bims-evares Biomed News
on Evaluation of research
Issue of 2024‒06‒16
sixty-nine papers selected by
Thomas Krichel, Open Library Society
  1. A Bibliometric Analysis of the Spatial Transcriptomics Literature from 2006 to 2023.
  2. A bibliometric analysis of the 100 top-cited systematic review and meta-analysis in Orthodontics.
  3. Bibliometric analysis of focal therapy in prostate cancer research.
  4. Retracted Publications in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: What Mistakes Are Being Made?
  5. Analysis of Top 100 Articles Cited in Top Pain Journals: A Comprehensive Two Decade Bibliometric Analysis.
  6. Primary Sjogren syndrome - A bibliometric analysis via CiteSpace.
  7. Global research status and trends of enteric glia: a bibliometric analysis.
  8. Worldwide trend in research on Candida albicans and cancer correlations: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis.
  9. Trends and frontiers of maintenance therapy for ovarian cancer over the past 20 years: a bibliometric analysis.
  10. Online Visibility and Scientific Relevance of Strabismus Research: Bibliometric Analysis.
  11. A bibliometric analysis from 2013 to 2024 reveals research hotspots and trends in the connection between atrial fibrillation and cryoballoon: An observational study.
  12. Global research landscape and emerging trends in Graves' disease: A bibliometric analysis.
  13. Microbial dysbiosis in systemic lupus erythematosus: a scientometric study.
  14. Analysis of research hotspots and trends in pediatric ophthalmopathy based on 10 years of WoSCC literature.
  15. Using Bibliometric Data to Define and Understand Publishing Network Equity in Anesthesiology.
  16. [Bibliometric analysis of researches on the Plasmodium falciparum repetitive interspersed families of polypeptides protein from 1993 to 2022].
  17. Trends in patient safety education research for healthcare professional students over the past two decades: a bibliometric and content analysis.
  18. Progress and research trends in neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury bibliometric analysis based on web of science database: An observational study.
  19. Arbitrariness of bibliometric parameters: a case study on leading scientists in the German Society for Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology (DGPT).
  20. Research hotspots and emerging trends of mesenchymal stem cells in cardiovascular diseases: a bibliometric-based visual analysis.
  21. Trends and hotspots of the neuroprotection of hypothermia treatment: A bibliometric and visualized analysis of research from 1992 to 2023.
  22. Frontiers and hotspots in hand, foot, and mouth disease research during 2006 to 2023: A bibliometric and visual analysis.
  23. The Intellectual Landscape of Nanovaccines: A Bibliometric Perspective on Scientific Progress and Future Directions.
  24. Assessing the H-Indexes of Editorial Board Members in Ophthalmology Journals Published in Türkiye.
  25. A bibliometric analysis of alternative drug therapy options in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
  26. Global overview of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in children and adolescents over the past 20 years: a bibliometric analysis.
  27. The past forty-three years of dental implantology literature. A Global Mapping and Scientometric Analysis.
  28. Race and ethnic disparities arthroplasty trends and hotspots: Bibliometric analysis.
  29. Current research hotspots and frontier trends on carbon budget of coastal wetlands: A bibliometric analysis.
  30. Beyond Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science: An evaluation of the backward and forward citation coverage of 59 databases' citation indices.
  31. Research on drought stress in Medicago sativa L. from 1998 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis.
  32. Bibliometric Analysis of Cough Variant Asthma from 1993 to 2022.
  33. A comprehensive exploration of astrocytes in migraine: a bibliometric and visual analysis.
  34. Mapping Knowledge Landscapes and Emerging Trends of Sarcopenic Obesity in Older Adults: A Bibliometric Analysis From 2004 to 2023.
  35. Non-small cell lung cancer and metabolism research from 2013 to 2023: a visual analysis and bibliometric study.
  36. Scholarly Impact of Quality Improvement Reports in Neonatology.
  37. The Evolution of Physical Activity and Health Research in China: A Bibliometric Analysis of Study Areas and Sex Balance in Authorship.
  38. Global biomarker trends in triple-negative breast cancer research: a bibliometric analysis.
  39. Bibliometric Analysis of Clinical Trials on the Effect of Sugar Alcohol Consumption on Oral Health: Trends, Insights, and Future Directions (1967-2024).
  40. Penile prosthesis implantation: a bibliometric-based visualization study.
  41. Expert consensus on a protocol for conducting bibliometric analysis of scientific articles on global migration health (GMH).
  42. Extended and Long-term Cancer Survivorship of Childhood Survivors: A Scoping Review of Nursing Evidence With Bibliometric Analysis.
  43. Bibliometric study and visualisation of the last decade of research on the causes of childhood bronchial asthma.
  44. Social media engagement of supportive care publications in oncology.
  45. Scholarly communication between health informatics and information systems: A bibliometric study.
  46. Gender trends in authorship of gastroenterology randomized controlled trial literature.
  47. MRET: Modified Recursive Elimination Technique for ranking author assessment parameters.
  48. Knowledge mapping of disease-modifying therapy (DMT) in multiple sclerosis (MS): A bibliometrics analysis.
  49. Bibliometric analysis and visualisation of mesenchymal stem cell therapy for osteoporosis.
  50. Doctoral theses at the medical faculty of Tunis from 2015 to 2017: Scientific publication rates and associated factors.
  51. [Construction of a global health talent training evaluation index system based on bibliometric analysis].
  52. Visual analysis of trustworthiness studies: based on the Web of Science database.
  53. A commentary on "the transition of surgical simulation training and its learning curve: a bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2023" (Int J Surg. 2024 May 9.).
  54. The structure and evolution of social psychology: a co-citation network analysis.
  55. Trends in Gender Authorship of Abstract Presentations at Plastic Surgery the Meeting: A Decade Long Analysis.
  56. Knowledge mapping and emerging trends in neural stem cell transplantation research for spinal cord injury: A bibliometric analysis (2004-2023).
  57. Tanner Awards for the most-cited articles of 2021.
  58. Response to "knowledge mapping of immunotherapy for breast cancer: A bibliometric analysis from 2013 to 2022: A correspondence".
  59. Measurement and conceptualization of male involvement in family planning: a bibliometric analysis of Africa-based studies.
  60. Impact of nursing interventions in obstetric and gynaecological surgery: A bibliometric and visual analysis.
  61. Psychological, Psychiatric, and Organic Brain Manifestations of Celiac Disease.
  62. Benchmarking Accomplishments of Presidents Elected to Hand Surgery Societies in the United States.
  63. Differences in Academic Qualifications for Leadership at Hand Surgery Fellowships in the United States.
  64. Cancer research in Lebanon: Scope of the most recent publications of an academic institution (Review).
  65. The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedicine: Bibliometric Analysis.
  66. Rethinking urban wilderness: Status, hotspots, and prospects of ecosystem services.
  67. Unintended consequences of changes to Open Access and the Impact Factor.
  68. Promotional language and the adoption of innovative ideas in science.
  69. Bibliometric-based visualisation of CT brain perfusion imaging in patients with cerebral infarction.
  1. Cell Mol Neurobiol. 2024 Jun 10. 44(1): 50
    A Bibliometric Analysis of the Spatial Transcriptomics Literature from 2006 to 2023.
    Shu-Han Zhao, Xin-Yu Ji, Guo-Zhen Yuan, Tao Cheng, Hai-Yi Liang, Si-Qi Liu, Fu-Yi Yang, Yang Tang, Shuai Shi.
      In recent years, spatial transcriptomics (ST) research has become a popular field of study and has shown great potential in medicine. However, there are few bibliometric analyses in this field. Thus, in this study, we aimed to find and analyze the frontiers and trends of this medical research field based on the available literature. A computerized search was applied to the WoSCC (Web of Science Core Collection) Database for literature published from 2006 to 2023. Complete records of all literature and cited references were extracted and screened. The bibliometric analysis and visualization were performed using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, Bibliometrix R Package software, and Scimago Graphica. A total of 1467 papers and reviews were included. The analysis revealed that the ST publication and citation results have shown a rapid upward trend over the last 3 years. Nature Communications and Nature were the most productive and most co-cited journals, respectively. In the comprehensive global collaborative network, the United States is the country with the most organizations and publications, followed closely by China and the United Kingdom. The author Joakim Lundeberg published the most cited paper, while Patrik L. Ståhl ranked first among co-cited authors. The hot topics in ST are tissue recognition, cancer, heterogeneity, immunotherapy, differentiation, and models. ST technologies have greatly contributed to in-depth research in medical fields such as oncology and neuroscience, opening up new possibilities for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Moreover, artificial intelligence and big data drive additional development in ST fields.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Cancer; Differentiation; Models; Spatial transcriptomics; Tissue recognition
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10571-024-01484-3
  2. Dental Press J Orthod. 2024 ;pii: S2176-94512024000200304. [Epub ahead of print]29(2): e242401
    A bibliometric analysis of the 100 top-cited systematic review and meta-analysis in Orthodontics.
    Madhanraj Selvaraj, Bhaskar Nivethitha, Piramanayagam Varshitha, Ulaganathan Sangeetha, Balasubramanian Madhan.
      OBJECTIVE: This bibliometric study aimed to analyze the citation metrics, journal and author characteristics, and subject domains of the 100 top-cited Systematic Reviews (SR) and Meta-Analysis (MA) in orthodontics.MATERIAL AND METHODS: An electronic database search was conducted for SR and MA in the Web of Science on 16th July 2023, without language and time restrictions. Of the 802 hits returned, the 100 top-cited orthodontic articles were shortlisted. They were analyzed for citation metrics, journal characteristics (journal, year of publication, impact factor-IF), author and affiliation characteristics (number, primary and corresponding author's affiliation, and country), study domain, and keywords.
    RESULTS: These articles were published from 1996 to 2021 in 20 journals, with an impact factor of 1.9 to 10.5, by 351 researchers affiliated with 104 universities. Their citations ranged from 45 to 344, and 34 poised to be classified as classic (≥ 100 citations). The maximum number of articles was published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (n=38), the European Journal of Orthodontics (n=18), and the Angle Orthodontist (n=8). The authors for individual papers ranged from 1 to 10, with 5 being the most common (n=58). Europe had the highest contribution regarding the number of corresponding authors, institutions, and citations. Bone anchorage and orthodontic tooth movement/Biomechanics were the most frequently researched domains (n=11 each). The most common keyword used was Orthodontics (n=19), followed by Systematic Review (n=16) and Meta-analysis (n=9).
    CONCLUSION: In general, the top cited SR and MA were published in high-impact orthodontic journals, were multi-authored, and reflected the collaborative work from different universities.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1590/2177-6709.29.2.e242401.oar
  3. BJUI Compass. 2024 Jun;5(6): 602-609
    Bibliometric analysis of focal therapy in prostate cancer research.
    Mohammed Shahait, Sarah Ibrahim, Laith Baqain, Zahi Abdul-Sater.
      Introduction: The use of focal therapies for prostate cancer (PCa) has soared, as it controls disease and is associated with minimal side effects. Bibliometric analysis examines the global research landscape on any topic to identify gaps in the research and areas for improvement and prioritize future research efforts. This study aims to examine the research outputs and trends and collaboration landscape in the field of focal therapy for PCa on a global scale.Methods: We searched Medline, PubMed and Scopus for peer-reviewed publications on our research topic using controlled keywords. Search results were limited to the period between 1980 and 2022, screened for duplicates and then included in our study based on prespecified eligibility criteria. The Bibliometrix Package was used for comprehensive science mapping analysis of co-authorship, co-citation and co-occurrence analysis of countries, institutions, authors, references and keywords in this field.
    Results: This analysis included 2578 research articles. The annual scientific production increased from one article in 1982 to 143 in 2022 (13.21%). The average citation per year was incrementally increasing, and these documents were cited around 32.52 times. The documents included in this analysis were published in 633 sources. The international collaboration index was 22.7. In total, 6280 author keywords were identified. The most used keywords were 'prostate cancer', 'focal therapy', 'prostate' and 'photodynamic therapy'.
    Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis has provided a comprehensive review of focal therapy in PCa research, highlighting both the significant growth in the field and the existing gaps that require further exploration. The study points to the need for more diverse international collaboration and exploration of various treatment modalities within the context of focal therapy.
    Keywords:  bibliometric; focal therapy; prostate cancer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/bco2.353
  4. OTO Open. 2024 Apr-Jun;8(2):8(2): e157
    Retracted Publications in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: What Mistakes Are Being Made?
    Hannaan S Choudhry, Sugosh M Anur, Hassan S Choudhry, Emily M Kokush, Aman M Patel, Christina H Fang.
      Objectives: Retraction of publications is critical to maintaining scientific integrity, yet there is a lack of research on its occurrence in Otolaryngology. This study investigates characteristics, trends, and reasons for retraction of publications in otolaryngology journals.Study Design: Bibliometric analysis.
    Setting: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science.
    Methods: A PubMed search for publications retracted during 1990 to 2022 from the top 60 journals with the subject "Otorhinolaryngology" using Scopus' CiteScore was performed. Publications were excluded if they were not in English, had missing information or did not have available abstracts or full-text. Publication and retraction dates, journal, country of origin, citation counts, journal impact factor (JIF), topic, and reason for retraction were recorded. Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated to identify potential associations in the data.
    Results: Fifty-three publications were included. The 2020s had the highest number of retractions per year (4.33), with publications being retracted on average, 35 months after initial publication. The most common retracted topic and country of origin were head and neck (26.4%) and China (17.0%), respectively. Most publications were retracted because of plagiarism or duplicate publication (52.8%). Mean citation count was 6.92 ± 8.32 and mean JIF was 2.80 ± 1.35. Citation count was positively associated with months until retraction (r = .432, P = .001). There was no significant correlation between months to retraction and JIF (r = .022, P = .878).
    Conclusion: The most cited reasons for retraction were plagiarism and duplicate publication. An understanding of the reasons for retraction can better position journals to enforce more meticulous review standards and reduce such publications from being published.
    Level of Evidence: Level 4.
    Keywords:  Otolaryngology; bibliometric analysis; publications; retractions; withdrawn
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/oto2.157
  5. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2024 Jun 14.
