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 May 25. 316(6): 234
    Research trends in alopecia areata: a cross-sectional bibliometric analysis of the top cited studies.
    Hui-Chin Chang, Tsu-Man Chiu, Chien-Ying Lee, Shiu-Jau Chen, Wen-Chieh Liao, Shuo-Yan Gau.
      In the field of alopecia areata research, various focuses including risk factors, epidemiology, molecular pathways, and treatment were constantly improving. However, to date, a bibliometric analysis summarizing the research trend is not available to date. The main objective of this study was to provide researchers with an overview of the research trend on alopecia areata in the past two decades. In Web of Science database, screening and extraction of studies related to alopecia areata has been performed. Within studies related to alopecia areata, the most cited 100 studies were appraised and the information of articles, including the citation amounts, keywords and publication types, was extracted for analyses. On average, each study in the top 100 list was cited 104.72 times. Within the top 100 list, the most focused fields were on the management of alopecia areata (34%), molecular mechanisms (28%) and epidemiological issues (23%). Approximately one third of the management-associated studies focused on Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors (10 studies) and 5 studies focused on the efficacy of corticosteroids for alopecia areata. According to the results of the keyword analysis, JAK inhibitors had become the most mentioned keywords in the field of alopecia areata research since 2016. The top 100 most referenced papers in the field of alopecia areata mostly focused on essential aspects such as treatment options, pathogenesis, risk factors, and comorbidities. The results of the current study could be considered a potential resource for future research and patient care information.
    Keywords:  Alopecia areata; Bibliometric analysis; Dermatology; Immunology
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-024-03092-z
  24. J Med Internet Res. 2024 May 31. 26 e55121
    Evaluation and Comparison of Academic Impact and Disruptive Innovation Level of Medical Journals: Bibliometric Analysis and Disruptive Evaluation.
    Yuyan Jiang, Xue-Li Liu, Zixuan Zhang, Xinru Yang.
       BACKGROUND: As an important platform for researchers to present their academic findings, medical journals have a close relationship between their evaluation orientation and the value orientation of their published research results. However, the differences between the academic impact and level of disruptive innovation of medical journals have not been examined by any study yet.
    OBJECTIVE: This study aims to compare the relationships and differences between the academic impact, disruptive innovation levels, and peer review results of medical journals and published research papers. We also analyzed the similarities and differences in the impact evaluations, disruptive innovations, and peer reviews for different types of medical research papers and the underlying reasons.
    METHODS: The general and internal medicine Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) journals in 2018 were chosen as the study object to explore the differences in the academic impact and level of disruptive innovation of medical journals based on the OpenCitations Index of PubMed open PMID-to-PMID citations (POCI) and H1Connect databases, respectively, and we compared them with the results of peer review.
    RESULTS: First, the correlation coefficients of the Journal Disruption Index (JDI) with the Journal Cumulative Citation for 5 years (JCC5), Journal Impact Factor (JIF), and Journal Citation Indicator (JCI) were 0.677, 0.585, and 0.621, respectively. The correlation coefficient of the absolute disruption index (Dz) with the Cumulative Citation for 5 years (CC5) was 0.635. However, the average difference in the disruptive innovation and academic influence rankings of journals reached 20 places (about 17.5%). The average difference in the disruptive innovation and influence rankings of research papers reached about 2700 places (about 17.7%). The differences reflect the essential difference between the two evaluation systems. Second, the top 7 journals selected based on JDI, JCC5, JIF, and JCI were the same, and all of them were H-journals. Although 8 (8/15, 53%), 96 (96/150, 64%), and 880 (880/1500, 58.67%) of the top 0.1%, top 1%, and top 10% papers selected based on Dz and CC5, respectively, were the same. Third, research papers with the "changes clinical practice" tag showed only moderate innovation (4.96) and impact (241.67) levels but had high levels of peer-reviewed recognition (6.00) and attention (2.83).
    CONCLUSIONS: The results of the study show that research evaluation based on innovative indicators is detached from the traditional impact evaluation system. The 3 evaluation systems (impact evaluation, disruptive innovation evaluation, and peer review) only have high consistency for authoritative journals and top papers. Neither a single impact indicator nor an innovative indicator can directly reflect the impact of medical research for clinical practice. How to establish an integrated, comprehensive, scientific, and reasonable journal evaluation system to improve the existing evaluation system of medical journals still needs further research.
    Keywords:  academic impact; disruptive innovation; innovative evaluation; journal disruption index; journal evaluation; medical journals; peer review
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2196/55121
  25. Heliyon. 2024 May 30. 10(10): e31405
    Bibliometric and visual analysis of ACE2/Ang 1-7/MasR axis in diabetes and its microvascular complications from 2000 to 2023.
    Weiwen Hu, Jian Tan, Yeting Lin, Yulin Tao, Qiong Zhou.
       Background: The pathogenesis of diabetes and its microvascular complications are intimately associated with renin angiotensin system dysregulation. Evidence suggests the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2)/angiotensin 1-7 (Ang 1-7)/Mas receptor (MasR) axis regulates metabolic imbalances, inflammatory responses, reduces oxidative stress, and sustains microvascular integrity, thereby strengthening defences against diabetic conditions. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the ACE2/Ang 1-7/MasR axis in diabetes and its microvascular complications over the past two decades, focusing on key contributors, research hotspots, and thematic trends.
    Methods: This cross-sectional bibliometric analysis of 349 English-language publications was performed using HistCite, VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and Bibliometrix R for visualization and metric analysis. Primary analytical metrics included publication count and keyword trend dynamics.
    Results: The United States, contributing 105 articles, emerged as the most productive country, with the University of Florida leading institutions with 18 publications. Benter IF was the most prolific author with 14 publications, and Clinical Science was the leading journal with 13 articles. A total of 151 of the 527 author's keywords with two or more occurrences clustered into four major clusters: diabetic microvascular pathogenesis, metabolic systems, type 2 diabetes, and coronavirus infections. Keywords such as "SARS", "ACE2", "coronavirus", "receptor" and "infection" displayed the strongest citation bursts. The thematic evolution in this field expanded from focusing on the renin angiotensin system (2002-2009) to incorporating ACE2 and diabetes metabolism (2010-2016). The latter period (2017-2023) witnessed a significant surge in diabetes research, reflecting the impact of COVID-19 and associated conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and cardiomyopathy.
    Conclusions: This scientometric study offers a detailed analysis of the ACE2/Ang 1-7/MasR axis in diabetes and its microvascular complications, providing valuable insights for future research directions.
    Keywords:  Angiotensin 1-7; Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2; Bibliometric analysis; Diabetes; Diabetic microvascular complications; Mas receptor
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31405
  26. Front Immunol. 2024 ;15 1412640
    Global research progress of gut microbiota and epigenetics: bibliometrics and visualized analysis.
    Siyu Tian, Min Chen.
       Background: Gut microbiota is an important factor affecting host health. With the further study of the mechanism of gut microbiota, significant progress has been made in the study of the link between gut microbiota and epigenetics. This study visualizes the body of knowledge and research priorities between the gut microbiota and epigenetics through bibliometrics.
    Methods: Publications related to gut microbiota and epigenetics were searched in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. Vosviewer 1.6.17 and CiteSpace 6.1.R2 were used for bibliometric analysis.
    Results: WoSCC includes 460 articles from 71 countries. The number of publications on gut microbiota and epigenetics has increased each year since 2011. The USA, PEOPLES R CHINA, and ITALY are at the center of this field of research. The University of California System, Harvard University, and the University of London are the main research institutions. Li, X, Yu, Q, Zhang, S X are the top authors in this research field. We found that current research hotspots and frontiers include short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) play an important role in gut microbiota and epigenetic mechanisms, gut microbiota and epigenetics play an important role in host obesity, diet, and metabolism. Gut microbiota and epigenetics are closely related to colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. At the same time, we found that gut microbiota regulates epigenetics through the gut-brain axis and has an impact on psychiatric diseases. Therefore, probiotics can regulate gut microbiota, improve lifestyle, and reduce the occurrence and development of diseases.
    Conclusion: This is the first comprehensive and in-depth bibliometric study of trends and developments in the field of gut microbiota and epigenetics research. This study helps to guide the direction of research scholars in their current field of study.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; epigenetics; gut microbiota; gut-brain axis; host diseases; mechanism
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1412640
  27. Discov Nano. 2024 May 30. 19(1): 95
    Mapping the research landscape of nanoparticles and their use in denture base resins: a bibliometric analysis.
    Ravinder S Saini, Shashit Shetty Bavabeedu, Syed Altafuddin Quadri, Vishwanath Gurumurthy, Masroor Ahmed Kanji, Abdulmajeed Okshah, Rayan Ibrahim H Binduhayyim, Mario Alberto Alarcón-Sánchez, Seyed Ali Mosaddad, Artak Heboyan.
       BACKGROUND: Nanoparticles are increasingly used in dentistry for various applications, including enhancing the mechanical properties of denture base resins. This study aimed to comprehensively review and analyze the research landscape of nanoparticles and their effect on the flexural strength of denture base resins to identify key research areas and trends and to highlight the importance of collaboration between authors and institutions.
    METHODS: A Bibliometric Analysis was conducted using the Keywords "Nanoparticle*" AND "Denture*" OR "CAD/CAM." The literature search from the WOS database was restricted to the publication years 2011 to 2022.
    RESULTS: Key findings encompass an increase in research publications but a decline in citations. Saudi Arabia, China, and Iraq led this research, with specific institutions excelling. Notable journals with high impact factors were identified. Authorship patterns show variations in citation impact. Additionally, keyword analysis revealed that current research trends offer insights into influential authors and their networks.
