bims-evares Biomed News
on Evaluation of research
Issue of 2024–12–08
74 papers selected by
Thomas Krichel, Open Library Society
  1. Evolution and Hotspots in Bilateral Total Joint Arthroplasty Research: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  2. The applications of anterior segment optical coherence tomography in glaucoma: a 20-year bibliometric analysis.
  3. Fibular grafts in global reconstructive surgery: a bibliometric analysis.
  4. A bibliometric analysis of immunotherapy for atherosclerosis: trends and hotspots prediction.
  5. Bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most cited articles on the immunotherapy for glioblastoma.
  6. Mapping digital entrepreneurial intention: A comprehensive bibliometric study.
  7. Retracted articles in scientific literature: A bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2022 using the Web of Science.
  8. Research Trends of Ocular Tuberculosis: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  9. Trends and hotspots in research on osteoporosis and nutrition from 2004 to 2024: a bibliometric analysis.
  10. A bibliometric analysis of the Cheminformatics/QSAR literature (2000-2023) for predictive modeling in data science using the SCOPUS database.
  11. Suicide publications from nursing perspective: A bibliometric analysis from 1982 to 2023.
  12. Global trends in tertiary lymphoid structures: a bibliometric analysis from 2014 to 2023.
  13. Visualizing immunotherapy for multiple myeloma worldwide from 2013 to 2023: A bibliometric analysis.
  14. Application of machine learning in acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding: bibliometric analysis.
  15. A bibliometric analysis of African dental research and the sustainable development goals, 2016-2023.
  16. The evolution and hotspots of radioactive iodine therapy in hyperthyroidism: a bibliometric analysis.
  17. Mapping the relationship between alcohol use disorder and gut microbiota: a 20-year bibliometric study.
  18. A bibliometric analysis of web 2.0 in election campaign.
  19. Erratum: Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Research Articles on Post-Herpetic Neuralgia and Varicella-Zoster Virus: A 20-Year Review (2003-2022) [Corrigendum].
  20. Drug delivery systems in periodontitis: A visualization and bibliometric analysis.
  21. Mapping the intersection of sudden cardiac death and COVID-19: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis (2020-2024).
  22. Evaluating the Research Productivity in Pulpotomy: A Bibliometric Analysis.
  23. Predictors of citations and altmetric scores in general surgery literature.
  24. Comparison of journal and top publisher self-citation rates in COVID-19 research.
  25. [Bibliometric analysis of the scientific productionof asthma in Latin America].
  26. Research trends and hotspots on global influenza and inflammatory response based on bibliometrics.
  27. Bioactive glasses for bone tissue engineering: a bibliometric study of the top 100-most cited papers.
  28. Impact factors and publication times of original scientific research in radiology journals.
  29. Bibliometric Analysis and Network Visualization of Nanozymes for Microbial Theranostics in the Last Decade.
  30. In-depth analysis of research hotspots and emerging trends in AI for retinal diseases over the past decade.
  31. Global trends in the application of droplet digital PCR technology in the field of infectious disease pathogen diagnosis: A bibliometric analysis from 2012 to 2023.
  32. Research focus and emerging trends of the gut microbiome and infant: a bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2024.
  33. Global Trends and Hotspots in the Research of the Effects of PM2.5 on Asthma: A Bibliometric and Visualized Analysis.
  34. Cienciometric Analysis of Scientific Production on Hydatidosis/Echinococcosis in Latin America.
  35. Bibliometric analysis of global research trends and prospects on circulating tumor DNA in colorectal cancer.
  36. A bibliometric analysis of ohmic heating on food processing in the last two decades.
  37. Visualized trends and bibliometric analysis in ankle cartilage repair from 2004 to 2024.
  38. Bibliometric analysis and visualisation of studies related to Chinese medicine treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome.
  39. Global trends and research hotspots in perioperative management of lung cancer: a bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2024.
  40. Mapping the mitochondrial landscape in T2DM: key findings from 2003-2023.
  41. Bibliometric analysis of web of science-based studies on carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections.
  42. Advances in Autism: a bibliometric analysis.
  43. Insights into Application Research of the Density Functional Theory in Iron Sulfur Compounds: A Bibliometric Mapping Analysis.
  44. A long-term assessment of the multidisciplinary degree of multidisciplinary journals.
  45. Examining the evolution and impact of OTC vending machines in Global Healthcare Systems.
  46. A 15-Year Bibliometric Analysis of Sports Medicine Studies in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: A Systematic Review.
  47. Trends in Retraction of Orthopaedic Research Articles.
  48. Bibliometric comparison of Nobel Prize laureates: a few suggestions.
  49. Research status and future focus on Codonopsis pilosula: A bibliometric analysis of past and present studies.
  50. Trends and trajectories in employee green behavior research.
  51. Brazilian authorship gender trends on academic surgery: a bigdata analysis.
  52. Enhancing Lipase Immobilization via Physical Adsorption: Advancements in Stability, Reusability, and Industrial Applications for Sustainable Biotechnological Processes.
  53. From Data to Recommendations: A Comprehensive Review of Ten Bibliometric Papers in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
  54. Investigating the environmental dynamics of emerging pollutants in response to global climate change: Insights from bibliometrics-based visualization analysis.
  55. Paying to publish: A cross-sectional analysis of article processing charges and journal characteristics among 87 pathology journals.
  56. Editors' Selections from Relevant Scientific Publications.
  57. The use of OpenAlex to produce meaningful bibliometric global overlay maps of science on the individual, institutional, and national levels.
  58. Focus on podocytes: diabetic kidney disease and renal fibrosis - a global bibliometric analysis (2000-2024).
  59. Understanding climate literacy research using scientometrics analysis.
  60. Harnessing AI for advancing pathogenic microbiology: a bibliometric and topic modeling approach.
  61. Visualized analysis of microscale rock mechanism research: A bibliometric data mining approach.
  62. Effectiveness of neuro-feedback on Alzheimer's rehabilitation: a bibliometric analysis.
  63. Gender Gap in Academic Surgery: Disparities in Early-Career Scholarly Productivity Sets the Stage for Unequal Academic Advancement.
  64. A bibliometric review of predictive modelling for cervical cancer risk.
  65. Bibliometric analysis of research trends and advancements in medicinal plant microbiome.
  66. A bibliometric analysis using a newly developed model and a customizable research tool: A case study of researcher mobility in Sweden.
  67. Mapping retracted articles and exploring regional differences in China, 2012-2023.
  68. Instant prediction of scientific paper cited potential based on semantic and metadata features: Taking artificial intelligence field as an example.
  69. Homecoming After Brexit: Evidence on Academic Migration From Bibliometric Data.
  70. Letter to the Editor Regarding "Exploring the Landscape of Hydrogel Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis (1991-2023)".
  71. Aligning priorities: A Comparative analysis of scientific and policy perspectives on municipal solid waste management.
  72. The Horizon of Science.
  73. Scientific output and organizational characteristics in Brazilian intensive care units: a multicenter cross-sectional study.
  74. Limited diffusion of scientific knowledge forecasts collapse.
  1. Clin Orthop Surg. 2024 Dec;16(6): 880-889
    Evolution and Hotspots in Bilateral Total Joint Arthroplasty Research: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Maroun Aoun, Ralph Chalhoub, Fong H Nham, Eliana Kassis, Mohammad Daher, Mouhanad M El-Othmani.
       Background: Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is a potent treatment for degenerative joint disorders. Bilateral total joint arthroplasty (BTJA) encompasses both bilateral total knee arthroplasty (BTKA) and bilateral total hip arthroplasty (BTHA). Both BTKA and BTHA can be performed as either a simultaneous procedure or a staged procedure. The goal of this study was to investigate trends in BTJA research, including pertinent authors, journals, countries, and papers. We also evaluated frequent keywords and topics to predict potential future study fields.
    Methods: Articles published between 1982 and 2022 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection of Clarivate Analytics. The search query included "hip" OR "knee" (Topic) AND "arthroplasty" OR "replacement" (Topic) AND "bilateral" OR "simultaneous" (Topic) AND 1992-2022 (Year published) AND Article (Document type). Metrics were imported for further analysis with Bibliometrix and VOSviewer.
    Results: A total of 736 articles associated with BTJA were retrieved, originating from 44 countries with the United States being the biggest contributor. Top institutions were Cornell University and Ewha Womans University. Kim YH was the most productive and impactful author. The Journal of Arthroplasty had the highest impact and the greatest number of articles and citations. Williams Russo had the most cited article. Co-occurrence visualizations highlighted predominant topics in the literature.
    Conclusions: Since 1982, there has been a growing interest in BTJA research. The United States institutions have been the primary providers in global scholarly production. This bibliometric analysis identified previous, present, and emergent tendencies in BTJA with the goal of forecasting new potential hotspots.
    Keywords:  Arthroplasty; Bibliometrics; Hip; Knee; Replacement; Trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4055/cios24114
  2. PeerJ. 2024 ;12 e18611
    The applications of anterior segment optical coherence tomography in glaucoma: a 20-year bibliometric analysis.
    Yijia Huang, Di Gong, Kuanrong Dang, Lei Zhu, Junhong Guo, Weihua Yang, Jiantao Wang.
       Objective: In the past 20 years, the research application of anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) in the field of glaucoma has become a hot topic, but there is still a lack of bibliometric reports on this scientific field. The aim of this study is to explore the research hotspots and trends in the field using bibliometric methods.
    Method: Analyzing literature from 2004 to 2023 on AS-OCT in glaucoma within the SCI database, this study utilized Bibliometric, VOS viewer, and Cite Space for a comprehensive bibliometric analysis covering document counts, countries, institutions, journals, authors, references, and keywords.
