bims-evares Biomed News
on Evaluation of research
Issue of 2024–06–09
eighty-one papers selected by
Thomas Krichel, Open Library Society
  1. Bibliometric analysis of most cited Peyronie's disease and its management publications.
  2. A bibliometrics review of the journal mindfulness: science mapping the literature from 2012 to 2022.
  3. The top 100 most cited articles on fertility-sparing treatments for cervical cancer: A bibliometric analysis.
  4. Research trends in lipid-lowering therapies for coronary heart disease combined with hyperlipidemia: a bibliometric study and visual analysis.
  5. Research productivity in catamenial epilepsy: A bibliometric analysis of worldwide scientific literature (1956-2022).
  6. Two Decades of Publications in Journals Dedicated to Autoimmunity: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Autoimmunity Field from 2004 to 2023.
  7. Research hotspots and trends of microRNAs in spinal cord injury: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis.
  8. Exploring the evolution of facial feminization and masculinization surgery: a bibliometric analysis and visualization study.
  9. Organizational learning and innovation: A bibliometric analysis and future research agenda.
  10. The top 100 most-cited articles in dentistry by authors with Italian affiliation.
  11. Global trends and hotspots in pain associated with bipolar disorder in the last 20 years: a bibliometric analysis.
  12. A bibliometric analysis of myocardial bridge combined with myocardial infarction.
  13. Bibliometric analysis on physical ergonomics: A visual mapping approach.
  14. Towards equal representation - A bibliometric analysis of authorships in Laboratory Medicine and Clinical Chemistry from the United States, Canada, and Europe (2005-2022).
  15. Worldwide research landscape of artificial intelligence in lung disease: A scientometric study.
  16. Areas of Interest in Dental Education: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Last Decade.
  17. Global trends in the research on older population dizziness/vertigo: a 20-year bibliometric and visualization analysis.
  18. A decade of insight: bibliometric analysis of gut microbiota's role in osteoporosis (2014-2024).
  19. Knowledge domains and emerging trends in radiotherapy in oesophageal cancer from 2004 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis and visualization study.
  20. Bibliometric analysis of robotic surgery research in urological cancer.
  21. Research hotspots and trends in biological agents for psoriasis: Visualization and bibliometric analysis.
  22. A bibliometric analysis of interstitial cells of Cajal research.
  23. Global trends and hotspots on recurrent respiratory papillomatosis: A 20-year bibliometric analysis.
  24. Comprehensive imaging diagnosis of ovarian metastatic tumors: A bibliometric analysis.
  25. The top 100 most cited articles in urticaria: a bibliometric analysis.
  26. Robotic exoskeleton-assisted walking rehabilitation for stroke patients: a bibliometric and visual analysis.
  27. Research on the global trends of COVID-19 associated acute kidney injury: a bibliometric analysis.
  28. Illness perception: A bibliometric study.
  29. Focuses, Developments, and Publication Trends in Facial Bone Aging and Related Fields: A Systematic Bibliometric Analysis (1990-2023).
  30. Global dioxin research trends and focal points: A century-long visual and bibliometric analysis (1923-2022).
  31. Prehabilitation of surgical patients: a bibliometric analysis from 2005 to 2023.
  32. Global research progress on radiofrequency ablation in cardiology: A bibliometric analysis (2004-2023).
  33. Global trends in oxidative stress in the Retina: A bibliometric analysis of 2013-2023.
  34. Exploring the global landscape of work-life balance research: A bibliometric and thematic analysis.
  35. Emerging contaminants in water environments: progress, evolution, and prospects.
  36. Deciphering the future of electric vehicles amid emissions and adoption drivers.
  37. Spotlight on macrophage pyroptosis: A bibliometric and visual analysis from 2001 to 2023.
  38. Brain Disorder Detection and Diagnosis using Machine Learning and Deep Learning - A Bibliometric Analysis.
  39. Text mining analysis of scientific literature on digital intraoral scanners in dentistry: Bibliometric analysis.
  40. Deciphering two decades of cellular reprogramming in cancer: A bibliometric analysis of evolving trends and research frontiers.
  41. Global Research Trends and Focuses on Pierre Robin Sequence From 1992 to 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Past 3 Decades.
  42. Research trends on alphavirus receptors: a bibliometric analysis.
  43. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome and serotonin syndrome: a comparative bibliometric analysis.
  44. The association between gut microbiota and osteoporosis: A bibliometric analysis and global trends.
  45. Global Trends in mHealth and Medical Education Research: Bibliometrics and Knowledge Graph Analysis.
  46. Treatment of Parkinson's disease by deep brain stimulation: a bibliometric analysis.
  47. Visualization and Analysis of Mapping Knowledge Domain of Fluid Flow Related to Microfluidic Chip.
  48. Understanding International Differences in Academic Author Order in General Medicine Publications.
  49. Hypertension Research in Pakistan: A Scientometric Analysis of Two Decades (2003-2022).
  50. Visualization analysis of research frontiers and trends in the treatment of sciatic nerve injury.
  51. The 100 Most Impactful Articles on Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: An Altmetric Analysis.
  52. Research on coronavirus disease 2019 and the kidney: A bibliometric analysis.
  53. Strategic assessment model of smart stadiums based on genetic algorithms and literature visualization analysis: A case study from Chengdu, China.
  54. Bibliometric analysis of the relationship between Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis: A global perspective on current research trends and hotspots.
  55. Hotspots and trends in health-oriented physical literacy research: a visual analysis based on the WOS database.
  56. Analyzing research trends after the international journal transition of the Korean Journal of Medical Education: using topic modeling techniques.
  57. COVID-19 Pandemic and Impact on Research Publications in Critical Care.
  58. Gender Disparity in Academic Trauma Surgery: The Current State of Affairs.
  59. The evolutionary paths of clinical psychology studies in the United States: A bibliometrics illustration of 69k publications.
  60. Factors influencing healthcare workers' performance before and after the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: A bibliometric analysis with supplementary comparative analysis.
  61. Trajectories of biomedical research leading to Nobel Prize-winning discoveries.
  62. Letter to the Editor Regarding "Exploring the Landscape of Machine Learning Applications in Neurosurgery: A Bibliometric Analysis and Narrative Review of Trends and Future Directions".
  63. Mapping the global research landscape on molecular mimicry: a visualization and bibliometric study.
  64. Bibliometric insights into the inflammation and mitochondrial stress in ischemic stroke.
  65. Exploring presenteeism trends: a comprehensive bibliometric and content analysis.
  66. Bibliometric insights into drug resistance in bladder cancer: Two decades of progress (1999-2022).
  67. Publication pressure in medical imaging: From impact factor to stress factor.
  68. Facial Rejuvenation: A Global Trend of Dermatological Procedures in the Last Decade.
  69. The level of evidence in prosthodontics in relation to author's characteristics: An analysis of three leading prosthodontics journals.
  70. The Social Media Impact Factor.
  71. 75 years' journey of malaria publications in English: what and where?
  72. Knowledge mapping of paediatric fever-a visual analysis based on CiteSpace.
  73. The impact of social isolation and loneliness on cardiovascular disease risk factors: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and bibliometric investigation.
  74. A bibliometric perspective on the occurrence and migration of microplastics in soils amended with sewage sludge.
  75. A Systematic Review of Retracted Publications in Clinical Orthopaedic Research.
  76. An overview of Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics.
  77. Supplementary and evaluation of bibliometric analyses of liver metastases from gastric cancer- Letter to the Editor.
  78. Gender inclusivity of ophthalmology journal submission guidelines and associated research metrics.
  79. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) application for coping with salinity and drought: a bibliometric network multi-analysis.
  80. Chinese science still has room to grow.
  81. Women in leading positions among authors in cardiology papers: Is the gender gap closing?
  1. Front Surg. 2024 ;11 1336391
    Bibliometric analysis of most cited Peyronie's disease and its management publications.
    Mehmet Fatih Şahin, Çağrı Doğan, Murat Akgül, Cenk Murat Yazıcı, Serkan Şeramet, Hulusi Sıtkı Dayısoylu.
       Introduction: Peyronie's disease (PD) is a common urologic illness, motivating numerous scientific investigations and publications. Scientific publications have more authors each year. A bibliometric review of the PD literature might help urologists and sexual medicine professionals comprehend publication tendencies in this subject. The current study was aimed at presenting a bibliometric analysis of PD, which is one of the important and trending subjects of andrology.
    Methods: On January 5, 2023, Web of Science scanned documents with the terms Peyronie's disease" "Peyronie's disease treatment", "Peyronie's disease management", "Peyronie's disease surgery" and "Peyronie's disease injection" from 1975 through 2023. Titles, years, authors, citations, citation indices, journal names, authors' countries of origin, article categories, and funding sources were recorded.
    Results: "Clinical Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum for the Treatment of Peyronie Disease in 2 Large Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Phase 3 Studies" has the most citations and citation index. Most of the T100 articles were published in 2020, primarily in the Journal of Urology. These articles mainly focused on treatment, especially surgeries. All of these articles were in English, and the vast majority of them were by authors from the US who were most frequently collaborated with by other authors.
    Conclusion: This research analyzed the top 100 PD studies. This research focused on pathophysiology, innovative surgical procedures, and new approaches of PD. It also recommended bigger databases and more financing for research.
    Keywords:  Peyronie’s disease; adjusted citation index; altmetric score; bibliometric analysis; number of citations
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2024.1336391
  2. Front Psychol. 2024 ;15 1378143
    A bibliometrics review of the journal mindfulness: science mapping the literature from 2012 to 2022.
    Chuan-Chung Hsieh, Shun Li.
      This study conducts a bibliometric analysis using the Web of Science database on 1,950 articles published in the journal Mindfulness from 2012 to 2022. By constructing a knowledge graph, the research delineates the evolution, stages of development, and emerging trends in the field of mindfulness. Significant growth in the annual publication volume has been observed since 2012, with the research progression segmented into three distinct phases. The United States has emerged as a pivotal contributor to the field, dominating in terms of publication volume, researcher involvement, and institutional contributions. Through the application of keyword co-occurrence and reference co-citation analysis, five principal clusters were identified, focusing on mindfulness, meditation, depression, stress, and self-compassion, underscoring these as focal research areas. Furthermore, the exploration of mindfulness within the educational sphere in Taiwan is still nascent, signaling a critical need for bolstered research support in diverse thematic domains.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; knowledge graph; mindfulness; science mapping; visualization analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1378143
  3. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 15. 10(11): e31738
    The top 100 most cited articles on fertility-sparing treatments for cervical cancer: A bibliometric analysis.
    Xuji Jiang, Chuanli Feng, Wanying Sun, Teng Zhang, Baoxia Cui.
       Background: The primary objective of this paper was to assess and analyze the top 100 most cited articles currently cited in studies of fertility-sparing treatments for cervical cancer.
    Methods: Searching the Web of Science Core Collection database for the top 100 most cited articles on fertility-sparing treatments for cervical cancer, different aspects of the articles were analyzed, including countries, journals, institutions, authors, keywords and topics.
    Results: The search was conducted up to August 2023, and the number of citations for the top 100 articles ranged from 19 to 212. These articles originated from 28 different countries, with Professor Plante, M. from Canada and Professor Sonoda, Y. from the USA having the highest number of articles, both with 10. Professor Plante, M. was the first author of 9 articles and corresponding author of 9 articles. The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA published the most articles (21) and received a total of 258 citations. Gynecologic Oncology published 37 of the top 100 articles, with 524 citations and an average of 14.16 citations per article.
    Conclusions: The study concludes that the USA has made the most significant contributions to this field based on the number of articles, authors, and institutions. Additionally, keyword clustering and burst analysis revealed the research hotspots and future trends in this area.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Cervical cancer; Fertility-sparing treatments; Research hotspots
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31738
  4. Front Pharmacol. 2024 ;15 1393333
    Research trends in lipid-lowering therapies for coronary heart disease combined with hyperlipidemia: a bibliometric study and visual analysis.
    Quankai Cheng, Jingjing Sun, Haicheng Zhong, Ziming Wang, Chang Liu, Sheng Zhou, Jie Deng.
       Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) poses a significant global health and economic challenge, with atherosclerosis being a primary cause. Over the past 40 years, substantial research has been conducted into the prevention and reversal of atherosclerosis, resulting in the development of lipid-lowering agents such as statins and fibrates. Despite the extensive literature and formulation of numerous therapeutic guidelines in this domain, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the current research landscape and trends has not been performed. This study aimed to elucidate the evolution and milestones of research into lipid-lowering treatments for coronary heart disease (CHD) in conjunction with hyperlipidemia through bibliometric analysis, offering insights into future directions for treatment strategies.
    Methods: This study examined publications from 1986 to 2023 retrieved from the Web of Science database (Core Collection). Utilizing tools such as VOSviewer, Pajek, and CiteSpace, we analyzed publication and citation numbers, H-indexes, contributions by countries and institutions, authorship, journal sources, and keyword usage to uncover research trajectories and areas of focus.
    Results: Our analysis of 587 publications revealed a recent surge in research output, particularly post-2003. The American Journal of Cardiology published the highest number of studies, with 40 articles, whereas Circulation received the highest number of citations (6,266). Key contributors included the United States, Japan, and China, with the United States leading in citation numbers and the H-index. Harvard University and Leiden University emerged as pivotal institutions, and Professors J. Wouter Jukema and Robert P. Giugliano were identified as leading experts. Keyword analysis disclosed five thematic clusters, indicating a shift in research towards new drug combinations and strategies, signaling future research directions.
    Conclusion: The last 4 decades have seen a notable rise in publications on lipid-lowering therapies for CHD and hyperlipidemia, with the United States retaining world-leading status. The increase in international collaboration aids the shift towards research into innovative lipid-lowering agents and therapeutic approaches. PCSK9 inhibitors and innovative combination therapies, including antisense oligonucleotides and angiopoietin-like protein 3 inhibitors, provide avenues for future research, intending to maximize the safety and efficacy of treatment approaches.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; coronary heart disease; hyperlipidemia; lipid-lowering therapy; visualization analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2024.1393333
  5. Heliyon. 2024 May 30. 10(10): e31474
    Research productivity in catamenial epilepsy: A bibliometric analysis of worldwide scientific literature (1956-2022).
    Diah Kurnia Mirawati, Nanang Wiyono, Muhana Fawwazy Ilyas, Stefanus Erdana Putra, Muhammad Hafizhan.
       Objectives: To perform a bibliometric analysis as a comprehensive review of publications associated with catamenial epilepsy and discuss the current state of knowledge in the field.
    Methods: Publications published between 1956 and 2022 were retrieved from the Scopus database. Bibliometric analysis was performed using the R package and VOSviewer to show the data and network of journals, organizations, authors, countries, and keywords. The analysis conducted on October 15, 2022, yielded a total of 320 refinement studies.
    Results: The number of publications has escalated significantly, particularly in the last 20 years. Catamenial epilepsy-related publications originated mostly from medicine and other subject areas, with the United States having the largest publication output. Collaboration is low at the author, organizational, and national levels, especially in the Asian continent. Publications remain scarce, particularly on practice guidelines, risk assessment, and medication-related research. Based on a keyword analysis, a bibliometric analysis identified possible themes for future investigation.
    Conclusion: Catamenial epilepsy-related literature is crucial but still insufficient, and further studies are required.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Catamenial epilepsy; Review; Scientific literature; Scopus; Trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31474
  6. Clin Exp Med. 2024 Jun 04. 24(1): 117
    Two Decades of Publications in Journals Dedicated to Autoimmunity: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Autoimmunity Field from 2004 to 2023.