    Analysis of Top 100 Articles Cited in Top Pain Journals: A Comprehensive Two Decade Bibliometric Analysis.
    Kunal Vij, John M Thomas, Leo Wan, Ajay N Chatim, George Thomas, Alan D Kaye.
      PURPOSE OF REVIEW: A bibliometric analysis was performed to analyze and compare the top 100 articles from the most well-known five pain journals: Pain, Pain Physician, Pain Medicine, Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, and Journal of Pain. A query of the Scopus database was performed to filter the top 200 most cited articles from each journal. CY score was calculated for the top 200 articles from each journal by dividing the total number of citations by the number of years the article has been published.RECENT FINDINGS: All articles had a collective analysis of the top CY scores, the top 100 of which were further analyzed. The pain subtype, type of publication, country of origin, and senior author were extrapolated from these top 100 articles. Frequency tables were organized, revealing Pain Journal as the highest publishing journal out of the top 100 articles. Chronic pain was the most studied subtype of pain and narrative reviews were the most common type of evidence. Studies were also organized in five-year epochs to analyze the frequency of publications in these intervals. Results show that 2010-2014 had the highest frequency of articles published overall. Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is also an objective indicator of the average number of citations per published article from each journal. The journal with the highest JIF was Pain with an impact factor of 7.926. (6).
    Keywords:  Journal of pain; Manuscript; Pain; Pain medicine; Pain physician journal; Regional anesthesia and pain medicine
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-024-01273-z
  6. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Jun 14. 103(24): e38162
    Primary Sjogren syndrome - A bibliometric analysis via CiteSpace.
    Mingrui Yang, Shangzhi Wang, Jin Zhang, Bin Yan.
      This study employs CiteSpace software to analyze the research status, hotspots, and trends of primary Sjogren syndrome (pSS). Relevant publications from 1999 to 2023 were searched in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) set, followed by generating a network map using CiteSpace software to identify top authors, institutions, countries, keywords, journals, references, and research trends. A total of 3564 valid articles were included in this study. The People Republic of China had the highest number of articles (n = 524), while the University of Bergen emerged as the institution with the highest publication count (n = 94). Mariette X was identified as the author with the most publications (n = 67), whereas Vitali C received recognition as the most cited author (n = 1706). Annals of Rheumatic Diseases stood out as the journal with the highest citation count (n = 2530). Notably, an article published in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases in 2017 garnered significant attention by being cited a remarkable 304 times. The bibliometric analysis reveals that key areas of research in pSS encompass investigating pathogenesis; advancing and applying targeted biological agents; and establishing treatment and diagnostic standards.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000038162
  7. Front Pharmacol. 2024 ;15 1403767
    Global research status and trends of enteric glia: a bibliometric analysis.
    Huai-Yu Li, Wei-Xin Yan, Jia Li, Jing Ye, Zhi-Guo Wu, Zheng-Kun Hou, Bin Chen.
      Background: Enteric glia are essential components of the enteric nervous system. Previously believed to have a passive structural function, mounting evidence now suggests that these cells are indispensable for maintaining gastrointestinal homeostasis and exert pivotal influences on both wellbeing and pathological conditions. This study aimed to investigate the global status, research hotspots, and future directions of enteric glia.Methods: The literature on enteric glia research was acquired from the Web of Science Core Collection. VOSviewer software (v1.6.19) was employed to visually represent co-operation networks among countries, institutions, and authors. The co-occurrence analysis of keywords and co-citation analysis of references were conducted using CiteSpace (v6.1.R6). Simultaneously, cluster analysis and burst detection of keywords and references were performed.
    Results: A total of 514 publications from 36 countries were reviewed. The United States was identified as the most influential country. The top-ranked institutions were University of Nantes and Michigan State University. Michel Neunlist was the most cited author. "Purinergic signaling" was the largest co-cited reference cluster, while "enteric glial cells (EGCs)" was the cluster with the highest number of co-occurring keywords. As the keyword with the highest burst strength, Crohns disease was a hot topic in the early research on enteric glia. The burst detection of keywords revealed that inflammation, intestinal motility, and gut microbiota may be the research frontiers.
    Conclusion: This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of enteric glia research. EGCs have emerged as a crucial link between neurons and immune cells, attracting significant research attention in neurogastroenterology. Their fundamental and translational studies on inflammation, intestinal motility, and gut microbiota may promote the treatment of some gastrointestinal and parenteral disorders.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; enteric glial cells; enteric nervous system; gut microbiota; inflammation; intestinal motility; purinergic signaling
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2024.1403767
  8. Front Microbiol. 2024 ;15 1398527
    Worldwide trend in research on Candida albicans and cancer correlations: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis.
    Shiqin Tang, Yanyan Xu, Xiaojing Li.
      Objective: Candida albicans (C. albicans), an opportunistic pathogen, is implicated in the carcinogenesis of various cancers, thereby significantly impacting human health. This study conducts an in-depth analysis of the prevailing research dynamics concerning the relationship between C. albicans and cancer over the past decade, offering a comprehensive overview of the knowledge structure and emerging focal points in this field through bibliometric scrutiny.Methods: A methodical quantitative and visual scrutiny of pertinent literature from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) spanning the previous decade was carried out employing VOS Viewer and CiteSpace software.
    Results: From January 1, 2014, to January 1, 2024, a comprehensive corpus of 1,259 articles was delineated. Prominent research institutions included the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, Cairo University, and King Saud University. The top three prolific countries were the United States, China, and India. Among the authors, Mohamed, Gehad G., Mahmoud, Walaa H., and Netea, Mihai G., emerged as the most prolific, with Pfaller, Ma being distinguished as the most frequently cited author. The journal Molecules published the highest number of articles, while PLoS One had the highest citation count. Nature had the highest impact factor. The research focal points in this field encompassed the interactions between C. albicans and cancer, the correlation with oral cancer, the underlying mechanisms of C. albicans carcinogenic potential, as well as antifungal and anticancer therapies.
    Conclusion: This investigation constitutes a pioneering bibliometric analysis elucidating the trends and advancements in research regarding the correlation between C. albicans and cancer. Said analyses uncover the prevailing research focal points and trends, offering insightful guidance for subsequent inquiry in this domain.
    Systematic review registration: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/summary/df33afba-f843-41e8-b932-cb3678eb8243-e92e7316/relevance/1.
    Keywords:  Candida albicans; bibliometric analysis; cancer; tumour; visualization techniques
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1398527
  9. Future Oncol. 2024 Jun 12. 1-18
    Trends and frontiers of maintenance therapy for ovarian cancer over the past 20 years: a bibliometric analysis.
    Chunju Xu, Xia Li.
      Aim: To summarize and analyze the research trends and frontiers in maintenance therapy for ovarian cancer over the past 20 years. Methods: Relevant articles were identified in Web of Science, and analyzed using CiteSpace and Excel. Results: 1204 articles from 61 countries led by the USA and England were included. 6821 authors, 2345 institutions and 292 journals have participated in the publication of papers, but the collaboration between them was not very close. The annual publication volume has increased significantly since 2015. Drug combination therapy, genetic testing, management of adverse reaction and prognostic factors are research trends and frontiers of this field. Conclusion: This is the first bibliometric research in this field, which can provide some references for researchers.
    Keywords:  bibliometric; frontiers; maintenance therapy; ovarian cancer; trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/14796694.2024.2357378
  10. Interact J Med Res. 2024 Jun 12. 13 e50698
    Online Visibility and Scientific Relevance of Strabismus Research: Bibliometric Analysis.
    Aleksander Stupnicki, Basil Suresh, Saurabh Jain.
      BACKGROUND: Quality and accuracy of online scientific data are crucial, given that the internet and social media serve nowadays as primary sources of medical knowledge.OBJECTIVE: This study aims to analyze the relationship between scientific relevance and online visibility of strabismus research to answer the following questions: (1) Are the most popular strabismus papers scientifically relevant? (2) Are the most high-impact strabismus studies shared enough online?
    METHODS: The Altmetric Attention Score (AAS) was used as a proxy for online visibility, whereas citations and the journal's impact factor (IF) served as a metric for scientific relevance. Using "strabismus" as a keyword, 100 papers with the highest AAS and 100 papers with the highest number of citations were identified. Statistical analyses, including the Spearman rank test, linear regression, and factor analysis, were performed to assess the relationship between AAS, citations, a journal's IF, and mentions across 18 individual Web 2.0 platforms.
    RESULTS: A weak, positive, statistically significant correlation was observed between normalized AAS and normalized citations (P<.001; r=0.27) for papers with high visibility. Only Twitter mentions and Mendeley readers correlated significantly with normalized citations (P=.02 and P<.001, respectively) and IF (P=.04 and P=.009, respectively), with Twitter being the strongest significant predictor of citation numbers (r=0.53). For high-impact papers, no correlation was found between normalized citations and normalized AAS (P=.12) or the IF of the journal (P=.55).
    CONCLUSIONS: While clinical relevance influences online attention, most high-impact research related to strabismus is not sufficiently shared on the web. Therefore, researchers should make a greater effort to share high-impact papers related to strabismus on online media platforms to improve accessibility and quality of evidence-based knowledge for patients.
    Keywords:  accessibility; accuracy; altmetrics; bibliometric analysis; evidence-based information; medical knowledge; metric; online visibility; platform; research; scientific relevance; social media; squint; strabismus; strabismus research
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2196/50698
  11. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Jun 14. 103(24): e38435
    A bibliometric analysis from 2013 to 2024 reveals research hotspots and trends in the connection between atrial fibrillation and cryoballoon: An observational study.
    Jing Lu, Nan Zhang, Fan Yang, Yu Gao, Yan Ren, Dengfeng Ma.
      Using bibliometric analysis, this study attempted to provide an overview of the current state of research and key findings regarding the relationship between atrial fibrillation (AF) and cryoballoons in general. We gathered the literature from the Web of Science (WOS) database covering the last 11 years (2013-2024) pertaining to AF and cryoballoons, and we used Citespace to evaluate the mapping of knowledge. The findings demonstrated that there were 1986 articles concerning AF and cryoballoons, with a faster growth after 2018. The United States, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and Chierchia, Gian-Battista are the nation, organization, and writer with the highest number of publications. Kuck KH (2016) is the most frequently mentioned reference as well (488). We know that Vrije Universiteit Brusse in the Belgium has emerged as 1 of this discipline's leading research forces based on a 10-year bibliometric investigation. Prominent universities and developed nations form the finest alliances for research on cryoballoons and AF.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000038435
  12. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Jun 14. 103(24): e37963
    Global research landscape and emerging trends in Graves' disease: A bibliometric analysis.
    Yan Yang, Peijin Li, Chunjian Zhou, Feng Liu, Tao Liu, Qian Wang, Zhiguo Ding.
      BACKGROUND: Graves' disease is a prevalent thyroid disorder and is the primary cause of hyperthyroidism. Significant progress has been made in understanding the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of this disease. However, bibliometric analyses on Graves' disease are lacking. We aimed to comprehensively summarize the research, progression, and focal points of Graves' disease through data mining and integrated analysis of the existing literature.METHODS: We retrieved relevant literature on Graves' disease from 2003 to 2023 from the Web of Science database. We performed bibliometric analysis using CiteSpace and the R package Bibliometrix.
    RESULTS: We identified 10,901 publications from 132 countries, with a steady rise in the number of publications over the past 5 years. The US leads in publication volume, with the University of California System being the primary contributing institution. The journal Thyroid had the highest publication output, while the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism was the most frequently cited. These publications involved 2305 authors, with Antonelli Alessandro and Smith Terry being the most prolific. The most frequently cited articles were the "2016 American Thyroid Association guidelines for diagnosis and management of hyperthyroidism and other causes of thyrotoxicosis" and the "Thyroid Association/European Group on Graves' orbitopathy guidelines for the management of Graves' orbitopathy." Analysis of the bursts of cited references, keywords, and their clustering revealed that research on Graves' disease predominantly centers on clinical management, thyroid-stimulating hormone receptors, thyroid hormones, autoimmunity and inflammation, Graves' ophthalmopathy, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer.
    CONCLUSION: This is the first comprehensive bibliometric study to summarize progress and trends in Graves' disease research. These results highlight recent research hotspots and promising directions, thereby providing a valuable reference for other scholars.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000037963
  13. Front Microbiol. 2024 ;15 1319654
    Microbial dysbiosis in systemic lupus erythematosus: a scientometric study.
    Miaomiao Zhao, Xiaoting Wen, Ruiling Liu, Ke Xu.
      Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease. Mounting evidence suggests microbiota dysbiosis augment autoimmune response. This study aims to provide a systematic overview of this research field in SLE through a bibliometric analysis.Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search and retrieval of literature related to microbial researches in SLE from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database. The retrieved articles were subjected to bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer and Bibliometricx to explore annual publication output, collaborative patterns, research hotspots, current research status, and emerging trends.
    Results: In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of 218 research articles and 118 review articles. The quantity of publications rises annually, notably surging in 2015 and 2018. The United States and China emerged as the leading contributors in microbial research of SLE. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences had the highest publication outputs among the institutions. Frontiers in Immunology published the most papers. Luo XM and Margolles A were the most prolific and highly cited contributors among individual authors. Microbial research in SLE primarily focused on changes in microbial composition, particularly gut microbiota, as well as the mechanisms and practical applications in SLE. Recent trends emphasize "metabolites," "metabolomics," "fatty acids," "T cells," "lactobacillus," and "dietary supplementation," indicating a growing emphasis on microbial metabolism and interventions in SLE.
    Conclusion: This study provides a thorough analysis of the research landscape concerning microbiota in SLE. The microbial research in SLE mainly focused on three aspects: microbial dysbiosis, mechanism studies and translational studies (microbiota-based therapeutics). It identifies current research trends and focal points, offering valuable guidance for scholars in the field.
    Keywords:  VOSviewer; autoimmune disease; bibliometric analysis; microbiota; systemic lupus erythematosus
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1319654
  14. Front Pediatr. 2024 ;12 1405110
    Analysis of research hotspots and trends in pediatric ophthalmopathy based on 10 years of WoSCC literature.