    Results: A total of 931 eligible articles were collected, showing a continuous increase in annual research output over the past 20 years. The United States, China, and Singapore were the top three countries in terms of publication volume, with 288, 231, and 124 articles, respectively, and there was close cooperation among these countries. The NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE, SUN YAT SEN UNIVERSITY, and SINGAPORE NATIONAL EYE CENTRE were the most productive institutions with 93, 92, and 87 articles, respectively. JOURNAL OF GLAUCOMA, INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, and OPHTHALMOLOGY were the journals with the highest number of publications, with 86, 69, and 46 articles, respectively. PROGRESS IN RETINAL AND EYE RESEARCH, published in the United States, was the top-cited journal. Researchers Aung Tin, He Mingguang, and David S. Friedman were highlighted for their contributions. The reference clustering was divided into 12 categories, among which "deep learning, anterior segment" were the most cited categories. The keywords of research frontiers include deep learning, classification, progression, and management.
    Conclusion: This article analyses the academic publications on AS-OCT in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma over the last 20 years. Among them, the United States contributed the largest number of publications in this field, with the highest number of literature citations and mediated centrality. Among the prolific authors, aung, tin topped the list with 77 publications and 3,428 citations. Since the beginning of 2018, advances in artificial intelligence have shifted the focus of research in this field from manual measurements to automated detection and identification of relevant indicators.
    Keywords:  Anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT); Bibliometric analysis; Data visualization; Deep learning; Glaucoma; Research hotspots & trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18611
  3. Front Surg. 2024 ;11 1479878
    Fibular grafts in global reconstructive surgery: a bibliometric analysis.
    Zhi Zhang, Yuezhan Li, Lin Cheng, Ying Deng, Yan Cai.
       Background: Over the past few decades, fibular grafts have been widely utilized across 86 countries and regions globally for surgical reconstruction of various anatomical sites, including the mandible, upper extremities, lower extremities, spine, and in phalloplasty procedures. The present study aims to systematically investigate the developmental trajectory of fibular graft and identify research priorities for surgeons.
    Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted by searching the Web of Science Core Collection on April 12, 2024, for articles published between 2004 and 2023 on fibular grafting, using the query TS = ("graft" OR "transfer" OR "flap") AND TS = ("fibular"). We included full-text English articles and reviews, and exclude documents that were not related to fibular grafting or were non-research-oriented publications. GraphPad Prism, CiteSpace, and VOSviewer analyzed publication trends and co-citation networks, providing insights into fibular grafting research.
    Results: A total of 2,884 fibular graft publications were analyzed. Out of 86 countries/regions, the United States and China stood out as the main contributors in terms of publication volume, while England had the highest citation rate per publication. The journals with the most publications and citations were The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, respectively. Mark K. Wax had the most publications, while Hidalgo DA had the highest co-citation count. The most frequently occurring keywords were "reconstruction" and "mandibular reconstruction." Co-citation reference clustering revealed a growing preference for vascularized fibular grafts over non-vascularized alternatives. The top 10 co-cited references were exclusively focused on mandibular reconstruction. Keyword bursts analysis showed that over the initial 20-year period, identified keywords fall into three main themes: graft design (e.g., osteoseptocutaneous flap, perforator flap), reconstruction areas (e.g., maxilla, extremity, ankle, spine and phalloplasty), and defect causes (e.g., pseudarthrosis, sarcoma, bone tumor). In particular, fibular grafts in phalloplasty represent an emerging trend among various anatomical reconstruction sites. In the last 5 years, there has been a notable rise in interest in 3D planning, virtual surgical planning, augmented reality, and reconstruction accuracy.
    Conclusion: The findings offer an in-depth overview of the landscape of fibular graft research, highlighting key contributors and emerging trends.
    Keywords:  bibliometric study; fibular grafts; orthopedic surgery; reconstructive surgery; research trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2024.1479878
  4. Front Immunol. 2024 ;15 1493250
    A bibliometric analysis of immunotherapy for atherosclerosis: trends and hotspots prediction.
    Jing-Hui Wang, Guan-Rui Pan, Long Jiang.
       Introduction: An increasing number of studies have demonstrated that immunotherapy may play a significant role in treating Atherosclerosis and has emerged as a promising therapy in this field. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive perspective through bibliometric analysis and investigate the existing hotspots and frontiers.
    Methods: This study searched records from Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus from January 1, 1999, to May 27, 2023. By using bibliometric software CiteSpace (6.3.R1) and VOSviewer (1.6.19), co-occurrence analysis was used to count the frequency of co-occurrence of certain elements (e.g., countries, regions, institutions, etc.), cluster analysis was used to classify keywords, and burst analysis was used to identify research trends and hotspots.
    Results: The results showed that the number of annual publications has grown in a fluctuating manner; the USA, China, and the Netherlands have the highest numbers of publications, and the top three institutions are located in the Netherlands, Sweden, and the USA. In addition, Nilsson J published the highest number of papers; Ridker PM and his article "Anti-inflammatory Therapy with Canakinumab for Atherosclerotic Disease" have played prominent roles. The top four Journals with the highest numbers of publications are "Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology", "Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine", "Circulation" and "Vaccine". In addition, keyword analysis indicates that inflammation, nanoparticles, adverse events associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, T cells and tumor necrosis factor will be future research hotspots.
    Discussion: This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of immunotherapy in atherosclerosis, offering insights that advance scientific understanding. It not only assists researchers in grasping the current hotspots in this field but also reveals potential directions for future investigation. Moreover, future studies can optimize immunotherapy strategies based on hotspot predictions to decelerate the progression of atherosclerosis.
    Keywords:  atherosclerosis; bibliometrics; hotspots; immunotherapy; trends; visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1493250
  5. Childs Nerv Syst. 2024 Dec 05. 41(1): 33
    Bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most cited articles on the immunotherapy for glioblastoma.
    Chunming He, Peng Xiong, Chuan Zeng, Xinyu Qiu, Tao Long, Haimin Song.
       BACKGROUND: The nature of immunotherapy has rendered it a focal point in the management of glioblastoma (GBM). This bibliometric analysis aimed to analyze the top 100 most cited articles about immunotherapy for GBM to expand the knowledge of research related to this therapeutic approach.
    METHODS: The retrieval of the top 100 articles on "Immunotherapy AND Glioblastoma" was performed using the Web of Science Core Collection database. Relevant details were extracted for bibliometric analysis, and to gain insights, a comparison was made between older and newer articles. Categorical data underwent analysis utilizing Pearson's chi-square test, while continuous data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon rank-sum test.
    RESULTS: The top 100 articles were distributed across the years 2000 to 2021, with the number of citations ranging from 135 to 1058. Among these articles, publications peaked in 2017 and 2018 (n = 12), and the most common country of correspondence was the USA (n = 73). Clinical Cancer Research was the most cited journal, and authors SAMPSON JH and LIM M had the highest number of papers (n = 6). Newer articles had significantly higher citation rates (p < 0.01), more authors (p < 0.05), more institutes (p < 0.01), and more collaborations between institutions (p < 0.01). Subspecialties showed a trend of more "TME" (1% vs 7%, p = 0.05945) in the before and after group comparison, although this difference was not statistically significant (p > 0.05).
    CONCLUSION: The study of the top 100 cited articles on immunotherapy for GBM shows that researchers are actively working together to develop novel approaches to GBM immunotherapy. The high citations, leading countries, journals, and authors, along with evolving research characteristics, indicate a field with great interest and potential. Immunotherapy holds significant promise in GBM treatment.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Citation analysis; Citation growth rate; Glioblastoma; Immunotherapy; Top-cited
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-024-06693-1
  6. Heliyon. 2024 Oct 30. 10(20): e38988
    Mapping digital entrepreneurial intention: A comprehensive bibliometric study.
    Mohammad Naim Ismail, Wan Mohd Hirwani Wan Hussain.
      This study provides a bibliometric analysis of scholarly works from 2010 to 2023 that discuss intentions for digital entrepreneurship. The report attempts to shed light on the primary contributors, research trends, and significance of this area in relation to digitalization and entrepreneurship. Using the Scopus database, a total of 134 pertinent scholarly publications were found and examined. Beginning with a summary of the publication trends for the given time period, the bibliometric analysis is conducted. It shows a consistent increase in the quantity of papers on digital entrepreneurial intention, demonstrating the scholars' growing interest and attention in this subject. To pinpoint the main contributors and their geographic distribution, the study goes further and looks at how publications are distributed across years, authors, institutions, and nations. The analysis identifies a number of productive scholars who have made significant contributions to the field of digital entrepreneurial intention in terms of authors. The understanding and growth of digital entrepreneurship have advanced significantly thanks to their knowledge and reliable publication output. The analysis also highlights networks and collaboration between institutions and authors, demonstrating the collaborative nature of this field of research.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Digital entrepreneurial intention; Digital entrepreneurship; SCOPUS database; Systematic review
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e38988
  7. Heliyon. 2024 Oct 30. 10(20): e38620
    Retracted articles in scientific literature: A bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2022 using the Web of Science.
    Malcolm Koo, Shih-Chun Lin.
      Retractions serve a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of scientific literature. There has been growing interest in understanding the patterns behind retractions. This bibliometric study analyzed retracted articles published between 2003 and 2022, indexed by the Science Citation Index Expanded of the Web of Science Core Collection database. A total of 8466 retracted articles were identified, revealing an overall increase up to 2019, followed by a decline. A total of 109 countries contributed to the retracted articles, with China and the United States having the highest absolute numbers. In addition, the articles were published in 2347 different journals, with Tumor Biology recording the largest number of retracted articles. The top 10 most cited retracted articles indicated that data and image integrity issues were the main reasons for retraction. The primary reasons for retractions, identified by linking the retracted articles to the Retraction Watch Database, were data and results issues followed by plagiarism and duplication. In conclusion, the present bibliometric study offered an overview of the status of retracted articles indexed by the Web of Science Core Collection over the past two decades. These findings provide insight into areas where scientific integrity may be compromised and serve as a guide to foster a responsible research environment.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Bibliometrix; Publishing; Retraction of publication; Retractions; Scientific misconduct
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e38620
  8. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2024 Dec 06. 1-13
    Research Trends of Ocular Tuberculosis: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Chengzhi Liu, Xinyu Wang, Xusheng Cao.