    Sha-Sha Tao, Jian Tang, Xiao-Ke Yang, Xi Fang, Qing-Qing Luo, Yi-Qing Xu, Man Ge, Fan Ye, Peng Wang, Hai-Feng Pan.
      To carry out an in-depth analysis of the scientific research on autoimmunity, we performed the first bibliometric analysis focusing on publications in journals dedicated to autoimmunity (JDTA) indexed by science citation index during the period 2004-2023. Using bibliometric analysis, we quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed the country, institution, author, reference and keywords information of publications in JDTA, so as to understand the quantity, publication pattern and publication characteristics of these publications. The co-occurrence networks, clustering map and timeline map were created by CiteSpace and VOSviewer software to visualize the results. The CiteSpace was also used to analyze the strongest citation burst of keywords, which could describe the frequency, intensity and time period of high-frequency keywords, and indicate the research hotspots in the field. A total of 5 710 publications were analyzed, and their annual distribution number was basically stable from 2004 to 2023, fluctuating around 300. The United States and Italy led the way in terms of the number of publications, followed by France and China. For international cooperation, the developed countries represented by the United States cooperate more closely, but the cooperation was localized, reflecting that there was no unified model of autoimmunity among countries. UDICE-French Research Universities had the greatest number of publications. Subsequently, the number of publications decreased slowly with the ranking, and the gradient was not large. Eric Gershwin and Yehuda Shoenfeld stood out among the authors. They had an excellent academic reputation and great influence in the field of autoimmunity. The results of keyword analysis showed that JDTA publications mainly studied a variety of autoimmune diseases, especially SLE and RA. At the same time, JDTA publications also paid special attention to the research of cell function, autoantibody expression, animal experiments, disease activity, pathogenesis and treatment. This study is the first to analyze the publications in JDTA from multiple indicators by bibliometrics, thus providing new insights into the research hotspots and development trends in the field of autoimmunity.
    Keywords:  Autoimmunity; Bibliometric analysis; Citespace; Journals dedicated to autoimmunity; VOSviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10238-024-01369-1
  7. Front Neurol. 2024 ;15 1406977
    Research hotspots and trends of microRNAs in spinal cord injury: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis.
    Baoyang Hu, Yue Zhao, Chao Chen, Bin Wu, Hongbin Zhang, Bin Liu, Runquan Zheng, Fang Fang.
       Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a nervous system disease leading to motor and sensory dysfunction below the injury level, and can result in paralysis. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play a key role in SCI treatment, and related research provides insights for SCI diagnosis and treatment. Bibliometrics is an important tool for literature statistics and evaluation, objectively summarizing multidimensional information. This study comprehensively overviews the field through bibliometric analysis of miRNA and SCI research, providing contemporary resources for future collaboration and clinical treatment.
    Materials and methods: In this study, we searched the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database. After careful screening and data import, we extracted annual publications, citation counts, countries, institutions, authors, journals, highly cited articles, co-cited articles, keywords, and H-index. Bibliometrics and visualization analyses employed VOSviewer, CiteSpace, the R package "bibliometrix," and online analytic platforms. Using Arrowsmith, we determined miRNA-SCI relationships and discussed potential miRNA mechanisms in SCI.
    Results: From 2008 to 2024, the number of related papers increased annually, reaching 754. The number of yearly publications remained high and entered a period of rapid development. Researchers from 50 countries/regions, 802 institutions, 278 journals, and 3,867 authors participated in the field. Currently, China has advantages in the number of national papers, citations, institutions, and authors. However, it is necessary to strengthen cooperation among different authors, institutions, and countries to promote the production of important academic achievements. The research in the field currently focuses on nerve injury, apoptosis, and gene expression. Future research directions mainly involve molecular mechanisms, clinical trials, exosomes, and inflammatory reactions.
    Conclusion: Overall, this study comprehensively analyzes the research status and frontier of miRNAs in SCI. A systematic summary provides a complete and intuitive understanding of the relationship between SCI and miRNAs. The presented findings establish a basis for future research and clinical application in this field.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; inflammation; miRNAs; nerve; spinal cord injury
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2024.1406977
  8. Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg. 2024 Jun 05. 46(1): 19
    Exploring the evolution of facial feminization and masculinization surgery: a bibliometric analysis and visualization study.
    Omer Uranbey, Omer Faruk Kaygisiz, Ferhat Ayrancı, Saim Yanik.
       BACKGROUND: This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the current literature related to facial feminization surgery (FFS) and facial masculinization surgery (FMS) to understand the patterns, trends, and evolution of research topics. In addition, it aims to objectively identify the important articles that constitute the primary backbone of the FFS/FMS literature and provide a resource for education and new studies in this emerging field.
    RESULTS: Using the principles of the Leiden Manifesto, 384 publications from the Web of Science from 1987 to 2023 were analyzed. The analysis included cross-country collaboration, keyword trends, affiliations, co-citation networks, and clustering. The results showed an increasing trend in FFS/FMS publications, with the USA leading in both publications (n = 238) and citations (n = 2420). The most cited journal was the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The results indicate a high growth rate, with an H-index of 34 and an average citation of 11.41 per article. Co-occurrence analysis revealed evolving keywords such as "forehead" (n = 52) and "quality of life" (n = 44). The timeline view illustrated the terms reflecting current areas of interest such as #patient satisfaction and #gender-affirming care.
    CONCLUSION: The study reveals the influence of countries, institutions, authors, and emerging trends, supporting the anticipation that FFS/FMS will be a critical field of study in the future. The findings contribute to understanding the global landscape of FFS/FMS research, facilitating informed decision-making for researchers, and clinicians in the field of maxillofacial surgery.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Facial feminization surgery; Facial masculinization surgery; Mapping analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s40902-024-00424-x
  9. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 15. 10(11): e31812
    Organizational learning and innovation: A bibliometric analysis and future research agenda.
    Mohammed Hael, Fozi Ali Belhaj, Honglie Zhang.
      Organizational learning and innovation research have received increasing attention from researchers in recent years. However, there is a need to understand the research development of this topic and its trends. Therefore, this study aims to provide a comprehensive view of this field by conducting a bibliometric analysis of 773 research articles published over the past 41 years. The study identifies the journals, researchers, countries, institutions, and references in terms of productivity, citations, co-citations, common keywords, and their developments over three periods using the VOS viewer software. The results show a strong connection between organizational learning and organizational innovation. The number of publications related to organizational learning and innovation has continuously increased. The United States of America (USA) ranked first, contributing 21.86 % of the total publications. Additionally, the "Universidad de Granada" has been ranked first in overall publication output (16 publications, 2.07 %). The focus of researchers in this field has expanded to include different and new topics such as innovation performance and ambidexterity. The results of this paper may help academics and practitioners better understand research development trends and hotspots in the field of organizational learning and innovation and provide a comprehensive view of future research.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Network analysis; Organizational innovation; Organizational learning; Scopus database; VOS viewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31812
  10. Minerva Dent Oral Sci. 2024 Jun 06.
    The top 100 most-cited articles in dentistry by authors with Italian affiliation.
    Giovanni Mergoni, Benedetta Ghezzi, Andrea Toffoli, Matteo Meglioli, Maddalena Manfredi.
       INTRODUCTION: Analyzing highly-cited articles can provide a retrospective assessment of research evolution and predict future developments. The aim of this study was to carry out a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most-cited articles in dentistry by authors with an Italian affiliation.
    EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: All the articles published in journals indexed under the Scopus category "Dentistry" and with at least one author affiliated to any Italian institution were searched in September 2022. The 100 most-cited articles were selected and relevant data were extracted and summarized. The analysis of co-authorship at country level and co-occurrence of keywords was carried out.
    EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS: The 100 most-cited articles were published between 1976 and 2020. The number of citations ranged from 235 to 1683, with a mean of 361. The series included 25 citation classics (>400 citations). The majority of articles were classified as expert opinion/narrative reviews (N.=47). Almost half of the articles refer to three predominant disciplines which were implantology, periodontology and restorative dentistry. Only two articles were single-authored. In 30 articles, all the authors had an Italian affiliation and the US was the most frequent country for non-Italian authors. Only one article was published in journals owned by a non-Italian publisher.
    CONCLUSIONS: The present series of highly-cited articles confirms the important role of Italy in dental research. We found an absence of correlation between the level of evidence and the number of citations and a non-homogeneous distribution of highly-cited papers in the different dental disciplines. The majority of articles included in the series shared international co-authorship and were published in high-impact journals.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6329.23.04796-4
  11. Front Neurol. 2024 ;15 1393022
    Global trends and hotspots in pain associated with bipolar disorder in the last 20 years: a bibliometric analysis.
    Hong Qing Zhao, Mi Zhou, Jia Qi Jiang, Zhi Qiang Luo, Yu Hong Wang.
       Purpose: The prevalence of comorbid pain and Bipolar Disorder in clinical practice continues to be high, with an increasing number of related publications. However, no study has used bibliometric methods to analyze the research progress and knowledge structure in this field. Our research is dedicated to systematically exploring the global trends and focal points in scientific research on pain comorbidity with bipolar disorder from 2003 to 2023, with the goal of contributing to the field.
    Methods: Relevant publications in this field were retrieved from the Web of Science core collection database (WOSSCC). And we used VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the R package "Bibliometrix" for bibliometric analysis.
    Results: A total of 485 publications (including 360 articles and 125 reviews) from 66 countries, 1019 institutions, were included in this study. Univ Toront and Kings Coll London are the leading research institutions in this field. J Affect Disorders contributed the largest number of articles, and is the most co-cited journal. Of the 2,537 scholars who participated in the study, Stubbs B, Vancampfort D, and Abdin E had the largest number of articles. Stubbs B is the most co-cited author. "chronic pain," "neuropathic pain," "psychological pain" are the keywords in the research.
    Conclusion: This is the first bibliometric analysis of pain-related bipolar disorder. There is growing interest in the area of pain and comorbid bipolar disorder. Focusing on different types of pain in bipolar disorder and emphasizing pain management in bipolar disorder are research hotspots and future trends. The study of pain related bipolar disorder still has significant potential for development, and we look forward to more high-quality research in the future.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; R package; VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; bipolar disorder; pain
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2024.1393022
  12. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Jun 07. 103(23): e38420
    A bibliometric analysis of myocardial bridge combined with myocardial infarction.
    Haiyuan Zhang, Yuejuan Cao.
       BACKGROUND: The aim of this study is to analyze the process and frontiers of research in myocardial bridges (MB) to identify future research directions in the last 3 decades.
    METHODS: Relevant literature on MB combined with myocardial infarction (MI) was searched from 1991 to 2023 in the Web of Science database, and was analyzed by bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the R package "bibliometrix."
    RESULTS: A total of 1233 English articles were included in this study. The number of published articles showed an increasing trend yearly. From 2017 to 2022, the annual publication volume rose rapidly, and in 2021 the publication volume even reached 95 articles, which was the highest in all years. These publications were from 68 countries and 1854 institutions, with the leading country being the U.S. and the leading institution being Columbia University. Myoho Clinical International has a close collaborative relationship with Columbia University, while in recent years, the Harvard Medical School has explored the study of MB combined with MI. Annals of Thoracic Surgery was the journal with the highest number of publications, and Takayama Hiroo and Naka Yoshifumi were the authors with the highest number of publications. The most common keywords were MI, cardiogenic shock, and MB.
    CONCLUSIONS: Our findings can help researchers explore the current status of MB combined with MI research and choose new survey routes for upcoming studies. Prevalence and prognosis, mechanism of MB combined with MI and molecular mechanism may become the focus of future research. In addition, more research and cooperation are needed worldwide.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000038420
  13. Work. 2024 Jun 04.
    Bibliometric analysis on physical ergonomics: A visual mapping approach.
    Sedat Yigit, Ali Ağar, Soner Berşe.
       BACKGROUND: The concept of ergonomics in health services is attracting significant attention in the scientific community. There is a need for an integrated study presenting a summary of the published literature backed by detailed bibliometric characteristics.
    OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to provide a summary of the published literature supported by detailed bibliometric properties.
    METHODS: Within the scope of this study, a total of 3008 articles on ergonomics in the health field were reviewed and analyzed using a bibliometric method.
    RESULTS: It reveals the trends of the publications conducted between 1999-2023, and defines the common citation structure between the articles, bibliographic coupling, and keyword co-occurrences. This study presents a knowledge map of ergonomics studies conducted in the health field using a bibliometric analysis method.
    CONCLUSION: The research results provide comprehensive information to the relevant literature, and define global research focuses and future scopes. This serves as a guide for academics to understand developments in the field of ergonomics and health more easily and quickly.
    Keywords:  VOSviewer; content analysis; health sciences; publication analysis; web of science
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-230367
  14. Heliyon. 2024 May 30. 10(10): e31411
    Towards equal representation - A bibliometric analysis of authorships in Laboratory Medicine and Clinical Chemistry from the United States, Canada, and Europe (2005-2022).
    Annika Meyer, Thomas Streichert.
       Objectives: Although diversity has been demonstrated to benefit research groups, women remain underrepresented in most scientific disciplines, including Laboratory Medicine and Clinical Chemistry. In order to promote diversity and equality in scientific communities, understanding the gender distribution of authorship is crucial.
    Methods: This study included a total of 30,268 Web of Science-listed Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine publications from the United States of America, Canada, and the member countries of the European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine from 2005 to 2022. In addition to the publication productivity of female and male authors over time, gender-specific publication characteristics and country-specific gender distributions of authorships were examined.
    Results: Overall, publications with female first authors increased by 49 % between 2005 and 2022, averaging 42 % female first authors. Eastern Europe (60 %) and Southern Europe (51 %) had particularly high proportions of female first authors. While female last authorship was the most predictive of female first authorship, with an odds ratio of 2.01 (95 % CI: 1.91-2.12, p < 0.001), only 27 % of last authors were female. Moreover, citation rate was not predictive of female first or last authorship.
    Conclusion: Authorship in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine is moving towards gender parity. This trend is more pronounced for first authors than for last authors. Further research into the citations of female authors in this discipline could be a starting point for increasing the visibility of women researchers in science. Moreover, geographical differences may provide opportunities for future research on gender parity across disciplines.
    Keywords:  Authorship; Bibliometric; Clinical chemistry; Equality; Gender; Laboratory medicine; Representation
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31411
  15. Heliyon. 2024 May 30. 10(10): e31129
    Worldwide research landscape of artificial intelligence in lung disease: A scientometric study.
    Meng Zeng, XianQi Wang, Wei Chen.
       Purpose: To perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in lung disease to understand the current status and emerging trends of this field.
    Materials and methods: AI-based lung disease research publications were selected from the Web of Science Core Collection. Citespace, VOS viewer and Excel were used to analyze and visualize co-authorship, co-citation, and co-occurrence analysis of authors, keywords, countries/regions, references and institutions in this field.
    Results: Our study included a total of 5210 papers. The number of publications on AI in lung disease showed explosive growth since 2017. China and the United States lead in publication numbers. The most productive author were Li, Weimin and Qian Wei, with Shanghai Jiaotong University as the most productive institution. Radiology was the most co-cited journal. Lung cancer and COVID-19 emerged as the most studied diseases. Deep learning, convolutional neural network, lung cancer, radiomics will be the focus of future research.