    Qianfang Jia, Xiaofang Wang, Xiwan Li, Cuijuan Xie, Qing Zhang, Jingfeng Mu, Weihua Yang.
      Background: Ophthalmopathy occurring in childhood can easily lead to irreversible visual impairment, and therefore a great deal of clinical and fundamental researches have been conducted in pediatric ophthalmopathy. However, a few studies have been performed to analyze such large amounts of research using bibliometric methods. This study intended to apply bibliometric methods to analyze the research hotspots and trends in pediatric ophthalmopathy, providing a basis for clinical practice and scientific research to improve children's eye health.Methods: Publications related to pediatric ophthalmopathy were searched and identified in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. Bibliometric and visualized analysis was performed using the WoSCC analysis system and CiteSpace.6.2.6 software, and high-impact publications were analyzed.
    Results: This study included a total of 7,177 publications from 162 countries and regions. Of these, 2,269 from the United States and 1,298 from China. The centrality and H-index were highest in the United States at 0.27 and 66, respectively. The University of London and Harvard University had the highest H-index at 37. Freedman,Sharon F published 55 publications, with the highest H-index at 19. The emerging burst keyword in 2020-2023 was "eye tracking," and the burst keywords in 2021-2023 were "choroidal thickness," "pediatric ophthalmology," "impact" and "childhood glaucoma." Retinopathy of prematurity, myopia, retinoblastoma and uveitis in juvenile idiopathic arthritis were the main topics in the high-impact publications, with clinical studies in the majority, especially in retinopathy of prematurity.
    Conclusion: Eye health in children is a research hotspot, with the United States publishing the largest number of papers and having the greatest influence in research on pediatric ophthalmopathy, and China coming in second. The University of London and Stanford University had the greatest influence. Freedman, Sharon F was the most influential author. Furthermore, "choroidal thickness," "pediatric ophthalmology," "impact," "childhood glaucoma" and "eye tracking"are the latest hotspots in the field of pediatric ophthalmopathy. These hotspots represent hot diseases, hot technologies and holistic concepts, which are exactly the research trends in the field of pediatric ophthalmopathy, providing guidance and grounds for clinical practice and scientific research on children's eye health.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; bibliometric; hotspots; ophthalmopathy; pediatric; trends; visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2024.1405110
  15. Anesth Analg. 2024 Jun 12.
    Using Bibliometric Data to Define and Understand Publishing Network Equity in Anesthesiology.
    Elizabeth W Duggan, Gary S Atwood, Joseph A Sanford, Mitchell H Tsai, Jamal K Egbaria, Nina Carmichael-Tanaka, Neal B Outland.
      BACKGROUND: Anesthesiology departments and professional organizations increasingly recognize the need to embrace diverse membership to effectively care for patients, to educate our trainees, and to contribute to innovative research.1 Bibliometric analysis uses citation data to determine the patterns of interrelatedness within a scientific community. Social network analysis examines these patterns to elucidate the network's functional properties. Using these methodologies, an analysis of contemporary scholarly work was undertaken to outline network structure and function, with particular focus on the equity of node and graph-level connectivity patterns.METHODS: Using the Web of Science, this study examines bibliographic data from 6 anesthesiology-specific journals between January 1, 2017, and August 26, 2022. The final data represent 4453 articles, 19,916 independent authors, and 4436 institutions. Analysis of coauthorship was performed using R libraries software. Collaboration patterns were assessed at the node and graph level to analyze patterns of coauthorship. Influential authors and institutions were identified using centrality metrics; author influence was also cataloged by the number of publications and highly cited papers. Independent assessors reviewed influential author photographs to classify race and gender. The Gini coefficient was applied to examine dispersion of influence across nodes. Pearson correlations were used to investigate the relationship between centrality metrics, number of publications, and National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding.
    RESULTS: The modularity of the author network is significantly higher than would be predicted by chance (0.886 vs random network mean 0.340, P < .01), signifying strong community formation. The Gini coefficient indicates inequity across both author and institution centrality metrics, representing moderate to high disparity in node influence. Identifying the top 30 authors by centrality metrics, number of published and highly cited papers, 79.0% were categorized as male; 68.1% of authors were classified as White (non-Latino) and 24.6% Asian.
    CONCLUSIONS: The highly modular network structure indicates dense author communities. Extracommunity cooperation is limited, previously demonstrated to negatively impact novel scientific work.2,3 Inequitable node influence is seen at both author and institution level, notably an imbalance of information transfer and disparity in connectivity patterns. There is an association between network influence, article publication (authors), and NIH funding (institutions). Female and minority authors are inequitably represented among the most influential authors. This baseline bibliometric analysis provides an opportunity to direct future network connections to more inclusively share information and integrate diverse perspectives, properties associated with increased academic productivity.3,4.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1213/ANE.0000000000006877
  16. Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi. 2024 Apr 26. 36(2): 184-190
    [Bibliometric analysis of researches on the Plasmodium falciparum repetitive interspersed families of polypeptides protein from 1993 to 2022].
    J Yin, Z Sun, H Zhao, X Zhou, K Kassegne, J Chen.
      OBJECTIVE: To perform a bibliometric analysis of researches on the Plasmodium falciparum repetitive interspersed families of polypeptides (RIFIN) protein from 1993 to 2022 and identify the hot topics in the RIFIN protein research, so as to provide insights into future researches on RIFIN protein.METHODS: RIFIN protein-associated publications were retrieved in the Web of Science Core Collection from 1993 to 2022 and all bibliometric analyses were performed using the software CiteSpace 6.2.4.0. The annual number of RIFIN protein-associated publications was analyzed from 1993 to 2022, and country, author and institution collaboration networks were created. Keywords were extracted from RIFIN protein-associated publications for plotting keyword co-occurrence, clustering, burst and timeline maps to identify the hot topics in the RIFIN protein research.
    RESULTS: A total of 745 English RIFIN protein-associated publications were included in the final bibliometric analysis, and there were 18 to 36 publications each year from 1993 to 2022. The top three countries with the highest activity in the RIFIN protein research included the United States, the United Kingdom and France, universities and research institutes were highly active in the RIFIN protein research; however, no authors were identified with a high activity in the RIFIN protein research. There were three keyword clusters in the RIFIN protein-associated publications, including repetitive DNA sequence, molecular epidemiology and antigenic variation. Keyword co-occurrence, burst and timeline analyses showed that previous RIFIN protein-associated publications mainly focused on gene properties and functions, involving keywords of repetitive DNA sequence and evolution, and recent hot topics for the RIFIN protein research shifted to genetic diversity and immune response, involving keywords of genetic diversity, antigenic variation and binding.
    CONCLUSIONS: The annual number of RIFIN protein-associated publications was relatively stable from 1993 to 2022. This bibliometric analysis may provide insights into future researches on the RIFIN protein.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; CiteSpace; Plasmodium falciparum; Repetitive interspersed families of polypeptides
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.16250/j.32.1374.2023168
  17. Med Educ Online. 2024 Dec 31. 29(1): 2358610
    Trends in patient safety education research for healthcare professional students over the past two decades: a bibliometric and content analysis.
    Lu Zhou, Yinsong Sun, Jun Wang, Huanhuan Huang, Jun Luo, Qinghua Zhao, Mingzhao Xiao.
      Research and practice in patient safety education have garnered widespread attention; however, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis is lacking. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the research focus and research trends in the globalization of the field of patient safety education and to describe the general characteristics of publications. Data on articles and reviews about student safety education were extracted from Web of Science. Microsoft Excel 2019, CiteSpace 6.1.R3, VOSviewer 1.6.18, SATI 3.2, Scimago Graphica, and Pajek were used for quantitative analysis. Collaboration networks of countries, institutions, journals, authors, and keywords were visualized based on publications from January 2000 to September 2022. A total of 573 papers were published between 2000 to 2022, showing an overall increasing trend. The USA, England, and Australia are the top three most prolific countries; Johns Hopkins University, the University of Technology Sydney, and the University of Toronto are the top three most productive institutions; Nurse Education Today, Journal of Nursing Education, and BMC Medical Education are the most productive journals; Based on content analysis five research hotspots focused on: (1) Quality Improvement of Patient safety Teaching and Learning; (2) Patient safety Teaching Content; (3)Specialized Teaching in Patient Safety; (4) Integrating Patient Safety and Clinical Teaching; (5)Patient Safety Teaching Assessment Content. Through keyword clustering analysis, five research hotspots and relevant contents were identified. According to this study, simulation, communication, collaboration, and medication may attract more attention from researchers and educators, and could be the major trend for future study.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; content analysis; hotspots; medication education; nursing education; patient safety; student
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/10872981.2024.2358610
  18. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Jun 14. 103(24): e38491
    Progress and research trends in neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury bibliometric analysis based on web of science database: An observational study.
    Jingyu Bing, Haihua You, Yaowen Dai, Yunxia Ding.
      Neurogenic bladder (NB) is a significant complication that often occurs after spinal cord injury. It results from urinary dysfunction caused by the injury, disrupting the normal neural control of the bladder and urethra. Symptoms of NB can include urinary frequency, urgency, incontinence, and retention, all of which can greatly impact the quality of life of affected individuals. While there are articles and reviews on NB, fewer specifically address NB following spinal cord injury. This study examined 1095 publications from January 1, 2000, to March 27, 2024, in the Web of Science core database using bibliometric software like VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and Bibliometrics. The analysis revealed an increasing trend in the number of publications, with the United States and China leading in research output. Professor Jeremy B. Myers from the University of Utah had the highest number of publications, while the University of Michigan and the University of Pittsburgh were the institutions with the most publications. The journal Neurourology and Urodynamics had the highest number of articles, and common keywords included management, quality of life, and dysfunction, highlighting key areas of focus for scholars.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000038491
  19. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2024 Jun 12.
    Arbitrariness of bibliometric parameters: a case study on leading scientists in the German Society for Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology (DGPT).
    Louisa Christin Fox, Roland Seifert.
      Bibliometric rankings of researchers are increasingly important for academic hiring and for making grant application decisions in the biomedical sciences. As a case study, we performed a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of German pharmacology and toxicology. The 42 members of the German Society for Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology (DGPT) represented in the German 'best scientist' ranking in biology and biochemistry on www.research.com for the year 2022 were analyzed according to various aspects. The scientist ranking on Research.com is based on the Hirsch Index (h-Index). In the comparatively small field of pharmacology, which accounts for only 4.2% of the scientists in the ranking on Research.com, there are only two women. This shows that female pharmacologists are highly underrepresented in elite pharmacology. To achieve a high h-Index, a pharmacologist must publish more papers than a biochemist or biologist. Furthermore, German elite pharmacology was compared in the three sub-societies of the DGPT. There are no significant differences between elite pharmacologists and toxicologists in terms of productivity. Two large German pharmacology schools (Günter Schultz and Franz Hofmann) are similar in all bibliometric parameters except for number of total publications. Age-specific factors were also defined for the analysis: 'academic age' and the quotient of the h-Index by 'academic age'. Any given bibliometric parameter (or combination of parameters) yielded different ranking results. This became even more evident when additionally considering the highly popular and widely used Laborjournal ranking of top pharmacology and toxicology researchers with only very few DGPT members listed. We unmasked 7 types of publication patterns of pharmacologists, an age-dependent publication peak at around 55 years and different trajectories for high- and low-volume publishing pharmacologists. In the future, less emphasis should be paid to bibliometric parameters in academic hiring and grant decisions than to the authentic societal and scientific impact of the research. Bibliometric parameters are very arbitrary within a very large segment of pharmacologists. Studies according to the paradigm of this account should be made for other countries, other learned societies, and other scientific fields. The different cultures among related scientific fields must be considered in bibliometric analyses as exemplified here for pharmacology versus biochemistry. Conversely, the bibliometric similarities between pharmacology and toxicology show that both fields belong together and have a very similar culture.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric comparison; DGPT; Elite research; Gender research; Pharmacology; Scientific productivity
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00210-024-03195-4
  20. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2024 ;11 1394453
    Research hotspots and emerging trends of mesenchymal stem cells in cardiovascular diseases: a bibliometric-based visual analysis.
    Zhihang Jiang, Jiajing Yu, Houle Zhou, Jiaming Feng, Zehui Xu, Melisandre Wan, Weiwei Zhang, Yuqing He, Chengyao Jia, Shuijin Shao, Haidong Guo, Baonian Liu.
      Background: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have important research value and broad application prospects in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, few bibliometric analyses on MSCs in cardiovascular diseases are available. This study aims to provide a thorough review of the cooperation and influence of countries, institutions, authors, and journals in the field of MSCs in cardiovascular diseases, with the provision of discoveries in the latest progress, evolution paths, frontier research hotspots, and future research trends in the regarding field.Methods: The articles related to MSCs in cardiovascular diseases were retrieved from the Web of Science. The bibliometric study was performed by CiteSpace and VOSviewer, and the knowledge map was generated based on data obtained from retrieved articles.
    Results: In our study, a total of 4,852 publications launched before August 31, 2023 were accessed through the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database via our searching strategy. Significant fluctuations in global publications were observed in the field of MSCs in CVDs. China emerged as the nation with the largest number of publications, yet a shortage of high-quality articles was noted. The interplay among countries, institutions, journals and authors is visually represented in the enclosed figures. Importantly, current research trends and hotspots are elucidated. Cluster analysis on references has highlighted the considerable interest in exosomes, extracellular vesicles, and microvesicles. Besides, keywords analysis revealed a strong emphasis on myocardial infarction, therapy, and transplantation. Treatment methods-related keywords were prominent, while keywords associated with extracellular vesicles gathered significant attention from the long-term perspective.
    Conclusion: MSCs in CVDs have become a topic of active research interest, showcasing its latent value and potential. By summarizing the latest progress, identifying the research hotspots, and discussing the future trends in the advancement of MSCs in CVDs, we aim to offer valuable insights for considering research prospects.
    Keywords:  bibliometric study; cardiovascular diseases; exosome; mesenchymal stem cells; therapeutic target
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2024.1394453
  21. CNS Neurosci Ther. 2024 Jun;30(6): e14795
    Trends and hotspots of the neuroprotection of hypothermia treatment: A bibliometric and visualized analysis of research from 1992 to 2023.