    CONCLUSIONS: The analysis of nanoparticles and denture base resins reveals a dynamic and evolving landscape that emphasizes the importance of collaboration, staying current with research trends, and conducting high-quality research in this ever-evolving domain.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Denture base resins; Effect; Nanoparticles; Research landscape
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s11671-024-04037-1
  28. Indian J Orthop. 2024 Jun;58(6): 650-660
    Global Research on Osteoarthritis During 1994-2023: A Scientometric Assessment of Publications and Citations.
    Raju Vaishya, Brij Mohan Gupta, Ghouse Modin Nabeesab Mamdapur, Mallikarjun M Kappi, Abhishek Vaish.
       Introduction: This study presents a global research scenario in the broad domain of osteoarthritis (OA) research, using quantitative and qualitative publication and citation indicators.
    Methods: The study is based on 45,368 global publications, sourced from the Scopus bibliographical database, covering three decades (1994-2023). We studied the performance of the top 12 developed and top 12 developing countries. The key countries, organizations and authors at national and international levels were identified. The broad subject areas and key journals contributing to global OA research were delineated, besides identifying the broad characteristics of highly cited papers in the field.
    Results: The United States and China were the most productive countries, while the Netherlands and Canada made the largest citation impact. Harvard Medical School and the University of Sydney made the most contribution, while Boston University and Pfizer Inc., USA registered the highest citation impact. Hunter DJ and Guermazi A were the most productive authors, while Lohmander LS, and Hochberg MC registered the highest citation impact. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (n = 4879) and Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (n = 786) published the maximum papers, while Arthritis and Rheumatism and Nature Reviews Rheumatology registered the largest citation impact. The highly cited papers with 100 or more citations constituted 6.25% of the total publications.
    Conclusions: There has been a systematic growth of publications on OA. The research on OA was mainly done in developed countries, with the maximum publications coming from the United States of America, China and Canada. The most impactful publications on OA were from the Netherlands, Canada and the United States of America.
    Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43465-024-01111-9.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Citations; Joints; Osteoarthritis; Research; Scientometric
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-024-01111-9
  29. Cureus. 2024 Apr;16(4): e59128
    Mapping the Landscape of Electronic Health Records and Health Information Exchange Through Bibliometric Analysis and Visualization.
    Jeena Joseph, Anat Suman Jose, Gilu G Ettaniyil, Jasimudeen S, Jobin Jose.
      The adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and the establishment of Health Information Exchange (HIE) systems have significantly transformed healthcare delivery and management. This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis and visualization of the landscape surrounding EHRs and HIE to provide insights into the current state and emerging trends in this field. Leveraging advanced bibliometric methodologies, including co-citation analysis, keyword co-occurrence analysis, and network visualization techniques, we systematically map the scholarly literature spanning several decades. Our analysis reveals key thematic clusters, influential publications, prolific authors, and collaborative networks within the domain of EHRs and HIE. Furthermore, we identify significant research gaps and areas for future exploration, including interoperability challenges, privacy concerns, and the integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. The findings of this study offer valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and healthcare practitioners seeking to navigate and contribute to the ongoing evolution of EHRs and HIE systems, ultimately enhancing the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of healthcare services.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; biblioshiny; electronic health records; health information exchange; vosviewer.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.59128
  30. Front Hum Neurosci. 2024 ;18 1339444
    Mapping the evolution of neurofeedback research: a bibliometric analysis of trends and future directions.
    Walton Wider, Jasmine Adela Mutang, Bee Seok Chua, Nicholas Tze Ping Pang, Leilei Jiang, Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi, Lester Naces Udang.
       Introduction: This study conducts a bibliometric analysis on neurofeedback research to assess its current state and potential future developments.
    Methods: It examined 3,626 journal articles from the Web of Science (WoS) using co-citation and co-word methods.
    Results: The co-citation analysis identified three major clusters: "Real-Time fMRI Neurofeedback and Self-Regulation of Brain Activity," "EEG Neurofeedback and Cognitive Performance Enhancement," and "Treatment of ADHD Using Neurofeedback." The co-word analysis highlighted four key clusters: "Neurofeedback in Mental Health Research," "Brain-Computer Interfaces for Stroke Rehabilitation," "Neurofeedback for ADHD in Youth," and "Neural Mechanisms of Emotion and Self-Regulation with Advanced Neuroimaging.
    Discussion: This in-depth bibliometric study significantly enhances our understanding of the dynamic field of neurofeedback, indicating its potential in treating ADHD and improving performance. It offers non-invasive, ethical alternatives to conventional psychopharmacology and aligns with the trend toward personalized medicine, suggesting specialized solutions for mental health and rehabilitation as a growing focus in medical practice.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics analysis; co-citation analysis; co-word analysis; human health; neurofeedback; web of science
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2024.1339444
  31. Front Med (Lausanne). 2024 ;11 1406842
    Global trends and hotspots of ChatGPT in medical research: a bibliometric and visualized study.
    Ling Liu, Shenhong Qu, Haiyun Zhao, Lingping Kong, Zhuzhu Xie, Zhichao Jiang, Pan Zou.
       Objective: With the rapid advancement of Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) in medical research, our study aimed to identify global trends and focal points in this domain.
    Method: All publications on ChatGPT in medical research were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) by Clarivate Analytics from January 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024. The research trends and focal points were visualized and analyzed using VOSviewer and CiteSpace.
    Results: A total of 1,239 publications were collected and analyzed. The USA contributed the largest number of publications (458, 37.145%) with the highest total citation frequencies (2,461) and the largest H-index. Harvard University contributed the highest number of publications (33) among all full-time institutions. The Cureus Journal of Medical Science published the most ChatGPT-related research (127, 10.30%). Additionally, Wiwanitkit V contributed the majority of publications in this field (20). "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)," "Education and Training," "Healthcare Applications," and "Data Analysis and Technology" emerged as the primary clusters of keywords. These areas are predicted to remain hotspots in future research in this field.
    Conclusion: Overall, this study signifies the interdisciplinary nature of ChatGPT research in medicine, encompassing AI and ML technologies, education and training initiatives, diverse healthcare applications, and data analysis and technology advancements. These areas are expected to remain at the forefront of future research, driving continued innovation and progress in the field of ChatGPT in medical research.
    Keywords:  ChatGPT; bibliometric; global trends; medical research; visualized
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1406842
  32. Heliyon. 2024 May 30. 10(10): e31216
    Microfinance: A bibliometric exploration of the knowledge landscape.
    Debidutta Pattnaik, Sougata Ray, M Kabir Hassan.
      Microfinance has gained significant attention as a social innovation, offering flexible and low-cost financial services to households who are otherwise excluded from formal financial services. Over the years, numerous research works have expanded the knowledge base of microfinance. Applying bibliometrics, we summarise findings from 1599 articles published between 1987 and 2022. Our performance analysis reveals insights into the research trend, including its geographical distribution, the theories under examination, and the most influential publications. More importantly, the knowledge foundation and thematic analysis categorize microfinance research into three broad themes, viz. impact of microfinance, management of microfinance and performance and efficiency of microfinance. Furthermore, we trace the evolution of various research topics and forecast future trends using periodical average publication years over time. This study, therefore, serves as a valuable reference in microfinance research both for new researchers and seasoned academics, as well as policymakers, providing insights into research trends, seminal works, and future directions.
    Keywords:  Bi-grams and tri-grams; Bibliometrics; Co-citation analysis; Co-occurrence analysis; Microfinance; n-gram analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31216
  33. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2024 Dec 31. 20(1): 2355037
    Decoding trends in mRNA vaccine research: A comprehensive bibliometric study.
    Chaobin Zhang, Yuhang Wang, Jianding Peng, Xiaotian Wen, Youwen Zhang, Kejun Li, Hanjian Du, Xiaofei Hu.
       BACKGROUND: In recent years, infectious diseases like COVID-19 have had profound global socio-economic impacts. mRNA vaccines have gained prominence due to their rapid development, industrial adaptability, simplicity, and responsiveness to new variants. Notably, the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine recognized significant contributions to mRNA vaccine research.
    METHODS: Our study employed a comprehensive bibliometric analysis using the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database, encompassing 5,512 papers on mRNA vaccines from 2003 to 2023. We generated cooperation maps, co-citation analyses, and keyword clustering to evaluate the field's developmental history and achievements.
    RESULTS: The analysis yielded knowledge maps highlighting countries/institutions, influential authors, frequently published and highly cited journals, and seminal references. Ongoing research hotspots encompass immune responses, stability enhancement, applications in cancer prevention and treatment, and combating infectious diseases using mRNA technology.
    CONCLUSIONS: mRNA vaccines represent a transformative development in infectious disease prevention. This study provides insights into the field's growth and identifies key research priorities, facilitating advancements in vaccine technology and addressing future challenges.
    Keywords:  2023 Nobel prize; bibliometric analysis; hotspot; mRNA vaccine
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2024.2355037
  34. Australas Psychiatry. 2024 May 28. 10398562241256818
    Trichotillomania: A perspective from bibliometric analysis.
    Emre Ertürk, Evrim Aktepe, Havvanur Eroğlu Doğan.
      Aim: Trichotillomania, an obsessive-compulsive-related disorder, is defined by the recurrent act of pulling out one's own hair from different areas of the body. Despite the considerable body of research dedicated to the subject of trichotillomania, the overarching trends that unify these studies remain obscure. The purpose of the present bibliometric analysis was to ascertain these trends.Method: To achieve this objective, we conducted a thorough search of publications in the Web of Science database and subsequently evaluated the acquired data using VOSviewer software.Results: The most cited article on trichotillomania was written by Simonoff et al. The most prolific writer on trichotillomania is Grant JE. The most publications on the subject of trichotillomania were published in the "Journal of Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders" and the most frequently repeated keyword is trichotillomania. Trichotillomania studies have focused on treatment, clinical features, and other accompanying psychiatric conditions.Conclusion: Potential areas of research could include treatment methods in addition to the psychiatric and physical comorbidities of trichotillomania, and efforts to enhance international collaborations in this domain should be intensified.