    Conclusions: AI-based diagnosis and treatment of lung disease has become a research hotspot in recent years, yielding significant results. Future work should focus on establishing multimodal AI models that incorporate clinical, imaging and laboratory information. Enhanced visualization of deep learning, AI-driven differential diagnosis model for lung disease and the creation of international large-scale lung disease databases should also be considered.
    Keywords:  Artificial intelligence (AI); Bibliometric analysis; Citespace; Lung disease; VOSviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31129
  16. Cureus. 2024 May;16(5): e59589
    Areas of Interest in Dental Education: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Last Decade.
    Eswar Kandaswamy.
      This study aimed to perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of journals focused on dental education (Journal of Dental Education and European Journal of Dental Education) from 2014 to 2023. An ISI Web of Science Search was performed in October 2023 with no filters for language or keywords. Published articles between 2014 and 2018, 2019 and 2023, and 2014-2023, along with the top 100 cited articles published within this period were exported as txt files. Keyword and title word network maps and occurrences were generated using VOS Viewer software. Author-affiliated countries with the most publications were tabulated from the Web of Science. Dental education and dental students and education were consistently in the top six keywords and title word occurrences in all periods and top 100 cited articles. Similar trends were observed for keyword and title word network maps with an emphasis on dental education and students. However, the 2019-2023 period saw the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019, three-dimensional printing, virtual reality, and education technology, with the earlier period (2014-2018) showing clusters around students, perceptions, dental hygiene education, and assessment. The United States ranked top of the list for most published author-affiliated countries, with England, Canada, Australia, and Saudi Arabia in the top six for all periods analyzed. In conclusion, within the limitations of this study, areas of interest in dental education journals in the last decade were identified along with the countries with most publications.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; dental education; dental hygiene education; scientometrics; trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.59589
  17. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2024 May 11. pii: S1808-8694(24)00056-9. [Epub ahead of print]90(5): 101441
    Global trends in the research on older population dizziness/vertigo: a 20-year bibliometric and visualization analysis.
    Xiang Li, Chao Wei, Xiang Gao, Jie Sun, Jianhong Yang.
       OBJECTIVE: Dizziness or vertigo in older population frequently presents in clinical settings, yet its etiology remains elusive. The objective of this study was to delineate global trends and identify frontiers in research concerning dizziness or vertigo among older population.
    METHODS: We searched the research literature published from 2003 to 2022 on older population with dizziness or vertigo using two databases from the Web of Science Core Collection. A bibliometric and visualization analysis was conducted. Bibliometric tools facilitated co-authorship, co-citation, and keyword co-occurrence analyses, encompassing countries or regions, institutions, authors, journals, and references.
    RESULTS: The analysis included 1322 publications authored by 6524 individuals from 2244 institutions across 67 countries or regions, spanning 92 subject categories. A steady increase in publications was noted from 2003 to 2022. The University of Munich, Harvard University, and the University of California System emerged as leading institutions with the highest publication outputs. The United States, Germany, and China were predominant in publication counts. Eva Grill was identified as the most prolific author. Otology & Neurotology and Geriatrics & Gerontology emerged as the most prolific journal and subject category, respectively. The most prevalent keywords were "dizziness", "vertigo", "falls", and "geriatric", with "management", "gait", and "association" recognized as the principal research hotspots.
    CONCLUSION: This study provides a systematic analysis of global scientific research on older population dizziness/vertigo, revealing significant advancements in understanding over the past two decades. Management, gait, and association have emerged as the primary research focuses on recent years. These findings offer valuable insights for directing current research efforts to capture prevailing trends and explore new frontiers in this field.
    Keywords:  Dizziness; Global trends; Older population; Vertigo; Visual analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjorl.2024.101441
  18. Front Med (Lausanne). 2024 ;11 1409534
    A decade of insight: bibliometric analysis of gut microbiota's role in osteoporosis (2014-2024).
    Zhi Qiang Luo, Ya Jing Huang, Ze Hua Chen, Chen Yin Lu, Biao Zhou, Xiang Hao Gong, Zhen Shen, Tao Wang.
       Purpose: Osteoporosis represents a profound challenge to public health, underscoring the critical need to dissect its complex etiology and identify viable targets for intervention. Within this context, the gut microbiota has emerged as a focal point of research due to its profound influence on bone metabolism. Despite this growing interest, the literature has yet to see a bibliometric study addressing the gut microbiota's contribution to both the development and management of osteoporosis. This study aims to fill this gap through an exhaustive bibliometric analysis. Our objective is to uncover current research hotspots, delineate key themes, and identify future research trends. In doing so, we hope to provide direction for future studies and the development of innovative treatment methods.
    Methods: Relevant publications in this field were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. We used VOSviewer, CiteSpace, an online analysis platform and the R package "Bibliometrix" for bibliometric analysis.
    Results: A total of 529 publications (including 351 articles and 178 reviews) from 61 countries, 881 institutions, were included in this study. China leads in publication volume and boast the highest cumulative citation. Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Southern Medical University are the leading research institutions in this field. Nutrients contributed the largest number of articles, and J Bone Miner Res is the most co-cited journal. Of the 3,166 scholars who participated in the study, Ohlsson C had the largest number of articles. Li YJ is the most co-cited author. "Probiotics" and "inflammation" are the keywords in the research.
    Conclusion: This is the first bibliometric analysis of gut microbiota in osteoporosis. We explored current research status in recent years and identified frontiers and hot spots in this research field. We investigate the impact of gut microbiome dysregulation and its associated inflammation on OP progression, a topic that has garnered international research interest in recent years. Additionally, our study delves into the potential of fecal microbiota transplantation or specific dietary interventions as promising avenues for future research, which can provide reference for the researchers who focus on this research filed.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; R package “Bibliometrix”; VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; gut microbiota; osteoporosis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1409534
  19. J Radiat Res. 2024 Jun 06. pii: rrae040. [Epub ahead of print]
    Knowledge domains and emerging trends in radiotherapy in oesophageal cancer from 2004 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis and visualization study.
    Yue Feng, Minghe Lv, Su Zeng, Hongwei Zeng, Jingping Yu.
      Esophageal cancer (EC) is a malignant tumour with high morbidity and mortality rates. Recent studies have shown that much progress has been made in the research of radiotherapy in EC. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the knowledge structure and research hotspots of radiotherapy in EC through bibliometrics. Publications related to radiotherapy in EC from 2014 to 2023 were searched on the web of science core collection database. VOSviewers, CiteSpace and R package 'bibliometrix' were used to conduct this bibliometric analysis. In total, 4258 articles from 76 countries led by China and the USA were included. The Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences-Peking Union Medical College has the highest number of publications. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics is the most popular journal and also the most co-cited journal in this field. These publications come from 21 972 authors among which Liao Zhongxing had published the most papers and Cooper JS was co-cited most often. Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and strategies based on it are the main topics in this research field. 'IMRT' and 'immunotherapy' are the primary keywords of emerging research hotspots. This is a bibliometric study that comprehensively summarizes the research trends and developments of radiotherapy in EC. This information identifies recent research frontiers and hot directions, which will provide a reference for scholars studying radiotherapy in EC.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewers; bibliometrics; esophageal cancer; radiotherapy
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1093/jrr/rrae040
  20. Asian J Surg. 2024 Jun 05. pii: S1015-9584(24)01097-2. [Epub ahead of print]
    Bibliometric analysis of robotic surgery research in urological cancer.
    Shan Jiang, Xiaotong Yao.
      
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Research; Robotic surgery; Urological cancer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.05.205
  21. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 15. 10(11): e31054
    Research hotspots and trends in biological agents for psoriasis: Visualization and bibliometric analysis.
    Si-Yu Long, Lin Shang, Siqi Zhao, Huijuan Shi, Yan-Ling He.
      Psoriasis is a global health concern, and biological therapies have proven to be highly effective in treating psoriatic patients in many countries. We performed a bibliometric analysis of current research on biological agents for the treatments of psoriasis, investigating research patterns and public interest in this area. We conducted a thorough review of articles on biological agents for psoriasis in the Web of Science Core Collection spanning from 2000 to 2022. Our study involved examining the distribution of these articles based on publication year, affiliations, countries, authors, and journals. To visualize this data effectively, we employed bibliometric tools like CiteSpace and the R package bibliometrix. Our analysis encompassed 8,047 publications. The number of papers published sharply increased from 2009, either reaching its peak in 2022 or not yet reaching it. The United States (n = 2,292), Kristian Reich (n = 166), and British Journal of Dermatology (n = 368) emerged as the top countries, author, and journal, respectively, in terms of publication productivity. The burst references predominantly focused on evaluating the safety and efficacy of biological treatments. The keyword citation network identified 11 clusters, with research themes revolving around "double blind", "efficacy", "therapy", "safety", and "psoriatic arthritis" were the research focuses. Additionally, potential future research areas such as "multicenter," "drug survival," and "severity" were emphasized. This study sheds light on the evolving research landscape and public interest in biological agents for psoriasis. The results suggest rapid expansion in this field, with the United States at the forefront. Enhanced international collaboration is recommended, and forthcoming research endeavors may concentrate on predicting treatment outcomes and adverse effects. Researching new biological agents, broadening the indications for biological agent treatment, and creating personalized treatment plans may pave the way for further research.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric; Biological agent; Dermatology; Psoriasis; Research trends; Safety
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31054
  22. Front Med (Lausanne). 2024 ;11 1391545
    A bibliometric analysis of interstitial cells of Cajal research.
    Pengyu Li, Yadan Xiao, Lan Zhou, Xuyuan Zhang, Yin Xu, Xiaojuan Wang, Menglong Zou, Xuan Guo.
       Objective: The significance of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) in the gastrointestinal tract has garnered increasing attention. In recent years, approximately 80 articles on ICC have been published annually in various journals. However, no bibliometric study has specifically focused on the literature related to ICC. Therefore, we conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of ICC to reveal dynamic scientific developments, assisting researchers in exploring hotspots and emerging trends while gaining a global perspective.
    Methods: We conducted a literature search in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2023, to identify relevant literature on ICC. We employed bibliometric software, namely VOSviewer and CiteSpace, to analyze various aspects including annual publication output, collaborations, research hotspots, current status, and development trends in this domain.
    Results: A total of 891 English papers were published in 359 journals by 928 institutions from 57 countries/regions. According to the keyword analysis of the literature, researchers mainly focused on "c-Kit," "expression," "smooth muscle," and "nitric oxide" related to ICC over the past 11 years. However, with "SIP syncytium," "ANO1," "enteric neurons," "gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST)," and "functional dyspepsia (FD)," there has been a growing interest in the relationship between ANO1, SIP syncytium, and ICC, as well as the role of ICC in the treatment of GIST and FD.
    Conclusion: Bibliometric analysis has revealed the current status of ICC research. The association between ANO1, SIP syncytium, enteric neurons and ICC, as well as the role of ICC in the treatment of GIST versus FD has become the focus of current research. However, further research and collaboration on a global scale are still needed. Our analysis is particularly valuable to researchers in gastroenterology, oncology, and cell biology, providing insights that can guide future research directions.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; bibliometrics; interstitial cells of Cajal; visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1391545
  23. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2024 Jun;9(3): e1271
    Global trends and hotspots on recurrent respiratory papillomatosis: A 20-year bibliometric analysis.
    Chao Wang, Yufei Pan, Huili Huang, Kai Liu, Zhenkun Yu.
       Objectives: Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is the most common benign laryngeal tumor in children. It can cause serious psychological and mental burden on patients since RRP requires repeated surgical treatment. This study aims to delineate the global trends and identify hotspots related to RRP over the past two decades.
    Methods: We systematically gathered research findings on RRP from 2004 to 2023, utilizing the Web of Science as our data source. Subsequently, we performed a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the literature using Vosviewer, CiteSpace, and Bibliometrics online analysis platform.
    Results: A total of 839 publications were finally identified on RRP from 2004 to 2023. The United States has the largest number of publications (392), accounting for 46.7%. The Capital Medical University is the most productive organization (24), followed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (18). The most productive journal was the Laryngoscope, with 86 publicatios. Comparatively, Vaccine is the most cited journal (2297). Craig S. Derkay ranked highest among all authors in publication (16). Burst detection shows onset, adjuvant therapy, management, juvenile-onset RRP, systemic bevacizumab, avastin, human papillomavirus vaccine are recent keywords of great interest to researchers.
    Conclusion: Research on RRP has progressed significantly over the past two decades, especially in terms of therapeutic strategies. We strongly believe that this article will provide new research directions for other researchers and may contribute to future breakthroughs in the field.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.1271
  24. Asian J Surg. 2024 Jun 03. pii: S1015-9584(24)01127-8. [Epub ahead of print]
    Comprehensive imaging diagnosis of ovarian metastatic tumors: A bibliometric analysis.
    Hua-Yun Tan.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.05.234
  25. Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Jun 01. 316(6): 327
    The top 100 most cited articles in urticaria: a bibliometric analysis.
    Sarah E Park, Caitlyn Dagenet, Terri Shih, Ashley B Crew, Vivian Y Shi, Jennifer L Hsiao.
      
    Keywords:  Acute urticaria; Bibliometric; Chronic urticaria; Treatments; Urticaria
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-024-03123-9
  26. Front Bioeng Biotechnol. 2024 ;12 1391322
    Robotic exoskeleton-assisted walking rehabilitation for stroke patients: a bibliometric and visual analysis.
    Shuangshuang Wen, Ruina Huang, Lu Liu, Yan Zheng, Hegao Yu.
       Objective: This study aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the literature on exoskeleton robot assisted walking rehabilitation for stroke patients in the Web of Science Core Collection over the past decade.
    Method: Retrieved literature on exoskeleton robot assisted gait training for stroke hemiplegic patients from the Web of Science Core Collection from 1 January 2014 to 31 January 2024. The search method was topic search, and the types of documents were "article, meeting abstract, review article, early access." CiteSpace was used to analyze the search results from countries, institutions, keywords, cited references and cited authors.
    Result: A total of 1,349 articles were retrieved, and 1,034 were ultimately included for visualization analysis. The annual publication volume showed an upward trend, with countries, institutions, and authors from Europe and America in a leading position. The core literature was also published by authors from European and American countries. The keywords were divided into 8 clusters: # 0 soft robotic exit, # 1 robot assisted gain training, # 2 multiple scales, # 3 magnetic rheological brake, # 4 test retest reliability, # 5 electromechanical assisted training, # 6 cerebra salary, and # 7 slow gain. The early research direction focused on the development of exoskeleton robots, verifying their reliability and feasibility. Later, the focus was on the combination of exoskeleton robot with machine learning and other technologies, rehabilitation costs, and patient quality of life.
    Conclusion: This study provides a visual display of the research status, development trends, and research hotspots, which helps researchers in this field to grasp the research hotspots and choose future research directions.
    Keywords:  bibliometric; rehabilitation; robotic exoskeleton; stroke; walking
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2024.1391322
  27. Ren Fail. 2024 Dec;46(1): 2338484
    Research on the global trends of COVID-19 associated acute kidney injury: a bibliometric analysis.
    Wen-Jing Zhao, Rui-Zhi Tan, Jing Gao, Hongwei Su, Li Wang, Jian Liu.