    Yang Zhang, Miaowen Jiang, Song Baoying, Yuan Gao, Yi Xu, Zhengfei Qi, Di Wu, Ming Li, Xunming Ji.
      AIM: Recent studies have extensively investigated hypothermia as a therapeutic approach for mitigating neural damage. Despite this, bibliometric analyses specifically focusing on this area remain scarce. Consequently, this study aims to comprehensively outline the historical framework of research and to pinpoint future research directions and trends.METHODS: Articles spanning from 2003 to 2023, relevant to both "neuroprotection" and "hypothermia", were sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection. The CiteSpace software facilitated a comprehensive evaluation and analysis of these publications. This analysis included examining the annual productivity, collaboration among nations, institutions, and authors, as well as the network of co-cited references, authors and journals, and the co-occurrence of keywords, and their respective clusters and trends, all of which were visualized.
    RESULTS: This study included 2103 articles on the neuroprotection effects of hypothermia, noting a consistent increase in publications since 1992. The United States, the University of California System, and Ji Xunming emerged as the most productive nation, institution, and author, respectively. Analysis of the top 10 co-cited publications revealed that seven articles focused on the effects of hypothermia in infants with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, while three studies addressed cardiac arrest. Shankaran S and the journal Stroke were the most frequently co-cited author and journal, respectively. Keyword cluster analysis identified ischemic stroke as the primary focus of hypothermia therapy historically, with cardiac arrest and neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy emerging as current research foci.
    CONCLUSIONS: Recent studies on the neuroprotective effects of hypothermia in cardiac arrest and neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy suggest that hypothermia may mitigate neural damage associated with these conditions. However, the application of hypothermia in the treatment of ischemic stroke remains confined to animal models and in vitro studies, with a notable absence of evidence from multicenter randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Further research is required to address this gap.
    Keywords:  Citespace; bibliometric analysis; brain injury; hypothermia; ischemic stroke; neuroprotection
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/cns.14795
  22. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Jun 14. 103(24): e38550
    Frontiers and hotspots in hand, foot, and mouth disease research during 2006 to 2023: A bibliometric and visual analysis.
    Yunzhi Li, Ying Ruan, Xiangjie Zhai, Junjie Ye, Yujie Xiao, Jiawei Liang, Ni Zhu.
      BACKGROUND: Enteroviruses-infected hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) seriously threatens human health. This study aimed to analyze the research status, hotspots, and frontiers of HFMD.METHODS: Publications on HFMD between January 1, 2006, and January 31, 2023, were retrieved from the Web of Science Core database. Bibliometric tools, including CiteSpace, VOSviewer, R package "Bibiometrix," SCImago Graphica, and Charticulator, were utilized to analyze and visualize the data.
    RESULTS: A total of 1860 articles from 424 journals, involving 8815 authors from 64 countries and 1797 institutions were analyzed. The number of studies on HFMD has shown an increasing trend over the past 18 years, with an annual increase observed since 2006, which is particularly prominent after 2010. Research in this field has centered on the Asian region. Notably, the research hotspots were mainly focused on vaccines, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of HFMD. Among the researchers in this field, Zhang Yong emerged as the most prolific author, while Xu Wenbo had the most significant influence. The Chinese Academy of Sciences was the most productive institution, and China was the most productive country for HFMD research.
    CONCLUSION: By bibliometric analysis, researchers in the HMFD field can efficiently identify and visually represent their research focus and limitations. In the future, it is crucial to maintain ongoing surveillance of HFMD outbreaks and their pathogenic changes. Additionally, future research should extensively explore the molecular mechanisms underlying Enteroviruses-induced HFMD with a focus on developing vaccines and therapies.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000038550
  23. Cureus. 2024 May;16(5): e60131
    The Intellectual Landscape of Nanovaccines: A Bibliometric Perspective on Scientific Progress and Future Directions.
    Jobin Jose, Vinoj M N, Bindu R G, Anat Suman Jose, Jacob Jubin.
      This bibliometric study provides a comprehensive analysis of the burgeoning field of nanovaccine research, leveraging data sourced from Scopus and employing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) flowchart for the meticulous screening, inclusion, and exclusion of relevant studies. Utilizing sophisticated bibliometric tools, such as Biblioshiny and CiteSpace, we dissected the expansive literature to unearth critical insights into the annual scientific output, identifying key contributors and pivotal publications that have shaped the domain. The analysis delineates the most influential authors, sources, and globally cited documents, offering a macroscopic view of the field's intellectual structure and growth trajectory. Trend topics and thematic mapping underscored the evolution of research foci, from fundamental immunological mechanisms to cutting-edge nanomaterial applications. Factorial analysis and keyword co-occurrence networks revealed the intricate associations and thematic concentrations within the literature. The study's robust methodology also pinpointed the keywords exhibiting the strongest citation bursts, signifying emergent areas of intense academic interest. Networks of cited authors illuminated collaborative patterns among scholars, while timeline network visualizations of country collaborations depicted the global interplay in nanovaccine development. Crucially, this study identified notable research gaps and practical implications, suggesting directions for future investigation and highlighting the translational potential of nanovaccines in public health and personalized medicine. This bibliometric investigation not only maps the current landscape but also charts a course for the trajectory of nanovaccine research, emphasizing its role as a cornerstone of innovative immunotherapeutic strategies.
    Keywords:  biblimetric analysis; biblioshiny; citespace; nano vaccine; nano-vaccine; nanovaccine
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.60131
  24. Beyoglu Eye J. 2024 ;9(2): 101-105
    Assessing the H-Indexes of Editorial Board Members in Ophthalmology Journals Published in Türkiye.
    Murat Erdag, Mehmet Citirik.
      Objectives: The focus of this study was to assess and compare the h-indexes of editorial board members from eight ophthalmology journals in Türkiye and explore the potential correlations between these indexes and the sub-specialties of board members.Methods: Conducted in December 2023, this cross-sectional study utilized publicly available data from Google Scholar (GS), Web of Science, and Scopus. The h-index and number of publications by editorial board members from eight Turkish ophthalmology journals were analyzed. Statistical analysis for this study involved the use of SPSS, employing descriptive statistics, one-way analysis of variance, and post hoc tests for group comparisons.
    Results: Of the 415 editorial board members, 26 were not ophthalmologists and 12 worked abroad; the credentials of 10 could not be verified. A total of 367 authors were evaluated, revealing significant differences in publication numbers and h-indices among the different subspecialties. Notably, the retinal specialists demonstrated higher productivity. Variability in citation counts was observed across databases, with GS having the widest range. Differences were also noted in the publication and h-index among the editorial boards of different journals.
    Conclusion: The h-index and number of publications effectively reflected the active status of ophthalmology authors. This study contributes valuable information regarding Turkish ophthalmology journals and their editorial boards, serving as an inspiration for young ophthalmologists. These findings underscore the diverse successes of ophthalmologists across subspecialties, encouraging the exploration of less-explored areas in academic pursuits.
    Keywords:  Editorial board members; H-indexes; Türkiye; ophthalmology journals
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.14744/bej.2024.03030
  25. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2024 Jun 14.
    A bibliometric analysis of alternative drug therapy options in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
    Aditya K Gupta, Daniel Taylor, Shruthi Polla Ravi, Tong Wang, Mesbah Talukder.
      BACKGROUND: Oral finasteride and topical minoxidil formulations are the only FDA-approved drug therapies for androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Research into dutasteride, topical finasteride, and nontopical minoxidil (low-dose oral and sublingual) formulations in the treatment of AGA has spiked within recent years. Early findings show that these alternative drug therapies may have similar to improved efficacy and safety profiles relative to the conventional treatment options.AIMS: Conducting a bibliometric analysis, compare trends in publications on these alternative drug therapies, identify key contributors, evaluate major findings from top-cited articles, and elucidate gaps in evidence.
    METHODS: A search was conducted on the Web of Science database for publications on the use of alternative drug therapies in the treatment of AGA. A total of 95 publications, published between January 2003-March 2024, and their citation metadata were included in the analysis.
    RESULTS: Dutasteride showed the greatest (n = 37) and longest (20+ years) history of publications, as well as the highest cumulative citations (n = 914); however, nontopical minoxidil showed a burst in research activity within the last 5 years (n = 33 publications since 2019). A relatively low number of randomized control trials (n = 3) for nontopical minoxidil suggests a need for higher-quality evidence.
    CONCLUSIONS: Our analysis reveals major trends, contributors, and gaps in evidence for alternative drug therapies for AGA, which can help inform researchers on their future projects in this growing field of study. There is enthusiasm for exploring off-label formulations: nontopical forms of minoxidil (oral and sublingual), topical finasteride, and mesotherapy.
    Keywords:  androgenetic alopecia; bibliometric analysis; low‐dose oral minoxidil; sublingual minoxidil; topical finasteride
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16427
  26. J Orthop Surg Res. 2024 Jun 13. 19(1): 350
    Global overview of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in children and adolescents over the past 20 years: a bibliometric analysis.
    Jiamin Liang, Yuxin Luo, Yingzhen Yang, Huanyu Xie, Zirong Huang, Mingjin Zhong, Weimin Zhu.
      OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this paper is to conduct a bibliometric analysis to examine the research status and development trend of anterior cruciate ligament injury and reconstruction in children and adolescents over the past 20 years.DESIGN: Descriptive Research.
    METHODS: This study obtained information regarding studies on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Children and Adolescents from the Web of Science Core Collection database. Visual and bibliometric analysis were conducted using VOSviewer, Origin 2022, Pajek64 5.18and Excel 2019. These analytic tools facilitated the analysis of various aspects, including countries/regions, institutions, authors, journals and keywords related to the research.
    RESULTS: From 2003 to 2023, a total of 1328 articles were retrieved in WOS, and 637 articles were selected by two authors. The most productive institutions are Childrens Hosp Philadelphia, Kocher, ms. Their articles have the highest number of publications and citations. The American journal of sports medicine is the most frequently cited journal for articles on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in children and adolescents. The most common keywords used in these articles were "anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction", "injury, children, adolescent", and "skeletally immature patients".
    CONCLUSIONS: This study provides valuable insights into the research focus of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in children and adolescents. In recent years, there has been significant attention paid to areas of "the return to sport, re-repture rate and functional recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction" in this specific population. These aspects have emerged as key directions for future research in this field.
    Keywords:  Adolescents; Anterior cruciate ligament; Bibliometrics; Children; Web of science
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-04829-2
  27. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024 Jun 08. pii: S2468-7855(24)00191-5. [Epub ahead of print] 101945
    The past forty-three years of dental implantology literature. A Global Mapping and Scientometric Analysis.
    Yunus Balel, Ricardo Grillo.
      PURPOSE: The aim of this research is to make a scientometric analysis of the dental implantology literature and to present the results in a more understandable way to the reader by visualizing them with maps.METHODS: The dental implantology literature was accessed through the Web of Science database. Scientometric data was obtained with Citespace 6.1 software, co-citation, clustering analysis, citation burst, and mapping analyzes were performed. Scimago Graphica software was used for additional visualizations.
    RESULTS: A total of 35,704 articles were included in the analysis. There were 88,616 authors, 72,333 institutes, 142 countries/regions, and 3,265 journals contributing to the dental implantology literature. The United States was first with 7,334 publications and 225,868 citations. The literature between 1980-2023 was divided into 19 different clusters, and the literature between 2000-2023 was divided into 16 different clusters.
    CONCLUSIONS: Key themes in the field include the use of autogenous bone, advancements in implant surface technology, and the use of platform switching and intraoral scanners. Emerging topics of interest include esthetic considerations in the treatment of the anterior region, stress distribution, the use of zirconia, and the impact of implant treatment on oral health-related quality of life. With similar scientometric analysis studies to be done in the future, the progress of the literature can be followed on the basis of evidence.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric Analysis; Dental Implantology; Scientometric Analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jormas.2024.101945
  28. J Orthop. 2024 Oct;56 141-150
    Race and ethnic disparities arthroplasty trends and hotspots: Bibliometric analysis.
    Fong H Nham, Eliana Kassis, Winnie Xu, Mouhanad M El-Othmani, Nana O Sarpong.
      Introduction: Despite continual advancements in total joint arthroplasty and perioperative optimization, there remains national variability in outcomes. These outcome variabilities have been in part attributed to racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare quality and access to care. This study aims to identify arthroplasty racial and ethnic disparities research and to predict future hotspots.Methods: Ethnic and racial disparities articles between 1992 and 2022 were queried from the Web of Science Core Collection of Clarivate Analytics. Bibliometric indicators in excel format were extracted and subsequently imported for further analysis. Bibliometrix and VOSviewer analyzed current and previous research.
    Results: Database search yielded 234 total articles assessing racial and ethnic disparities between 1992 and 2022. Twenty-six countries published manuscripts with the United States producing the majority of publications. The Veterans Health Administration and University of Pittsburgh were the most relevant institutions. Ibrahim SA was the most relevant and influential author within this field. Visuals of thematic map and co-occurrences identified the basic, motor, and niche themes within the literature.
    Conclusions: Racial and ethnic disparity within arthroplasty literature demonstrate growing traction with global contributions. United States authors and institutions are the largest contributors within this field. This bibliometric analysis identified previous, current, and future trends for prediction of future hotspots.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jor.2024.05.021
  29. Water Sci Technol. 2024 Jun;89(11): 3104-3121
    Current research hotspots and frontier trends on carbon budget of coastal wetlands: A bibliometric analysis.
    Xinyi Zhang, Wenhao Liu, Jiaxing Lu, Muhammad Tanveer, Zhen Qi, Chengkai Fu, Huijun Xie, Linlan Zhuang, Zhen Hu.