    Keywords:  author; bibliometric analysis; cited; journal; trichotillomania
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562241256818
  35. Front Oncol. 2024 ;14 1355551
    Advances in sequencing and omics studies in prostate cancer: unveiling molecular pathogenesis and clinical applications.
    Bingnan Lu, Yifan Liu, Yuntao Yao, Tianyue Yang, Haoyu Zhang, Xinyue Yang, Runzhi Huang, Wang Zhou, Xiuwu Pan, Xingang Cui.
       Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most threatening health problems for the elderly males. However, our understanding of the disease has been limited by the research technology for a long time. Recently, the maturity of sequencing technology and omics studies has been accelerating the studies of PCa, establishing themselves as an essential impetus in this field.
    Methods: We assessed Web of Science (WoS) database for publications of sequencing and omics studies in PCa on July 3rd, 2023. Bibliometrix was used to conduct ulterior bibliometric analysis of countries/affiliations, authors, sources, publications, and keywords. Subsequently, purposeful large amounts of literature reading were proceeded to analyze research hotspots in this field.
    Results: 3325 publications were included in the study. Research associated with sequencing and omics studies in PCa had shown an obvious increase recently. The USA and China were the most productive countries, and harbored close collaboration. CHINNAIYAN AM was identified as the most influential author, and CANCER RESEARCH exhibited huge impact in this field. Highly cited publications and their co-citation relationships were used to filtrate literatures for subsequent literature reading. Based on keyword analysis and large amounts of literature reading, 'the molecular pathogenesis of PCa' and 'the clinical application of sequencing and omics studies in PCa' were summarized as two research hotspots in the field.
    Conclusion: Sequencing technology had a deep impact on the studies of PCa. Sequencing and omics studies in PCa helped researchers reveal the molecular pathogenesis, and provided new possibilities for the clinical practice of PCa.
    Keywords:  clinical application; molecular pathogenesis; omics; prostate cancer; sequencing
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2024.1355551
  36. Front Pharmacol. 2024 ;15 1393415
    Knowledge mapping of graph neural networks for drug discovery: a bibliometric and visualized analysis.
    Rufan Yao, Zhenhua Shen, Xinyi Xu, Guixia Ling, Rongwu Xiang, Tingyan Song, Fei Zhai, Yuxuan Zhai.
       Introduction: In recent years, graph neural network has been extensively applied to drug discovery research. Although researchers have made significant progress in this field, there is less research on bibliometrics. The purpose of this study is to conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of graph neural network applications in drug discovery in order to identify current research hotspots and trends, as well as serve as a reference for future research.
    Methods: Publications from 2017 to 2023 about the application of graph neural network in drug discovery were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection. Bibliometrix, VOSviewer, and Citespace were mainly used for bibliometric studies.
    Results and Discussion: In this paper, a total of 652 papers from 48 countries/regions were included. Research interest in this field is continuously increasing. China and the United States have a significant advantage in terms of funding, the number of publications, and collaborations with other institutions and countries. Although some cooperation networks have been formed in this field, extensive worldwide cooperation still needs to be strengthened. The results of the keyword analysis clarified that graph neural network has primarily been applied to drug-target interaction, drug repurposing, and drug-drug interaction, while graph convolutional neural network and its related optimization methods are currently the core algorithms in this field. Data availability and ethical supervision, balancing computing resources, and developing novel graph neural network models with better interpretability are the key technical issues currently faced. This paper analyzes the current state, hot spots, and trends of graph neural network applications in drug discovery through bibliometric approaches, as well as the current issues and challenges in this field. These findings provide researchers with valuable insights on the current status and future directions of this field.
    Keywords:  Citespace; VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; drug discovery; graph neural network
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2024.1393415
  37. Digit Health. 2024 Jan-Dec;10:10 20552076241255465
    Emerging trends and prospects in telerehabilitation for hip fracture: Bibliometric and visualization study.
    Liqiong Wang, Xiangxiu Wang, Ruishi Zhang, Chengqi He.
       Background: Telerehabilitation provide distant physical rehabilitation services and help overcome the barriers associated with face-to-face interventions for hip fractures. This study aims to analyse the progress of the application of telerehabilitation in hip fracture and reveal its research profile, hotspots and development trends.
    Methods: The articles and reviews related to telerehabilitation in hip fracture were retrieved from 1992 to 2024. A bibliometric visualization and comparative analysis of countries, institutions, journals, authors, references and keywords were conducted using Java-based CiteSpace and VOSviewer.
    Results: A total of 79 documents were obtained. Spain was the most academically influential country. The University of Granada was the most prolific institution. The author Ariza-vega P listed first in terms of publications and citations. Most publications were published in high academic impact journals. The major frontier keywords were "older adults," "functional recovery," "reliability," "mortality," "rehabilitation," "mobility" and "quality of life." The most popular keywords from 2020 to 2024 were "geriatric medicine," "family caregiver" and "digital health."
    Conclusions: The historical and prospective perspective in telerehabilitation following hip fracture were presented. A primary focus in the early years was the impact of telerehabilitation on functional independence for hip fracture patients. Future outcomes are expected to include patient satisfaction, health-related quality of life and psychiatric symptoms. Exercise was also designed to eliminate travel burdens and strengthen self-efficacy, and improve the physical and psychosocial function of hip fracture patients. This work will provide a fundamental reference as well as a directional guide for future research.
    Keywords:  Hip fracture; VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; citeSpace; telerehabilitation
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076241255465
  38. Front Pharmacol. 2024 ;15 1351363
    A comprehensive bibliometric analysis (2000-2022) on the mapping of knowledge regarding immunotherapeutic treatments for advanced, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer.
    Yuanqiong Duan, Lin Yang, Wenxiang Wang, Peixuan Zhang, Kaiyu Fu, Wen Li, Rutie Yin.
       Background: Despite extensive literature on therapeutic strategies for cervical cancer, a bibliometric analysis specifically focused on immunotherapy for advanced, recurrent, or metastatic (A/R/M) cervical malignancies remains unexplored. This study aims to address this gap by presenting a comprehensive overview that includes general characteristics, research focal points, the trajectory of evolution, and current emerging trends in this under-researched area.
    Methods: A systematic search was conducted using the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) to identify articles related to A/R/M cervical cancer published between 2000 and 2022. Citespace and VOS viewer were the primary tools used to identify research focal points, intriguing future patterns, and to evaluate contributions and co-occurrences among authors, institutions, countries, and journals.
    Results: A total of 1,001 original articles were identified, involving 6,387 authors from 66 countries and 1,474 institutions, and published across 366 academic journals. The United States contributed most significantly. The most productive researcher was Van der Burg SH from Leiden University Medical Center. The International Journal of Cancer and Cancer Research were identified as the most productive and influential journals, respectively. Analysis of co-citation clusters highlighted 25 clusters, primarily focusing on potential predictive biomarkers, dendritic cell-based tumor vaccines, therapeutic HPV vaccinations, peptide-based cancer vaccines, tumor immune microenvironments, and adoptive cell transfer (ACT). The latest significant trends in A/R/M cervical cancer immunotherapy research included ACT, CAR-T, and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), as revealed by keyword and reference burst detection.
    Conclusion: This pioneering study provides a detailed landscape of immunotherapy research in A/R/M cervical cancer. It underscores the importance of global collaboration, enriches our understanding of the immunology of A/R/M cervical cancer, expands on potential beneficiaries of immunotherapy, and explores clinical applications of various therapies, including therapeutic vaccines, adoptive cell transfer, and ICIs, particularly in combination with established treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapy.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics analysis; bispecific antibodies; cervical cancer; citespace; immunotherapy
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2024.1351363
  39. Pharm Biol. 2024 Dec;62(1): 499-512
    Traditional Chinese medicine for breast cancer treatment: a bibliometric and visualization analysis.
    Jun Yuan, Yun Liu, Tiantian Zhang, Cheng Zheng, Xiao Ding, Chuanrong Zhu, Jing Shi, Yi Jing.
       CONTEXT: The use of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for breast cancer patients inhibits tumor cell growth and proliferation, alleviates adverse reactions, and inhibits tumor recurrence and metastasis post-surgery. An assessment of its historical efficacy and an examination of the latest research trends are imperative to thoroughly leverage the potential of TCM for breast cancer treatment.
    OBJECTIVE: This study analyzes the published literature on TCM for breast cancer treatment using bibliometric analysis to determine the current state, identify hot spots, and discern trends, providing insight into research in this field.
    METHODS: TCM-based breast cancer treatment publications between 2003 and 2022 were retrieved from the Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, and Duxiu databases. Visual analysis was performed using VOSviewer (V1.6.19) and CiteSpace (V6.3.R1) software. Examined metrics included the annual publication count, literature and journal, national and institutional contributions, author co-occurrence, keyword co-occurrence, keywords timeline, and keywords with citation bursts in this research field.
    RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: A total of 1080 English publications and 2617 Chinese publications were included in the analysis. China was the leading contributor of publications. High-frequency keywords such as 'apoptosis', 'expression', 'in vivo', 'chemotherapy', 'triple-negative breast cancer', and 'lymphedema' were identified from English and Chinese publications; 'epithelial mesenchymal transition' and 'network pharmacology' emerged as hotspots. The development of modern science, technology, and in-depth research can result in broader prospects for the research and application of TCM in breast cancer treatment, resulting in more effective solutions for the treatment of breast cancer and other malignant tumors.
    Keywords:  Apoptosis; chemotherapy; expression; lymphedema; proliferation; triple-negative breast cancer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/13880209.2024.2359105
  40. Front Nutr. 2024 ;11 1378959
    Effect of dietary patterns on mild cognitive impairment and dementia: a machine learning bibliometric and visualization analysis.