       PURPOSE: Ocular tuberculosis (OTB), an extrapulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis (TB), significantly impacts vision acuity and presents challenges in diagnosis and treatment. With ongoing research efforts, new insights into its pathogenesis and treatment have emerged. This study employed bibliometric methods to investigate key research areas and emerging trends, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of the field.
    METHODS: The documents about OTB from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2023, were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). VOSviewer, CiteSpace, R package bibliometrix, and GraphPad were utilized to analyze the data and visualize the network of the country, organization, author, journal, and keyword related to the field of OTB.
    RESULTS: 300 articles in the past 21 years were included in this research. The overall number of annual publications exhibits an upward trend. The most productive country, institution, author, and journal were India, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Gupta Vishali, and Ocular Immunology and Inflammation. The main keywords focused on ocular tuberculosis, intraocular tuberculosis, and uveitis. The time trend of keyword occurrences indicated that "T cells" and "aqueous humor" have become new hotspots. Burst detection analysis of keywords shows that "pattern" and "standardization" have emerged as new focal points.
    CONCLUSIONS: This study represents the first bibliometric analysis on OTB, offering insights into hot topics and emerging trends within this field. T cells and aqueous humor are identified as novel directions for ongoing research endeavors. The latest research focus is on the standardization of OTB in diagnosis, treatment, and other aspects.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; VOSviewer; citespace; ocular tuberculosis; web of science
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/09273948.2024.2437124
  9. J Health Popul Nutr. 2024 Nov 30. 43(1): 204
    Trends and hotspots in research on osteoporosis and nutrition from 2004 to 2024: a bibliometric analysis.
    Min Li, Binyang Yu, Haiyan Yang, Haiyan He, Ning Li, Aili Lv, Xiaoling Zhou, Rui Gao.
       BACKGROUND: The intricate association between nutrition and osteoporosis has garnered increasing attention, and approximately 3000 articles have been published in the past 20 years. However, there are currently very few comprehensive reviews on the development of this field. It is very necessary to retrospectively analyze the related articles and summarize the research hotspots, depth, and directions.
    OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to quantitatively analyze, visually review and comment on the articles published in the field of osteoporosis and nutrition based on the bibliometric methods, providing new insights for future research.
    METHODS: The related articles published from 2004 to 2024 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC). CiteSpace 6.1R2 software was used to conduct collaborative network analysis of annual publication volume, author patterns, country/region contributions, institutional affiliations, journal publications, highly cited literature, and keyword clustering.
    RESULTS: A total of 2138 articles were assessed, revealing a consistent upward trend in published works in this domain, with the majority originating from the United States (564 papers). Seoul National University was identified as the most prolific institution (56 papers). Geng Bin was the most prolific author. Research hotspots included bone density, postmenopausal women, vitamin D, hip fractures, etc. Research subjects included physical activity, sarcopenia, calcium intake, machine learning, etc. Recent research trends indicate that cross-sectional study was more and the quality of life, muscle, and zinc are receiving attention in studies.
    CONCLUSIONS: Future research should continue to explore better methods for measuring bone density, investigating indicators for predicting fracture risk, exploring the relationship between various nutrients and substances with osteoporosis at a deeper level, and bolstering management strategies for male osteoporosis. Researchers should conduct longitudinal or interventional studies, and further improving the overall quality of life of patients with osteoporosis.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; CiteSpace; Nutrition; Osteoporosis; Visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-024-00690-5
  10. Mol Divers. 2024 Dec 05.
    A bibliometric analysis of the Cheminformatics/QSAR literature (2000-2023) for predictive modeling in data science using the SCOPUS database.
    Arkaprava Banerjee, Kunal Roy, Paola Gramatica.
      A bibliometric analysis of the Cheminformatics/QSAR articles published in the present century (2000-2023) is presented based on a SCOPUS search made in October 2024 using a given set of search criteria. The obtained results of 52,415 documents against the specific query are analyzed based on the number of documents per year, contributions of different countries and Institutes in Cheminformatics/QSAR publications, the contributions of researchers based on the number of documents, appearance in the top-cited articles, h-index, composite c-score (ns), and the newly introduced q-score. Finally, a list of the top 50 Cheminformatics/QSAR researchers is presented. An analysis is also made for the content of the top-cited articles during the period 2000-2023 in comparison to those before 2000 to capture the trend of changes in the Cheminformatics/QSAR research. The limiting factors of any bibliometric analysis are also briefly presented.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Cheminformatics; Chemoinformatics; Chemometrics; QSAR; QSPR; QSTR
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11030-024-11056-8
  11. Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2024 Dec;pii: S0883-9417(24)00203-6. [Epub ahead of print]53 138-143
    Suicide publications from nursing perspective: A bibliometric analysis from 1982 to 2023.
    Gülcan Kendirkıran.
       AIM: This study aims to demonstrate the quantitative and qualitative features of suicide publications in the field of nursing from a bibliometric perspective.
    DESIGN: Descriptive study.
    METHODS: Web of Science was used during the research. The data were searched with the keyword combination "suicide and nursing," including studies published until March 2023, the study date, without a time limit.
    RESULTS: In this study, 1608 suicide research/reviews in the field of nursing were identified between 1982 and 2023, and the research was completed with 1274 suicide studies in line with the exclusion criteria. 3374 authors wrote 1173 research and 101 review/systematic review articles, with an average of 13.31 citations for each publication. Most were published in 2021.
    CONCLUSIONS: Nurses seem to begin to take a more active part in suicide studies. It may be recommended that nurses conduct more studies to determine suicide processes and biopsychosocially and ethically appropriate approaches to patients/healthy individuals.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric; Nurse; Psychiatry; Suicide
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2024.10.014
  12. Front Immunol. 2024 ;15 1475062
    Global trends in tertiary lymphoid structures: a bibliometric analysis from 2014 to 2023.
    Yiwen Bao, Zeming Mo, Shuang Wang, Jinhua Long, Honghong Zhang, Yujun Xu, Honglian Jiang, Tianbao Qian, Zhu Zeng.
       Aim and background: Tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) are increasingly recognized for their role in immunity. Despite growing interest, a systematic bibliometric analysis of TLS-related research has been lacking. To provide a comprehensive overview of current research trends and hotspots, we conducted a bibliometric analysis using data from the Web of Science Core Collection.
    Methods: We retrieved TLS-related publications from the Science Citation Index Expanded within the Web of Science Core Collection from January 2014 to December 2023. Co-occurrence analysis with "VOSviewer" identified current status and research hotspots, while "CiteSpace" was used for co-citation analysis to assess knowledge evolution and bursts. Thematic evolution was explored using bibliometrics to identify emerging keyword trends. Additionally, we examined country/region, institutional, and author contributions and collaborations. Tables were created using Microsoft Word.
    Results: A total of 785 publications were analyzed, showing a continuous growth trend from 2017 to 2023, indicating escalating interest in TLS among researchers. Leading countries in TLS research were China (231 publications), the United States (212 publications), and France (89 publications). The most productive institution and author were the "Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale" (70 publications) and Catherine Sautes-Fridman (21 publications), respectively. Key topics included TLS, B cells, and immunotherapy. Recent research has focused on mechanisms linking TLS with cancers, such as immunotherapy, tumor microenvironment, tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, prognosis, and immune checkpoint inhibitors, highlighting an expanding area of study. Additionally, TLS' potential as a biomarker for predicting immunotherapy efficacy across different cancer types remains a burgeoning research direction.
    Conclusions: This study provides a comprehensive analysis of global TLS-related publications, revealing key literature metrics and identifying influential articles and emerging research concerns. These findings contribute valuable insights into the role of TLS in immunotherapy and suggest future directions for this dynamic field.
    Keywords:  bibliometric; immunotherapy; prognostic value; research trend; tertiary lymphoid structures
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1475062
  13. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2024 Dec 31. 20(1): 2433304
    Visualizing immunotherapy for multiple myeloma worldwide from 2013 to 2023: A bibliometric analysis.
    Jinqiao Li, Xiaoxia Li, Yueyue Fu, Hongbin Meng, Dan Xu, Wenyi Hou.
      Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant, clonal proliferative disease of plasma cells that remains incurable. This paper aims to analyze the current research status and emerging trends in immunotherapy for MM through bibliometric methods, thereby providing valuable references and guidance for future research and clinical practice. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of 1,018 English-language publications related to MM immunotherapy, which were published in the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection database from 2013 to 2023. VOSviewer and CiteSpace were employed to visualize the research hotspots and trends within the field of MM immunotherapy. The United States had the highest number of publications (n = 432, 42.44%), followed by China (n = 177, 17.39%). Harvard University was the institution with the most publications (n = 85), while Anderson KC (n = 27) was the most prolific researcher in the field. The highly cited literature mainly focuses on the treatment regimen based on daratumumab, the application of BCMA CAR-T therapy and the management of relapsed/refractory MM (RRMM), which represent the current research hotspots in this field. Burst detection highlights that bispecific antibodies and preclinical activity as key areas of interest. The cooperation among countries, institutions, and authors in this field should be strengthened. The treatment regimen utilizing daratumumab, the implementation of BCMA CAR-T therapy, and the management of RRMM represent significant research focal points in this field. Additionally, the development and application of bispecific antibodies have emerged as a frontier in recent years.
    Keywords:  CAR-T; Multiple myeloma; bibliometric analysis; bispecific antibodies; daratumumab; immunotherapy
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2024.2433304
  14. Front Med (Lausanne). 2024 ;11 1490757
    Application of machine learning in acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding: bibliometric analysis.