      Critically ill COVID-19 patients may exhibit various clinical symptoms of renal dysfunction including severe Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). Currently, there is a lack of bibliometric analyses on COVID-19-related AKI. The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the current research status and hot topics regarding COVID-19 AKI. The literature was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. Subsequently, we utilized Microsoft Excel, VOSviewer, Citespace, and Pajek software to revealed the current research status, emerging topics, and developmental trends pertaining to COVID-19 AKI. This study encompassed a total of 1507 studies on COVID-19 AKI. The United States, China, and Italy emerged as the leading three countries in terms of publication numbers, contributing 498 (33.05%), 229 (15.20%), and 140 (9.29%) studies, respectively. The three most active and influential institutions include Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan University and Harvard Medical School. Ronco C from Italy, holds the record for the highest number of publications, with a total of 15 papers authored. Cheng YC's work from China has garnered the highest number of citations, totaling 470 citations. The co-occurrence analysis of author keywords reveals that 'mortality', 'intensive care units', 'chronic kidney disease', 'nephrology', 'renal transplantation', 'acute respiratory distress syndrome', and 'risk factors' emerge as the primary areas of focus within the realm of COVID-19 AKI. In summary, this study analyzes the research trends in the field of COVID-19 AKI, providing a reference for further exploration and research on COVID-19 AKI mechanisms and treatment.
    Keywords:  AKI; CiteSpace; Covid-19; VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2024.2338484
  28. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 15. 10(11): e31805
    Illness perception: A bibliometric study.
    Arti Singh, Abderahman Rejeb.
      Illness perception is a crucial area of study that has seen significant growth and development over the years. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric and network analysis of illness perception research, capturing its evolution from 1975 to 2023. Utilizing 1813 publications from the Scopus database, authored by 5428 researchers, we identify key scholars and influential articles in the field. Our analysis includes various bibliometric networks such as citation, co-citation, collaboration, and keyword co-occurrence networks, along with the presentation of intellectual structure maps. Major research areas include the role of illness perception in mental health conditions like depression, coping mechanisms, quality of life, and chronic illnesses like diabetes, as well as the influence of lay beliefs on health behaviors, and the impact of illness beliefs on conditions like Myocardial Infarction and stroke. The results show a growing academic interest in understanding how illness perceptions shape healthcare outcomes and behaviors.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Chronic illness; Depression; Illness perception
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31805
  29. J Craniofac Surg. 2024 Jun 03.
    Focuses, Developments, and Publication Trends in Facial Bone Aging and Related Fields: A Systematic Bibliometric Analysis (1990-2023).
    Ziyang Liu, Xinru Li, Zhi Wang, Jie Li, Li Teng, Jianjian Lu.
      There is a current lack of bibliometric analysis in facial bone aging and relevant fields. By providing clear and intuitive references, predictions, and guidance for future research, this study aims to fill the gap in the current field, summarize the related research, and guide the researchers' future work. Literature data were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. Results Analysis and Citation Report of Web of Science, and CiteSpace software were used to optimize the visualization results, including publication characteristics, disciplines, journals, literature, countries/regions, institutions, authors, research focuses, etc. A total of 277 publications were included after manual screening, and the overall trend of annual publications and citations was increasing. On the basis of the analysis, the characteristics of facial bone aging, aging of facial soft tissue, and facial rejuvenation have been the focuses of research in this field. As stem cell research advances and researchers, deepen their comprehension of facial bone aging, basic scientific research on facial bones has witnessed a growing trend.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000010368
  30. Toxicol Ind Health. 2024 Jun 05. 7482337241257276
    Global dioxin research trends and focal points: A century-long visual and bibliometric analysis (1923-2022).
    Sa'ed H Zyoud.
      Dioxin-like compounds, recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as among the most enduring toxic chemical substances in the environment, are linked to various occupational activities and industrial accidents worldwide. The aim of this study was to examine and present research publications on dioxins, pinpoint current research trends, identify research gaps, and highlight potential avenues for future exploration in the field. The study period for relevant research articles ranged from 1923 to December 31, 2022, and these articles were sourced from the Scopus database. The analysis involved the identification of key contributors to the field and the visualization of topics, themes, and international collaboration. VOSviewer software (version 1.6.20) was used for visualization analysis. A total of 11,620 publications on dioxins were documented in the Scopus database. The predominant category of these documents comprised 9780 original articles, which represents 84.17% of the total publications. The United States lead in the number of publications, with 3992 (34.35%), followed by Japan, with 1429 (12.3%), China, with 1005 (8.65%), and Germany, with 974 (8.38%). Before 2002, scholarly attention in this field focused primarily on the health effects, environmental fate, and mechanism of toxicity of tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD). However, a noticeable change in research focus has been observed since 2002, highlighting the emergence of a topic related to the health effects and environmental fate of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PFDFs). This study is the first to conduct a comprehensive quantitative bibliometric analysis of dioxins over time. These findings indicate a significant increase in the overall growth of the dioxin literature over the past 30 years. These findings may prove crucial in guiding and organizing subsequent investigations related to dioxins.
    Keywords:  Scopus; bibliometric; dioxins; global; visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/07482337241257276
  31. Perioper Med (Lond). 2024 May 31. 13(1): 48
    Prehabilitation of surgical patients: a bibliometric analysis from 2005 to 2023.
    Wei Ma, Yijun Liu, Jin Liu, Yanhua Qiu, Yunxia Zuo.
       BACKGROUND: Good preoperative conditions help patients to counteract surgical injury. Prehabilitation is a multimodal preoperative management strategy, including physical, nutritional, psychological, and other interventions, which can improve the functional reserve of patients and enhance postoperative recovery. The purpose of this study is to show the evolution trend and future directions of research related to the prehabilitation of surgical patients.
    METHODS: The global literature regarding prehabilitation was identified from The Web of Science Core Collection database. Bibliometric methods of the Bibliometrix package of R (version 4.2.1) and VOSviewer were used to analyze publication trends, cooperative networks, study themes, and co-citation relationships in the field.
    RESULTS: A total of 638 publications were included and the number of publications increased rapidly since 2016, with an average annual growth rate of 41.0%. "Annals of Surgery", "British Journal of Surgery" and "British Journal of Anesthesia" were the most cited journals. Experts from the USA, Canada, the UK, and the Netherlands contributed the most in this field, and an initial cooperative network among different countries and clinical teams was formed. Malnutrition, older patients, frailty, and high-risk patients were the hotspots of recent studies. However, among the top 10 cited articles, the clinical effects of prehabilitation were conflicting.
    CONCLUSION: This bibliometric review summarized the most influential publications as well as the publication trends and clarified the progress and future directions of prehabilitation, which could serve as a guide for developing evidence-based practices.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric; Perioperative; Prehabilitation; Surgery
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s13741-024-00410-x
  32. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Jun 07. 103(23): e38498
    Global research progress on radiofrequency ablation in cardiology: A bibliometric analysis (2004-2023).
    Mei Liang, Jing Zhang, Guohui Li, Pengyu Wang.
      In recent years, significant advancements in radiofrequency ablation technology have notably enhanced arrhythmia treatment in cardiology. Technological advancements and increasing clinical adoption have made radiofrequency ablation a key therapy in improving life quality for patients with conditions like atrial fibrillation (AF). Consequently, there has been a marked increase in research output, underscoring the technology's significance and its potential in cardiology. Aims to comprehensively analyze cardiology's radiofrequency ablation research trends, identifying leading countries and institutions in international collaborations, key researchers' contributions, and evolving research hotspots. The study, based on the Web of Science Core Collection database, reviewed the literatures from 2004 to 2023. CiteSpace 6.2.R7 Basic was used for bibliometric analysis, which examined annual publication trends, international collaboration networks, key authors, leading research institutions, major journals, keyword co-occurrence and clustering trends. Analyzing 3423 relevant articles, this study reveals a consistent growth in cardiology radiofrequency ablation research since 2004. The analysis shows that the United States, Germany, and France hold central roles in the international collaboration network, with leading authors from premier US and European institutions. Keyword cluster analysis identifies "atrial flutter" and "ventricular tachycardia" as current research focal points. Cardiology radiofrequency ablation research shows a growth trend, led by the United States and European countries. Research hotspots are concentrated on the diverse applications of radiofrequency ablation technology and the treatment of AF. Future studies may increasingly focus on technological innovation and the deepening of clinical applications.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000038498
  33. Heliyon. 2024 May 30. 10(10): e31620
    Global trends in oxidative stress in the Retina: A bibliometric analysis of 2013-2023.
    Meng Xiong, Chang Yu, Baoping Ren, Meiqi Zhong, Jing Lu, Chengzhi Yuan, Qifang Sun, Qinghua Peng, Meiyan Zeng, Houpan Song.
       Background: Oxidative stress plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of many retinal diseases. However, only a few systematic bibliometric studies have been conducted. This study aims to visualize research hotspots and developmental trends in oxidative stress in the retina from 2013 to 2023 by analyzing bibliometric data.
    Methods: We retrieved papers on oxidative stress in the retina published between 2013 and 2023 from the Web of Science Core Collection. The data were visually analyzed using CiteSpace and VOSviewer software.
    Results: The total number of 2100 publications were included in the analysis. An overall increasing trend in the number of publications is observed between 2013 and 2023. Chinese publications were the most contributive, but United States publications were the most influential. Shanghai Jiao Tong University was the most active and prolific institution. Antioxidants was the most productive journal, while Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity were the journals with the most-cited articles. Kaarniranta K, from Finland, was the most productive and influential author. Examination of co-cited references revealed that researchers in the field are primarily focused on investigating the molecular mechanisms, preventive strategies, and utilization of antioxidants to address retinal oxidative damage. Diabetic retinopathy, endothelial growth factor, retinitis pigmentosa, retinal degeneration, antioxidant response, retinal ganglion cells, and genes are the research hotspots in this field. Metabolism, sodium iodate, and system are at the forefront of research in this field.
    Conclusion: Attention toward retinal oxidative stress has increased over the past decade. Current research focuses on the mechanisms of retinal diseases related to oxidative stress and the experimental study of antioxidants in retinal diseases, which may continue to be a trend in the future.
    Keywords:  Age-related macular degeneration; Bibliometric analysis; Diabetic retinopathy; Oxidative stress; Retina; Retinitis pigmentosa
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31620
  34. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 15. 10(11): e31662
    Exploring the global landscape of work-life balance research: A bibliometric and thematic analysis.
    Nancy Verma, Bhaskar Dhiman, Vedant Singh, Jatinder Kaur, Sunita Guleria, Tej Singh.
      The research on work-life balance (WLB) published in journals with a Scopus index between 2011 and 2022 is carefully examined in this work. Our research attempts to clarify the evolution and trends in WLB research and the importance of publications that Scopus indexes. After analyzing 2717 research articles, we found that WLB publications have a significant annual growth rate of 14.71 %, which suggests that the trend continues to grow. Significant changes are seen, with 1888 papers produced between 2017 and 2022 highlighting a notable increase in interest in the field. With 1608 papers, social sciences account for the majority of WLB research. With 54 publications, Griffith University (Australia) is the most affiliated institution. With 30 papers, the "Economic and Social Research Council of the United Kingdom" became the primary source of financing. The most prolific author, with nine publications, is Lingard H. At the same time, co-citation analysis reveals 168 co-cited authors. The United States (USA), the United Kingdom (U.K.), and Australia (A.U.) are the top three producing nations. A thematic analysis reveals ten major WLB themes, from work stress to difficulties with human resource management. This study provides crucial insights for policymakers and leaders to address work-life balance issues effectively. Using tools like Gephi or CiteSpace, we could deepen our understanding through advanced analysis methods such as page rank and network visualization.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Human resource management; Job stress; Organizational behaviour/psychology; Quality of work; Thematic analysis; Work-life balance
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31662
  35. Water Sci Technol. 2024 May;89(10): 2763-2782
    Emerging contaminants in water environments: progress, evolution, and prospects.
    Ruiqi Wang, Huanchen Tang, Ruitao Yang, Jingduo Zhang.
      This article employs bibliometric tools like VOSviewer, Bibliometrix, and CiteSpace for a comprehensive visual analysis of 1,612 documents on Emerging Contaminants in Waters from the Web of Science database. The objective is to elucidate the historical development, research hotspots, and trends in international studies of this field, offering valuable insights and guidance for future research directions. The analysis reveals a consistent increase in publications from 2003 to 2023, with the United States, China, and Spain being the most prolific contributors. A detailed examination of keyword co-occurrence and cluster analysis shows a predominant focus on themes such as pollutant detection, risk assessment, and biogeochemical cycling. Furthermore, the study underscores the significance of forming interdisciplinary networks among authors and institutions, highlighting its critical role in enhancing the quality and innovation of scientific research. The findings of this study not only chart the progression and focal points of research in this domain but also underscore the pivotal role of international collaboration, serving as an indispensable reference for shaping future research trajectories and fostering global cooperation.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Water environment; emerging contaminants
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2024.151
  36. Ambio. 2024 Jun 01.
    Deciphering the future of electric vehicles amid emissions and adoption drivers.
    Khalid Mehmood, Xuchun Qiu, Abdul Ghaffar, Muhammad Ajmal Khan.
      Climate change and CO2 emissions are critical challenges for the environment and humanity. There is extensive literature on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, in particular CO2 emissions. However, comprehensive analyses focusing on electric vehicles (EVs) and their impact are lacking. This study fills this gap by conducting a bibliometric analysis of 1143 peer-reviewed studies from 1989 to 2023. We aimed to identify influential contributions, understand the field's structure, and reveal research gaps. Analysis included citation networks, research impact, authorship patterns, content, and publication trends. We utilized bibliometric techniques to identify the most dominant countries, institutions, authors, journals, articles, and thematic areas related to EVs and emissions. Additionally, we overviewed publications associated with key search terms. Guided by five research dimensions (EVs, emissions, adoption, policies, and infrastructures), we framed specific research questions. This research provides valuable insights for environmentalists, policymakers, regulators, and academic researchers, facilitating access to crucial data on EVs and emissions.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Electric vehicles; Emissions; Literature review; Sustainable mobility
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-024-02026-3
  37. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 15. 10(11): e31819
    Spotlight on macrophage pyroptosis: A bibliometric and visual analysis from 2001 to 2023.
    Zhimei Peng, Hua Xiao, Yao Tan, Xinzhou Zhang.
      Macrophage pyroptosis plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of various diseases, especially acute lung injury, atherosclerosis, and sepsis. Despite its importance, analysis of the existing literature has been limited. Therefore, we conducted a bibliometric analysis to provide a comprehensive overview of research on macrophage pyroptosis and identify the current research foci and trends in this field. We collected articles related to macrophage pyroptosis published between 2001 and 2022 from the Web of Science Core Collection and PubMed. Citespace, VOSviewer, bibliometrix R package, and Microsoft Excel 2019 were used to analyze co-occurrence relationships and the contribution of countries/regions, institutions, journals, authors, references, and keywords. In total, 1321 papers were included. China and the United States of America published the most articles in this field. TD Kanneganti had the most publications; BT Cookson was the most cited. Although China contributed the most publications, it had a relatively low ratio of multiple-country collaborations (0.132). Among journals, Frontiers in Immunology and Cell Death Disease published the most papers; Nature and the Journal of Immunology were frequently co-cited. Frequently occurring keywords included "inflammation," "NLRP3 inflammasome," "apoptosis," "caspase-1," and "cell death." Moreover, with the advancement of gene editing technology and the integration of clinical applications, novel molecules ("caspases," "GSDMD," "ASC"), programmed cell death topics ("pyroptosis," "ferroptosis," "necrosis"), and clinical applications ("alveolar macrophage," "atherosclerosis," "prognosis") emerged as frontiers. The macrophage pyroptosis field is rapidly evolving and holds promise as a potential target for treating macrophage pyroptosis-related diseases.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31819
  38. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2024 ;22(13): e310524230577
    Brain Disorder Detection and Diagnosis using Machine Learning and Deep Learning - A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Jyotismita Chaki, Gopikrishna Deshpande.
       BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Brain disorders are one of the major global mortality issues, and their early detection is crucial for healing. Machine learning, specifically deep learning, is a technology that is increasingly being used to detect and diagnose brain disorders. Our objective is to provide a quantitative bibliometric analysis of the field to inform researchers about trends that can inform their Research directions in the future.
    METHODS: We carried out a bibliometric analysis to create an overview of brain disorder detection and diagnosis using machine learning and deep learning. Our bibliometric analysis includes 1550 articles gathered from the Scopus database on automated brain disorder detection and diagnosis using machine learning and deep learning published from 2015 to May 2023. A thorough bibliometric análisis is carried out with the help of Biblioshiny and the VOSviewer platform. Citation analysis and various measures of collaboration are analyzed in the study.
    RESULTS: According to a study, maximum research is reported in 2022, with a consistent rise from preceding years. The majority of the authors referenced have concentrated on multiclass classification and innovative convolutional neural network models that are effective in this field. A keyword analysis revealed that among the several brain disorder types, Alzheimer's, autism, and Parkinson's disease had received the greatest attention. In terms of both authors and institutes, the USA, China, and India are among the most collaborating countries. We built a future research agenda based on our findings to help progress research on machine learning and deep learning for brain disorder detection and diagnosis.
    CONCLUSION: In summary, our quantitative bibliometric analysis provides useful insights about trends in the field and points them to potential directions in applying machine learning and deep learning for brain disorder detection and diagnosis.</P>.
    Keywords:  Alzheimer’s; Brain disorder; Parkinson’s; autism.; deep learning; machine learning
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2174/1570159X22999240531160344
  39. Digit Health. 2024 Jan-Dec;10:10 20552076241260837
    Text mining analysis of scientific literature on digital intraoral scanners in dentistry: Bibliometric analysis.
    Ravinder S Saini, Abdulkhaliq Ali F Alshadidi, Jaismeen Rakhra, Lujain Ibrahim N Aldosari, Saeed Awod Bin Hassan, Syed Altafuddin Quadri, V N V Madhav, Anna Avetisyan, Artak Heboyan.
       Objective: This study aimed to provide valuable insights into the current research status and gaps in digital intraoral scanner literature in dentistry.
    Methodology: Scopus Search Query TITLE-ABS-KEY (intraoral AND scanners AND (dentistry OR digital AND dentistry)). The search query used in Scopus for the bibliometric analysis was "TITLE-ABS-KEY (intraoral AND scanners AND (dentistry OR digital AND dentistry))." This query indicates that the analysis focused on documents in which the title, abstract, or keywords contained the terms "intraoral," "scanners," and either "dentistry" or "digital dentistry."
    Results: The analysis covers a timespan from 1998 to 2023 and includes 331 documents sourced from 136 publications. The annual growth rate of research in this field is reported to be 15.9%, indicating a steady increase over time. Among the top sources, the "Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry" and the "Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry" have the highest number of articles, indicating their significance in the field. Some notable authors and their corresponding statistics include WÖSTMANN B, with 15 articles and a fractionalized value of 3.16, and SCHLENZ MA, with 14 articles and a fractionalized value of 2.91. The United States has the highest number of articles, indicating a significant presence in research publications. Germany closely follows this, demonstrating a notable contribution to the scientific community.
    Conclusions: This bibliometric analysis of intraoral scanners used in dentistry provided valuable insights into the current state of research and scholarly publications in this field. This analysis sheds light on the trends, patterns, and advancements in the use of these scanners in dental practice.
    Keywords:  Digital; connected devices; digital health; imaging; technology
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076241260837
  40. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 15. 10(11): e31400
    Deciphering two decades of cellular reprogramming in cancer: A bibliometric analysis of evolving trends and research frontiers.
    Jinghao Liang, Yijian Lin, Yuanqing Liu, Hongmiao Lin, Zixian Xie, Tongtong Wu, Xinrong Zhang, Xinyi Zhou, Zhaofeng Tan, Weiqiang Yin, Zhihua Guo.
      Recent research has reevaluated the traditional view of cancer's linear progression and recurrence by introducing cellular reprogramming a process in which cancer cells can their state under certain conditions. This change is driven by a combination of genetic and epigenetic factors, with pivotal roles played by key genes, and pathways, notably Wnt and Notch. The complexity of cancer's behavior is further influenced by factors such as the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and therapy-induced stress, both of which are significant contributors to cancer recurrence. In this context bibliometric analysis emerges as a crucial tool for evaluating the impacts and trends within scientific literature. Our study utilized bibliometrics to analysis the role of cellular reprogramming oncology over the past two decades, highlighting its potential to improve cancer treatment outcomes. In conducting this analysis, we searched for literature search on cellular reprogramming (CR) in the Web of Science database, covering the years 2002-2022. We employed visualization tools like Citespace, VOSviewer, and Bibliometrix to analyze the collected data resulting in a dataset of 3102 articles. The United States and China emerged as leading contributors to this field, with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center being the most prolific institution. Menendez was the most influential scholar in this research domain. Cancers was the journal with the most publications on this subject. The most local-cited document was the article titled "Hallmarks of Cancer: The Next Generation". A comprehensive analysis has been conducted based on keywords and cited references. In recent years, the research emphasis has shifted to "extracellular vesicles," "cancer therapy," and "cellular plasticity". Therefore, this analysis uses bibliometrics to chart cutting-edge progress in cancer's cellular reprogramming, aiding experts to quickly understand and innovate in this crucial area.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric; Cancer; Cellular reprogramming; Immunotherapy; Metabolism
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31400
  41. J Craniofac Surg. 2024 Jun 03.
    Global Research Trends and Focuses on Pierre Robin Sequence From 1992 to 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Past 3 Decades.
    Ziyang Liu, Beiwen Gong, Xinru Li, Chenjie Zhao, Yuxiang Chen, Shuyuan Li, Reza Abduwali, Yuxing Bai, Li Teng, Jianjian Lu.
      There is currently a lack of scientific bibliometric analyses in the field of Pierre Robin sequence (PRS). Pierre Robin sequence is known for its clinical triad of micrognathia, glossoptosis, airway obstruction, and possible secondary cleft palate. These defects can lead to upper airway obstruction, sleep apnea, feeding difficulties, affect an individual's growth and development, education level, and in severe cases can be life-threatening. Through analysis of literature retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database using Results Analysis and Citation Report and Citespace software, 933 original articles and reviews were included after manual screening. The overall trend for the number of annual publications and citations was increasing. On the basis of the analysis, airway evaluation and treatment, mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO), as well as descriptions of PRS characteristics have been the focus of research in this field. In addition, with advances in new technologies such as gene sequencing and expanding understanding of diseases among researchers, research on genetics and etiology related to PRS has become a growing trend.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000010186
  42. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2024 ;14 1388360
    Research trends on alphavirus receptors: a bibliometric analysis.
    Runqi Chen, Zirui Wang, Leiliang Zhang.
       Background: Alphaviruses are a diverse group of pathogens that have garnered considerable attention due to their impact on human health. By investigating alphavirus receptors, researchers can elucidate viral entry mechanisms and gain important clues for the prevention and treatment of viral diseases. This study presents an in-depth analysis of the research progress made in the field of alphavirus receptors through bibliometric analysis.
    Methods: This study encompasses various aspects, including historical development, annual publication trends, author and cited-author analysis, institutional affiliations, global distribution of research contributions, reference analysis with strongest citation bursts, keyword analysis, and a detailed exploration of recent discoveries in alphavirus receptor research.
    Results: The results of this bibliometric analysis highlight key milestones in alphavirus receptor research, demonstrating the progression of knowledge in this field over time. Additionally, the analysis reveals current research hotspots and identifies emerging frontiers, which can guide future investigations and inspire novel therapeutic strategies.
    Conclusion: This study provides an overview of the state of the art in alphavirus receptor research, consolidating the existing knowledge and paving the way for further advancements. By shedding light on the significant developments and emerging areas of interest, this study serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers engaged in combating alphavirus infections and improving public health.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; alphavirus receptor; bibliometrics; research trend; viral entry
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2024.1388360
  43. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2024 Jun 02. 19(1): 221
    Neuroleptic malignant syndrome and serotonin syndrome: a comparative bibliometric analysis.
    Waleed M Sweileh.
       OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze and map scientific literature on Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) and Serotonin Syndrome (SS) from prestigious, internationally indexed journals. The objective was to identify key topics, impactful articles, prominent journals, research output, growth patterns, hotspots, and leading countries in the field, providing valuable insights for scholars, medical students, and international funding agencies.
    METHODS: A systematic search strategy was implemented in the PubMed MeSH database using specific keywords for NMS and SS. The search was conducted in the Scopus database, renowned for its extensive coverage of scholarly publications. Inclusion criteria comprised articles published from 1950 to December 31st, 2022, restricted to journal research and review articles written in English. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel for descriptive analysis, and VOSviewer was employed for bibliometric mapping.
    RESULTS: The search yielded 1150 articles on NMS and 587 on SS, with the majority being case reports. Growth patterns revealed a surge in NMS research between 1981 and 1991, while SS research increased notably between 1993 and 1997. Active countries and journals differed between NMS and SS, with psychiatry journals predominating for NMS and pharmacology/toxicology journals for SS. Authorship analysis indicated higher multi-authored articles for NMS. Top impactful articles focused on review articles and pathogenic mechanisms. Research hotspots included antipsychotics and catatonia for NMS, while SS highlighted drug interactions and specific medications like linezolid and tramadol.
    CONCLUSIONS: NMS and SS represent rare but life-threatening conditions, requiring detailed clinical and scientific understanding. Differential diagnosis and management necessitate caution in prescribing medications affecting central serotonin or dopamine systems, with awareness of potential drug interactions. International diagnostic tools and genetic screening tests may aid in safe diagnosis and prevention. Reporting rare cases and utilizing bibliometric analysis enhance knowledge dissemination and research exploration in the field of rare drug-induced medical conditions.
    Keywords:  Neuroleptic malignant syndrome; Research publications, comparative analysis; Serotonin syndrome
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-024-03227-5
  44. Asian J Surg. 2024 Jun 03. pii: S1015-9584(24)01123-0. [Epub ahead of print]
    The association between gut microbiota and osteoporosis: A bibliometric analysis and global trends.
    Xiao Han, Demin Lin, Feifei Hu, Yongyi Xu.
      
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Gut microbiota; Osteoporosis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.05.229
  45. JMIR Med Educ. 2024 Jun 04. 10 e52461
    Global Trends in mHealth and Medical Education Research: Bibliometrics and Knowledge Graph Analysis.
    Yuanhang He, Zhihong Xie, Jiachen Li, Ziang Meng, Dongbo Xue, Chenjun Hao.
       Background: Mobile health (mHealth) is an emerging mobile communication and networking technology for health care systems. The integration of mHealth in medical education is growing extremely rapidly, bringing new changes to the field. However, no study has analyzed the publication and research trends occurring in both mHealth and medical education.
    Objective: The aim of this study was to summarize the current application and development trends of mHealth in medical education by searching and analyzing published articles related to both mHealth and medical education.
    Methods: The literature related to mHealth and medical education published from 2003 to 2023 was searched in the Web of Science core database, and 790 articles were screened according to the search strategy. The HistCite Pro 2.0 tool was used to analyze bibliometric indicators. VOSviewer, Pajek64, and SCImago Graphica software were used to visualize research trends and identify hot spots in the field.
    Results: In the past two decades, the number of published papers on mHealth in medical education has gradually increased, from only 3 papers in 2003 to 130 in 2022; this increase became particularly evident in 2007. The global citation score was determined to be 10,600, with an average of 13.42 citations per article. The local citation score was 96. The United States is the country with the most widespread application of mHealth in medical education, and most of the institutions conducting in-depth research in this field are also located in the United States, closely followed by China and the United Kingdom. Based on current trends, global coauthorship and research exchange will likely continue to expand. Among the research journals publishing in this joint field, journals published by JMIR Publications have an absolute advantage. A total of 105 keywords were identified, which were divided into five categories pointing to different research directions.
    Conclusions: Under the influence of COVID-19, along with the popularization of smartphones and modern communication technology, the field of combining mHealth and medical education has become a more popular research direction. The concept and application of digital health will be promoted in future developments of medical education.
    Keywords:  VOSviewer; bibliometric; knowledge map; mHealth; medical education; mobile health
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2196/52461
  46. Sao Paulo Med J. 2024 ;pii: S1516-31802024000500206. [Epub ahead of print]142(5): e2023187
    Treatment of Parkinson's disease by deep brain stimulation: a bibliometric analysis.
    Denise Maria Meneses Cury Portela, Ana Raquel Batista de Carvalho, Antonio Rosa de Sousa Neto, Clarice Listik, Daniela Reis Joaquim de Freitas, Maria Eliete Batista Moura, Gustavo Sousa Noleto.
       BACKGROUND: For more than 30 years, deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been a therapeutic tool for Parkinson's disease (PD) treatment. DBS can ameliorate several motor and non-motor symptoms and improve the patients' quality of life.
    OBJECTIVES: To analyze the global scientific production of original and review articles on Parkinson's disease treatment using deep brain stimulation.
    DESIGN AND SETTING: Descriptive, bibliometric study with a quantitative approach.
    METHOD: The research protocol was conducted in March 2023 using the Web of Science database. Six hundred eighty-four articles were included in the analysis. Data were imported into RStudio Desktop Software, linked to R Software. The Bibliometrix R package, its Biblioshiny web interface, and VOSviewer software were used for the analysis.
    RESULTS: The international production began in 1998. Movement Disorders is the journal with the largest number of published articles and the most cited. Michael Okun and Andres Lozano are the authors who produced the most in this area. The University of Florida is the most active affiliated institution in Brazil. The United States has the largest number of collaborations and is mainly published by local researchers. In contrast, countries such as the United Kingdom and Canada have a high number of multi-country publications. The 15 most cited studies predominantly investigated subthalamic nucleus stimulation.
    CONCLUSION: DBS for Parkinson's disease is a relatively novel therapeutic approach, with studies that have expanded over the last twenty-five years. Most scientific production was quantitative and restricted to specialized journals. The United States, Europe, and China held the most articles.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1590/1516-3180.2023.0187.R1.04032024
  47. ACS Omega. 2024 May 28. 9(21): 22801-22818
    Visualization and Analysis of Mapping Knowledge Domain of Fluid Flow Related to Microfluidic Chip.
    Kai Fan, Chang Guo, Nan Liu, Xiaoyu Liang, Kan Jin, Zedong Wang, Chuanjie Zhu.
      Microfluidic chips are important tools to study the microscopic flow of fluid. To better understand the research clues and development trends related to microfluidic chips, a bibliometric analysis of microfluidic chips was conducted based on 1115 paper records retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. CiteSpace and VOSviewer software were used to analyze the distribution of annual paper quantity, country/region distribution, subject distribution, institution distribution, major source journals distribution, highly cited papers, coauthor cooperation relationship, research knowledge domain, research focuses, and research frontiers, and a knowledge domain map was drawn. The results show that the number of papers published on microfluidic chips increased from 2010 to 2023, among which China, the United States, Iran, Canada, and Japan were the most active countries in this field. The United States was the most influential country. Nanoscience, energy, and chemical industry and multidisciplinary materials science were the main fields of microfluidic chip research. Lab on a Chip, Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, and Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering were the main sources of papers published. The fabrication of chips, as well as their applications in porous media flow and multiphase flow, is the main knowledge domain of microfluidic chips. Micromodeling, fluid displacement, wettability, and multiphase flow are the research focuses in this field currently. The research frontiers in this field are enhanced oil recovery, interfacial tension, and stability.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.4c00966
  48. Juntendo Iji Zasshi. 2023 ;69(5): 405-408
    Understanding International Differences in Academic Author Order in General Medicine Publications.