    Yan Lou, Xueping Chen, Le Zhao, Nan Xuc, Lijun Zhang, Wenyi Hu, Yongzhen Qiu.
       Objective: As a spectrum of neurodegenerative conditions, dementia presents a significant challenge to worldwide health. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is recognized as the intermediate stage between normal cognitive functioning and dementia. Studies highlight the significant impact of dietary patterns on the management of MCI and dementia. Currently, comprehensive research on dietary patterns specific to MCI and dementia is limited, but bibliometric analysis offers a method to pinpoint essential research directions.
    Methods: On November 18, 2023, a search was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) for publications on diet and MCI/dementia. Tools such as Rstudio, CiteSpace, and VOSviewer were employed to create a knowledge atlas. This atlas analyzed collaborations, reference co-citations, keyword patterns, and emerging trends.
    Results: The search yielded 1,493 publications on diet and MCI/dementia, indicating a growing interest despite fluctuations. Contributions came from 70 countries/regions and 410 organizations across 456 journals. The USA and China led in publication numbers, with significant contributions from Columbia University and Harvard Medical School. Top authors include Scarmeas Nikolaos, Morris Martha Clare, and Samieri Cecilia. The Ketogenic, Mediterranean, and MIND diets emerged as key dietary patterns for cognitive decline prevention, highlighting the role of genetic factors, especially ApoE polymorphisms, in cognitive deterioration.
    Conclusion: This study provides core countries, institutions, and authors in the field, and points out the development directions in the field. Future research directions in dietary for MCI and dementia will focus on: (1) the potential effects of the KD in alleviating oxidative stress and modulating gut microbiota in neurodegenerative diseases; (2) how diet influences cognitive health through patterns of ApoE and protein expression; (3) investigating the interactions between gut microbiota and brain function, known as the "gut-brain axis."
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; dementia; dietary; mild cognitive impairment; non-pharmacological intervention; visualization analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1378959
  41. Heliyon. 2024 May 30. 10(10): e30905
    Thermaland non-thermal pasteurization of citrus fruits: A bibliometrics analysis.
    S A Olaoye, S O Oladele, T A Badmus, I Filani, F K Jaiyeoba, A M Sedara, A P Olalusi.
      Thermal and non-thermal pasteurization (TNP) process of food is not new to food technology, disparities in the merits and demerits of the two pasteurizations necessitate their uses concurrently. Bibliometric analysis of the subject matter is expedient to analyses of database for published publications. Especially to provide times, state-of-the art innovations and prospects of the techniques. In addressing these lacunas, we utilized VOSview visualization to establish connections among crucial elements within a dataset of 495 research publications gathered from Web of Science. This approach facilitated the identification of links and collaboration networks among key factors in the research landscape. Analysis of publications indicate thermal pasteurization is an age long practices, while non-thermal pasteurization is gaining more acceptance. This study exposed ranking differences in scholar's collaboration, citations of scholars, impactful institution and most published countries. United State, China, United Kingdom have largest publications of research in TNP among the top 10 countries. Coupling network and Sankey illustration showed new area of research where new researchers and scholars can begin new phase of findings.
    Keywords:  Fruits; Non-thermal and citrus; Pasteurization; Thermal
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30905
  42. Narra J. 2024 Apr;4(1): e382
    Exploring the therapeutic potential of functional foods for diabetes: A bibliometric analysis and scientific mapping.
    Nanang Wiyono, Ratih D Yudhani, Brian Wasita, Suyatmi Suyatmi, Lusi O Wardhani, Riza N Pesik, Kristanto Y Yarsa, Rachmi F Rahayu.
      The incidence of diabetes is increasingly becoming a global health burden. Meanwhile, in recent years, functional foods have been intensively investigated for diabetes management. These foods provide health benefits due to their bioactive compounds that enhance the metabolism and lower the risk of chronic diseases, such as diabetes. The aim of this study was to explore the keywords, countries/territories, publication numbers, institutions, authors, and journals associated with functional foods for the management of diabetes using a comprehensive bibliometric analysis method. Scopus database was used to compile the information, followed by VOSviewer for comprehensive bibliometric data analysis. A total of 1,226 Scopus articles that met the inclusion criteria were analyzed. The results showed that the greatest expansion in research occurred in 2012, and China was identified as the most productive nation in this field. In addition, Food and Function was found as the most recognized journal in this area, and Singh, R.B. as well as Zengin, G. made the greatest contribution. The bibliometric data also illustrated several mechanisms of functional foods for diabetes management, including antioxidant activity, effect on the gastrointestinal microbiomes, and inhibitor α-amylase. These results underscore the immense potential of functional foods in the diabetes management and provide guidance for future research on this subject.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; diabetes mellitus; functional foods; scientific mapping; treatment
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.52225/narra.v4i1.382
  43. Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 May 25. 316(6): 284
    K-Means clustering of dermatology journals: comparing the distribution of "free-to-publish" and "pay-to-publish" models.
    Matthew D Viveiros, Jessica Kaffenberger.
      This study investigates the impact of Free-to-Publish (F2P) versus Pay-to-Publish (P2P) models in dermatology journals, focusing on their differences in terms of journal metrics, Article Processing Charges (APCs), and Open Access (OA) status. Utilizing k-means clustering, the research evaluates dermatology journals based on SCImago Journal Rankings (SJR), H-Index, and Impact Factor (IF), and examines the correlation between these metrics, APCs, and OA status (Full or Hybrid). Data from the SCImago Journal Rank and Journal Citation Report databases were used, and metrics from 106 journals were normalized and grouped into three tiers.The study reveals a higher proportion of F2P journals, especially in higher-tier journals, indicating a preference for quality-driven research acceptance. Conversely, a rising proportion of P2P journals in lower tiers suggests potential bias towards the ability to pay. This disparity poses challenges for researchers from less-funded institutions or those early in their careers. The study also finds significant differences in APCs between F2P and P2P journals, with hybrid OA being more common in F2P.Conclusively, the study highlights the disparities in dermatology journals between F2P and P2P models and underscores the need for further research into authorship demographics and institutional affiliations in these journals. It also establishes the effectiveness of k-means clustering as a standardized method for assessing journal quality, which can reduce reliance on potentially biased individual metrics.
    Keywords:  APC; Article processing charge; Clustering; Dermatology; Dermatology journal; Education; Free-to-publish; H-index; Impact factor; Journal; K-means; NIH funding; Open access; Pay-to-publish; Publication fee; Publication model; Research; SCImago journal rank
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-024-03105-x
  44. Heliyon. 2024 May 30. 10(10): e31396
    A 32-year global analyses on dynamic trends and geospatial visualization of genital tuberculosis and female infertility: A scientometric study.
    Juan Alvitez, Luis Huarachi, Abigail Temoche, Miriam Rojas, Daniel Alvitez-Temoche, Fran Espinoza-Carhuancho, Frank Mayta-Tovalino.
       Introduction: Genital tuberculosis (GT) is an infection that can affect the female reproductive system, including the uterus, cervix, and ovaries.
    Objective: To perform a scientometric exploration to analyze the spatiotemporal trend, evolution, and emerging patterns of scholarly output on GT and female infertility.
    Methods: An observational, descriptive, retrospective study employing a scientometric methodology was carried out. Metadata from scholarly articles spanning the years 1990-2022 were extracted from the Web of Science. The metadata from the chosen articles, totaling 172 manuscripts, were exported on May 17, 2023, in plain text format, which will allow the analysis and integration of the data in the software used.
    Results: We found at 111 sources and found 172 documents on tuberculosis and female infertility. We observed an average annual growth rate of 7.46 %, and the average age of the documents was 10.4 years. The dual overlay map showed the distribution of scientific publications on tuberculosis and female infertility. Journals on the left side of the map are cited mainly in the journals on the right. We found that Clinical Infectious Diseases and Lancet journals condensed patterns and trends in 1995, while the Indian Journal of Tuberculosis did so in 1996. Dheda K., Joubert JJ., and Wang Y. were the authors who had India, Iran, and China as their main affiliation, respectively, and they mainly published their studies in the "American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine" and "Tropical Doctor," among others.
    Conclusions: This bibliometric study examined different sources and found an average annual growth rate of 7.46 %. Each article received an average of 16.48 citations. Different collaborative networks between countries were observed. In addition, there was a steady growth in published research in the field of tuberculosis and female infertility.
    Keywords:  Female infertility; Genital tuberculosis; Scientometric study; Tuberculosis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31396
  45. Obes Rev. 2024 May 28. e13784
    Bibliometric analysis of research on sarcopenic obesity: a review of scientific literature.
    Fanny Petermann-Rocha, Felipe Diaz-Toro, Desirée Valera-Gran, Eva-María Navarrete-Muñoz.
      Considering the current prevalence in obesity and sarcopenia globally, this study aimed to summarize the development of sarcopenic obesity research to establish the topic's past, present, and future research direction using a bibliometric analysis. A comprehensive search for publications on sarcopenia and obesity was conducted in the Web of Science (WoS) database until the 31st of December 2023. We performed a detailed descriptive analysis, considering metrics like sources, authors, and documents, along with analyzing conceptual and social structures to map sarcopenic obesity research. Between 1993 and 2023, there were 4978 publications on sarcopenic obesity, representing 22.6% of the whole sarcopenia research (22070). Most published articles were originals (74.6%), and one of the highest increments in the fields was seen after 2010. The most significant contribution in this research area falls under the categories of Nutrition & Dietetics, Gerontology, and Geriatrics & Gerontology. Among regions, scientific production was located in 93 different countries. The United States, China, and South Korea had the highest contributions. The most relevant keywords were sarcopenia, obesity, and body composition. Research on sarcopenic obesity primarily focuses on epidemiology and identifying risk factors and outcome predictors. Yet, there is a shortage of research addressing prevention, early detection, and treatments to enhance the health of individuals with sarcopenia.