    Qun Li, Guolin Chen, Qiongjie Li, Dongna Guo.
       Background: In the past decade, the application of machine learning (ML) in the clinical management of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB) has received much attention and has become a hot research topic. However, no scientometric report has systematically summarized and outlined the research progress in this field.
    Objective: This study aims to utilize bibliometric analysis methods to delve into the applications of machine learning in AUGIB and the collaborative network behind it over the past decade. Through a thorough analysis of relevant literature, we uncover the research trends and collaboration patterns in this field, which can provide valuable references and insights for further in-depth exploration in the same field.
    Methods: Using the Web of Science (WOS) as the data source, this study explores academic development in a specific field from December 2013 to December 2023. The search strategy included terms related to "Machine Learning" and "Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding". Only original articles in English focusing on ML in AUGIB were included. The analysis of downloaded literature with Citespace software, including keyword co-occurrence, author collaboration networks, and citation relationship networks, reveals academic dynamics, research hotspots, and collaboration trends.
    Results: After sorting and compiling, we have collected 73 academic papers written by 217 authors from 133 institutions in 29 countries worldwide. Among them, China and AM J GASTROENTEROL have made significant contributions in this field, providing many high-quality research achievements. The study found that these papers mainly focus on three core research hotspots: deepening clinical consensus, precise analysis of medical images, and optimization of data integration and decision support systems.
    Conclusions: This study summarizes the latest advancements in the application of machine learning to AUGIB research. Through bibliometric analysis and network visualization, it reveals emerging trends, origins, leading institutions, and hot topics in this field. While this area has already demonstrated significant potential in medical artificial intelligence, our findings will provide valuable insights for future research directions and clinical practices.
    Keywords:  AUGIB; CiteSpace; bibliometric analysis (BA); machine learning; research trends
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1490757
  15. Front Oral Health. 2024 ;5 1498827
    A bibliometric analysis of African dental research and the sustainable development goals, 2016-2023.
    Maha El Tantawi, Ahmed Bhayat, Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan.
       Background: The successful implementation of the 2030 sustainable development Agenda in Africa requires active participation from all sectors, including the dental research sector. The aim of this study was to review dental research published by authors affiliated with institutions in African countries from 2016 to 2023, to map papers related to the sustainable development goals (SDGs), and to identify areas of emphasis and gaps in SDGs-related papers on oral health in Africa.
    Methods: We conducted a bibliometric analysis of dental literature in Africa (2016-2023) using Scival for performance analysis and VOSviewer for science mapping. The papers addressing and not addressing the SDGs were compared regarding impact, authorship metrics and key phrases. We identified the topic clusters with the greatest number of papers. The key phrase co-occurrence networks and the authors and countries collaboration networks were mapped.
    Results: There were 4,173 papers and 622 (14.9%) addressed the SDGs, especially SDG3. SDGs papers had greater impact and were more likely to be published in open access journals than non-SDGs papers. Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa had the greatest number of papers and citations. Four of the top ten authors were females. Most of the top ten journals were open access and only three were in quartile 1 (Q1) journals. Springer and Elsevier were the top publishers. The top research clusters addressed rehabilitative care including implants, endodontics, ceramics and zirconia. SDGs papers, however, addressed oral hygiene in caries prevention and to control systemic diseases. Collaboration networks were affected by geographic location and languages. Dental research in Africa is concentrated in three countries and mainly addresses rehabilitative care. SDGs papers had an impact above the global average and addressed prevention and non-communicable diseases.
    Conclusions: There is minimal yet increasing contribution of African countries to the evidence on oral health and the SDGs. The focus is on a limited number of SDGs, and publications are from very few countries in Africa. There is a need to focus oral health-related SDGs research on addressing local problems.
    Keywords:  Africa; bibliometric analysis; dental research; oral health; science mapping; sustainable development
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2024.1498827
  16. Nucl Med Commun. 2024 Dec 06.
    The evolution and hotspots of radioactive iodine therapy in hyperthyroidism: a bibliometric analysis.
    Shi-Qi Chen, Rui-Qin Gou, Qing Zhang.
       OBJECTIVE: Hyperthyroidism, a prevalent endocrine disorder, disrupts metabolic balance and cardiovascular health, affecting millions globally. Radioactive iodine (RAI), a treatment for hyperthyroidism, employs high-energy beta particles to reduce thyroid tissue, lowering volume and hormone levels. This study utilizes bibliometric analysis to outline RAI's evolution and identify hotspots in hyperthyroidism treatment.
    METHODS: A total of 2904 articles and reviews published between 1981 and 2023 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection using the research strategy. Bibliometric analyses, employing VOSviewer and CiteSpace, were performed to visualize the cooperation network, evolution, and hot topics.
    RESULTS: Annual publications rose in waves, 2904 papers from 2564 institutions, and 84 countries. The USA led, contributing the largest share, with the journal Thyroid dominating publication. The University of Pisa contributed the most articles. Co-occurrence analysis classified keywords into five clusters: treatment mechanism, safety, effectiveness assessment, individualized radioactive dosage, and management. The development of RAI therapy for hyperthyroidism can be divided into three stages: safety and efficacy assessment, personalized treatment plans, and treatment of drug-resistant and surgery-resistant hyperthyroidism.
    CONCLUSION: Attention to RAI in hyperthyroidism should be significantly increased. It is necessary to establish collaborations between authors, countries, and institutions to promote the development of this field. Recent research has focused on personalized radioactive dosage formulation and follow-up. Future studies are likely to concentrate on drug-resistant and surgery-resistant hyperthyroidism, which is also worthy of investigation. These findings provide a new perspective on the study of RAI in hyperthyroidism, potentially contributing to the improvement of the quality of life for patients with hyperthyroidism.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/MNM.0000000000001940
  17. Front Microbiol. 2024 ;15 1457969
    Mapping the relationship between alcohol use disorder and gut microbiota: a 20-year bibliometric study.
    Ao Xiang, Yonglong Chang, Li Shi, Xuhui Zhou.
       Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a psychiatric disorder that is widespread worldwide. Alcohol use is a significant contributor to the global burden of death, disability and disease. Modulation of the gut microbiota is a promising approach to improve the efficacy and minimize the adverse effects of colorectal cancer treatment. The relationship between the presence of microbes and AUD has been widely validated. However, few studies have examined this relationship using bibliometric methods. Therefore, this study analyzes the research hotspots and trends in human gut microbiology and AUD over the last two decades from a bibliometric perspective. This study aims at provide new directions for basic and clinical research in this field.
    Objective: A comprehensive discussion of the relationship between the current state of research and trends in AUD and intestinal flora.
    Methods: We collected publications from the Web of Science Core Collection database from 2003 to 2023 according to established inclusion criteria. We analyzed countries, institutions, authors, and research contributions using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Scimago Graphics to visualize research trends in the field.
    Results: A total of 2,102 publications were obtained, with a rapid increase in the number of publications since 2016. The United States and China are major contributors to the field and have established a network of partners in several countries. Five hundred ninety-five academic journals published articles on the topic. The author with the highest number of publications is Prof. Bernd Schnabl of the Department of Gastroenterology at the University of California, San Diego. In addition to "gut flora" and "AUD," high frequency words in the keyword co-occurrence network analysis included alcoholic liver disease, tryptophan metabolism, enterohepatic axis, and fecal microbial transplantation.
    Conclusion: The results of this study provide a bibliometric analysis and visualization of key research areas in the gut microbiota and AUD over the past 20 years. The results suggest that the role of the gut microbiota in AUD and its potential mechanisms, especially therapeutic targets, should be closely monitored and could become a hot topic in the field.
    Keywords:  alcohol use disorder; bibliometry; gut microbiota; research hotspot; visualization analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1457969
  18. Heliyon. 2024 Nov 30. 10(22): e40337
    A bibliometric analysis of web 2.0 in election campaign.
    Zuhairi Sanofi, Evie Ariadne Shinta Dewi, Dian Wardiana Sjuchro, Hadi Suprapto Arifin.
      The aim of this research is to review and analyze the landscape of adopting and using Web 2.0 in election campaigns by focusing on scholarly publications and production. Bibliometric methods thoroughly reviewed trends, citations, and thematic analysis, as well as the contributions of key players, such as sources, authors, countries, and institutions to the context of Web 2.0 in election campaigns. A total of 1117 peer-reviewed publications were obtained from the Scopus database. The result showed that substantial advancements in this field commenced in 2005 and have since experienced exponential growth, reaching a peak in 2022 with the most published works. The most pertinent journals for adopting and using Web 2.0 in election campaigns are the Journal of Information Technology and Politics, Information Communication and Society, and New Media and Society. The United States leads all other countries regarding citations, and Spain has the highest number of research contributing to the sector. The purpose of these results is to provide insight into the development of academic interest and assist research in understanding the topic evolution by identifying specific areas as a focus. This facilitates the discovery of recommended publication avenues, aspects warranting further research, and opportunities for collaboration on pertinent resources.
    Keywords:  Bibliomagika; Bibliometric analysis; Biblioshiny; Election campaign; Social media; Web 2.0
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40337
  19. J Pain Res. 2024 ;17 4053-4054
    Erratum: Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Research Articles on Post-Herpetic Neuralgia and Varicella-Zoster Virus: A 20-Year Review (2003-2022) [Corrigendum].
      [This corrects the article DOI: 10.2147/JPR.S432485.].
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S508903
  20. Saudi Dent J. 2024 Nov;36(11): 1377-1388
    Drug delivery systems in periodontitis: A visualization and bibliometric analysis.
    Xia Chen, Xiaoping Liao, Yu Luo, Xiaoyan Zou, Hui Ji, Mingji Yang, Fang Ye.
       Objective: This study aimed to evaluate research hotspots and trends in the field of periodontitis and drug delivery systems from the perspective of bibliometrics.