      Coastal wetlands are the main distribution of blue carbon in coastal zones and well known for their high carbon sequestration capacity. Investigating the variation of carbon budget is crucial for understanding the functionality of coastal wetlands and effectively addressing climate change. In this study, a bibliometric analysis of 4,509 articles was conducted to reveal research progress, hot issues, and emerging trends in the coastal wetland carbon budget field. The number of publications and citations in this field increased exponentially from 1991 to 2022. The leading subject category was Environmental Sciences with 1,844 articles (40.9%). At present, studies have been focused on blue carbon, the effects of climate change and man-made disturbances on carbon cycle, and the restoration of coastal wetlands. Based on the hotspots and trends in this field, the future researches should include (1) exploring the functional mechanisms of various factors affecting carbon cycle and establishing a methodological system for the estimation of blue carbon in coastal wetlands; (2) researching restoration techniques of coastal wetland and constructing wetland restoration evaluation index system; and (3) formulating enforceable carbon trading policy and strengthening international cooperation.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; blue carbon; carbon cycle; coastal wetlands; restoration techniques
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2024.171
  30. Res Synth Methods. 2024 Jun 14.
    Beyond Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science: An evaluation of the backward and forward citation coverage of 59 databases' citation indices.
    Michael Gusenbauer.
      Citation indices providing information on backward citation (BWC) and forward citation (FWC) links are essential for literature discovery, bibliographic analysis, and knowledge synthesis, especially when language barriers impede document identification. However, the suitability of citation indices varies. While some have been analyzed, the majority, whether new or established, lack comprehensive evaluation. Therefore, this study evaluates the citation coverage of the citation indices of 59 databases, encompassing the widely used Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science alongside many others never previously analyzed, such as the emerging Lens, Scite, Dimensions, and OpenAlex or the subject-specific PubMed and JSTOR. Through a comprehensive analysis using 259 journal articles from across disciplines, this research aims to guide scholars in selecting indices with broader document coverage and more accurate and comprehensive backward and forward citation links. Key findings highlight Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Semantic Scholar, and Lens as leading options for FWC searching, with Lens providing superior download capabilities. For BWC searching, the Web of Science Core Collection can be recommended over Scopus for accuracy. BWC information from publisher databases such as IEEE Xplore or ScienceDirect was generally found to be the most accurate, yet only available for a limited number of articles. The findings will help scholars conducting systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and bibliometric analyses to select the most suitable databases for citation searching.
    Keywords:  backward citation searching; citation coverage; citation index; forward citation searching; reference searching; snowballing
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/jrsm.1729
  31. Front Plant Sci. 2024 ;15 1406256
    Research on drought stress in Medicago sativa L. from 1998 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis.
    Zijun Zhou, Junqin Li, Yang Gao, Xiangtao Wang, Rui Wang, Haiyan Huang, Yu Zhang, Lili Zhao, Puchang Wang.
      Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is one of the most important forage crops in the world. Drought is recognized as a major challenge limiting alfalfa production and threatening food security. Although some literature reviews have been conducted in this area, bibliometric reviews based on large amounts of published data are still lacking. In this paper, a bibliometric analysis of alfalfa drought stress from 1998-2023 was conducted using the Web of Science Core Collection database in order to assess global trends in alfalfa drought stress research and to provide new directions for future research. The results showed that the annual publication output maintained an increase in most years, with China and the United States contributing significantly to the field. Most of the journals published are specialized journals in botany, environmental science, soil science and crop science, as well as related agribusiness journals. "plant growth" and "yield" were the most frequently used keywords, reflecting the important purpose of research in this field. And two main research directions were identified: research on drought response mechanism of alfalfa and exploration of drought-resistant technology. In addition, physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses of drought tolerance and high yield in alfalfa, transgenics, and microbial fertilizer research have been hot research topics in recent years and may continue in the future. The ultimate goal of this paper is to provide a foundational reference for future research on alfalfa's drought resistance and yield optimization mechanisms, thereby enhancing the crop's application in agricultural production.
    Keywords:  alfalfa; bibliometrics; drought tolerance; research trends; response mechanism; yield
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1406256
  32. J Asthma Allergy. 2024 ;17 517-537
    Bibliometric Analysis of Cough Variant Asthma from 1993 to 2022.
    Ziyu Zhu, Jiabao Wu, Wenjun Chen, Fei Luo, Xia Zhao.
      Purpose: Cough variant asthma (CVA) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by recurrent coughing, a prevalent cause of chronic cough in children and adults. As a unique form of asthma, researchers have recently become increasingly interested in developing effective diagnostic and treatment methods. Currently, there has been no bibliometric analysis in CVA. Therefore, this study aims to enrich this knowledge network by examining the current development status, research focal points, and emerging trends in this field.Methods: Articles and reviews on CVA published between 1993 and 2022 were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. Relevant data from the reports were extracted, and collaborative network analysis was performed using CiteSpace and VOSviewer software.
    Results: 772 articles were included in this study, indicating a significant increase since 2019. The countries with the highest output are China, Japan. The Journal of Asthma and Pulmonary Pharmacology Therapeutics emerged as the most prolific journals in this field. Keyword analysis revealed 22 clusters, highlighting airway inflammation, airway hyperresponsiveness, and eosinophil as the main focus and frontier of research on CVA.
    Conclusion: From the visual analysis results, the research of CVA is still in the development stage, and there is no unified definition of pathogenesis, diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies. Therefore, researchers and teams should actively carry out cross-institutional and cross-regional cooperation, expand cooperation areas, and carry out high-quality clinical research in the future.
    Keywords:  Citespace; VOSviewer; hotspots; keywords
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2147/JAA.S452097
  33. Eur J Med Res. 2024 Jun 10. 29(1): 321
    A comprehensive exploration of astrocytes in migraine: a bibliometric and visual analysis.
    Shijie Wei, Tianqi Du, Lili Zhang, Xuhao Li, Zhe Wang, Yike Ning, Yu Tang, Xinyu Wu, Jing Han.
      BACKGROUND: Migraine, as a prevalent neurologic disorder, involves intricate and yet incompletely elucidated pathophysiological mechanisms. A plethora of research findings underscores the pivotal role played by astrocytes in the progression of migraines. In order to elucidate the current advances and directions in research pertaining to astrocytes in migraines, we conducted bibliometric analysis of relevant literature and visualized the results. Subsequently, we expound upon these findings to contribute to the evolving understanding of the role of astrocytes in migraine pathophysiology.METHODS: On November 21, 2023, we conducted a search on Web of Science (WOS), restricting the document type to articles or reviews and language to English. Following a meticulous selection process involving three researchers, we identified the literature to be included in our analysis. Subsequently, we employed Microsoft Office Excel programs, R, VOSviewer, Scimago Graphica, and CiteSpace software to conduct visualization analysis of basic information and trends regarding journals, countries/regions, and influential authors, institutions, keywords, and papers.
    RESULTS: As of November 21, 2023, relevant literature has been published in 71 journals across 27 countries/regions. This corpus comprises contributions from 576 authors affiliated with 220 institutions, encompassing 865 keywords and referencing 6065 scholarly articles. CEPHALALGIA stands out as the most influential journal in this field, while authors PIETROBON D and DALKARA T have significant impact. The United States is highly influential, with CNR and UNIV PADUA emerging as highly influential institutions. The predominant category is Neurosciences.
    CONCLUSIONS: Future investigators may continue to focus on migraines with aura, familial hemiplegic migraine (FHM), and the crucial calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) system. Employing advanced observational techniques, such as imaging, researchers should pay attention to cellular and tissue structures, such as microglia and the trigeminal ganglion, as well as mechanisms involving inflammation and central sensitization. Moreover, animal models are paramount in obtaining high-quality evidence.
    Keywords:  Astrocytes; Astroglias; Bibliometric analysis; Migraine
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-024-01919-z
  34. Cureus. 2024 Jun;16(6): e62300
    Mapping Knowledge Landscapes and Emerging Trends of Sarcopenic Obesity in Older Adults: A Bibliometric Analysis From 2004 to 2023.
    Ning Zhang, Xuan Qu, Haokang Zhou, Lin Kang.
      Background The prevalence of obesity in combination with sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength or physical function, is on the rise among adults aged 65 years and older. A significant portion of this demographic now falls under the classification of sarcopenic obesity, a high-risk geriatric syndrome predominantly seen in an aging population vulnerable to compounded complications from both sarcopenia and obesity. It is essential to promptly evaluate the impact of academic research in this field, taking into account factors such as geographical regions, authors, journals, and institutions. Furthermore, exploring current topics and identifying potential areas that could inspire future researchers to conduct additional studies is crucial for advancing overall health in this population. Methodology A search was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection database to identify English language articles and reviews focusing on sarcopenic obesity in older adults, published between January 1, 2004, and December 31, 2023. Bibliometric analysis was performed using VOSviewer (v.1.6.18) and CiteSpace (v.6.1.R2). Results A total of 985 original English-language articles were collected, consisting of 783 articles and 202 reviews. The volume of research publications in this field has shown significant growth since 2012. The United States leads in contributions, with 239 articles (24.3% of the total) and the highest number of citations at 18,403, along with the highest total link strength. The University of Melbourne in Australia stands out with 25 published articles (2.5% of the total). University of Verona in Italy has the most citations at 9,405, and Monash University in Australia has the highest total link strength at 53. Among prolific authors, John A. Batsis from Duke University is the most productive with 24 articles (2.4% of the total). The journal "Nutrients" has the most articles on sarcopenic obesity in older adults, publishing 54 articles (5.5% of the total). Key topics in this area include sarcopenia, obesity, sarcopenic obesity, and elderly. Recent interventions focus on "nutrition" and "exercise" for sarcopenic obesity in older adults. Conclusions Research on sarcopenic obesity in older adults has seen significant growth on a global scale from 2004 to 2023, indicating a promising area for further study with potential benefits from current advancements. Although academic inquiries have shed light on various aspects of sarcopenic obesity in older adults, there remains a noticeable dearth of clinical research and evidence-based medicine on the effective management of this condition in elderly individuals. Future studies could focus on developing tailored interventions for older adults with sarcopenic obesity.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; citespace; obesity; older adult; vosviewer;  sarcopenia
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.62300
  35. Front Oncol. 2024 ;14 1322090
    Non-small cell lung cancer and metabolism research from 2013 to 2023: a visual analysis and bibliometric study.
    Jin Yang, Wei Yang, Jie Zhang, Aiping Huang, Shiyuan Yin, Hua Zhang, Zongrui Luo, Xiaojuan Li, Yihua Chen, Lijie Ma, Chao Wang.
      Background: As one of the most prevalent primary lung tumors, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has garnered considerable research interest due to its high metastasis rates and poor prognosis outcomes. Across different cancer types, metabolic processes are required for tumors progression and growth, thus interfering with such processes in NSCLC may therapeutically viable for limiting/halting disease progression. Therefore, comprehending how metabolic processes contribute to growth and survival mechanisms in cancers, including NSCLC, may elucidate key functions underpinning tumor cell metabolism. However, no bibliometric analyses have been published in this field, therefore we address this knowledge gap here.Methods: Between 2013 and 2023 (December 28th), articles related to the NSCLC and metabolism (NSCLC-Met) field were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). To fully dissect NSCLC-Met research directions and articles, we used the Bibliometrix package in R, VOSviewer and CiteSpace software to visually represent global trends and hotspots.
    Results: Between 2013 and 2023, 2,246 NSCLC-Met articles were retrieved, with a continuous upward trend and rapid development observed year on year. Cancers published the most articles, with Cancer Research recording the highest average citation numbers. Zhang Li from China was the most prolific author, but the highest number of authors came from the USA. China, USA, and Italy were the top three countries with the highest number of published articles, with close cooperation identified between countries. Recent hotspots and research directions were reflected by "lung adenocarcinoma", "immunotherapy", "nivolumab", "checkpoint inhibitors", "blockade", and "pembrolizumab", while "gut microbiome", "egfr" and "dose painting" were important topics for researchers.
    Conclusion: From our analyses, scientists can now explore new hotspots and research directions in the NSCLC-Met field. Further in-depth research in this field will undoubtedly provide more new insights on disease diagnostics, treatment, and prognostics.
    Keywords:  NSCLC; bibliometric; checkpoint inhibitor; immunotherapy; metabolism; non-small cell lung cancer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2024.1322090
  36. Am J Perinatol. 2024 Jun 10.
    Scholarly Impact of Quality Improvement Reports in Neonatology.
    Supriya Sivadanam, Edna Teiko-Awere, Dmitry Tumin, Amanda Haberstroh, Heidi Reis, Uduak S Akpan.
      OBJECTIVE:  Neonatology quality improvement (QI) projects can improve the safety and value of health care, but the scholarly impact of published QI projects is unclear. We measured scholarly citation and media attention garnered by published neonatology QI projects and analyzed project or publication characteristics associated with increased impact metrics.STUDY DESIGN:  We identified publications between 2016 and 2019 using mapping review methodology. We correlated project characteristics with measures of scholarly citation in Scopus and Google Scholar, and media attention as measured by Altmetrics. We collected Citation and Altmetric data in 2023.
    RESULTS:  The search identified 148 eligible articles, with a median citation count of 7 based on Scopus (or 12, based on Google Scholar) and a median Altmetric score of 2. Notably, 66% of articles published in a journal with an Impact Factor (IF) had more citations per year than would be expected from the IF value. Higher scientific citations were associated with articles reporting process and cost outcomes; implementing interventions that addressed family education or organizational change; and using regression analysis. Higher media attention was associated with multicenter projects, longer intervention periods, and projects scoring higher on the Quality Improvement Minimum Quality Criteria Set (QI-MQCS) rubric.
    CONCLUSION:  Published neonatology QI projects are well cited in subsequent scientific publications, with the choice of project outcome, interventions, and analytic strategy influencing citation metrics. Adherence to QI-MQCS guidelines was favorably associated with media attention, but not with scholarly citations.
    KEY POINTS: · Neonatology QI publications are frequently cited.. · Projects with cost data receive more citations.. · Citation and media mention predictors differ..
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1787544
  37. J Phys Act Health. 2024 Jun 13. 1-5
    The Evolution of Physical Activity and Health Research in China: A Bibliometric Analysis of Study Areas and Sex Balance in Authorship.
    Kaiyue Zhang, Diana Morales, Junshi Chen, Wenhua Zhao, Anne Tang, Eduardo Kohn, Ding Ding, Andrea Ramirez Varela, Michael Pratt, Pedro C Hallal.