    Keywords:  adiposity; obesity; sarcopenia; sarcopenic obesity
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.13784
  46. PLoS One. 2024 ;19(5): e0295648
    Gender disparity between first and senior authors on liver cancer research in the top journals of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
    Huiqin Shi, Huan Xu, Shu Huang, Zhenju Tan, Xinyue Ma, Han Zhang, Wei Zhang, Lei Shi, Xiaolin Zhong, Muhan Lü, Xia Chen, Xiaowei Tang.
       BACKGROUND: Gender disparity is pervasive in academic medicine. This study aimed to assess the disparity between men and women with regard to first and senior author positions in primary studies on liver cancer over the last two decades.
    METHODS: We conducted a review of articles published in high-impact factor journals of the field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020. First and senior authors of all ages were considered as the study population. The authors' genders were determined using the online artificial intelligence tool genderize.io (https://genderize.io/). The disparity between men and women authors was assessed using the linear-by-linear association test.
    RESULTS: 665 original articles from 10 journals were reviewed. The point prevalence of first women authors was 25.0% compared with 75.0% for men. The point prevalence of senior women authors was 16.3% compared with 83.7% for men. From 2000 to 2020, the proportion of first women authors increased 14.4% to 26.8% compared with 85.6%-73.2% for men (P = 0.009), and the proportion of senior women authors increased from 7.4% to 19.5%, compared with 92.6%-80.5% for men (P = 0.035). The factor independently associated with a reduced representation of women among first authors was the region of author. The factor independently associated with a reduced representation of women among senior authors was the impact factor of journals.
    CONCLUSION: The findings indicated a remarkable increase in the proportion of women, both first and senior authors, over the past two decades in the field of liver cancers. However, the representation of women authors in this area is far less than that of men.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0295648
  47. Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2024 May 23. pii: S0001-7310(24)00418-6. [Epub ahead of print]
    Bibliometric study of the advances made in clinical dermatological research in Spain from 2015 through 2021: update of the MaIND project and interactive online map.
    A Ayén-Rodríguez, M Sánchez-Díaz, M Grau-Pérez, I García-Doval, M Á Descalzo.
       INTRODUCTION: A clinical dermatological research was conducted in Spain from 2005 through 2014 as part of the MaIND project with the provinces or centers with the highest number of published articles. However, a low level of evidence in scientific production was confirmed as the overall result. The aim of this study is to update the Spanish clinical dermatological research in bibliometric terms from 2015 through 2021 with comparisons between both periods of time.
    MATERIAL AND METHODS: We conducted a bibliometric study to replicate the methodology used in the article to be updated. We included articles whose corresponding authors' affiliation was a Spanish dermatological center, which met the criteria for clinical research in dermatology, including a level of evidence ≤ 4.
    RESULTS: A total of 1674 out of the 10199 articles met the inclusion criteria. An interactive map representing quantitative and qualitative indicators calculated for the 2005-2021 is presented here. In the study period, we found an increasing trend both in the number of published articles (p < 0.002) and in the mean number of citation-years per article (p < 0.01). A total of 22 of the articles had a level of evidence > 4, with a positive trend towards more articles having a higher level of evidence (p < 0.03). Actas Dermosifilográficas still maintains its position as the journal with the highest number of articles received (18%, a total of 302 articles).
    CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study show that, in Spain, the scientific production of dermatology represents an upward trend in quantity, impact, and level of evidence.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Bibliometría; Biomedical Research; Clinical research; Dermatología española; Evidence-based Medicine; Evidencia científica; Investigación biomédica; Investigación clínica; Medicina basada en la evidencia; Scientific evidence; Spanish dermatology
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ad.2024.05.002
  48. Front Microbiol. 2024 ;15 1379602
    Bioprospecting of Aspergillus sp. as a promising repository for anti-cancer agents: a comprehensive bibliometric investigation.
    Himanshu Jangid, Sonu Garg, Piyush Kashyap, Arun Karnwal, Amrullah Shidiki, Gaurav Kumar.
      Cancer remains a significant global health challenge, claiming nearly 10 million lives in 2020 according to the World Health Organization. In the quest for novel treatments, fungi, especially Aspergillus species, have emerged as a valuable source of bioactive compounds with promising anticancer properties. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to map the research landscape of Aspergillus in oncology, examining publications from 1982 to the present. We observed a marked increase in research activity starting in 2000, with a notable peak from 2005 onwards. The analysis identifies key contributors, including Mohamed GG, who has authored 15 papers with 322 citations, and El-Sayed Asa, with 14 papers and 264 citations. Leading countries in this research field include India, Egypt, and China, with King Saud University and Cairo University as the leading institutions. Prominent research themes identified are "endophyte," "green synthesis," "antimicrobial," "anti-cancer," and "biological activities," indicating a shift towards environmentally sustainable drug development. Our findings highlight the considerable potential of Aspergillus for developing new anticancer therapies and underscore the necessity for further research to harness these natural compounds for clinical use.
    Keywords:  Aspergillus species; anti-cancer agents; bibliometric analysis; bioprospecting; natural products
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1379602
  49. Front Microbiol. 2024 ;15 1374582
    Development and emerging trends of drug resistance mutations in HIV: a bibliometric analysis based on CiteSpace.
    Xuannan Chen, Xi Chen, Yu Lai.
       Background: Antiretroviral therapy has led to AIDS being a chronic disease. Nevertheless, the presence of constantly emerging drug resistance mutations poses a challenge to clinical treatment. A systematic analysis to summarize the advancements and uncharted territory of drug resistance mutations is urgently needed and may provide new clues for solving this problem.
    Methods: We gathered 3,694 publications on drug resistance mutations from the Web of Science Core Collection with CiteSpace software and performed an analysis to visualize the results and predict future new directions and emerging trends. Betweenness centrality, count, and burst value were taken as standards.
    Results: The number of papers on HIV medication resistance mutations during the last 10 years shows a wave-like trend. In terms of nation, organization, and author, the United States (1449), University of London (193), and Mark A. Wainberg (66) are the most significant contributors. The most frequently cited article is "Drug resistance mutations for surveillance of transmitted HIV-1 drug-resistance: 2009 update." Hot topics in this field include "next-generation sequencing," "tenofovir alafenamide," "children," "regimens," "accumulation," "dolutegravir," "rilpivirine," "sex," "pretreatment drug resistance," and "open label." Research on drug resistance in teenagers, novel mutation detection techniques, and drug development is ongoing, and numerous publications have indicated the presence of mutations related to current medications. Therefore, testing must be performed regularly for patients who have used medications for a long period. Additionally, by choosing medications with a longer half-life, patients can take fewer doses of their prescription, increasing patient compliance.
    Conclusion: This study involved a bibliometric visualization analysis of the literature on drug resistance mutations, providing insight into the field's evolution and emerging patterns and offering academics a resource to better understand HIV drug resistance mutations and contribute to the field's advancement.
    Keywords:  AIDS; CiteSpace; HIV; bibliometric analysis; drug resistance mutation; hot research topics; visualized analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1374582
  50. J Transl Med. 2024 May 27. 22(1): 508
    Analyzing global research trends and focal points of pyoderma gangrenosum from 1930 to 2023: visualization and bibliometric analysis.
    Sa'ed H Zyoud.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-024-05306-4
  51. Am J Emerg Med. 2024 May 23. pii: S0735-6757(24)00247-X. [Epub ahead of print]82 68-74
    Evaluation of Rretracted Aarticles in the field of emergency medicine on the web of science database.
    Muhammed Semih Gedik, Erhan Kaya, Ali İhsan Kilci.
       BACKGROUND: The retraction of articles stands as the most significant mechanism employed to uphold the integrity of science, particularly in flawed studies.
    OBJECTIVES: This study aims to explore the reasons for article retractions in the field of emergency medicine and elucidate the problems arising from such retractions. The goal is to identify parameters in retracted articles that compromise scientific knowledge and raise awareness.
    MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retracted articles within the emergency medicine category were analyzed and assessed using the Web of Science database. The study sought to address the following questions: 1. In which year or years were the most articles retracted? 2. In which journals were the retracted articles published? 3. What is the distribution of topics in retracted articles? 4. What are the reasons for the retraction of articles? 5. What is the time difference and citation count between the publication and retraction years of the articles?
    RESULTS: The study delved into reasons for article retractions, types of retracted articles, and other relevant factors. A total of 61 retracted articles were examined and analyzed, revealing an increasing trend in the rate of article retractions over the years. The majority of retracted articles occurred in 2023, with the highest retraction rate identified in the "Emergency Medicine International" journal. On average, articles were retracted 356 days after publication. Reasons for retracted articles included concerns related to data, authorship issues, plagiarism, duplication, and biased or fraudulent peer review.
    CONCLUSIONS: This study provided an examination of retracted articles in the field of emergency medicine, highlighting a noteworthy increase in retractions due to various reasons. Despite retractions, it was observed that the citation counts of retracted articles increased. The growing number of retracted articles and frequent citations pose potential dangers from a scientific perspective, as citing retracted articles damages scientific integrity. The study underscores the importance of understanding the reasons for retracted articles and preventing the spread of such incidents in emergency medicine literature. The results, analyzed within various variables, indicate the need for further research and solutions, guiding future research efforts and contributing to the literature.
    Keywords:  Author; Editor; Emergency medicine; Journal; Retracted articles; Withdrawn
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2024.05.016
  52. J Clin Epidemiol. 2024 May 28. pii: S0895-4356(24)00152-5. [Epub ahead of print] 111397
    RETRACTED PAPERS ORIGINATING FROM PAPER MILLS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS OF REFERENCES AND CITATIONS.