    Methods: Publications related to periodontitis and drug delivery systems between 2001 and 2023 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. Bibliometric analysis was conducted using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the R package "bibliometrix."
    Results: A total of 299 articles from 46 countries, primarily India and China, were included in the analysis, and the number of articles related to periodontitis and drug delivery systems were found to be increasing annually. Silpakorn University, the Government Dental College and Research Institute, and the Indian Institute of Technology were identified as the main research institutions investigating the topic, while the Journal of Periodontology emerged as the most popular and co-cited journal in this field. Among the authors of these articles, Thawatchai Phaechamud published the most papers and Gary Greenstein was the most co-cited author. The development of more suitable treatment methods for periodontitis and materials for developing drug delivery systems is a major focus in this research field, with "implants," "efficacy," "nanoparticles," and "mucoadhesive" being the main emerging research hotspots.
    Conclusion: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive bibliometric study summarizing research trends and developments in the field of periodontitis and drug delivery systems. This information elucidates the latest research frontiers and can assist in conceptualizing new directions in research on periodontitis and drug delivery systems.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sdentj.2024.09.015
  21. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2024 ;11 1472337
    Mapping the intersection of sudden cardiac death and COVID-19: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis (2020-2024).
    Sudip Bhattacharya, Alok Singh, Akanksha Singh, Sukhpreet Singh.
       Introduction: A direct causal link between Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) and COVID-19 is unproven, although current data suggest a plausible association.
    Aim: This study aims to map and analyze the intersection of research on sudden cardiac death and COVID-19 through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis.
    Methodology: This study searched the literature by applying the keywords "COVID-19" AND "Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD)". Literature retrieved using the above keywords and published were included with a time limit from 1st January 2020 to 8th Aug 2024.
    Results: The bibliometric analysis of COVID-19 and Sudden Cardiac Death highlights key research trends from 2020 to 2024, revealing a rapid surge in scientific output during the pandemic. 2,915 articles were retrieved, with 70.5% being original research, reflecting a strong focus on new empirical evidence. The peak in publications occurred in 2021, driven by the urgent need to understand the cardiovascular implications of COVID-19. However, a decline in publications and citations in subsequent years suggests a shift in research priorities and a potential saturation in initial research areas. Leading institutions like Harvard Medical School, Mayo Clinic, and the University of Pennsylvania played a significant role, with the U.S., China, and the U.K. being top contributors. Despite fewer publications, China's research had a notable impact, indicated by high average citations per article. Keyword analysis identified "COVID-19" and "SARS-CoV-2" as dominant themes, with related terms like myocarditis and heart failure reflecting major cardiovascular concerns. Co-citation analysis revealed seminal works that shaped the discourse, with influential articles by Xu Z et al. and Guo T et al. frequently cited. The collaborative nature of research, especially among top institutions and countries like the U.S., Italy, and the U.K., was evident in network analyses. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the research landscape, highlighting significant contributions, emerging themes, and future research directions in understanding and mitigating the cardiovascular impacts of COVID-19.
    Keywords:  COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; cardiac arrest (CA); pandemic (COVID-19); sudden cardiac death
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2024.1472337
  22. Cureus. 2024 Nov;16(11): e72893
    Evaluating the Research Productivity in Pulpotomy: A Bibliometric Analysis.
    Pillai Arun Gopinathan, Ikram Ui Haq, Fares Almutairi, Feras Alsultan, Adeeb Alnajashi, Meshaal Alahmari, Bandar Altaweilae, Bijesh Yadav.
      The aim of this study was to appraise the bibliometric parameters of pulpotomy in the past 24 years from January 2000 to December 2023. The dataset was obtained from the Web of Science (WoS) database. The filter publication years were applied. The bibliographic details of all types of documents indexed in the WoS database under keywords of "Dental pulp exposure" or "Coronal pulpotomy" or "Partial pulpotomy" or "Permanent pulpotomy" or Pulpectomy published in the targeted period (2000-2023) were downloaded. The bibliometric characteristics such as the type of documents, growth of publications and citations by years, level of evidence, top publication channels, top countries, top contributing organizations, top authors, and keywords were analyzed. MS Excel, VOSviewer, and R were utilized for data analysis. A total of 738 documents were identified, and they were published in 213 sources contributed by 3,017 authors from 75 countries. A fluctuated growth was recorded and the majority of the research (82.12%) was published in the latter half (2012-2023) of the targeted period. Most of the studies utilized the Level of Evidence (LoE) IV but the studies on LoE-I gained the highest average citations. The majority of papers were produced by India, closely followed by Brazil and the United States. Thus, the upward trend in the latter half was suggestive of advancement in oral health education along with enhancement in research publications.
    Keywords:  bibliometric; citations; pediatric dentistry; pulpotomy; research productivity
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.72893
  23. Turk J Surg. 2024 Jun;40(2): 145-153
    Predictors of citations and altmetric scores in general surgery literature.
    Divyansh Chaudhary, Shubho Acharya, Vaibhav Aggarwal, Muhammed Huzaifa, Pratischtha Kain, Richa Garg, Khushi Harlalka, Sumit Kumar, Aaditya Vasudev.
       Objectives: This study aimed to determine various article characteristics influencing the citations and altmetric scores using papers published in a year in four high-ranking surgery journals.
    Material and Methods: We included all papers (n= 819 articles) published between January 2015 to December 2015 in the Annals of Surgery, British Journal of Surgery, JAMA Surgery and Journal of American College of Surgeons. Article characteristics were manually extracted. We determined citation count using the Web of Science database and used univariate analysis and negative binomial regression to determine which article characteristics affect citations and altmetric scores.
    Results: Mean number of citations and altmetric score received by the article were 44.6 (0-475) and 19.2 (0-665) respectively. Majority of the articles contained at least one citation (98.3%) and altmetric score (98.2%). In regression analysis, citation count was significantly associated with the journal [Annals of Surgery (IRR= 1.93), JAMA surgery (IRR= 1.76)] and non-funded research (IRR= 0.83). The altmetric score was significantly associated with the country of the corresponding author (US) (IRR= 1.3), study subtopic, journal [JAMA surgery (IRR= 2.33)], non-funded (IRR= 0.74) and non-open-access publication (IRR= 0.44).
    Conclusion: Article metrics were found to be associated with specific study subtopics, country of the corresponding author, funding, open-access publication and the journal. These results might help editors, reviewers and authors to produce, review and publish more impactful studies. A similar study in the future may help to better understand the changing dynamics of academic publishing.
    Keywords:  Citation count; altmetric attention score; bibliometrics; general surgery; negative binomial regression
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.47717/turkjsurg.2024.6201
  24. PLoS One. 2024 ;19(12): e0314976
    Comparison of journal and top publisher self-citation rates in COVID-19 research.
    Alvaro Quincho-Lopez.
       INTRODUCTION: Journal self-citation contributes to the overall citation count of a journal and to some metrics like the impact factor. However, little is known about the extent of journal self-citations in COVID-19 research. This study aimed to determine the journal self-citations in COVID-19 research and to compare them according to the type of publication and publisher.
    METHODS: Data in COVID-19 research extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection 2020-2023 was collected and further analyzed with InCites. The journals with the highest self-citation rates and self-citation per publication were identified. Statistical comparisons were made according to the type of publication and publishers, as well as with other major infectious diseases.
    RESULTS: The median self-citation rate was 4.0% (IQR 0-11.7%), and the median journal self-citation rate was 5.9% (IQR 0-12.5%). 1,859 journals (13% of total coverage) had self-citation rates at or above 20%, meaning that more than one in five references are journal self-citations. There was a positive and statistically significant correlation of self-citations with the other indicators, including number of publications, citations, and self-citations per publication (p<0.001). Editorial materials contributed more to journal SC with a median self-citation rate of 5%, which was statistically higher than other documents such as articles, letters or reviews (p<0.001). Among the top twelve publishers, the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute had a median self-citation rate of 8.33% and was statistically higher than the rest (p<0.001). Self-citation rates for COVID-19 were lower than tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, but self-citations per publication of these diseases were statistically lower than those for COVID-19 (p<0.001).
    CONCLUSION: Some journals from the Web of Science Core Collection displayed exorbitant journal self-citation patterns during the period 2020-2023. Approximately, one in every five paper references in COVID-19 is a journal self-citation. Types of publication such as editorials engage in this practice more frequently than others, suggesting that in COVID-19 research, self-citing non-citable items could potentially contribute to inflate journal impact factors during the pandemic.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314976
  25. Rev Alerg Mex. 2024 Sep 30. 71(3): 146-154
    [Bibliometric analysis of the scientific productionof asthma in Latin America].
    Jorge Luis Gómez-Guerra, Karla Antuané Chavarri-Vargas, Rodrigo Corcuera-Ciudad.
       OBJECTIVE: To describe the scientific production, through bibliometric analysis, about asthma in Latin America.
    METHODS: Observational, descriptive, retrospective and cross-sectional study, with a quantitative bibliometric approach, to evaluate the scientific production of asthma in Latin America, using the Scopus and SciELO platforms to recover files published between 2003 and 2022.
    RESULTS: A totoal of 3041 documents were obtained in Scopus and 592 in SciELO. In both repositories, the original articles (2379 and 478) and the reviews (379 and 43) were the most published documents. The larg-est producer was Brasil: n = 1538 in Scopus, and n = 406 in SciELO, and the journal with the highest number of publications was Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia with 169 articles in Scopus and 164 articles in SciELO.
    CONCLUSIONS: The bibliometric analysis shows the panorama of the last 20 years in research on asthma in Latin America, where scientific production has progressively increased, mainly in Brazil, Mexico and Chile.
    Keywords:  Asthma; Brazilian Journal of Pneumology; Latin America; SciELO; Scopus; bibliometric analysis
  26. Virol J. 2024 Dec 03. 21(1): 313
    Research trends and hotspots on global influenza and inflammatory response based on bibliometrics.