      BACKGROUND: This article evaluates the evolution of physical activity and health research in China through a bibliometric analysis focused on number of publications, study areas, and sex balance in authorship.METHODS: A systematic review was conducted by the Global Observatory for Physical Activity for "physical activity and health" publications between 1950 and 2019. Here, we focus on the 610 Chinese publications identified, defined as those in which data collection took place in China. We assessed the number of publications, classified them into 5 areas (1) surveillance, (2) correlates and determinants, (3) health consequences, (4) interventions, and (5) policy, and analyzed female participation in authorship.
    RESULTS: The first Chinese publication identified in the review was in 1990. Since, the average number of physical activity and health publications increased from one per year in the 1990s to 7.6 per year in the 2000s, and to 47 per year in the 2010s. Most publications focused on the correlates and determinants (38.7%) and the health consequences of physical activity (35.9%). Physical activity policy accounted for 2.3% of the publications. In the 1990s, 64% of the publications included at least one female author; this proportion increased to 90% in the 2010s.
    CONCLUSION: Despite a slow start, China's research on physical activity and health has grown rapidly since 2000. The distribution of publications by study areas and female participation in authorship is similar to that observed globally, with fewer publications focused on interventions and policy as compared with other topics.
    Keywords:  exercise; public health; review
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2023-0756
  38. Int J Surg. 2024 Jun 10.
    Global biomarker trends in triple-negative breast cancer research: a bibliometric analysis.
    Xingxin Wang, Xuhao Li, Tiantian Dong, Wenyan Yu, Zhixia Jia, Yi Hou, Jiguo Yang, Yuanxiang Liu.
      BACKGROUND: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is defined as breast cancer that is negative for estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER-2) in cancer tissue. The lack of specific biomarkers makes the diagnosis and prognosis of TNBC challenging.METHOD: A comprehensive literature review and bibliometric analysis was performed using CiteSpace, VOSviewer and Scimago Graphica.
    RESULTS: TNBC biomarker research has been growing rapidly in recent years, reflecting the enormous academic interest in TNBC biomarker research. A total of 127 journals published relevant studies and 1749 authors were involved in the field, with developed countries such as the United States, France, and the United Kingdom contributing greatly to the field. Collaborative network analysis found that the research in this field has not yet formed good communication and interaction, and the partnership should be strengthened in the future in order to promote the in-depth development of TNBC biomarker research. Comprehensive analysis of keywords and co-cited literature, etc. found that TNBC biomarker research mainly focuses on immune checkpoint markers, microenvironment-related markers, circulating tumour DNA, metabolic markers, genomics markers and so on. These research hotspots will help to better understand the molecular characteristics and biological processes of TNBC, and provide more accurate biomarkers for its diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
    CONCLUSIONS: The bibliometric analysis highlighted global trends and key directions in TNBC biomarker research. Future developments in TNBC biomarker research are likely to be in the direction of multi-omics integration, meticulous study of the microenvironment, targeted therapeutic biomarkers, application of liquid biopsy, application of machine learning and artificial intelligence, and individualised therapeutic strategies. Young scholars should learn and collaborate across disciplines, pay attention to new technologies and methods, improve their data analysis skills, and continue to follow up on the latest research trends in order to meet the challenges and opportunities in the field of TNBC biomarkers.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/JS9.0000000000001799
  39. Cureus. 2024 May;16(5): e60248
    Bibliometric Analysis of Clinical Trials on the Effect of Sugar Alcohol Consumption on Oral Health: Trends, Insights, and Future Directions (1967-2024).
    Namrata Dagli, Mainul Haque, Santosh Kumar.
      In recent years, the quest for healthier alternatives to sugar has led to the widespread use of sugar alcohol in various food and beverage products. Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol, sorbitol, and erythritol, are popular substitutes due to their sweet taste and lower calorie content than sucrose. Beyond their role in calorie reduction, sugar alcohols have garnered attention for their potential impact on oral health. The bibliometric analysis of clinical trials on sugar alcohol and oral health in PubMed reveals a dynamic and multifaceted research landscape shaped by various factors. Fluctuations in publication rates over time suggest influences such as shifts in research interests, technological advancements, regulatory changes, and evolving consumer behaviors. Key authors like Makinen KK, Makinen PL, and Soderling E emerge as prolific contributors with collaborative solid networks within the research community. The University of Turku in Finland has been identified as the highest contributing university, while Caries Research is the most contributing journal based on the number of clinical trials published. The country-wise analysis highlights Italy and the United States as substantial contributors, with diverse trajectories of research activity observed across nations. The subject-specific words with the highest cooccurrence are xylitol, dental caries, chewing gum, Streptococcus mutans, and saliva. Thematic analysis dives deep into how sugar alcohols relate to oral health, using different methods to study their effectiveness, safety, and how they affect the oral microbiome. The analysis of topic trends indicates ongoing exploration of sorbitol and xylitol, with an increasing emphasis on the potential advantages of xylitol. Additionally, there is notable attention on cariostatic agents, strategies for dental caries prevention, and the emergence of novel research domains like probiotics and erythritol, showcasing the dynamic evolution of oral health research focuses and developments. Overall, this analysis provides valuable insights into the distribution and trends of clinical trial publications, contributing to a nuanced understanding of the research landscape in sugar alcohol and oral health.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; dental health and caries; hydrogenated starch hydrolysates (hsh); mannitol; oral health; oral microbiota; periodontal health; sorbitol; sugar alcohol; xylitol
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.60248
  40. Int J Impot Res. 2024 Jun 08.
    Penile prosthesis implantation: a bibliometric-based visualization study.
    Yingxi Li, Dawei Gao, Jingyi Zhang, Meijing Wang, Xiucheng Lan, Xujun Yu, Degui Chang.
      The treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) using penile prosthesis implantation (PPI) has recently garnered significant interest, but reports of bibliometric analyses of studies on PPI have yet to appear. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to use visualization techniques to statistically and qualitatively assess the state of knowledge, current research topics, and trends in this field. The Science Citation Index-Expanded (SCI-E) from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) was searched for publications about PPI from the inception of the database to 2023. VOSviewer (version 1.6.19), CiteSpace (version 6.2. R2), and Excel (version 2021) were used for the data analysis. The results show a total of 1015 original articles and reviews on PPI published over this nearly 50 years, with an increasing trend in the number of studies published each year. The United States is the country with the most published studies (n = 578). Mayo Clinic is the organization with the most publications overall (n = 46). The Journal of Sexual Medicine has the most publications (n = 184). The most prolific author is Wilson, Steven K (n = 31). The most commonly used terms were erectile dysfunction (n = 509), penile prosthesis (n = 332), implantation (n = 207), satisfaction (n = 201), surgery (n = 200), infection (n = 134), outcomes (n = 128), Peyronie's disease (n = 121), men (n = 115), and experience (n = 109). Current research focuses on four main areas: complications of PPI, the current status of inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP), the use of PPI in radical prostatectomy and Peyronie's disease populations, and patient satisfaction after PPI. Improving patient satisfaction with PPI through improved mechanical design and surgical techniques is a key concern for future research.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-024-00927-1
  41. BMJ Open. 2024 Jun 10. 14(6): e080729
    Expert consensus on a protocol for conducting bibliometric analysis of scientific articles on global migration health (GMH).
    Manila Consensus Group
      BACKGROUND: Migration and health are key priorities in global health and essential for protecting and promoting the health of migrants. To better understand the existing evidence on migration health, it is critical to map the research publication activity and evidence on the health of migrants and mobile populations. This paper presents a search strategy protocol for a bibliometric analysis of scientific articles on global migration health (GMH), leveraging the expertise of a global network of researchers and academics. The protocol aims to facilitate the mapping of research and evidence on the health of international migrants and their families, including studies on human mobility across international borders.METHODS: A systematic search strategy using Scopus will be developed to map scientific articles on GMH. The search strategy will build upon a previous bibliometric study and will have two main search components: (1) 'international migrant population', covering specific movements across international borders, and (2) 'health'. The final search strategy will be implemented to determine the final set of articles to be screened for the bibliometric analysis. Title and abstract screening will exclude irrelevant articles and classify the relevant articles according to predefined themes and subthemes. A combination of the following approaches will be used in screening: applying full automation (ie, DistillerSR's machine learning tool) and/or semiautomation (ie, EndNote, MS Excel) tools, and manual screening. The relevant articles will be analysed using MS Excel, Biblioshiny and VOSviewer, which creates a visual mapping of the research publication activity around GMH. This protocol is developed in collaboration with academic researchers and policymakers from the Global South, and a network of migration health and research experts, with guidance from a bibliometrics expert.
    ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The protocol will use publicly available data and will not directly involve human participants; an ethics review will not be required. The findings from the bibliometric analysis (and other research that can potentially arise from the protocol) will be disseminated through academic publications, conferences and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to inform policies and interventions aimed at improving the health of international migrants and their families.
    Keywords:  Health policy; International health services; PUBLIC HEALTH
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080729
  42. Cancer Nurs. 2024 Jun 10.
    Extended and Long-term Cancer Survivorship of Childhood Survivors: A Scoping Review of Nursing Evidence With Bibliometric Analysis.
    Ana Carolina Andrade Biaggi Leite, Lucila Castanheira Nascimento, Rhyquelle Rhibna Neris, Nelia Soto-Ruiz, Paula Escalada-Hernández, Leticia San Martín-Rodríguez, Cristina García-Vivar.
      BACKGROUND: With the increasing survival rates of childhood cancer, nurses' familiarity with published evidence has become crucial to care for this population and their families throughout the survival process.OBJECTIVE: To systematically identify and conduct a bibliometric analysis of nursing-related evidence concerning extended and long-term survival of childhood survivors.
    METHODS: A scoping review was conducted using bibliometric analysis with searches performed in the PubMed, CINAHL, SCOPUS, and Web of Science databases. A total of 300 studies on childhood cancer survival within the nursing field were included.
    RESULTS: The first study on this topic was published in 1975. American and Chinese researchers lead study publications, primarily publishing in nursing journals such as Cancer Nursing. Quantitative designs were prevalent, and the majority of the studies focused on physical late effects, overall quality of life, and survivor follow-up care.
    CONCLUSIONS: This study has allowed us to map and synthesize the bibliometric evidence pertaining to the extended and long-term survivorship of childhood cancer survivors in the nursing field. Consequently, it identifies gaps in knowledge, research trends, and areas necessitating further exploration.
    IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The evidence presented in this review can facilitate academic and clinical discussions, offering a comprehensive synthesis of the published knowledge. More research needs to be developed on the topic, particularly in Central and Latin America, Africa, Southern and Eastern Europe, and in some regions of Asia. Furthermore, the scope of studies should extend beyond late effects and quality of life, encompassing the experience of surviving childhood cancer, including psychosocial and spiritual dimensions.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0000000000001363
  43. Asian J Surg. 2024 Jun 13. pii: S1015-9584(24)01168-0. [Epub ahead of print]
    Bibliometric study and visualisation of the last decade of research on the causes of childhood bronchial asthma.
    Dingkun Liu, Changling Chen.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.05.259
  44. J Cancer Policy. 2024 Jun 07. pii: S2213-5383(24)00025-0. [Epub ahead of print]41 100491
    Social media engagement of supportive care publications in oncology.
    Sruthi Ranganathan, David J Benjamin, Alyson Haslam, Vinay Prasad.
      IMPORTANCE: There is an increasing number of cancer 'survivors' and increasing research into supportive care. However, it is unknown how patterns of attention and citation differ between supportive and non-supportive cancer care research. We sought to estimate the engagement of high-impact studies of supportive compared to non-supportive cancer care papers.METHODS: In a cross-sectional review of top oncology journals (2016-2023), we reviewed studies examining supportive care strategies and a frequency-matched random sampling of studies on non-supportive interventions. We compared data on social engagement metrics, as represented by Altmetric scores and citations and funding status, by supportive care or non-supportive care articles.
    RESULTS: We found overall Altmetric scores were no different between articles that did not test supportive care and those that did, with a numerically higher score for supportive care articles (86.0 vs 102; p=0.416). Other bibliometric statistics (such as the number of blogs, number of X users, and the number of X posts) obtained from Altmetric did not differ significantly between the two groups. Non-supportive cancer care papers had a significantly higher number of citations than supportive cancer care papers (45.6 in supportive care vs 141 in non-supportive care papers; p<0.001). A greater proportion of non-supportive cancer care papers were also supported by pharmaceutical companies compared to supportive cancer care papers (54.2 % vs 15.3 %; p<0.001).
    CONCLUSION: Though social media engagement is similar between supportive and non-supportive cancer care papers in high-impact journals, there is a significant difference in support from pharmaceutical companies and the number of citations.
    Keywords:  Social media; Supportive care
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpo.2024.100491
  45. Health Informatics J. 2024 Apr-Jun;30(2):30(2): 14604582241259331
    Scholarly communication between health informatics and information systems: A bibliometric study.
    Angela Lin, Nigel Ford, Peter Willett.
      The challenges of IT adoption in the healthcare sector have generated much interest across a range of research communities, including Information Systems (IS) and Health Informatics (HI). Given their long-standing interest in IT design, development, implementation, and adoption to improve productivity and support organisational transformation, the IS and HI fields are highly correlated in their research interests. Nevertheless, the two fields serve different academic audiences, have different research foci, and theorise IT artifacts differently. We investigate the dyadic relationship between health information systems (HIS) research in IS and HI through the communication patterns between the two fields. We present the citation analysis results of HIS research published in IS and HI journals between 2000 and 2020. The results revealed that despite the two fields sharing a common interest, communication between them is limited and only about specific topics. Potentially relevant ideas and theories generated in IS have not yet been sufficiently recognised by HI scholars and incorporated into the HI literature. However, the upward trend of HIS publications in IS indicates that IS has the potential to contribute more to HI.
    Keywords:  citation analysis; dyadic relationship; health informatics; healthcare information systems; information systems research
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/14604582241259331
  46. Am J Gastroenterol. 2024 Jun 12.
    Gender trends in authorship of gastroenterology randomized controlled trial literature.
    Crystal S Liu, Taylor J Cromarty, Zhao X Lin, Karen J Goodman, Karen I Kroeker.