    Cristina Candal-Pedreira, Carla Guerra-Tort, Alberto Ruano-Ravina, Fabián Freijedo-Farinas, Julia Rey-Brandariz, Joseph S Ross, Mónica Pérez-Ríos.
       OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study are: (1) to analyze the references cited by retracted papers originated from paper mills; (2) to analyze the citations received by retracted papers originated from paper mills; and (3) to analyze the potential relationships existing between paper mill papers, their references and their citations.
    STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study. All original papers retracted in 2022 identified as having originated from paper mills and had been published at least 12 months before their retraction (hereinafter "source retracted papers") were included. The Retraction Watch database was used to identify the source retracted papers and Web of Science was used to identify the references contained within them and the citations received by them. We described the characteristics of the papers and journals. Additionally, two networks of source retracted papers mutually interconnected via their citations and references were built: one with only retracted references and retracted citations; and the other with all references and citations (retracted or unretracted).
    RESULTS: A total of 416 paper mill papers retracted in 2022 (sourced retracted papers) were identified, with a median of 1,247 (IQR, 907.75-1673.5) days between publication and retraction. Of all authors identified, 92.3% were affiliated with Chinese institutions. There were 14,411 references contained in the source retracted papers and 8,479 citations received by them; the median number of references and citations was 35 (29-40) and 16 (9-25), respectively. In total, 473 references and citations had also been retracted for being paper mill papers. Among the 416 sourced retracted papers, 169 (41.9%) and 178 (42.8%) were referenced or were cited by at least one retracted paper, the majority of which also originated from paper mills. The first network analysis, which included source retracted papers along with their retracted references and citations, found three clusters of 53, 48 and 44 retracted papers that were mutually interconnected. The second network analysis, with all references and citations (retracted or unretracted) identified a large cluster of 2,530 interconnected papers.
    CONCLUSION: Retracted papers originating from paper mills frequently reference and are cited by papers that are later retracted for having originated from paper mills, displaying interrelationships. Detecting these interrelationships can serve as an indicator for identifying potentially fraudulent publications.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analyses; ethics; paper mills; research integrity; retraction; scientific misconduct
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2024.111397
  53. Sci Total Environ. 2024 May 23. pii: S0048-9697(24)03524-1. [Epub ahead of print]937 173377
    Biodiversity conservation in the context of climate change: Facing challenges and management strategies.
    Zhirong Wang, Tongxin Wang, Xiujuan Zhang, Junbang Wang, Yongsheng Yang, Yu Sun, Xiaohua Guo, Qinghua Wu, Eugenie Nepovimova, Alan E Watson, Kamil Kuca.
      Biodiversity conservation amidst the uncertainty of climate change presents unique challenges that necessitate precise management strategies. The study reported here was aimed at refining understanding of these challenges and to propose specific, actionable management strategies. Employing a quantitative literature analysis, we meticulously examined 1268 research articles from the Web of Science database between 2005 and 2023. Through Cite Spaces and VOS viewer software, we conducted a bibliometric analysis and thematic synthesis to pinpoint emerging trends, key themes, and the geographical distribution of research efforts. Our methodology involved identifying patterns within the data, such as frequency of keywords, co-authorship networks, and citation analysis, to discern the primary focus areas within the field. This approach allowed us to distinguish between research concentration areas, specifically highlighting a predominant interest in Environmental Sciences Ecology (67.59 %) and Biodiversity Conservation (22.63 %). The identification of adaptive management practices and ecosystem services maintenance are central themes in the research from 2005 to 2023. Moreover, challenges such as understanding phenological shifts, invasive species dynamics, and anthropogenic pressures critically impact biodiversity conservation efforts. Our findings underscore the urgent need for precise, data-driven decision-making processes in the face of these challenges. Addressing the gaps identified, our study proposes targeted solutions, including the establishment of germplasm banks for at-risk species, the development of advanced genomic and microclimate models, and scenario analysis to predict and mitigate future conservation challenges. These strategies are aimed at enhancing the resilience of biodiversity against the backdrop of climate change through integrated, evidence-based approaches. By leveraging the compiled and analyzed data, this study offers a foundational framework for future research and practical action in biodiversity conservation strategies, demonstrating a path forward through detailed analysis and specified solutions.
    Keywords:  Biodiversity; Climate change; Conservation; Ecosystem service; Management
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173377
  54. J Environ Sci (China). 2024 Oct;pii: S1001-0742(23)00352-2. [Epub ahead of print]144 113-136
    Bibliometric analysis and systematic review of electrochemical methods for environmental remediation.
    Wenbin Huang, Shibin Liu, Tao Zhang, Hao Wu, Shengyan Pu.
      Electrochemical methods are increasingly favored for remediating polluted environments due to their environmental compatibility and reagent-saving features. However, a comprehensive understanding of recent progress, mechanisms, and trends in these methods is currently lacking. Web of Science (WoS) databases were utilized for searching the primary data to understand the knowledge structure and research trends of publications on electrochemical methods and to unveil certain hotspots and future trends of electrochemical methods research. The original data were sampled from 9080 publications in those databases with the search deadline of June 1st, 2022. CiteSpace and VOSviewer software facilitated data visualization and analysis of document quantities, source journals, institutions, authors, and keywords. We discussed principles, influencing factors, and progress related to seven major electrochemical methods. Notably, publications on this subject have experienced significant growth since 2007. The most frequently-investigated areas in electrochemical methods included novel materials development, heavy metal remediation, organic pollutant degradation, and removal mechanism identification. "Advanced oxidation process" and "Nanocomposite" are currently trending topics. The major remediation mechanisms are adsorption, oxidation, and reduction. The efficiency of electrochemical systems is influenced by material properties, system configuration, electron transfer efficiency, and power density. Electro-Fenton exhibits significant advantages in achieving synergistic effects of anodic oxidation and electro-adsorption among the seven techniques. Future research should prioritize the improvement of electron transfer efficiency, the optimization of electrode materials, the exploration of emerging technology coupling, and the reduction in system operation and maintenance costs.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Electrochemical remediation; Electrode materials; Heavy metals; Organic pollutants
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jes.2023.08.003
  55. Elife. 2024 May 28. pii: RP84855. [Epub ahead of print]12
    Analysis of science journalism reveals gender and regional disparities in coverage.
    Natalie R Davidson, Casey S Greene.
      Science journalism is a critical way for the public to learn about and benefit from scientific findings. Such journalism shapes the public's view of the current state of science and legitimizes experts. Journalists can only cite and quote a limited number of sources, who they may discover in their research, including recommendations by other scientists. Biases in either process may influence who is identified and ultimately included as a source. To examine potential biases in science journalism, we analyzed 22,001 non-research articles published by Nature and compared these with Nature-published research articles with respect to predicted gender and name origin. We extracted cited authors' names and those of quoted speakers. While citations and quotations within a piece do not reflect the entire information-gathering process, they can provide insight into the demographics of visible sources. We then predicted gender and name origin of the cited authors and speakers. We compared articles with a comparator set made up of first and last authors within primary research articles in Nature and a subset of Springer Nature articles in the same time period. In our analysis, we found a skew toward quoting men in Nature science journalism. However, quotation is trending toward equal representation at a faster rate than authorship rates in academic publishing. Gender disparity in Nature quotes was dependent on the article type. We found a significant over-representation of names with predicted Celtic/English origin and under-representation of names with a predicted East Asian origin in both in extracted quotes and journal citations but dampened in citations.
    Keywords:  computational biology; gender disparity; name origin disparity; natural language processing; none; science journalism; systems biology; web scraping
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.84855
  56. Ear Nose Throat J. 2024 May 31. 1455613241257396
    The Current Status and Trends of Research Related to Vestibular Disorders, Vertigo, and Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly Population: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Sijia Pan, Yuanjia Hu, Huiying Zhang, Yunfan He, Chenghua Tian, Jianbo Lei.
      Background: The vestibular system not only supports reflex function at the brainstem level, but is also associated with higher levels of cognitive function. Vertigo due to vestibular disorders may lead to or be associated with cognitive dysfunction. Patients with deficits of both vestibular as well as cognitive function may be at particularly high risk for events like falls or certain diseases, such as Alzheimer's. Objective: To analyze the current state of research and trends in the global research literature regarding the correlation between vestibular disorders, vertigo, and cognitive impairment. Methods: We utilized Bibliometrix package to search databases including PubMed, Web of Science, etc for search terms. Results: Databases were searched up to December 15, 2022, and a total of 2222 publications were retrieved. Ultimately, 53 studies were included. A total of 261 authors published in 38 journals and conferences with an overall increasing annual growth rate of 6.94%. The most-published journal was Frontiers in Neurology. The most-published country was the United States, followed by Italy and Brazil. The most-published institution was Johns Hopkins University with a total of 13 articles. On performing trend analysis, we found that the most frequent focus of research in this field include the testing of vestibular perception, activation of the brain-related cortex, and the influence of stimulus-triggered vestibular snail reflex on visual space. The potential focal points are the risk of falling and the ability to extract spatial memory information, and the focus of research in recent decades has revolved around balance, falling, and Alzheimer's disease. Conclusions: Vestibular impairment in older adults affects cognitive function, particularly immediate memory, visuospatial cognition, and attention, with spatial cognition being the most significantly affected. In the future, virtual reality-based vestibular rehabilitation techniques and caloric stimulation could be potential interventions for the treatment of cognitive impairment.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; cognitive impairment; elderly population; vertigo; vestibular disorders
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241257396
  57. Eur J Dev Res. 2023 ;35(6): 1322-1346
    Biased Trade Narratives and Its Influence on Development Studies: A Multi-level Mixed-Method Approach.
    Matthias Aistleitner, Stephan Puehringer.