    Hui Li, Yanping Zong, Jiajie Li, Zheng Zhou, Yonglong Chang, Weibing Shi, Jinchen Guo.
      The influenza virus is considered as a kind of significant zoonotic infectious disease identified to date, with severe infections in humans characterized by excessive inflammation and tissue damage, usually resulting in serious complications. Although the molecular mechanisms underlying inflammation after influenza infection have been extensively studied, bibliometric analysis on the research hotspots and developing trends in this field has not been published heretofore. Articles related to influenza and inflammatory response were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database (1992-2024) and analyzed using various visualization tools. Finally, this study collected a total of 2,176 relevant articles, involving 13,184 researchers, 2,647 institutions, 78 countries/regions, and published in 723 journals. Most articles were published in the United States (928 articles), China (450 articles) and the United Kingdom (158 articles). Ross Vlahos was the most productive author. Furthermore, some journals, such as PLoS One and Frontiers in Immunology, made much contribution to the topic. The future research trends include airway stem cells and neuroendocrine cells as new directions for the treatment of influenza complications, as well as measures related to prevention, treatment, and research and development based on the COVID-19 pandemic. Through bibliometric analysis and summary of inflammatory response of influenza-related articles, this study ultimately summarizes new directions for preventing and treating influenza.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Developing trends; Inflammatory response; Influenza; Visualization tools
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-024-02588-4
  27. Odontology. 2024 Dec 05.
    Bioactive glasses for bone tissue engineering: a bibliometric study of the top 100-most cited papers.
    Alexandre Henrique Dos Reis-Prado, Joyce Rodrigues de Souza, Eliandra de Sousa Trichês, Elisa Mara de Abreu Furquim, Renan Dal-Fabbro, Francine Benetti, Marco C Bottino.
      Using bioactive glasses (BGs) for bone reconstruction is a promising and expanding field of investigation in regenerative medicine. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the key features of the 100 most cited papers on BG in bone tissue engineering through bibliometric measures. A search was conducted in the Web of Science citation indexing database until October 2023. Three researchers performed study selection and data extraction. Data extraction included publication title and year, authors, number of citations and mean number of citations, institution, country and continent, study design, journal, keywords, and bioactive glasses. Citation counts were also collected in Google Scholar and Scopus databases. Graphical bibliometric networks were created using VOSviewer software. The number of citations of the 100 most cited articles ranged from 118 to 1836, with ten papers cited more than 400 times. Articles were mostly published between 2011 and 2012. Most papers, comprising 72 in vitro studies, originated from the United States (n = 22) and were published in Biomaterials (27%). Aldo Boccaccini was the most cited author (n = 17; 6332 citations). The most prolific institution was Imperial College London (n = 19; 7073 citations), followed by Missouri University (USA; n = 7; 2494 citations). "Bioactive glass" was the most frequent keyword, with 46 occurrences. Laboratory-based studies, primarily conducted in the United States, evaluating the physicochemical, osteogenic properties, and antibacterial activity of silica-based bioactive glasses such as 45S5 have been the most cited thus far.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Biocompatible materials; Bioglass; Databases; Tissue engineering
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10266-024-01027-8
  28. Clin Imaging. 2024 Nov 26. pii: S0899-7071(24)00300-0. [Epub ahead of print]118 110370
    Impact factors and publication times of original scientific research in radiology journals.
    Lucy Y Lei, Osher N Y Lee, Charlotte J Yong-Hing, Nicolas Murray, Ismail T Ali, Adnan M Sheikh, Harneet Cheema, Faisal Khosa.
       PURPOSE: The time from article submission to publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals is variable and can be prolonged, which slows the dissemination of research and can influence the academic progress of authors. This study evaluated the publication times for articles in radiology journals, in particular the relationship between turnaround times and journal impact factors (IFs).
    METHODS: Bibliometric data was obtained from Journal Citation Reports to conduct a comparative analysis of radiology journals against those in other disciplines of clinical medicine using highest IF, median IF, cited half-life, immediacy index, and number of journals. Journals from various radiology subcategories were further examined to assess IF trends over time. The Pearson correlation coefficient was used to identify any statistically significant relationships between IF and other variables.
    RESULTS: Among 28 medical disciplines, there was a significant positive correlation of 0.63 between the number of journals and the highest journal IF of a given discipline. Among 135 radiology journals categorized into 12 subcategories, there was a similar significant correlation of 0.64. For high-ranking radiology journals, the median time from submission to publication online was 22.7 weeks [IQR = 9.3] and median time from submission to publication in print was 37.9 weeks [IQR = 7.1]. The former time interval showed a positive correlation of 0.58 with journal IF at p < 0.05.
    CONCLUSION: There is wide variation in the time from submission to publication in radiology journals. Authors can expect a longer turnaround time when publishing in higher-impact journals.
    Keywords:  Academic radiology; Impact factor; Publication times
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110370
  29. Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2024 Dec 03.
    Bibliometric Analysis and Network Visualization of Nanozymes for Microbial Theranostics in the Last Decade.
    Hamza Ettadili, Caner Vural.
      Nanozymes are a class of nanomaterials that are capable of mimicking the activities of natural enzymes. They are currently receiving considerable attention due to their advantageous properties. The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the advancements and trends in nanozymes for microbial theranostics research over the past decade through a detailed bibliometric approach. For this purpose, an effective search query was formulated, and relevant publications from 2013 to 2023 were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection database. Subsequently, the following softwares were employed for analysis: VOSviewer, the Bibliometrix R package, and GraphPad Prism 8.0.2. The findings revealed a statistically significant positive correlation (r = 0.993; p < 0.0001) between publications and citations, in addition to an important growth rate of scientific output of approximately 28.90%. China, India, and the USA were the most productive countries, whereas progress in low- and middle-income countries remained constrained. The Chinese Academy of Sciences was the most productive institution, and remarkably almost the top 10 productive authors were from China. Regarding keywords analysis, current research hotspots are primarily concentrated on the application of nanozymes in anti-biofilm-related research, antibacterial activity and therapy, the development of biosensors for microbial detection and control, and the advancement of wound disinfection and therapy.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric; Diagnostic; Microorganisms; Nanozymes; Science mapping; Therapy
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-024-05120-0
  30. Front Med (Lausanne). 2024 ;11 1489139
    In-depth analysis of research hotspots and emerging trends in AI for retinal diseases over the past decade.
    Mingkai Guo, Di Gong, Weihua Yang.
       Background: The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diagnosing retinal diseases represents a significant advancement in ophthalmological research, with the potential to reshape future practices in the field. This study explores the extensive applications and emerging research frontiers of AI in retinal diseases.
    Objective: This study aims to uncover the developments and predict future directions of AI research in retinal disease over the past decade.
    Methods: This study analyzes AI utilization in retinal disease research through articles, using citation data sourced from the Web of Science (WOS) Core Collection database, covering the period from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2023. A combination of WOS analyzer, CiteSpace 6.2 R4, and VOSviewer 1.6.19 was used for a bibliometric analysis focusing on citation frequency, collaborations, and keyword trends from an expert perspective.
    Results: A total of 2,861 articles across 93 countries or regions were cataloged, with notable growth in article numbers since 2017. China leads with 926 articles, constituting 32% of the total. The United States has the highest h-index at 66, while England has the most significant network centrality at 0.24. Notably, the University of London is the leading institution with 99 articles and shares the highest h-index (25) with University College London. The National University of Singapore stands out for its central role with a score of 0.16. Research primarily spans ophthalmology and computer science, with "network," "transfer learning," and "convolutional neural networks" being prominent burst keywords from 2021 to 2023.
    Conclusion: China leads globally in article counts, while the United States has a significant research impact. The University of London and University College London have made significant contributions to the literature. Diabetic retinopathy is the retinal disease with the highest volume of research. AI applications have focused on developing algorithms for diagnosing retinal diseases and investigating abnormal physiological features of the eye. Future research should pivot toward more advanced diagnostic systems for ophthalmic diseases.
    Keywords:  artificial intelligence; deep learning; hotspot; machine learning; retinal disease; trend
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1489139
  31. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2024 Nov 26. pii: S0732-8893(24)00447-4. [Epub ahead of print]111(3): 116623
    Global trends in the application of droplet digital PCR technology in the field of infectious disease pathogen diagnosis: A bibliometric analysis from 2012 to 2023.
    Xiaojie Yang, Fengting Yu, Chang Yan, Mengying Li, Xuelei Liang, Xiaojie Lao, Rui Sun, Wenhao Lv, Hanxi Zhang, Fujie Zhang.
       BACKGROUND: This study discusses the development trends and current applications of digital droplet PCR technology in pathogen diagnostics.
    METHODS: A bibliometric analysis was conducted by retrieving droplet digital pcr related articles published between January 1,2012 to December31, 2023, from the Web of Science Core Collection.
    RESULTS: A total of 3,513 authors from 66 countries published 508 research papers across 203 academic institutions. The keyword clustering network shows that the main advantages of ddPCR are absolute quantification, high sensitivity, and high tolerance to PCR inhibitors. The keyword timeline shows that current research hotspots include continuous pathogen nucleic acid monitoring, trace sample detection, and resistance mutation identification.
    CONCLUSION: The application of ddPCR in pathogen diagnosis is expanding, offering key advantages in absolute quantification, high sensitivity, and inhibitor tolerance, meeting emerging needs in nucleic acid monitoring and resistance detection.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Droplet Digital PCR; Pathogen; Vosviewer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2024.116623
  32. Front Microbiol. 2024 ;15 1459867
    Research focus and emerging trends of the gut microbiome and infant: a bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2024.
    Ru Yang, Zeyao Shi, Yuan Li, Xi Huang, Yingxin Li, Xia Li, Qiong Chen, Yanling Hu, Xiaowen Li.