    Miwa Sekine, Yasuhiko Kiyama, Rieko Ueda, David Aune, Shoji Sanada, Yuji Nishizaki.
       Objectives: With increasing multinational research in general medicine, the lack of a standardized policy regarding the order of author bylines can create conflict and misunderstanding due to different practices worldwide.
    Methods: We examined publicly available data from websites such as Journal Citation Reports and Web of Science, focusing on original articles published in the "Medicine, General, & Internal" category in 2020. Of 169 journals in the "Medicine, General, & Internal" category, we selected the ten countries with the highest number of publications and then examined the position of the corresponding author in the author byline as an indicator of the author in charge since corresponding authors are considered to have contributed the most.
    Results: The top ten countries with the highest publications are the USA, China, Germany, England, Japan, France, Italy, Canada, India, and Australia. The results demonstrated that the percentage of the second author being the corresponding author was the highest in Japan compared to other countries. This percentage was 25 times higher in Japan than in the USA.
    Conclusions: Understanding international differences regarding author order would facilitate smoother collaboration.
    Keywords:  academia; authorship; publishing; research
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.14789/jmj.JMJ23-0012-P
  49. Cureus. 2024 May;16(5): e59769
    Hypertension Research in Pakistan: A Scientometric Analysis of Two Decades (2003-2022).
    Fahad Anwer, Ahmad Azam Malik.
      Hypertension is a highly prevalent chronic disease that leads to a significant number of deaths and disabilities as a consequence of cardiovascular complications. However, there is insufficient information regarding research trends and performance assessments from South Asian countries, including Pakistan. In this review, we analyzed research data related to hypertension from Pakistan over the last 20 years (2003-2022). We used the Web of Science (WoS) database to retrieve research data related to hypertension from Pakistan, and then applied scientometric analysis using the "R-Bibliometrix" package. An extensive range of indicators was studied to determine the quality and quantity of these hypertension-related publications. A total of 4,008 research articles from 891 sources were extracted through WoS over the last 20 years (2003-2022). There was a continuous growth in the number of research articles, with relatively more increase observed from 2012, and maximum output in 2021. Among 16,855 authors contributing from 67 countries, three authors had >50 publications and five had >1,500 citations. The country's leading affiliation was the Aga Khan University which showed networking trends with international institutes while the other national universities restricted their institutional partnerships to the provincial or city level. The Higher Education Commission was the only local sponsoring institute among the top funding sources. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences was the leading and most consistent source, whereas hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and obesity were the most frequently used keywords. This review provides a comprehensive account of hypertension-related research productivity from Pakistan. Some characteristic trends were detected for top authors' contributions, impact, productivity, international collaborations, funding sources, and institutional affiliations. Particularly, the funding sources and collaboration patterns of corresponding authors along with their affiliated institutes showed striking results. These findings can be very helpful for the relevant stakeholders in the accurate interpretation of trends and performance of hypertension-related research work from the region.
    Keywords:  hypertension; pakistan; research; scientometric analysis; web of science
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.59769
  50. Front Neurol. 2024 ;15 1378689
    Visualization analysis of research frontiers and trends in the treatment of sciatic nerve injury.
    Yan Wang, Yahui Wang, Lijie Lv, Tianyi Li, Yan Wang, Fei Pei.
       Objective: To visualize and analyze the literature related to sciatic nerve injury treatment from January 2019 to December 2023, and summarize the current status, hotspots, and development trends of research in this field.
    Methods: Using CiteSpace and VOSviewer software, we searched the Web of Science database for literature related to the treatment of sciatic nerve injury. Then we analyzed and plotted visualization maps to show the number of publications, countries, institutions, authors, keywords, references, and journals.
    Results: A total of 2,653 articles were included in the English database. The annual number of publications exceeded 230, and the citation frequency increased yearly. The United States and China were identified as high-influence nations in this field. Nantong University was the leading institution in terms of close cooperation among institutions. The authors Wang Yu had the highest number of publications and were highly influential in this field. Keyword analysis and reference Burst revealed a research focus on nerve regeneration and neuropathic pain, which involve regenerative medicine and neural tissue engineering. Chronic pain resulting from sciatic nerve injury often manifests alongside anxiety, depression, cognitive-behavioral disorders, and other issues. Interventions such as stem cells, electrical stimulation, electroacupuncture, total joint replacement, pharmacological interventions, gene therapy, nerve conduits, chitosan scaffolds, and exercise promote nerve repair and alleviate pain. Schwann cells have been the focus of much attention in nerve repair and regeneration. Improving the outcome of sciatic nerve injury is a current research challenge and focus in this field. Based on keyword Burst, nerve conduits and grafts may become a potential research hotspot in the treatment of sciatic nerve injury.
    Conclusion: This visual analysis summarizes research trends and developments of sciatic nerve injury treatment and predicts potential research frontiers and hot directions.
    Keywords:  nerve regeneration; nerve repair; neuroprotection; sciatic nerve injury; therapy; treatment; visual analysis; web of science
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2024.1378689
  51. Clin Orthop Surg. 2024 Jun;16(3): 441-447
    The 100 Most Impactful Articles on Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: An Altmetric Analysis.
    Mohamad Y Fares, Amar S Vadhera, Mohammad Daher, Peter Boufadel, Jonathan Koa, Jaspal Singh, Joseph A Abboud.
       Background: To use the top 100 articles pertaining to total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) to understand the impact that social media platforms have on the dissemination of shoulder research while highlighting bibliometric factors associated with Altmetric Attention Score (AAS) to offer insight into the impact that social media platforms have on the dissemination, attention, and citation of shoulder research publications.
    Methods: In June 2023, the Altmetric database was searched using the following PubMed MeSH terms: "total shoulder arthroplasty" or "TSA." Articles with the highest AAS were screened to exclude other topics unrelated to TSA. The top 100 articles that met inclusion criteria were used in the final analysis. Bibliometric factors pertaining to each study were collected for further analysis of article characteristics in accordance with prior studies.
    Results: The Altmetric Database query yielded 1,283 studies. After applying our inclusion criteria, the top 118 articles with the highest AAS were identified. The mean AAS was 29.14 ± 42.35, with a range of 13 to 402. The included articles represented 27 journals, with 70 articles attributed to 2 journals: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES; 43%) and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS; 16%). There was a significant increase in AAS for the presence of a conflict of interest (p = 0.042) and open access status (p < 0.01), but no association between the score and citation rate (p > 0.05).
    Conclusions: Top articles on TSA, as defined by high AAS, mostly comprise original clinical research performed in the United States or Europe. The presence of a conflict of interest and open access status is associated with an increase in AAS, but there was no association between AAS score and citation rate.
    Keywords:  Altmetric; Shoulder arthroplasty; Social media; Total shoulder arthroplasty
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4055/cios23374
  52. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 15. 10(11): e31749
    Research on coronavirus disease 2019 and the kidney: A bibliometric analysis.
    Yujiao Wang, Tingting Chen, Chunyang Li, Mei Qi, Ping Fu, Xiaoxi Zeng.
       Background: In addition to damage to the lungs, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can damage multiple organs, including the kidney. Our purpose was to analyze the research hotspots and trends in COVID-19 and kidney diseases using bibliometrics to help clarify the development direction of this field.
    Methods: We selected and extracted all relevant publications related to COVID-19 and the kidney from the Web of Science from December 1, 2019, to July 24, 2022. VOSviewer, RStudio, CiteSpace, and other software were used to visualize keywords, publishing trends, authors and their countries, and institutions in this field and perform the statistical analysis.
    Results: A total of 645 articles published in 220 journals were included in this study. The United States and China contributed the most publications and were most active in international cooperation. In addition to COVID-19 and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), acute kidney injury (AKI), kidney transplant and mortality were the three keywords with the highest frequencies. In the initial stage of the COVID-19 outbreak, research focused on the clinical symptoms of COVID-19 and other macrocharacteristics, while in a later stage, the associations between SARS-CoV-2 infection and CKD and AKI, as well as the prognosis of patients with kidney disease or those who underwent kidney transplantation, gained more attention. The immune response and vaccines were also recent research hotspots.
    Conclusions: This bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of research on COVID-19 and kidney disease, which has received continuous, global attention. AKI, CKD, kidney transplantation, immune response and vaccines are among the hotspots in this field.
    Keywords:  Acute kidney injury; Bibliometric analysis; COVID-19; Chronic kidney disease; Kidney transplant; Vaccine
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31749
  53. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 15. 10(11): e31759
    Strategic assessment model of smart stadiums based on genetic algorithms and literature visualization analysis: A case study from Chengdu, China.
    Xi Zhu, Xiaobo Peng.
      This paper leverages Citespace and VOSviewer software to perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis on a corpus of 384 references related to smart sports venues, spanning from 1998 to 2022. The analysis encompasses various facets, including author network analysis, institutional network analysis, temporal mapping, keyword clustering, and co-citation network analysis. Moreover, this paper constructs a smart stadiums strategic assessment model (SSSAM) to compensate for confusion and aimlessness by genetic algorithms (GA). Our findings indicate an exponential growth in publications on smart sports venues year over year. Arizona State University emerges as the institution with the highest number of collaborative publications, Energy and Buildings becomes the publication with the most documents. While, Wang X stands out as the scholar with the most substantial contribution to the field. In scrutinizing the betweenness centrality indicators, a paradigm shift in research hotspots becomes evident-from intelligent software to the domains of the Internet of Things (IoT), intelligent services, and artificial intelligence (AI). The SSSAM model based on artificial neural networks (ANN) and GA algorithms also reached similar conclusions through a case study of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), building Information Modeling (BIM), cloud computing and artificial intelligence Internet of Things (AIoT) are expected to develop in the future. Three key themes developed over time. Finally, a comprehensive knowledge system with common references and future hot spots is proposed.
    Keywords:  Artificial intelligence; Internet of things; Scientometrics; Smart stadiums; Strategic model
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31759
  54. Asian J Surg. 2024 Jun 05. pii: S1015-9584(24)01110-2. [Epub ahead of print]
    Bibliometric analysis of the relationship between Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis: A global perspective on current research trends and hotspots.
    Tian-Xin Chen, Zhi-Long Zhang, Yu-Qi Zhu, Sheng-Ping Yang.
      
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Osteoarthritis; Osteoporosis; Relationship
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.05.220
  55. BMC Public Health. 2024 Jun 03. 24(1): 1480
    Hotspots and trends in health-oriented physical literacy research: a visual analysis based on the WOS database.
    Xinyuan Fang, Zhen Zhang.
       BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization has proposed that physical activity is a meaningful way to improve the quality of human life and reduce the probability of chronic non-communicable diseases and that humans should change their mindset from the actual effectiveness of physical activity in promoting health to the new view that "physical activity makes life more meaningful." The introduction and development of physical literacy reveal the critical role of physical activity in improving human health and the importance of human initiative in physical activity for healthy development. Therefore, the objectives of this paper are (1) to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the literature on physical literacy, assessing the scope, frequency, and geographical distribution of research publications from various countries and institutions from 2015 to 2023; (2) to visualize keywords in articles on the topic of Physical literacy to analyze whether there is a link between physical literacy and health, and (3) based on the results of the visual analysis, we propose that proper health is built on the sense of physical literacy and further construct the circular path of physical literacy, physical activity, and physical health improvement.
    METHODS: Using VOSviewer software v.1.6.18, this study searched the core collection of the Web of Science database from 2015 to April 15, 2023, using "physical literacy" as a keyword to explore the current international research on physical literacy.
    RESULTS: A total of 3,446 articles were included, and a correlation map was derived based on the co-occurrence frequency of keywords, which showed that physical literacy was highly correlated with six concepts: health literacy, physical activity, health, children, adolescents, and prevention.
    CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis of literature visualization techniques, there is a high correlation between physical literacy and health, and international physical literacy research is in a trend of multi-point amplification, with research hotspots gradually shifting from the field of sports to the field of health and closely related to the field of health, indicating that physical literacy aims to promote the achievement of individual health by driving humans to increase physical activity.
    Keywords:  Health; Life quality; Physical inactivity; Physical literacy
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18951-7
  56. Korean J Med Educ. 2024 Jun;36(2): 137-143
    Analyzing research trends after the international journal transition of the Korean Journal of Medical Education: using topic modeling techniques.
    So Jung Yune, Kwi Hwa Park.
       PURPOSE: This study aimed to analyze the research trends of the Korean Journal of Medical Education (KJME) since it became an English-language journal.
    METHODS: A total of 274 articles published in KJME from 2016 to 2023 were analyzed. All article types were included in the analysis. NetMiner ver. 4.0 (Cyram Inc., Korea) was used for the main keyword and topic modeling analysis.
    RESULTS: Of the 274 articles, 170 (62%) and 104 (38%) were by domestic and international authors, respectively. The main keywords with high frequency were "students," "learning," "experience," "pandemic," and "perception." Three topics were derived using topic matching analysis: "residents' perception and attitude of the pandemic," "assessment of learning and achievement," and "learning experiences in the pandemic."
    CONCLUSION: Since the shift to English-language journals, medical education research has witnessed an increase in the number of articles published by international authors. Research on postgraduate education has increased. Research topics are relevant to situations such as the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. These findings can help researchers select research topics and encourage them to submit their research to the journal.
    Keywords:  Analysis; Medical education; Methodology; Research; Topic
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3946/kjme.2024.291
  57. Crit Care Explor. 2024 Jun;6(6): e1103
    COVID-19 Pandemic and Impact on Research Publications in Critical Care.
    Syrus Razavi, Arjun Sharma, Cassidy Lavin, Ali Pourmand, Norma Smalls, Quincy K Tran.
       OBJECTIVES: The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated a significant transformation of scientific journals. Our aim was to determine how critical care (CC) journals and their impact may have evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hypothesized that the impact, as measured by citations and publications, from the field of CC would increase.
    DESIGN: Observational study of journal publications, citations, and retractions status.
    SETTING: All work was done electronically and retrospectively.
    SUBJECTS: The top 18 CC journals broadly concerning CC, and the top 5 most productive CC journals on the SCImago list.
    INTERVENTIONS: None.
    MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: For the top 18 CC journals and specifically Critical Care Medicine (CCM), time series analysis was used to estimate the trends of total citations, citations per publication, and publications per year by using the best-fit curve. We used PubMed and Retraction Watch to determine the number of COVID-19 publications and retractions. The average total citations and citations per publication for all journals was an upward quadratic trend with inflection points in 2020, whereas publications per year spiked in 2020 before returning to prepandemic values in 2021. For CCM total publications trend downward while total citations and citations per publication generally trend up from 2017 onward. CCM had the lowest percentage of COVID-related publications (15.7%) during the pandemic and no reported retractions. Two COVID-19 retractions were noted in our top five journals.
    CONCLUSIONS: Citation activity across top CC journals underwent a dramatic increase during the COVID-19 pandemic without significant retraction data. These trends suggest that the impact of CC has grown significantly since the onset of COVID-19 while maintaining adherence to a high-quality peer-review process.