      Recent evidence from citation analysis (Mitra et al., World Dev 135:105076, 2020) suggests that research published in top economic journals is becoming more influential in the development discourse. In this article, we argue that this trend has nontrivial implications for the development discourse on trade in general. Based on an analysis of more than 400 papers published in high-impact economic journals between 1997 and 2017, we highlight three core trade narratives that stand for different biases apparent in the elite economic discourse on trade: "trade championing", "Ignorance in a world full of nails" and "microfounding trade benefits". Further insights derived from citation analysis of five development studies journals and a case-study-oriented approach that focusses on the reception of this particular trade debate in World Development suggests that these biased trade narratives are effectively transmitted into development research.
    Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1057/s41287-023-00583-z.
    Keywords:  Citation analysis; Development; Discourse analysis; Top economic journals; Trade narratives
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1057/s41287-023-00583-z
  58. World J Psychiatry. 2024 May 19. 14(5): 742-759
    Explosion of research on psychopathology and social media use after COVID-19: A scientometric study.
    Meng-Di Zhang, Rong-Quan He, Jia-Yuan Luo, Wan-Ying Huang, Jing-Yu Wei, Jian Dai, Hong Huang, Zhen Yang, Jin-Liang Kong, Gang Chen.
       BACKGROUND: Despite advances in research on psychopathology and social media use, no comprehensive review has examined published papers on this type of research and considered how it was affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.
    AIM: To explore the status of research on psychopathology and social media use before and after the COVID-19 outbreak.
    METHODS: We used Bibliometrix (an R software package) to conduct a scientometric analysis of 4588 relevant studies drawn from the Web of Science Core Collection, PubMed, and Scopus databases.
    RESULTS: Such research output was scarce before COVID-19, but exploded after the pandemic with the publication of a number of high-impact articles. Key authors and institutions, located primarily in developed countries, maintained their core positions, largely uninfluenced by COVID-19; however, research production and collaboration in developing countries increased significantly after COVID-19. Through the analysis of keywords, we identified commonly used methods in this field, together with specific populations, psychopathological conditions, and clinical treatments. Researchers have devoted increasing attention to gender differences in psychopathological states and linked COVID-19 strongly to depression, with depression detection becoming a new trend. Developments in research on psychopathology and social media use are unbalanced and uncoordinated across countries/regions, and more in-depth clinical studies should be conducted in the future.
    CONCLUSION: After COVID-19, there was an increased level of concern about mental health issues and a changing emphasis on social media use and the impact of public health emergencies.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Psychopathology; PubMed; Scopus; Social media; Web of Science
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v14.i5.742
  59. PLoS One. 2024 ;19(5): e0302304
    Scientific text citation analysis using CNN features and ensemble learning model.
    Khaled Alnowaiser.
      Citation illustrates the link between citing and cited documents. Different aspects of achievements like the journal's impact factor, author's ranking, and peers' judgment are analyzed using citations. However, citations are given the same weight for determining these important metrics. However academics contend that not all citations can ever have equal weight. Predominantly, such rankings are based on quantitative measures and the qualitative aspect is completely ignored. For a fair evaluation, qualitative evaluation of citations is needed in addition to quantitative ones. Many existing works that use qualitative evaluation consider binary class and categorize citations as important or unimportant. This study considers multi-class tasks for citation sentiments on imbalanced data and presents a novel framework for sentiment analysis in in-text citations of research articles. In the proposed technique, features are retrieved using a convolutional neural network (CNN), and classification is performed using a voting classifier that combines Logistic Regression (LR) and Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD). The class imbalance problem is handled by the synthetic minority oversampling technique (SMOTE). Extensive experiments are performed in comparison with the proposed approach using SMOTE-generated data and machine learning models by term frequency (TF), and term frequency-inverse document frequency (TF-IDF) to evaluate the efficacy of the proposed approach for citation analysis. It is found that the proposed voting classifier using CNN features achieves an accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score of 0.99 for all. This work not only advances the field of sentiment analysis in academic citations but also underscores the importance of incorporating qualitative aspects in evaluating the impact and sentiments conveyed through citations.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0302304
  60. Front Oncol. 2024 ;14 1374743
    Bibliometric and visualized analysis of global research on microRNAs in gastric cancer: from 2013 to 2023.
    Xiaoqin Wang, Caihua Wang, Wenjin Han, Congmin Ma, Jiaru Sun, Tianmeng Wang, Zhaozhao Hui, Shuangyan Lei, Ronghua Wang.
      Gastric cancer (GC) imposes a heavy burden on global public health, and microRNAs (miRNAs) play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of GC. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify the hotspots and frontiers in the field of miRNAs in GC to guide future research. A total of 2,051 publications related to miRNAs in GC from January 2013 to December 2023 were searched from the Web of Science Core Collection database. CiteSpace was used to identify research hotspots and delineate developmental trends. In the past decade, China, Nanjing Medical University, and Ba Yi were the most contributing research country, institute, and author in this field, respectively. The role of miRNAs as biomarkers in GC, the mechanism of miRNAs in the progression of GC, and the impact of the mutual effects between miRNAs and Helicobacter pylori on GC have been regarded as the research hotspots. The mechanisms of miRNAs on glucose metabolism and the application of the roles of circular RNAs as miRNA sponges in GC treatment will likely be frontiers. Overall, this study called for strengthened cooperation to identify targets and therapeutic regimes for local specificity and high-risk GC types, and to promote the translation of research results into clinical practice.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; Frontiers; bibliometric analysis; gastric cancer; miRNAs
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2024.1374743
  61. Eur J Radiol. 2024 May 20. pii: S0720-048X(24)00235-3. [Epub ahead of print]176 111519
    Publication pressure in medical imaging: From impact factor to stress factor.
    Rodrigo Borrero, Paula Andrea Forero, Sandra Patricia Maldonado.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2024.111519
  62. Int J Surg. 2024 May 29.
    A commentary on 'characterization of research trends and prospects on hepatic echinococcosis over the past forty years: a bibliometric analysis'.
    Yanlong Shi, Feilong Zhou, Xinhao Li, Fei Jiang.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/JS9.0000000000001717
  63. Air Med J. 2024 May-Jun;43(3):pii: S1067-991X(23)00267-5. [Epub ahead of print]43(3): 216-220
    Fate of Pediatric Transport Medicine Abstracts 2011 to 2020: What Predicts Publication Success?
    Ranna A Rozenfeld, Corina Noje.
       OBJECTIVE: Pediatric-neonatal transport research projects are presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Transport Medicine (SOTM) scientific abstract program annually. Journal publication increases the impact of these projects. Our objectives were to determine the publication rate of transport abstracts and to identify factors predictive of publication success.
    METHODS: We reviewed all AAP SOTM abstracts accepted for presentation from 2011 to 2020 and assessed presentation format (oral/platform vs. poster), authors' professional degree (physician vs. nonphysician), and first author's trainee status. We searched PubMed, Ovid, and ResearchGate for publications by abstract title and authors and then compared published versus unpublished abstracts. Categorical variables were expressed as proportions and compared using the chi-square test or the Fisher exact test, whereas continuous variables were summarized using medians and interquartile ranges (IQRs) and compared using the Student t-test or the Kruskal-Wallis test as appropriate. A linear probability model was performed.
    RESULTS: Of 194 presented abstracts, 67 (34.5%) were published. The publication rate was significantly higher for oral/platform versus poster abstracts (P < .01), if the abstract was an oral/platform (probability increase by 19.5%, P < .01), and if the first author was a trainee (probability increase by 25.6%, p < 0.05). The constant was estimated as 24.9% probability of publication. Hence, if the first author was a physician, a trainee, and had an oral/platform presentation, there was an 85.8% chance of being published. The median (IQR) time to publication was 2 years (IQR: 2-4 years), with articles published the longest having the most citations. Articles were published in 27 different journals, with nearly half (33/67, 49.3%) being published in 3 journals.
    CONCLUSION: AAP SOTM abstracts have a 34.5% publication rate over the past 10 years, which is consistent with other medical specialties. Oral abstracts, physician first authors, and trainee first authors had a significantly higher success rate. Special emphasis should be placed nationally on supporting nonphysician transport professionals to publish their work.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amj.2023.11.014
  64. Chin Med J (Engl). 2024 May 27.
    A bibliometric analysis of 3D microfluidic chip in cancer.
    Yingyun Guo, Chuan Liu, Chen Tan, Yangbo Li, Junhai Zhen, Haodong He, Jiayi Sun, Ying Chen, Zongbiao Tan, Yanrui Wu, Suqi Zeng, Pengzhan He, Jixiang Zhang, Fei Liao, Weihua Huang, Weiguo Dong.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/CM9.0000000000003155
  65. Cureus. 2024 Apr;16(4): e58993
    Bibliometric Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on Yoga Interventions for Cancer Patients: A Decade in Review.
    Selvaraj Giridharan, Nagaraj V Kumar.
      This literature review presents a bibliometric analysis of the randomized controlled trials conducted between 2014 and 2023 on the potential benefits of yoga as a complementary therapy for cancer patients. To conduct this analysis, we searched medical and scientific databases, such as Scopus, Cochrane, and PubMed, using relevant keywords. Our search yielded 58 clinical trials involving 4,762 patients, which indicates a growing trend in this field of research. The studies we reviewed mainly focused on breast cancer patients and demonstrated the adaptability and versatility of yoga, offering a ray of hope and optimism. Among the various styles of yoga, Hatha yoga was the most frequently practiced style in these clinical trials. The analysis we conducted reveals that yoga interventions have a promising role in cancer care and can be a valuable complementary therapy for cancer patients. However, significant gaps and limitations still need to be addressed in this area of research. For instance, more rigorous and diverse investigations are needed to further establish the potential benefits of yoga interventions for cancer patients. Additionally, the standardization of yoga interventions is crucial to optimize therapeutic benefits. By addressing these gaps and limitations, we can further enhance the potential of yoga as a complementary therapy for cancer patients.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; cancer; complementary therapies; randomized controlled trials; review; yoga
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.58993
  66. Gac Sanit. 2024 May 30. pii: S0213-9111(24)00053-0. [Epub ahead of print]38 102402
    Female authorship positions in health economic evaluations: a cross-sectional analysis.