       Background: Over the past two decades, gut microbiota has demonstrated unprecedented potential in human diseases and health. The gut microbiota in early life is crucial for later health outcomes. This study aims to reveal the knowledge collaboration network, research hotspots, and explore the emerging trends in the fields of infant and gut microbiome using bibliometric analysis.
    Method: We searched the literature on infant and gut microbiome in the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database from 2004 to 2024. CiteSpace V (version: 6.3.R1) and VOSview (version: 1.6.20) were used to display the top authors, journals, institutions, countries, authors, keywords, co-cited articles, and potential trends.
    Results: A total of 9,899 documents were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. The United States, China, and Italy were the three most productive countries with 3,163, 1,510, and 660 publications. The University of California System was the most prolific institution (524 publications). Van Sinderen, Douwe from University College Cork of Ireland was the most impactful author. Many studies have focused on atopic dermatitis (AD), necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), as well as the immune mechanisms and microbial treatments for these diseases, such as probiotic strains mixtures and human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs). The mother-to-infant microbiome transmission, chain fatty acids, and butyrate maybe the emerging trends.
    Conclusion: This study provided an overview of the knowledge structure of infant and gut microbiome, as well as a reference for future research.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; VOSviewer; atopic dermatitis; gut microbiome; infant; microbiome transmission; necrotizing enterocolitis; visualization
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1459867
  33. J Epidemiol Glob Health. 2024 Dec 03.
    Global Trends and Hotspots in the Research of the Effects of PM2.5 on Asthma: A Bibliometric and Visualized Analysis.
    Xinchen Shu, Jiaxin Cao, Qi Liu, Yixin Wang, Feng Jiang, Chuyan Wu, Jin Shu.
       BACKGROUND: Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) has been identified as a significant environmental and public health challenge, particularly due to its association with respiratory diseases like asthma. With the global rise in urbanization and industrialization, PM2.5-related asthma research has grown substantially over the past two decades. This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to map global research trends, highlight key contributors, and identify emerging hotspots in the relationship between PM2.5 and asthma.
    METHODS: We performed a bibliometric analysis using the Web of Science Core Collection database, covering research from January 2004 to September 2024. The selected studies were analyzed using CiteSpace and VOSviewer to assess publication trends, global collaborations, and research hotspots through visualized networks and co-occurrence analyses.
    RESULTS: A total of 2035 publications were identified, demonstrating a steady increase in research output over the past two decades. The United States and China emerged as dominant contributors, frequently collaborating with countries like Canada, Australia, and South Korea. Key research areas focused on air quality, particulate matter exposure, and asthma exacerbation, with an increasing emphasis on indoor air pollution and long-term exposure risks. Institutional collaborations were led by prominent universities such as the University of California System and Harvard University. Additionally, research on vulnerable populations, particularly children, and the impact of early-life exposure to PM2.5 has gained attention in recent years.
    CONCLUSIONS: The global research landscape on PM2.5 and asthma has expanded significantly, with growing attention to interdisciplinary approaches that combine environmental science and public health. Future studies should focus on the global burden of air pollution, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, and address the long-term health impacts of PM2.5 exposure, especially in vulnerable populations.
    Keywords:  Air pollution; Asthma; Bibliometric analysis; Global research trends; PM2.5
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s44197-024-00331-4
  34. J Glob Infect Dis. 2024 Jul-Sep;16(3):16(3): 98-103
    Cienciometric Analysis of Scientific Production on Hydatidosis/Echinococcosis in Latin America.
    Luz Angela Roman, Gustavo Tapia-Sequeiros, Maryorie Katteryne Galeas-Torre, Victor Roman-Lazarte.
       Introduction: Hydatidosis/cystic echinococcosis (CE) is considered a neglected disease due to its preventive nature and impact on low-income populations. In Latin America, there is a high incidence, and in the high Andean regions, it is considered an endemic disease. The objective of this study was to quantify and analyze the scientific production of hydatidosis/echinococcosis through a bibliometric analysis in Latin America up to 2022.
    Methods: A bibliometric analysis study was conducted based on the scientific production of CE in the SCOPUS database until 2022 in Latin American countries. Information was collected through a systematic search. Frequencies and percentages were used to summarize the variables captured in the final database.
    Results: Scientific production showed growth over the years, with Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile having the highest production. In addition, there has been a trending use of the term "neglected disease" since 2018. The most cited articles were primarily narrative reviews, book chapters, and original articles in that order. Only 27% of the studies were funded by an institution in Latin America.
    Conclusion: Scientific production in Latin America regarding CE is on the rise, especially in countries with high incidence rates. Furthermore, these countries demonstrate a significant network of international collaboration.
    Keywords:  Bibliometrics; Latin America; echinococcosis; neglected diseases (Source: MeSH NLM)
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4103/jgid.jgid_28_24
  35. Front Oncol. 2024 ;14 1428942
    Bibliometric analysis of global research trends and prospects on circulating tumor DNA in colorectal cancer.
    Jing Pang, Pengyu Bai, Yong Zhang, Lichun Wang.
       Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed advanced-stage malignancies worldwide and places a substantial burden on both the economic and social development of numerous countries.
    Objective: This manuscript aims to synthesize the existing evidence and explore potential avenues for future scholarly research on ctDNA in CRC.
    Methods: Bibliometric analyses were performed using the bibliometrix package in R, along with CiteSpace and VOSviewer software. The search was restricted to publications up to 31 March 2024, using the following terms: ("ctDNA" OR "circulating tumor DNA") AND ("colorectal cancer" OR "colorectal tumor") from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database.
    Results: Ultimately, we identified 1,310 documents published in 353 journals authored by 7,683 researchers from 2,417 institutions across 66 countries. The USA was the most productive country. The Journal of Clinical Oncology was the most prolific, publishing 111 articles with 3,396 citations. The top five keywords were "colorectal cancer," "circulating tumor DNA," "acquired resistance," "cell-free DNA," and "plasma." The top five cluster labels for references were "advanced cancer," "metastatic colorectal cancer," "liquid biopsy," "colorectal cancer," and "human colorectal cancer xenograft."
    Conclusions: The collaborative networks are primarily composed of highly productive authors, prestigious institutions, and leading countries. Additionally, the advancement of detection technologies, the development of standardized protocols, the exploration of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) dynamics in CRC, and the implementation of large-scale clinical trials for ctDNA-guided precision therapy in CRC are expected to become major research priorities in the future.
    Keywords:  CRC; CtDNA; bibliometric analysis; circulating tumor DNA; colorectal cancer
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2024.1428942
  36. Heliyon. 2024 Oct 30. 10(20): e39315
    A bibliometric analysis of ohmic heating on food processing in the last two decades.
    Purnama Ningsih S Maspeke, Salengke Salengke, Junaedi Muhidong, Andi Dirpan.
      Novel food processing technologies have been devised to cater to the specific requirements of consumer products and tackle the challenges associated with conventional food processing technologies. Ohmic heating is a contemporary thermal-process technology with advantages for time efficiency, improved sensory and functional quality, and enhanced energy efficiency. This bibliometric investigation aimed to analyze the level of scholarly research on ohmic heating within the field of food research over the past twenty years (2003-2023). The findings indicate an upward annual growth rate of 11.09 % in the subject of food-related ohmic heating research. A total of 769 publications have been published, involving 1841 authors. Brazil is recognized as the nation with the most research contributions while Sastry, S.K., is the most productive author, and Teixeira, J.A. is the most collaborative author. Review studies examining the impact of ohmic processes on the nutritional composition of fruits, vegetables, and grains have garnered the highest number of citations. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies and the Journal of Food Engineering have emerged as the most influential journals in this field. Keywords such as "ohmic heating," "electroconductive heating," and "joule heating" are commonly used in academic publications on the application of ohmic heating in the food industry. Recent trends in this field focus on aspects such as extraction procedures, pasteurization, physicochemical components, and energy usage. Ohmic heating has a bright future. Rapidly growing research shows strong interest, especially recently, because of attractive advantages such as energy efficiency and sustainability. International collaborations will expand its applications in the food industry. Challenges include high capital costs, maintenance, and unclear regulations. Future research should focus on cost-effective materials, thermal stability, food safety, and broader applications. With a clear path, the food industry can adopt ohmic heating technology as affordable and ecofriendly technology more efficiently.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric; Emerging technology; Joule heating; Ohmic heating
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39315
  37. Front Med (Lausanne). 2024 ;11 1503707
    Visualized trends and bibliometric analysis in ankle cartilage repair from 2004 to 2024.
    Xuefei Fu, Zhixing Zhang, Yingxiang Wang, Lin Lu, Tao Chen, Haobin Deng, Hao Li, Defu Yu.
      Ankle cartilage injuries are a common sports-related condition that significantly impairs patients' daily activities and imposes substantial economic burdens on both families and society. Effective cartilage repair strategies are crucial to addressing this pathological condition. Current conservative treatments include muscle strengthening, use of ankle braces, physical therapy, and the administration of NSAIDs. In cases of severe injury, surgical interventions such as osteophyte resection and cartilage transplantation may be necessary. However, the inherent regenerative capacity of articular cartilage is limited, and conventional treatments are insufficient to promote cartilage regeneration and repair. Consequently, innovative therapies such as stem cell therapy, exosome therapy, and cartilage regeneration scaffolds are prioritized for future development. In recent years, significant progress has been made in ankle cartilage repair. While bibliometric studies on cartilage repair exist, specific analyses focused on ankle cartilage repair are lacking. This study aims to address this gap by conducting a bibliometric analysis of 131 articles published over the past two decades, highlighting development trajectories, research hotspots, and evolutionary trends through knowledge mapping. Our findings indicate growing global interest, with the United States leading in international collaboration, funding, publication output, and citation frequency. Foot & Ankle International emerges as the leading journal for publication and dissemination in this field, with Kerkhoffs GMMJ identified as the most influential author. Notable hotspot keywords include "osteochondral lesions" and "platelet-rich plasma." By highlighting critical research hotspots and collaboration patterns, this study not only enriches the existing literature on ankle cartilage repair but also serves as a foundational resource for clinicians and researchers aiming to develop innovative strategies for improving patient outcomes. Furthermore, our findings underscore the necessity of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing the understanding and treatment of ankle cartilage injuries. Ultimately, the visual characterization of these trends provides valuable insights into the field's evolutionary trajectory, offering guidelines for future research directions and encouraging further exploration of this promising area.