      INTRODUCTION: We describe female authorship trends in gastroenterology (GI) randomized controlled trial (RCT) literature as a novel focus on gender bias in academic gastroenterology.METHODS: Using a systematic PubMed search, we extracted GI RCT reports published from 2011 through 2022. We describe time-trends in proportions of females among first and last authors overall, and within GI subspecialties and high-impact journals.
    RESULTS: The proportion of females increased from 25.4% to 36.8% and from 14.3% to 24.8% among first and last authors, respectively. Smaller increases in female authorship occurred in most subgroups, though there were proportionately fewer females among authors in high-impact journals and advanced therapeutic endoscopy publications.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.14309/ajg.0000000000002883
  47. PLoS One. 2024 ;19(6): e0303105
    MRET: Modified Recursive Elimination Technique for ranking author assessment parameters.
    Ghulam Mustafa, Abid Rauf, Muhammad Tanvir Afzal.
      In scientific research, assessing the impact and influence of authors is crucial for evaluating their scholarly contributions. Whereas in literature, multitudinous parameters have been developed to quantify the productivity and significance of researchers, including the publication count, citation count, well-known h index and its extensions and variations. However, with a plethora of available assessment metrics, it is vital to identify and prioritize the most effective metrics. To address the complexity of this task, we employ a powerful deep learning technique known as the Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) classifier for the classification and the ranking purposes. By leveraging the MLP's capacity to discern patterns within datasets, we assign importance scores to each parameter using the proposed modified recursive elimination technique. Based on the importance scores, we ranked these parameters. Furthermore, in this study, we put forth a comprehensive statistical analysis of the top-ranked author assessment parameters, encompassing a vast array of 64 distinct metrics. This analysis gives us treasured insights in between these parameters, shedding light on the potential correlations and dependencies that may affect assessment outcomes. In the statistical analysis, we combined these parameters by using seven well-known statistical methods, such as arithmetic means, harmonic means, geometric means etc. After combining the parameters, we sorted the list of each pair of parameters and analyzed the top 10, 50, and 100 records. During this analysis, we counted the occurrence of the award winners. For experimental proposes, data collection was done from the field of Mathematics. This dataset consists of 525 individuals who are yet to receive their awards along with 525 individuals who have been recognized as potential award winners by certain well known and prestigious scientific societies belonging to the fields' of mathematics in the last three decades. The results of this study revealed that, in ranking of the author assessment parameters, the normalized h index achieved the highest importance score as compared to the remaining sixty-three parameters. Furthermore, the statistical analysis results revealed that the Trigonometric Mean (TM) outperformed the other six statistical models. Moreover, based on the analysis of the parameters, specifically the M Quotient and FG index, it is evident that combining these parameters with any other parameter using various statistical models consistently produces excellent results in terms of the percentage score for returning awardees.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303105
  48. Heliyon. 2024 Jun 15. 10(11): e31744
    Knowledge mapping of disease-modifying therapy (DMT) in multiple sclerosis (MS): A bibliometrics analysis.
    Fan Jiang, Fenghe Zhang, Yue Su, Chao Zhang, Ting Chang.
      Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a heterogeneous autoimmune disease, with a rapidly evolving body of literature on disease-modifying therapy (DMT) that urgently needs to be synthesized and regularized.Methods: The original material used for the analysis was obtained from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) in the Science Citation Index Expanded Edition (SCI-E). The data material was accessed through VOSviewer, Citespace, R package "Bibliometrix", and Scimago Graphica for data analysis and visualization. Among them, the clustering algorithm based on the Largest Likelihood Ratio (LLR) and the burst citation algorithm is the key.
    Results: As of November 6th, 2022, 4142 publications related to emerging disease-modifying therapies (e-DMT) for MS, 6521 publications related to traditional disease-modifying therapies (t-DMT) for MS, and 1793 publications in cross-cutting disease-modifying therapies (I-DMT) for MS were included in the analysis, respectively. Publications related to DMT in MS were analyzed descriptively (for three subjects: country, institution, and author) and predictively (for two subjects: keywords and references) separately according to three sections: e-DMT, t-DMT, and I-DMT. Topics that still have relevant reference output as of 2022 include the safety of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mRNA vaccination, therapeutic inertia (TI), cladribine tablets, autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT), progressive multiple sclerosis, and pediatric multiple sclerosis.
    Conclusion: The future research focus for MS DMT is the combination trial or cross-trial of various treatment methods to improve the development of individualized treatment plans for MS patients. The exact contents of the research frontiers are included but not limited to ocrelizumab, fingolimod and other monoclonal antibodies, fumaric acid ester, cladribine tablet, aHSCT, and other interventions of randomized controlled trials (RCTs); the impact of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination on MS patients; TI, patient adherence, and other medical management issues; and continued exploration of biomarkers for more accurate disease classification based on the existing clinical indication classification.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric; Bibliometrix; CiteSpace; Emerging/traditional disease-modifying therapy; Multiple sclerosis; VOSviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31744
  49. Asian J Surg. 2024 Jun 13. pii: S1015-9584(24)01173-4. [Epub ahead of print]
    Bibliometric analysis and visualisation of mesenchymal stem cell therapy for osteoporosis.
    Chen Nie, Min Xiang, Feng Zhao.
      
    Keywords:  Osteoporosis; marrow stem cells; treatment
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.05.264
  50. Tunis Med. 2024 Jun 05. 102(6): 337-342
    Doctoral theses at the medical faculty of Tunis from 2015 to 2017: Scientific publication rates and associated factors.
    Hajer Attia, Salsabil Rejaibi, Ghada Wechtati, Ali Mrabet, Nebiha Borsali-Falfoul, Aschraf Chadli.
      INTRODUCTION: Medical doctoral thesis publication is a way to ensure knowledge dissemination and to increase the scientific research visibility.AIM: To determine thesis-related publication's rate at the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis (FMT), and identify associated factors.
    METHODS: Cross-sectional retrospective study including medical theses registered at the FMT over the study period (2015-2017). All publications related to the defended thesis were collated by scanning Scopus and Google scholar databases, up to April 2022. Binary logistic regression was performed to assess associated factors to publication. Adjusted Odds Ratios (AOR) were presented with 95% confidence interval.
    RESULTS: Out of 878 defended theses, 11.8% (n=104) were published. Out of 130 publications in total, 90 (69.2%) interested Scopus-indexed journals with a mean Scimago Journal Rank (SJR) of 0.70. The publication was in English in 73.1% of cases. The median time between the thesis defense and the first scientific publication was 15 months. In multivariable analysis, associated factors to "at least one thesis-related publication" were the resident status of the candidate (AOR=2.35 [1.2-4.7]) and the grade assistant professor of the thesis supervisor (AOR=2.48 [1.1-5.6]).
    CONCLUSION: Compared to the number of defended theses, the thesis-related publication's rate at the FMT is relatively low. Thus, enhanced support for doctoral students to optimize their engagement in research and to consequently promote scientific publication is highly recommended.
    Keywords:  Academic dissertation; Tunisia; abstract; bibliometrics; medical faculty; publication
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.62438/tunismed.v102i6.4958
  51. Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi. 2024 May 11. 36(2): 191-197
    [Construction of a global health talent training evaluation index system based on bibliometric analysis].
    X Tao, X Ma, S Fei, L Duan, S Lü, J Wu.
      OBJECTIVE: To identify the current research hotspots of global health training, and construct a global health talent training evaluation index system.METHODS: Publications pertaining to global health talent training evaluation were retrieved in China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, and Web of Science Core Collection from 2003 to 2022, and keywords were extracted from eligible publications for co-occurrence and cluster analyses using the CiteSpace software. Based on keywords clustering results, a global health talent training evaluation index system was constructed using a context, input, process, and product (CIPP) evaluation model as a theoretical framework.
    RESULTS: A total of 692 Chinese publications and 1 264 English publications were included. Keyword co-occurrence and cluster analyses yielded 10 Chinese and 10 English keyword clusters, and the 10 Chinese keyword clusters included analytic hierarchy process, health diplomacy, personnel structure, crossdiscipline, educational assessment, global health discipline development, training needs, curriculum program, quality evaluation and logistics support, while the English keyword clusters included evidence-based practice, capacity building, global health, quality of life, machine learning, leadership, sub-Saharan Africa, health equity, global health security and global health diplomacy. Based on keyword clustering, a global health talent training evaluation index system was constructed with CIPP as the theoretical framework, which contained 4 primary indicators, 15 secondary indicators and 59 tertiary indicators, and the primary indicators included 4 dimensions of context evaluation, input evaluation, process evaluation and product evaluation.
    CONCLUSIONS: A global health talent training evaluation index system has been constructed, which provides an effective evaluation tool and quantitative evidence for future global health talent training.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Context, input, process, and product evaluation model; Evaluation indicator; Global Health; Talent training
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.16250/j.32.1374.2024035
  52. Front Psychol. 2024 ;15 1351425
    Visual analysis of trustworthiness studies: based on the Web of Science database.
    Zhen Zhang, Wenqing Deng, Yuxin Wang, Chunhui Qi.
      Trustworthiness is the most significant predictor of trust and has a significant impact on people's levels of trust. Most trustworthiness-related research is empirical, and while it has a long history, it is challenging for academics to get insights that are applicable to their fields of study and to successfully transfer fragmented results into practice. In order to grasp their dynamic development processes through the mapping of network knowledge graphs, this paper is based on the Web of Science database and uses CiteSpace (6.2.R4) software to compile and visualize the 1,463 publications on trustworthy studies over the past 10 years. This paper aims to provide valuable references to theoretical research and the practice of Trustworthiness. The findings demonstrate that: over the past 10 years, trustworthiness-related research has generally increased in volume; trustworthiness research is concentrated in industrialized Europe and America, with American research findings having a bigger global impact; The University of California System, Harvard University, and Yale University are among the high-production institutions; the leading figures are represented by Alexander Todorov, Marco Brambilla, Bastian Jaeger, and others; the core authors are distinguished university scholars; however, the level of cooperation of the core author needs to be improved. The primary journal for publishing research on trustworthiness is the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Biology Letters. In addition, the study focuses on three distinct domains, involving social perception, facial clues, and artificial intelligence.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; Web of Science; mapping knowledge domains; trustworthiness; visual analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1351425
  53. Int J Surg. 2024 Jun 10.
    A commentary on "the transition of surgical simulation training and its learning curve: a bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2023" (Int J Surg. 2024 May 9.).
    Jinming Liu, Guolin Zhang, Biao Zhang, Dong Shang.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/JS9.0000000000001790
  54. J Soc Psychol. 2024 Jun 09. 1-12
    The structure and evolution of social psychology: a co-citation network analysis.
    Nick Haslam, Naomi Baes, Milad Haghani.
      The present study examined the thematic composition and temporal evolution of social psychology through a co-citation network analysis of 80,350 articles published from 1970 through 2022. Six primary thematic clusters were identified: a broad "Classic Social Psychology" cluster most prominent in the 1970s and 1980s; "Traits & Affect" and "Social Cognition" clusters most influential in the 1990s; and "The Self," "Intergroup Relations," and "Big Five" clusters emerging after 2000. A small seventh cluster dedicated to COVID-19 and conspiracy theories emerged around 2021. These trends fit a narrative of generational shifts within distinct social and personality psychology traditions.
    Keywords:  Citation network; history of psychology; personality; social psychology
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/00224545.2024.2363354
  55. Ann Plast Surg. 2024 Jun 03.
    Trends in Gender Authorship of Abstract Presentations at Plastic Surgery the Meeting: A Decade Long Analysis.
    Sara J Stewart, Sinan K Jabori, Shivani Pandya, Salman Alawadi, Joanne Szewczyk, Yasmina Samaha, Anne-Sophie Lessard, Devinder Singh, Sara Danker.
      ABSTRACT: Current literature fails to examine gender differences of authors presenting abstracts at national plastic surgery meetings. This study aims to assess the ratio of female to male abstract presentations at Plastic Surgery The Meeting (PSTM).The gender of all abstract presenters from PSTM between 2010 and 2020 was recorded. The primary outcome variable was authorship (first, second, or last). Trends in gender authorship were assessed via Cochran-Armitage trend tests. Chi-square was utilized to evaluate the association between author gender and presentation type and author gender and subspecialty.Between 2010 and 2020, 3653 abstracts were presented (oral = 3035, 83.1%; poster = 618, 16.9%) with 19,328 (5175 females, 26.8%) authors. Of these, 34.5%, 32.0%, and 18.6% of first, second, and last authors were female, respectively. The total proportion of female authors increased from 153 (20.4%) in 2010 to 1065 (33.1%) by 2020. The proportion of female first, second, and last authors increased from 21.8% to 44.8%, 24.0% to 45.3%, and 14.3% to 22.1%, respectively, and demonstrated a positive linear trend (P < 0.001). The proportion of female first authors in aesthetics (23.9%) was lower than that for breast (41.8%), cranio/maxillofacial/head & neck (38.5%), practice management (43.3%), and research/technology (39.4%) (P < 0.001).Our study demonstrates a significant increase in female representation as first, second, and last authors in abstract presentations at PSTM within the last decade, although the absolute prevalence remains low.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000003938
  56. Int J Surg. 2024 Jun 13.
    Knowledge mapping and emerging trends in neural stem cell transplantation research for spinal cord injury: A bibliometric analysis (2004-2023).
    Zhicheng Sun, Xiyang Wang, Juhua Xiao, Weiwei Li, Yan Yang, Xiaoyang Pang, Xiongjie Shen.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/JS9.0000000000001804
  57. J Food Sci. 2024 Jun;89(6): 3141-3144
    Tanner Awards for the most-cited articles of 2021.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.17116
  58. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2024 Dec 31. 20(1): 2360826
    Response to "knowledge mapping of immunotherapy for breast cancer: A bibliometric analysis from 2013 to 2022: A correspondence".
    Fanli Qu, Guanwen Wang, Ping Wen, Xiaoyu Liu, Xiaohua Zeng.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2024.2360826
  59. Contracept Reprod Med. 2024 Jun 13. 9(1): 29
    Measurement and conceptualization of male involvement in family planning: a bibliometric analysis of Africa-based studies.