    Lisa Caulley, Laura Tejedor-Romero, Manuel Ridao, Ferrán Catalá-López.
       OBJECTIVE: To investigate the gender of the authors who publish articles of health economic evaluations in medicine and healthcare journals.
    METHOD: We evaluated a random sample of economic evaluations indexed in MEDLINE during 2019. Gender of the first, last and corresponding author was determined by review of the author's first name. Data were summarized as frequency and percentage for categorical items and median and interquartile range (IQR) for continuous items. We also calculated the index of authors per paper.
    RESULTS: We included 200 studies with 1365 authors (median of 6 authors per paper; IQR: 4-9). Gender identification was possible for all authors in the study sample: 802 (59%) were men and 563 (41%) were women. The number of female first, last, and corresponding authors respectively were 78 (39%), 68 (34%), and 80 (40%) for health economic evaluations.
    DISCUSSION: Female scientists were underrepresented as co-authors and in prominent authorship positions in health economic evaluations. This study serves as a call to action for the scientific community to actively work towards equity and inclusion.
    Keywords:  Análisis de coste-efectividad; Authorship; Autoría; Cost-effectiveness analysis; Economic evaluation; Equidad de género; Evaluación económica; Gender equity
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaceta.2024.102402
  67. Int J Surg. 2024 May 29.
    A commentary on "Global trends in colorectal cancer and metabolic syndrome research: a bibliometric and visualization analysis".
    Kaiyi Niu, Yanlong Shi, Yizhu Wang, Yewei Zhang.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/JS9.0000000000001729
  68. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2024 May;49(9): 2532-2543
    [Research hotspots and frontiers of Realgar based on CiteSpace knowledge graph analysis].
    Feng-Zhen Wu, Ming-Jing Wang, Yan Lyu, Jian-Hua Fu, Xiao-Mei Hu.
      This study employed knowledge graph technology to analyze the research status and hot spots of Realgar and provide guidance for clinical application and further research of this drug. The research articles both in English and Chinese involving Realgar were retrieved from five databases including CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed, and Web of Science. And NoteExpress, a literature management software was used to screen literature. CiteSpace was utilized for visualized analysis and presentations of the authors, institutions, and keywords. 2 879 articles in Chinese and 194 articles in English were included. China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica and Journal of Ethnopharmacology were the top Chinese and English journals in terms of publication volume. Realgar is widely used in the treatment of skin diseases, blood diseases, and cancer. JIANG Hong was the author who have published more articles in Chinese and English working with teams. School of Public Health of China Medical University and China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences published the most articles in Chinese and English. The research on Realgar mainly focuses on clinical application, mechanism of action, reduction of toxicity, and enhancement of efficacy. The authors and institutions of Realgar research are mainly concentrated in China. The study on the mechanism of treating hematological diseases and cancer with Realgar, as well as the research on its effects of reducing toxicity and enhancing efficacy, are the current research hotspots. The mechanism of &quot;same treatment for different diseases&quot; in Realgar needs to be further explored. It is urgent to carry out interdisciplinary research on Realgar. This study can provide a refe-rence for the clinical application of Realgar and provide ideas for further research on Realgar.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; Realgar; clinical application; knowledge graph; reducing toxicity and enhancing efficacy
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20240207.501
  69. Chemosphere. 2024 May 24. pii: S0045-6535(24)01288-8. [Epub ahead of print]360 142395
    Groundwater Cr(VI) contamination and remediation: A review from 1999 to 2022.
    Huichao Xu, Hui Zhang, Chuanyu Qin, Xiaoyu Li, Dan Xu, Yongsheng Zhao.
      Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) contamination of groundwater has traditionally been an environmental issue of great concern due to its bioaccumulative and highly toxic nature. This paper presents a review and bibliometric analysis of the literature on the interest area "Cr(VI) in groundwater" published in the Web of Science Core Collection from 1999 to 2022. First, information on 203 actual Cr(VI)-contaminated groundwater sites around the world was summarized, and the basic characteristics of the sources and concentrations of contamination were derived. 68.95% of the sites were due to human causes and 56.43% of these sites had Cr(VI) concentrations in the range of 0-10 mg/L. At groundwater sites with high Cr(VI) contamination due to natural causes, 75.00% of the sites had Cr(VI) concentrations less than 0.2 mg/L. A total of 936 papers on "Cr(VI) in groundwater" were retrieved for bibliometric analysis: interest in research on Cr(VI) in groundwater has grown rapidly in recent years; 59.4% of the papers were published in the field of environmental sciences. A systematic review of the progress of studies on the Cr(VI) removal/remediation based on reduction, adsorption and biological processes is presented. Out of 666 papers on Cr(VI) removal/remediation, 512, 274, and 75 papers dealt with the topics of reduction, adsorption, and bioremediation, respectively. In addition, several studies have demonstrated the potential applicability of natural attenuation in the remediation of Cr(VI)-contaminated groundwater. This paper will help researchers to understand and investigate methodological strategies to remove Cr(VI) from groundwater in a more targeted and effective manner.
    Keywords:  Attenuation; Bibliometrics; Contamination characterization; Groundwater; Hexavalent chromium; Removal
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142395
  70. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 May 31.
    A raising alarm on the current global electronic waste situation through bibliometric analysis, life cycle, and techno-economic assessment: a review.
    Dina M El-Sherif, Mohamed Abouzid, Ayman N Saber, Gamal K Hassan.
      Electronic waste (E-waste) production worldwide is increasing three times faster than the growth of the global population, and it is predicted that the total volume of E-waste will reach 74 million tonnes by 2030. United Nations warned that unless emissions of heat-trapping gases are drastically reduced, humanity will face catastrophic climate change. We created a bibliometric analysis and discussed the life cycle and techno-economic assessments of the current E-waste situation. We found trending E-waste topics, particularly those related to industrial facilities implementing a circular economy framework and improving the recycling methods of lithium-ion batteries, and this was linked to the topic of electric vehicles. Other research themes included bioleaching, hydrometallurgy, reverse logistics, heavy metal life cycle assessment, and sustainability. These topics can interest industrial factories and scientists interested in these fields. Also, throughout techno-economic assessments, we highlighted several economic and investment opportunities to benefit stakeholders from E-waste recycling. While the rate of E-waste is increasing, consumer education on the proper E-waste management strategies, a collaboration between international organizations with the industrial sector, and legislation of robust E-waste regulations may reduce the harmful effect on humans and the environment and increase the income to flourish national economies.
    Keywords:  Bibliometry; Climate change; E-waste management; LCA; Li-ion battery; Techno-economic
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-33839-0
  71. Arch Toxicol. 2024 May 28.
    Applications of 3D organoids in toxicological studies: a comprehensive analysis based on bibliometrics and advances in toxicological mechanisms.
    Haitao Yang, Shuyan Niu, Menghao Guo, Yuying Xue.
      A mechanism exploration is an important part of toxicological studies. However, traditional cell and animal models can no longer meet the current needs for in-depth studies of toxicological mechanisms. The three-dimensional (3D) organoid derived from human embryonic stem cells (hESC) or induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC) is an ideal experimental model for the study of toxicological effects and mechanisms, which further recapitulates the human tissue microenvironment and provides a reliable method for studying complex cell-cell interactions. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the 3D organoid technology in toxicological studies, including a bibliometric analysis of the existing literature and an exploration of the latest advances in toxicological mechanisms. The use of 3D organoids in toxicology research is growing rapidly, with applications in disease modeling, organ-on-chips, and drug toxicity screening being emphasized, but academic communications among countries/regions, institutions, and research scholars need to be further strengthened. Attempts to study the toxicological mechanisms of exogenous chemicals such as heavy metals, nanoparticles, drugs and organic pollutants are also increasing. It can be expected that 3D organoids can be better applied to the safety evaluation of exogenous chemicals by establishing a standardized methodology.
    Keywords:  3D organoid; Bibliometrics; Exogenous chemicals; Toxicological mechanisms; hiPSC
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00204-024-03777-4
  72. AEM Educ Train. 2024 Jun;8(3): e10995
    FOAM authorship: Who's teaching our learners?
    Andrew Grock, Tiffany Fan, Max Berger, Jeffrey Riddell.
       Background: Free open-access medical education (FOAM) is extremely popular among learners and educators despite lacking the traditional peer review process. Despite the potential for inaccurate, low-quality, or biased content, little has been published describing FOAM authors.
    Methods: We performed a cross-sectional analysis of 12 months of content from the top 25 blogs in the 2020 Social Media Index from August 2020-2021. We recorded the number of posts per site and descriptive characteristics of authors, including gender affiliation, conflicts of interest (COI) statements, and type of practice (academic, community, or hybrid).
    Results: We identified 2141 posts by 1001 authors. More than half were produced by six websites: EM Docs (266), Life in the Fast Lane (232), EMCrit (188), ALiEM (185), Don't Forget the Bubbles (181), and Rebel EM (174). Most content (1680 posts, 78.5%) lacked a COI statement. Authors were mostly academic (89%), mostly held MD degrees (67.4%), and were mostly men (59.7%). Geographically, most FOAM authors reside in the United States (59.5%), Canada (22.42%), or the United Kingdom (9.4%).
    Conclusions: Of all the posts in the top 25 sites in 2020, more than half came from six sites, and authors were largely North American men in academics with MD degrees. Learners, content creators, and educators should consider the ways in which a more diverse authorship pool might bring value to the FOAM educational experience.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/aet2.10995
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