    Keywords:  COVID-19 pandemic; PubMed; bibliometrics; explosive; publishing
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/CCE.0000000000001103
  58. Am Surg. 2024 May 31. 31348241256080
    Gender Disparity in Academic Trauma Surgery: The Current State of Affairs.
    Syed Ali Farhan, Nimra Hasnain, Manpreet Moorpani, Emad-Ud-Din Sajid, Izza Shahid, Tanya Anand, Faisal Khosa.
       INTRODUCTION: Despite the increasing number of female surgeons in general surgery programs, women are still inadequately represented in leadership positions. This study aims to investigate the magnitude of gender bias in university-based trauma surgery fellowship programs and leadership positions in the United States of America.
    MATERIAL AND METHODS: FRIEDA was used to identify trauma surgery programs. A thorough website review of each program obtained further information on faculty members, including their name, age, gender, and faculty rank. Trauma surgeons with an MD or DO qualification and a faculty rank of Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor were selected for inclusion in this study. SCOPUS was used to assess the H-index and the number of publications and citations of surgeons.
    RESULTS: The total number of programs included was 136, consisting of 715 faculty members. Less than a quarter (n = 166; 23.2%) comprised females and less than one-fifth (n = 30; 19%) of female surgeons were Professors. The difference in the research productivity of male and female trauma surgeons was statistically significant (P < .05), with the average H-index being 10 vs 7.5, respectively, amongst the top 50 surgeons of both genders. Based on a multiple regression analysis, academic rank was significantly associated (P < .05), and gender was not significantly associated (P > .05) with H-index.
    CONCLUSION: Gender disparity exists in the field of trauma surgery, as noted in senior faculty ranks and leadership positions. Female-inclusive state policies, appropriate mentorship, and supportive institutions can help to bridge this gap.
    Keywords:  academic position; acute care surgery; female representation; gender disparity; leadership positions; trauma surgery
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348241256080
  59. J Clin Psychol. 2024 Jun 06.
    The evolutionary paths of clinical psychology studies in the United States: A bibliometrics illustration of 69k publications.
    Mingzhu Gao, Wen Lou.
       OBJECTIVE: We aim to uncover the hot topics and development trends in clinical psychology research in the United States.
    METHOD: Utilizing bibliometric analysis, we examined clinical psychology papers published in the United States from 2010 to 2022 in the Web of Science database, employing citation analysis, content analysis, author analysis, and journal analysis.
    RESULTS: Our analysis revealed a significant increase in clinical psychology research, notably catalyzed by the 2019 COVID-19 pandemic. This surge was particularly evident in studies addressing mental disorders such as PTSD, anxiety, and suicidal behaviors, as well as psychological trauma related to issues like family conflict, elder abuse, and collective trauma. Furthermore, there was a distinct shift towards studying diverse populations, including gender and racial minorities, mothers, and adolescents. Therapeutic approaches, such as mindfulness-based practices and AI-assisted technologies, also gained prominence.
    CONCLUSIONS: This study represents the first large-scale bibliometric analysis in the field of clinical psychology in the United States. Our findings suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of studying psychological issues linked to major events. Also, researchers are increasingly focusing on minority groups. This trend, along with the use of new technologies like big data and artificial intelligence, guides future research in clinical psychology.
    PUBLIC HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: The works in this review suggest that the changing landscape of clinical psychology, especially post-COVID-19. The increased research post-pandemic emphasizes addressing psychological trauma arising from societal issues like family conflicts, elder abuse, and collective trauma. A positive shift towards inclusivity is evident in research, focusing on diverse groups like gender minorities, racial minorities, mothers, and adolescents. Additionally, the amplified focus on mental disorders like PTSD, anxiety, and suicidal behaviors during the pandemic stresses the need for tailored interventions and support systems. Exploring innovative methods such as mindfulness-based practices and AI-assisted technologies showcases the field's adaptability in mental health interventions.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; clinical psychology; hot topics; research trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.23726
  60. Work. 2024 May 30.
    Factors influencing healthcare workers' performance before and after the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: A bibliometric analysis with supplementary comparative analysis.
    Haizhe Jin, Junnan Zhou, Jiahao Zhang, Yongyan Fu.
       BACKGROUND: The performance of healthcare workers directly impacts patient safety and treatment outcomes. This was particularly evident during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
    OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze research trends on factors influencing work performance among healthcare workers through bibliometric analysis and conduct a comparative analysis from macro and micro perspectives before and after the COVID-19 pandemic to complement the existing research.
    METHODS: This study involved a bibliometric analysis of 1408 articles related to work performance in the healthcare field published between 2010 and 2023, using the Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed databases, and 37 articles were selected to determine the factors influencing work performance.
    RESULTS: By conducting a bibliometric analysis of the articles based on country, institution, journal, co-cited references, and keywords, this study identified a significant growth trend regarding the factors influencing work performance in the healthcare field, and research hotspots shifted from organizational factors like standard towards psychological factors such as burnout, anxiety, and depression following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently, this study extracted 10 micro-level and 9 macro-level influencing factors from the selected articles for supplementary analysis. Furthermore, this study conducted a comparative analysis of the impact of these factors on work performance before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
    CONCLUSIONS: This study addressed the limitations of previous studies regarding incomplete extraction of factors influencing work performance and unclear comparisons of parameters before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings provide insights and guidance for improving the performance of healthcare workers.
    Keywords:  COVID-19 pandemic; Healthcare workers; influencing factors; work performance
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-230327
  61. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2024 Jun 05.
    Trajectories of biomedical research leading to Nobel Prize-winning discoveries.
    Wendy J Burnett, E Andrew Balas, Vahe Heboyan, Kirstin R W Matthews.
      Significant advancements in public health come from scientific discoveries, but more are needed to meet the ever-growing societal needs. Examining the best practices of outstanding scientists may help develop future researchers and lead to more discoveries. This study compared the comprehensive work of 49 Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine from 2000 to 2019 to a matched control of National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded biomedical investigators. Our unique data set, comprising 11,737 publications, 571 US patents, and 1693 NIH research awards produced by pre-Nobel laureates, was compared to a similar data set of control researchers. Compared to control researchers, pre-Nobel laureates produce significantly more publications annually (median = 5.66; interquartile range [IQR] = 5.16); significantly fewer coauthors per publication (median = 3.32; IQR = 1.95); consistently higher Journal Impact Factor publications (median = 12.04; IQR = 6.83); and substantially more patents per researcher (median = 5; IQR = 14). Such differences arose from nearly identical cumulative NIH award budgets of pre-Nobel laureates (median $25.3 M) and control researchers. Nobel laureates are neither hyper-prolific (>72 papers per year) nor hyper-funded (>$100 M cumulative). An academic age-specific trajectory graph allows aspiring researchers to compare their productivity and collaboration patterns to those of pre-Nobel laureates.
    Keywords:  Nobel laureates; collaborations; research productivity; trajectories
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/nyas.15154
  62. World Neurosurg. 2024 Jun;pii: S1878-8750(24)00277-8. [Epub ahead of print]186 266
    Letter to the Editor Regarding "Exploring the Landscape of Machine Learning Applications in Neurosurgery: A Bibliometric Analysis and Narrative Review of Trends and Future Directions".
    Sudharman Sitaraman, Bhavya Pahwa, Bipin Chaurasia.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2024.02.075
  63. J Transl Med. 2024 Jun 03. 22(1): 531
    Mapping the global research landscape on molecular mimicry: a visualization and bibliometric study.
    Sa'ed H Zyoud.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-024-05357-7
  64. Exp Neurol. 2024 Jun 03. pii: S0014-4886(24)00171-7. [Epub ahead of print] 114845
    Bibliometric insights into the inflammation and mitochondrial stress in ischemic stroke.
    Chaoqun Wang, Lijuan Gu, Yonggang Zhang, Yikun Gao, Zhihong Jian, Xiaoxing Xiong.
       BACKGROUND: Research in the areas of inflammation and mitochondrial stress in ischemic stroke is rapidly expanding, but a comprehensive overview that integrates bibliometric trends with an in-depth review of molecular mechanisms is lacking.
    OBJECTIVE: To map the evolving landscape of research using bibliometric analysis and to detail the molecular mechanisms that underpin these trends, emphasizing their implications in ischemic stroke.
    METHODS: We conducted a bibliometric analysis to identify key trends, top contributors, and focal research themes. In addition, we review recent research advances in mitochondrial stress and inflammation in ischemic stroke to gain a detailed understanding of the pathophysiological processes involved.
    CONCLUSION: Our integrative approach not only highlights the growing research interest and collaborations but also provides a detailed exploration of the molecular mechanisms that are central to the pathology of ischemic stroke. This synthesis offers valuable insights for researchers and paves the way for targeted therapeutic interventions.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Inflammation; Ischemic stroke; Mitochondrial stress
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.expneurol.2024.114845
  65. Front Psychol. 2024 ;15 1352602
    Exploring presenteeism trends: a comprehensive bibliometric and content analysis.
    Divyakala Chandrakumar, Vasumathi Arumugam, Asokan Vasudevan.
       Objective: This research will conduct a bibliometric and content analysis of presenteeism from 2000 to 2023. It aims to investigate publication trends, authorship patterns, and significant publications by using presenteeism conceptualizations, measurements, determinants, consequences, and interventions analysis. The study provides valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers about understanding and addressing workplace presenteeism issues.
    Methods: The research involved conducting a bibliometric study to analyze presenteeism publication trends, authorship patterns, and significant publications. It also explored the evolution of presenteeism research over time, identifying contributing countries, institutions, and writers. The interdisciplinary nature of presenteeism research was emphasized, covering occupational health, psychology, management, and public health. The researchers have used VOS Viewer and R Studio (biblioshiny) for this study.
    Results: The study identified several elements influencing presenteeism, such as health issues, work-related factors, organizational culture, and individual characteristics. It further examined the impact of organizational policies, leadership support, employee assistance programs, and health promotion activities in reducing absenteeism and enhancing employee well-being. These findings highlight the importance of addressing these factors to mitigate presenteeism issues and promote a healthier work environment.
    Conclusion: This research identified deficiencies in presenteeism research and provided recommendations for future investigations in this field. It emphasized the need for standardized measures and methodologies, longitudinal studies to understand causality, and industry- and population-specific interventions. These insights can guide future research directions and interventions to address presenteeism issues in a rapidly changing work and research landscape.
    Keywords:  bibliometric review; physical health; presenteeism; productivity; psychological health; workplace
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1352602
  66. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 15. 10(11): e31587
    Bibliometric insights into drug resistance in bladder cancer: Two decades of progress (1999-2022).
    Yi Huang, Ligang Chen, Yitong Zou, Hao Yu, Weibin Xie, Qinghua Gan, Yuhui Yao, Chengxiao Liao, Junjiong Zheng, Jianqiu Kong, Tianxin Lin.
       Aims: To provide a comprehensive bibliometric overview of drug resistance in bladder cancer (BC) from 1999 to 2022, aiming to illuminate its historical progression and guide future investigative avenues.
    Methods: Literature on BC drug resistance between 1999 and 2022 was sourced from the Web of Science. Visual analyses were executed using Vosviewer and Citespace software, focusing on contributions by countries, institutions, journals, authors, references, and keywords.
    Results: From 2727 publications, a marked growth in BC drug resistance studies was discerned over the two decades. Prominent among all institutions is the University of Texas System. The majority of top-ranked journals were American. In authorship significance, McConkey DJ led in publications, while Bellmunt J dominated in citations. Research topics predominantly spanned cancer demographics, drug efficacy evaluations, molecular features, oncology subtypes, and individualized treatment strategies, with a notable contemporary emphasis on molecular mechanisms behind drug resistance and nuances of ICIs.
    Conclusions: Our bibliometric analysis charts the landscape of BC drug resistance research from 1999 to 2022. While the study of resistance mechanisms has been robust, there's an evident need for deeper exploration into the molecular intricacies and the potential of ICIs and targeted therapeutic strategies.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric; Bladder cancer; Drug resistance; Immune checkpoint inhibitors
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31587
  67. Eur J Radiol. 2024 May 24. pii: S0720-048X(24)00234-1. [Epub ahead of print]176 111518
    Publication pressure in medical imaging: From impact factor to stress factor.
    Romy Toxopeus, Thomas C Kwee, Robert M Kwee.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2024.111518
  68. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2024 Jun;12(6): e5801
    Facial Rejuvenation: A Global Trend of Dermatological Procedures in the Last Decade.
    Yin Liu, Rui Mao, Minqin Xiao, Weidong Zhu, Yang Liu, Hong Xiao.
       Background: We aimed to track the global trend of cosmetic treatment outcomes for facial rejuvenation and the differences in modalities used in East Asian and Western populations.
    Methods: Articles reporting on facial rejuvenation procedures (invasive/noninvasive) were identified in PubMed from 2013 to March 2023 and bibliometrically analyzed for type of published document, citation frequency, authors with most articles, author's affiliation, and frequency distribution of keywords.
    Results: From 553 articles, most were published in 2021 (n = 86, 15.6%). Western countries (n = 323, 58.4%) contributed more than East Asian (n = 230, 41.6%), with more invasive interventions (n = 355, 64.2%) than noninvasive techniques (n = 198, 35.8%). Numbers of invasive techniques in West versus East Asian countries were 225 (40.7%) versus 135 (24.4%). Main indications were the reduction of facial wrinkles and antiageing treatments. Hyaluronic acid, fillers, and botulinum toxin were the main hotspots for invasive treatments, whereas laser, platelet-rich plasma, and radiofrequency were for noninvasive treatments. Nasolabial folds (13.4%) and glabellar lines (12.4%) were the top research hotspots in the East Asian and Western regions. Common adverse events were pain, erythema, swelling, and bruising. Approximately, 89.3% of publications were from single countries, whereas 10.7% of publications were from international collaborations. Most articles (n = 387; 69.95%) presented their findings using level II evidence. Dermatological surgery (IF = 2.914) had the greatest number of publications (n = 109; 19.71%).
    Conclusions: The main hotspots were antiaging and youthfulness. This study provides a trend and a new perspective on the future research directions in the field of facial rejuvenation.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000005801
  69. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 15. 10(11): e31069
    The level of evidence in prosthodontics in relation to author's characteristics: An analysis of three leading prosthodontics journals.
    Hubban Nasution, Merve Koseoglu, Berkman Albayrak, Judy Chia-Chun Yuan, Foteini Touloumi, Jiyeon J Kim, Valentim A R Barão, Funda Bayindir, Cortino Sukotjo.
       Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the level of evidence (LOE) characteristics and associated factors that change over time in three leading prosthodontics journals.
    Materials and methods: Articles published in The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry (JPD), International Journal of Prosthodontics (IJP), and Journal of Prosthodontics (JP) in 2013 and 2020 were reviewed by eight independent reviewers. After applying exclusion and inclusion criteria, the number of authors, the corresponding author's educational degree, corresponding author's origin in each clinical research article were recorded. The included articles were rated by reviewers according to the level of evidence criteria and proposed level of evidence-associated factors. Descriptive statistics, univariable, and binary logistic regression analysis were performed to investigate dependent variables and potentially associated factors. All independent variables with a significant effect were analyzed by using a multivariable test. The entry and exit alpha level were set at αE = 0.15. The statistical significance was set at α = 0.05.