    Tosin Olajide Oni, Rebaone Petlele, Olufunmilayo Olufunmilola Banjo, Akinrinola Bankole, Akanni Ibukun Akinyemi.
      BACKGROUND: Male involvement in Family Planning (FP) is an exercise of men's sexual and reproductive health rights. However, the measurement of male involvement has been highly inconsistent and too discretional in FP studies. As a result, we used bibliometric tools to analyze the existing measures of male involvement in FP and recommend modifications for standard measures.METHODS: Using developed search terms, we searched for research articles ever published on male involvement in FP from Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed databases. The search results were filtered for studies that focused on Africa. A total of 152 research articles were selected after the screening, and bibliometric analysis was performed in R.
    RESULTS: Results showed that 54% of the studies measured male involvement through approval for FP, while 46.7% measured it through the attitude of males to FP. About 31% measured male involvement through input in deciding FP method, while others measured it through inputs in the choice of FP service center (13.6%), attendance at FP clinic/service center (17.8%), and monetary provision for FP services/materials (12.4%). About 82.2% of the studies used primary data, though the majority (61.2%) obtained information on male involvement from women alone. Only about one in five studies (19.1%) got responses from males and females, with fewer focusing on males alone.
    CONCLUSION: Most studies have measured male involvement in FP through expressed or perceived approval for FP. However, these do not sufficiently capture male involvement and do not reflect women's autonomy. Other more encompassing measures of male involvement, which would reflect the amount of intimacy among heterosexual partners, depict the extent of the exercise of person-centered rights, and encourage the collection of union-specific data, are recommended.
    Keywords:  Africa; Family planning; Male involvement; Measurements; Men
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s40834-024-00293-9
  60. Asian J Surg. 2024 Jun 13. pii: S1015-9584(24)01167-9. [Epub ahead of print]
    Impact of nursing interventions in obstetric and gynaecological surgery: A bibliometric and visual analysis.
    Hong Xu, Lan Xiao, Huaijie Zhang.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.05.258
  61. Dig Dis. 2024 Jun 11.
    Psychological, Psychiatric, and Organic Brain Manifestations of Celiac Disease.
    Edward J Ciaccio, Anne R Lee, Jessica Lebovits, Randi L Wolf, Suzanne K Lewis, Carolina Ciacci, Peter H R Green.
      Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects approximately 1% of the population worldwide. Although its main impact often concerns the small intestine, resulting in villous atrophy and nutrient malabsorption, it can also cause systemic manifestations, particularly when undiagnosed or left untreated. Here, attention is paid to the possible psychological, psychiatric, and organic brain manifestations of celiac disease. Specific topics related to the influence and risk of such manifestations with respect to celiac disease are defined and discussed. Overall, eighteen main topics are considered, sifted from over 500 references. The most often studied topics were found to be the effect on quality of life, organic brain dysfunction and ataxia, epilepsy, Down syndrome, generalized psychological disorders, eating dysfunction, depression, and schizophrenia. For most every topic, although many studies report a connection to celiac disease, there are often one or more contrary studies and opinions. A bibliographic analysis of the cited articles was also done. There has been a sharp increase in interest in this research since 1990. Recently published articles tend to receive more referencing, up to as many as 15 citations per year, suggesting an increasing impact of the topics. The number of manuscript pages per article has also tended to increase, up to as many as 12 pages. The impact factor of the publishing journal has remained level over the years. This compendium may be useful in developing a consensus regarding psychological, psychiatric, and organic brain manifestations that can occur in celiac disease, and for determining the best direction for ongoing research focus.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1159/000534219
  62. J Hand Microsurg. 2024 Jun;16(2): 100043
    Benchmarking Accomplishments of Presidents Elected to Hand Surgery Societies in the United States.
    Jason Silvestre, Lancelot Benn, Benjamin Chang, Robert H Wilson, L Scott Levin.
      Objective: Qualifications needed to achieve national leadership positions in hand surgery are poorly defined. This study compares the academic accomplishments, demographics, and training backgrounds of presidents elected to serve the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) and the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS).Methods: The ASSH and AAHS provided names of elected Presidents (1990-2022, n = 64). Curriculum vitae and academic web sites were used to collect demographic, training, bibliometric, and National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding data of presidents.
    Results: Presidents were predominately male (95%), Caucasian (90%), and orthopaedic surgery residency-trained (66%). Only 9% were racial minorities (8% Asian, 2% Hispanic, and 0% African American). The average age at appointment was 59 ± 7 years old, which was an average of 23 years from completion of hand surgery fellowship. More presidents received plastic surgery residency training in AAHS than ASSH (50 vs. 19%). The most represented hand surgery fellowships were Mayo Clinic (14%), University of Louisville (11%), and Duke University (9%). Twenty-one presidents participated in a travel fellowship (33%). Thirty presidents served as Department Chair or Division Chief at time of election (47%). The average h-index was 34 ± 18 resulting from 164 ± 160 peer-reviewed manuscripts and was similar between the two organizations. Eleven presidents had NIH grant funding (18%) and there were no differences in procurement or funding totals between the two organizations.
    Conclusion: Presidents of American hand surgery societies obtain high levels of scholarly activity regardless of training specialty. Women and racial minorities remain underrepresented at the highest levels of leadership.
    Keywords:  academic; hand; leadership; orthopaedic; president; surgery
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1769750
  63. J Hand Microsurg. 2024 Mar;16(1): 100014
    Differences in Academic Qualifications for Leadership at Hand Surgery Fellowships in the United States.
    Jason Silvestre, James A Clemmons, Benjamin Chang, Robert H Wilson.
      Objective: In the United States, orthopaedic, general, and plastic surgery hand fellowship programs train hand surgeons. Currently, differences in the academic qualifications of hand surgery fellowship directors (HSFDs) are unknown. This study compares the academic qualifications of HSFDs by specialty.Methods: American Medical Association's Residency and Fellowship Database was queried for hand surgery fellowship training programs. Scholarly activity, academic characteristics, and training pedigrees were collected for each HSFD.
    Results: Ninety-two HSFDs (73 orthopaedic surgeons, 17 plastic surgeons, 2 general surgeons) were identified. Most were male (87%) and Caucasian (82%). Mean age was 55 ± 11 years and most were trained in orthopaedic surgery (80%). Ten percent of orthopaedic hand surgery fellowship programs were run by a plastic surgeon HSFD, which was greater than 0% of plastic surgery hand fellowship programs run by an orthopaedic surgeon HSFD (p < 0.05). Mean H-index was 15 ± 9 from an average of 57 ± 47 publications. Orthopaedic and plastic surgeon HSFDs had similar levels of scholarly activity (p > 0.05). Age correlated with higher H-index values (r = 0.38, p < 0.001). More plastic surgeon HSFDs were trained by their top five fellowship programs than orthopaedic surgeon HSFDs (65 vs. 27%, p < 0.05).
    Conclusion: Ultimately, HSFDs have strong research backgrounds and similar characteristics despite disparate training pathways. Women and racial minority groups are largely underrepresented among leadership positions at hand surgery fellowships. These benchmarks can help inform future diversity initiatives.
    Keywords:  academic; directors; fellowship; hand; surgery
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1760764
  64. Oncol Lett. 2024 Aug;28(2): 350
    Cancer research in Lebanon: Scope of the most recent publications of an academic institution (Review).
    Samah Tawil, Nada Khaddage-Soboh.
      Cancer may be considered one of the most interesting areas of study, and although oncology research has grown markedly over the last decade, there is as yet no known cure for cancer. The objective of the present review is to examine various approaches to cancer research from a single institution, summarize their key conclusions and offer recommendations for future evaluations. The review examined 72 cancer-associated studies that were published within six years from 2017 to 2022. Published works in the subject fields of 'cancer' or 'oncology' and 'research' that were indexed in Scopus and Web of Science were retrieved and sorted according to article title, author names, author count, citation count and key words. After screening, a total of 28 in vitro/animal studies and 46 patient-associated published studies were obtained. A large proportion of these studies comprised literature reviews (20/72), while 20 studies were observational in nature. The 72 publications included 23 in which various types of cancer were examined, while the remaining studies focused on specific types of cancer, including lung, breast, colon and brain cancer. These studies aimed to investigate the incidence, prevalence, treatment and prevention mechanisms associated with cancer. Despite the existence of extensive cancer research, scientists seldom contemplate an ultimate cure for cancer. However, it is crucial to continuously pursue research on cancer prevention and treatment in order to enhance the effectiveness and minimize potential side effects of cancer therapy.
    Keywords:  cancer; evaluation; publications; recommendations; research
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14484
  65. JMIR AI. 2023 Dec 19. 2 e45770
    The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedicine: Bibliometric Analysis.
    Jiasheng Gu, Chongyang Gao, Lili Wang.
      BACKGROUND: The utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the biomedical field has attracted increasing attention in recent decades. Studying how past AI technologies have found their way into medicine over time can help to predict which current (and future) AI technologies have the potential to be utilized in medicine in the coming years, thereby providing a helpful reference for future research directions.OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to predict the future trend of AI technologies used in different biomedical domains based on past trends of related technologies and biomedical domains.
    METHODS: We collected a large corpus of articles from the PubMed database pertaining to the intersection of AI and biomedicine. Initially, we attempted to use regression on the extracted keywords alone; however, we found that this approach did not provide sufficient information. Therefore, we propose a method called "background-enhanced prediction" to expand the knowledge utilized by the regression algorithm by incorporating both the keywords and their surrounding context. This method of data construction resulted in improved performance across the six regression models evaluated. Our findings were confirmed through experiments on recurrent prediction and forecasting.
    RESULTS: In our analysis using background information for prediction, we found that a window size of 3 yielded the best results, outperforming the use of keywords alone. Furthermore, utilizing data only prior to 2017, our regression projections for the period of 2017-2021 exhibited a high coefficient of determination (R2), which reached up to 0.78, demonstrating the effectiveness of our method in predicting long-term trends. Based on the prediction, studies related to proteins and tumors will be pushed out of the top 20 and become replaced by early diagnostics, tomography, and other detection technologies. These are certain areas that are well-suited to incorporate AI technology. Deep learning, machine learning, and neural networks continue to be the dominant AI technologies in biomedical applications. Generative adversarial networks represent an emerging technology with a strong growth trend.
    CONCLUSIONS: In this study, we explored AI trends in the biomedical field and developed a predictive model to forecast future trends. Our findings were confirmed through experiments on current trends.
    Keywords:  AI in medicine; AI trends; Word2Vec; agglomerative clustering; artificial intelligence; bibliometrics; biomedical; development; effectiveness; predictive model; regression models; trend forecasting; usage; utilization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2196/45770
  66. J Environ Manage. 2024 Jun 12. pii: S0301-4797(24)01352-5. [Epub ahead of print]364 121366
    Rethinking urban wilderness: Status, hotspots, and prospects of ecosystem services.
    Jianbin Lu, Yu Cheng, Xinhua Qi, Huayang Chen, Xijie Lin.
      An urban wilderness (UW) portrays a coupled relationship between natural dominance and human management in urban spaces. Superior ecosystem services support sustainable urban development. Systematic assessments of the status, changes, and trends of urban wilderness ecosystem services (UWESs) are a debated and complex issue in the field of ecology despite their importance as key components for ensuring the sustainable development of human society. We aimed to analyze the scientific literature on UWESs published between 2000 and 2022. Hence, we used bibliometric methods to comprehensively understand the research lineages, hotspots, and trends in UWESs. We found that the research has roughly encompassed two phases: initial exploration (2000-2011)and rapid growth (2012-2022). The number of publications has shown a continuous growth trend; the research hotspots include UWs compared with urban greenfield ecosystems, the spatio-temporal dynamics of UWs, ecosystem services and value assessments, and the coupling and linkage between ecosystem maintenance and human health. We summarized relevant trends for the concept of harmonious coexistence between human beings and nature, focusing on spatio-temporal dynamics and multidisciplinary integration as well as reinforcing the link with human health. This study can serve as a reference for demonstrating the value of UWESs and their practical application in a UW.
    Keywords:  Ecological value; Ecology; Sustainable urban development; Urban ecosystem; Urban wilderness; Wilderness returns
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121366
  67. EMBO Rep. 2024 Jun 11.
    Unintended consequences of changes to Open Access and the Impact Factor.
    Frank Gannon.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1038/s44319-024-00172-z
  68. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2024 Jun 18. 121(25): e2320066121
    Promotional language and the adoption of innovative ideas in science.
    Hao Peng, Huilian Sophie Qiu, Henrik Barslund Fosse, Brian Uzzi.
      How are the merits of innovative ideas communicated in science? Here, we conduct semantic analyses of grant application success with a focus on scientific promotional language, which may help to convey an innovative idea's originality and significance. Our analysis attempts to surmount the limitations of prior grant studies by examining the full text of tens of thousands of both funded and unfunded grants from three leading public and private funding agencies: the NIH, the NSF, and the Novo Nordisk Foundation, one of the world's largest private science funding foundations. We find a robust association between promotional language and the support and adoption of innovative ideas by funders and other scientists. First, a grant proposal's percentage of promotional language is associated with up to a doubling of the grant's probability of being funded. Second, a grant's promotional language reflects its intrinsic innovativeness. Third, the percentage of promotional language is predictive of the expected citation and productivity impact of publications that are supported by funded grants. Finally, a computer-assisted experiment that manipulates the promotional language in our data demonstrates how promotional language can communicate the merit of ideas through cognitive activation. With the incidence of promotional language in science steeply rising, and the pivotal role of grants in converting promising and aspirational ideas into solutions, our analysis provides empirical evidence that promotional language is associated with effectively communicating the merits of innovative scientific ideas.
    Keywords:  NLP; communication; funding; innovation; promotional language
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2320066121
  69. Asian J Surg. 2024 Jun 12. pii: S1015-9584(24)01193-X. [Epub ahead of print]
    Bibliometric-based visualisation of CT brain perfusion imaging in patients with cerebral infarction.
    Qin Wang, Paijun Zhou, Jing Bao, Minchao Xiong.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.05.283
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