    Results: A total of 439 articles from 3 selected journals for the years studied met the inclusion criteria. The percentages of level 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 articles were 2.7 %, 11.4 %, 9.6 %, 13.4 % and 62.9 %, respectively. Univariable analysis results demonstrated significant associations related to the number of authors (P = 0.005), the corresponding author's educational degree (P = 0.022), and the corresponding author's geographic origin (P = 0.042). Multivariable analysis results demonstrated significant associations related to the number of authors (P = 0.002), and the corresponding author's geographic origin (P = 0.014).
    Conclusions: The number of authors, CA degree, and CA origin had a significant association with the LOE of included prosthodontic studies. Although there was an increase in the number of publications from 2013 to 2020, the level of evidence trend shows no improvement over the years.
    Keywords:  Degrees; Level of evidence; Origin; Prosthodontics journals
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31069
  70. J Invest Dermatol. 2024 Jun 03. pii: S0022-202X(24)00368-3. [Epub ahead of print]
    The Social Media Impact Factor.
    Xinyi Du-Harpur.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jid.2024.04.012
  71. Malar J. 2024 Jun 02. 23(1): 172
    75 years' journey of malaria publications in English: what and where?
    Nimita Deora, Sonalika Kar, Veena Pande, Abhinav Sinha.
      Malaria has inflicted serious morbidity and mortality across the globe. The major brunt of the disease has been on African, South-East Asian and South American countries. Proportionally, malaria has attracted global research priorities and this is evident from the number of publications related to malaria from across the globe, irrespective of its endemicity. However, formal and exhaustive analyses of these 'malaria publications' are rarely reported. The systematic review and secondary data analyses were done to retrieve information on what has been published on malaria, where is it published, and which countries are major contributors to malaria research.The study presents malaria publications from 1945 to 2020 retrieved using three databases: Web of Science™, Embase® and Scopus®. Exported data were examined to determine the number of publications over time, their subject areas, contributions from various countries/organizations, and top publishing journals.The total number of published records on malaria ranged from 90,282 to 112,698 (due to three different databases). Based on the number of publications, USA, UK, France, and India were identified as the top four countries. Malaria Journal, American Journal of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, and PLoS One were the most preferred journals, whereas the University of London (Institutions other than LSHTM), the National Institute of Health, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and the University of Oxford appeared to be the top contributing organization.A disproportional contribution to malaria research was observed with non-malaria endemic countries making the largest contribution. Databases differed in their output format and needed standardization to make the outputs comparable across databases.
    Keywords:  Countries; Journals; Malaria; Publications; Subject
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-04992-1
  72. Front Pediatr. 2024 ;12 1383342
    Knowledge mapping of paediatric fever-a visual analysis based on CiteSpace.
    Di Liu, Dingruo Zhang, Tianyuan Yu, Sheng Guo, Xiaona Xue, Hui Hu, Jiayue Liu, Yue Xu, Narentuya.
       Objective: This study aimed to analyse the research hotspots and frontiers in the field of paediatric fever between 2013 and 2023.
    Methods: The included articles were visually analysed using CiteSpace 6.1.R6 software.
    Results: A total of 2,662 Chinese-language articles and 1,456 English-language articles were included in the study. Based on the Chinese literature, research groups were identified represented by Xinmin Li, Jinling Hong and Hongshuang Luo. Based on the English literature, research groups were formed represented by Henriette Moll, Santiago Mintegi and Elizabeth Alpern. Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine was the institution with the largest number of publications in the Chinese literature, and the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention was the institution with the largest number of publications in the English literature. The research on paediatric fever mainly focused on mechanism exploration, green treatment and clinical management.
    Conclusion: Several relatively stable research groups have been formed. Future studies on the differential diagnosis, rational drug use, standardised management and clinical practice guidelines for paediatric fever are needed.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; clinical management; paediatric fever; research hotspots; visual analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2024.1383342
  73. Sci Rep. 2024 06 04. 14(1): 12871
    The impact of social isolation and loneliness on cardiovascular disease risk factors: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and bibliometric investigation.
    Osama Albasheer, Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab, Mohammad R Zaino, Ahmed Abdallah Ahmed Altraifi, Nasser Hakami, Ehab I El-Amin, Mohammed M Alshehri, Saeed M Alghamdi, Abdulfattah S Alqahtani, Aqeel M Alenazi, Bader Alqahtani, Ahmed Alhowimel, Shadab Uddin, Husam Eldin Elsawi Khalafalla, Isameldin E Medani.
      Data on the association between social isolation, loneliness, and risk of incident coronary heart disease (CVD) are conflicting. The objective of this study is to determine the relationship between social isolation and loneliness, and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in middle age and elderly using meta-analysis. The purpose of the bibliometric analysis is to systematically evaluate the existing literature on the relationship between social isolation, loneliness, and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in middle-aged and elderly individuals. A comprehensive search through four electronic databases (MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science) was conducted for published articles that determined the association between social isolation and/or loneliness and the risk of developing coronary heart disease from June 2015 to May 2023. Two independent reviewers reviewed the titles and abstracts of the records. We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guideline to conduct the systematic review and meta-analysis. Data for the bibliometric analysis was obtained from the Scopus database and analyzed using VOSviewer and Bibliometrix applications. Six studies involving 104,511 patients were included in the final qualitative review and meta-analysis after screening the records. The prevalence of loneliness ranged from 5 to 65.3%, and social isolation ranged from 2 to 56.5%. A total of 5073 cardiovascular events were recorded after follow-up, ranging between 4 and 13 years. Poor social relationships were associated with a 16% increase in the risk of incident CVD (Hazard Ratio of new CVD when comparing high versus low loneliness or social isolation was 1.16 (95% Confidence Interval (CI) 1.10-1.22). The bibliometric analysis shows a rapidly growing field (9.77% annual growth) with common collaboration (6.37 co-authors/document, 26.53% international). The US leads research output, followed by the UK and Australia. Top institutions include University College London, Inserm, and the University of Glasgow. Research focuses on "elderly," "cardiovascular disease," and "psychosocial stress," with recent trends in "mental health," "social determinants," and "COVID-19". Social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of and worsen outcomes in incident cardiovascular diseases. However, the observed effect estimate is small, and this may be attributable to residual confounding from incomplete measurement of potentially confounding or mediating factors. The results of the bibliometric analysis highlight the multidimensional nature of CVD research, covering factors such as social, psychological, and environmental determinants, as well as their interplay with various demographic and health-related variables.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Cardiovascular disease; Loneliness; Meta-analysis; Social health; Social isolation
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-63528-4
  74. Water Environ Res. 2024 Jun;96(6): e11054
    A bibliometric perspective on the occurrence and migration of microplastics in soils amended with sewage sludge.
    Bomin Fu, Weimin Zhou, Yucai Chen, Yang Wu, Wenhui Gan, Nian She, Yibing Ma.
      The land application of sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants has been recognized as a major source of microplastic contamination in soil. Nevertheless, the fate and behavior of microplastics in soil remain uncertain, particularly their distribution and transport, which are poorly understood. This study does a bibliometric analysis and visualization of relevant research publications using the CiteSpace software. It explores the limited research available on the topic, highlighting the potential for it to emerge as a research hotspot in the future. Chinese researchers and institutions are paying great attention to this field and are promoting close academic cooperation among international organizations. Current research hot topics mainly involve microplastic pollution caused by the land application of sewage sludge, as well as the detection, environmental fate, and removal of microplastics in soil. The presence of microplastics in sludge, typically ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of particles (p)/kg, inevitably leads to their introduction into soil upon land application. In China, the estimated annual accumulation of microplastics in the soil due to sludge use is approximately 1.7 × 1013 p. In European countries, the accumulation ranges from 8.6 to 71 × 1013 p. Sludge application has significantly elevated soil microplastic concentrations, with higher application rates and frequencies resulting in up to several-fold increases. The primary forms of microplastics found in soils treated with sludge are fragments and fibers, primarily in white color. These microplastics consist primarily of components such as polyamide, polyethylene, and polypropylene. The vertical transport behavior of microplastics is influenced by factors such as tillage, wind, rainfall, bioturbation, microplastic characteristics (e.g., fraction, particle size, and shape), and soil physicochemical properties (e.g., organic matter, porosity, electrical conductivity, and pH). Research indicates that microplastics can penetrate up to 90 cm into the soil profile and persist for decades. Microplastics in sewage sludge-amended soils pose potential long-term threats to soil ecosystems and even human health. Future research should focus on expanding the theoretical understanding of microplastic behavior in these soils, enabling the development of comprehensive risk assessments and informed decision-making for sludge management practices. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Microplastics in sewage sludge range from tens to hundreds of thousands per kilogram. Sludge land application contributes significantly to soil microplastic pollution. The main forms of microplastics in sludge-amended soils are fragments and fibers. Microplastics are mainly composed of polyamide, polyethylene, and polypropylene. Microplastics can penetrate up to 90 cm into the soil profile and persist for decades.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; accumulation; microplastics; sewage sludge; soil; transport
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/wer.11054
  75. J Arthroplasty. 2024 Jun 05. pii: S0883-5403(24)00570-9. [Epub ahead of print]
    A Systematic Review of Retracted Publications in Clinical Orthopaedic Research.
    Catherine M Call, Peter C Michalakes, Andrew D Lachance, Thomas Zink, Brian J McGrory.
       BACKGROUND: Retracted publications are an often-overlooked issue affecting the scientific community; recent data confirms the overall number of retracted publications is rising. While this has previously been looked at within orthopaedic surgery, a contemporary understanding of retractions is required due to the rapid expansion in publications. Our study aimed to assess the retracted publications within clinical orthopaedic research to evaluate for characteristics and trends.
    METHODS: A systematic review was conducted on December 14, 2023, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. There were four databases that were queried to identify retracted publications in clinical orthopaedics that assessed operative and non-operative orthopaedic interventions (excluding basic science). Articles were independently screened by two reviewers; those meeting inclusion criteria were evaluated for various characteristics, including reasons for retraction based on Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.
    RESULTS: There were 233 studies that met inclusion criteria and were retracted between January 1, 1990, and December 14, 2023. Clinical orthopaedics represented 1.18% of all retracted publications identified through PubMed over this period. There were 87 articles that were retracted in 2023, up from 17 in 2022 (a 412% increase). Retracted studies were published in journals with 2022 impact factors up to 9.3, with an average of 3.1 (SD [standard deviation] 1.9). A total of 39.5% of the retracted studies were published in orthopaedic journals, and 60.9% of the retracted articles were published in exclusively open access journals. The mean time from electronic publication to retraction was 2.1 years (SD 2.2). Retracted articles have been cited up to 180 times (mean 8.6; SD 20). Reasons for retraction included misconduct (45.9%), plagiarism (11.6%), redundant publication (11.6%), unethical research (10.3%), error (9.4%), and others (10.7%).
    CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of retractions in the clinical orthopaedic literature is increasing. Clinical research is the basis for clinical practice guidelines, the gold standard for informing medical decision making. Retractions may be one harbinger of lower-quality publications; researchers, institutions, and journals together play important roles in maintaining scientific integrity.
    Keywords:  Arthroplasty; Orthopaedics; Retracted publications; Retraction; Systematic Review; Trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2024.05.085
  76. Front Res Metr Anal. 2024 ;9 1420385
    An overview of Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics.
    Chaomei Chen, Zaida Chinchilla-Rodríguez, Yi Zhang, Ben Daniel, Yuya Kajikawa, Dietmar Wolfram.
      
    Keywords:  Scientometrics; co-cited journals; meta-knowledge; research landscape; research metrics and analytics
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/frma.2024.1420385
  77. Int J Surg. 2024 Jun 04.
    Supplementary and evaluation of bibliometric analyses of liver metastases from gastric cancer- Letter to the Editor.
    Rui Tang, Fangzhen Lin, Yu Wei, Xiangdong Yang.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/JS9.0000000000001749
  78. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2024 Jun 05. 11206721241259806
    Gender inclusivity of ophthalmology journal submission guidelines and associated research metrics.
    Brendan K Tao, Jim S Xie, Rachel Leong, Matton Xia, Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen, Jennifer Ling, Nawaaz Nathoo, Edsel B Ing, Radha P Kohly, Faisal Khosa.
       PURPOSE: This cross-sectional study evaluated the prevalence of inclusive author submission guidelines across ophthalmology journals.
    METHODS: Journals were identified from the 2021 Journal Citations Report (Clarivate Analytics). Independent reviewers rated each author submission guideline as "inclusive" for satisfying at-least one of six criteria: i) included examples of gender inclusive language; ii) recommended the use of gender-inclusive language; iii) distinguished between sex and gender; iv) provided educational resources on gender-inclusive language; v) provided a policy permitting name changes (e.g., in case of gender and name transition); and/or vi) provided a statement of commitment to inclusivity. The primary objective was to investigate the proportion of journals with "gender-inclusive" author submission guidelines and the elements of the gender-inclusive content within these guidelines. A secondary objective was to review the association between "gender-inclusivity" in author submission guidelines with publisher, origin country, and journal/source/influence metrics (Clarivate Analytics).
    RESULTS: Across 94 journals, 29.8% journals were rated as inclusive. Inclusive journals had significantly higher relative impact factor, citations, and article influence scores compared to non-inclusive journals. Of the 29.8% of inclusive journals, the three most common domains were inclusion of an inclusivity statement (71.4% of inclusive journals), distinguishing between sex and gender (67.9%), and provision of additional educational resources on gender reporting for authors (60.7%).
    CONCLUSION: A minority of ophthalmology journals have gender-inclusive author submission guidelines. Ophthalmology journals should update their submission guidelines to advance gender equity of both authors and study participants and promote the inclusion of gender-diverse communities.
    Keywords:  Author submission guidelines; gender; inclusion; ophthalmology
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/11206721241259806
  79. Plant Biol (Stuttg). 2024 Jun 06.
    Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) application for coping with salinity and drought: a bibliometric network multi-analysis.
    C Lorenz, E Vitale, B Hay-Mele, C Arena.
      Rhizobacteria play a crucial role in plant growth and yield, stimulating primary production and improving stress resistance. Climate change has several consequences worldwide that affect arable land and agriculture. Studies on plant-soil-microorganism interactions to enhance plant productivity and/or resistance to abiotic stress may open new perspectives. This strategy aims to make agricultural-relevant plant species able to complete their biological cycle in extreme soils with the help of inoculated or primed plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). We provide an overview of the evolution of interest in PGPR research in the last 30 years through: (i) a quantitative search on the Scopus database; (ii) keyword frequencies and clustering analysis, and (iii) a keyword network and time-gradient analysis. The review of scientific literature on PGPR highlighted an increase in publications in the last 15 years, and a specific time gradient on subtopics, such as abiotic stresses. The rise in PGPR as a keyword co-occurring with salinity and drought stresses aligns with the growing number of papers from countries directly or partly affected by climate change. The study of PGPR, its features, and related applications will be a key challenge in the next decades, considering climate change effects on agriculture. The increased interest in PGPR leads to deeper knowledge focused specifically on researching agriculturally sustainable solutions for soils affected by salinity and drought.
    Keywords:  PGPR; climate change; salt stress; soil–plant interaction
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/plb.13661
  80. Nature. 2024 Jun;630(8015): S17
    Chinese science still has room to grow.
      
    Keywords:  Chemistry; Institutions; Publishing; Research data
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-01600-9
  81. Kardiol Pol. 2024 Jun 07.
    Women in leading positions among authors in cardiology papers: Is the gender gap closing?
    Małgorzata Konieczyńska, Elżbieta Paszek, Maciej Polak, Anetta Undas.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.33963/v.phj.100772
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