    Keywords:  ankle cartilage injury; bibliometric; citation; hotspots; repair
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1503707
  38. Asian J Surg. 2024 Dec 03. pii: S1015-9584(24)02786-6. [Epub ahead of print]
    Bibliometric analysis and visualisation of studies related to Chinese medicine treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome.
    Yingge Zhao, Jing Ma, Hairong Zhou.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.11.159
  39. Front Immunol. 2024 ;15 1500686
    Global trends and research hotspots in perioperative management of lung cancer: a bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2024.
    Qinling Jiang, Zhuheng Wei, Pingping Liu, Zonghuai Li, Huiqin Jiang, Yilin Cao, Bo Zhang, Yuanyuan Yan, Yulong He.
       Objective: This article aims to analyze the current status and research hotspots of literature related to perioperative management of patients with Lung Cancer and provide reference for future research directions.
    Methods: This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of research literature related to perioperative management of Lung Cancer published between 2004 and 2024, retrieved from the Web of Science database. R software and VOSviewer were used for analyzing keyword clusters and research themes, revealing trends and frontiers in this field.
    Results: A total of 4,942 studies on perioperative management of lung cancer were included. In recent years, research in this area has shown a global upward trend, with particular focus on surgical risk assessment, complication prevention, and postoperative management. Perioperative biomarkers before and after surgery have emerged as a central focus due to their impact on diagnosis and treatment. The application of novel therapies, such as targeted drugs and immunotherapy, in perioperative management is also becoming a significant research hotspot. Additionally, China has been a leading contributor to research output in this field, demonstrating strong performance in international collaborations.
    Conclusion: Perioperative management is a critical factor influencing the prognosis of Resectable lung cancer patients. Through a systematic analysis of the current status and research hotspots in perioperative management of lung cancer, this study provides valuable references for future clinical practice and research, particularly regarding the integration of novel therapies to optimize patient outcomes.
    Keywords:  bibliometric; immunotherapy; lung cancer; perioperative management; targeted drugs
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1500686
  40. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2024 ;15 1474232
    Mapping the mitochondrial landscape in T2DM: key findings from 2003-2023.
    Yi Tan, Mingjun Liu, Xinfeng Zhou, Tianjiao Gao, Jinxu Fang, Sixian Wang, Shaotao Chen.
       Backgound: T2DM, a chronic metabolic disorder, poses a significant threat to global public health. Mitochondria play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of T2DM. This study intends to investigate the correlation between mitochondria and T2DM over the past two decades (2003-2023) through bibliometric analysis. Its objectives are to pinpoint trends, emphasize research priorities, and establish a foundation for future investigations.
    Methods: A literature search was conducted using the SCI-E database. All recorded results were downloaded in plain text format for further analysis. The following terms were analyzed using Vosviewer 1.6.18, citespace 6.3r1, bibliometrix in RStudio (v.4.4.1), and Microsoft Excel 2021: country, institution, author, journal, references, and keywords.
    Results: From January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2023, a total of 2,732 articles were retrieved. The United States, China, and Italy contributed most of the records. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SYSTEM, INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICAL INSERM, and US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS were the top 3 most productive institutions. rocha milagros, victor victor m had the most publications, followed by roden michael, and petersen kf had the most citations together. DIABETES published the most articles on research on this topic, followed by AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM, DIABETOLOGIA. The key points of this topic are the relationship between mitochondria and T2DM, the skeletal muscle mitochondrial changes observed in T2DM, and the impact of mitochondrial dysfunction on T2DM. Over the past five years, particle dynamics, mitochondrial dysfunction, and mechanism research have emerged as significant focal points in this field.
    Conclude: This paper successfully identified the key areas and emerging trends in the relationship between mitochondria and T2DM, thereby offering valuable insights for future research.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; T2DM; VOSviewer; bibliometric analysis; mitochondria
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2024.1474232
  41. Asian J Surg. 2024 Dec 03. pii: S1015-9584(24)02768-4. [Epub ahead of print]
    Bibliometric analysis of web of science-based studies on carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections.
    Kun Yang, Liping Jia, Yan Li, Changcheng Guo.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.11.141
  42. Health Psychol Res. 2024 ;12 125844
    Advances in Autism: a bibliometric analysis.
    Mehreen Chowdhury, Murdoc Gould, Latha Ganti.
      This paper provides a comprehensive overview of AI treatment research for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from 2007 to 2023, focusing on global contributions across countries, institutions, authors, and keywords. The United States leads with 164 documents and 4988 citations, highlighting its central role in advancing AI technologies for ASD therapies, followed by significant contributions from China (90 documents, 1190 citations) and India (65 documents, 564 citations). Institutions like Stanford University and McGill University demonstrate substantial research output, while authors such as Dennis Wall are prominent with contributions that make diagnosing Autism much more efficient with the use of AI. Keywords like "Machine learning", "Autism spectrum disorder", and "Children" dominate, reflecting ongoing efforts to leverage technology for ASD interventions. Overall, this analysis underscores a dynamic global effort to enhance ASD treatment methodologies through collaborative research and technological innovations.
    Keywords:  Autism; Bibliometric analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.125844
  43. ACS Omega. 2024 Nov 26. 9(47): 46679-46697
    Insights into Application Research of the Density Functional Theory in Iron Sulfur Compounds: A Bibliometric Mapping Analysis.
    Jie Mu, Jianhai Wang, Wenjing Ji, Ze Wei, Dingding Yang, Hui Liu.
      To more accurately grasp the current status and trends in the density functional theory (DFT) study of iron sulfur compounds, this paper presents a bibliometric analysis of 821 documents from 2000 to 2023. The literature source is the Web of Science (WOS) core data set. The results show that China is the country with the highest publication volume (247, 30.09%). The highest number of total citations is for the USA (8360). The field primarily involves the three disciplinary categories of Chemistry Physical (322, 39.22%), Chemistry Multidisciplinary (194, 23.62%), and Materials Science Multidisciplinary (177, 21.55%). There is an increasing trend in publications and total citations per year. Quantum chemical analysis, chemical structure analysis of crystal surfaces of iron sulfur compounds, and the effect mechanism of iron-sulfur clusters on enzyme-catalyzed reactions are the knowledge base in the field. The current research hotspots are mainly in four areas: DFT calculations of iron sulfur compounds properties, the redox properties of iron-sulfur clusters, the calculation of iron sulfur compounds electronic structures, and the research on the surface adsorption mechanism of iron sulfur compounds. The number of occurrences of the keyword FeS2 has increased significantly over time, followed by the variation of "adsorption" and "pyrite," which are also more apparent. Oxidative adsorption behavior studies of iron sulfide compounds on environmental water and oxygen are the research frontier. This study can help readers to quickly understand this field's research status and development trend and provide a guideline for research in the future.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.4c06796
  44. PLoS One. 2024 ;19(12): e0314616
    A long-term assessment of the multidisciplinary degree of multidisciplinary journals.
    Daniel Redondo-Gómez, Wenceslao Arroyo-Machado, Daniel Torres-Salinas, Antoni Margalida, Marcos Moleón.
      Are multidisciplinary journals truly multidisciplinary, and, how has the multidisciplinary character of these journals evolved over the long term? Here, we assess these questions by analyzing data from the Journal Citation Reports. We examined 983,246 articles and reviews published between 1980 and 2021 in 127 journals categorized under 'Multidisciplinary Sciences'. We found that the representation of the main branches of knowledge in multidisciplinary journals was uneven and, in general, not proportional to the global research effort dedicated to each branch. Similarly, the distribution of publications across specific research areas was uneven, with "Biochemistry & Molecular Biology" strongly overrepresented. However, we detected a decreasing trend in the percentage of publications that multidisciplinary journals dedicate to this and other top areas, especially over the last decade. The multidisciplinary degree of multidisciplinary journals, as measured by the Gini index, was generally low but showed a gradual increase over time. The impact factor of multidisciplinary journals was positively related to the percentage of publications in the area "Biochemistry & Molecular Biology". Compared to other multidisciplinary journals, Nature, Science, and PNAS emphasized this area even more strongly, though the difference between the first-ranked area and the other top areas consistently decreased since 1980. In conclusion, while a strong bias remains in favor of highly citable areas, multidisciplinary journals are progressively increasing their degree of multidisciplinarity in recent years. Thus, we encourage authors to carefully consider this polarization when selecting journals for their studies, and we suggest that scientific agencies keep it in mind when evaluating researchers.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314616
  45. Explor Res Clin Soc Pharm. 2024 Dec;16 100540
    Examining the evolution and impact of OTC vending machines in Global Healthcare Systems.
    Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari, Moyad Shahwan, Sahab Alkhoujah, Faris El-Dahiyat, Ammar Ali Saleh Jaber, Sa'ed H Zyoud.
       Background: The study of over the counter (OTC) vending machines is crucial given their growing popularity and potential impact on the pharmaceutical industry and consumer behaviour.
    Objectives: This study involves a bibliometric quantitative analysis of academic literature to evaluate OTC vending machines in terms of their evolution, current trends, and potential areas for future research.
    Methods and materials: The Scopus database was searched using its advanced search tool, focusing on papers that included the search query in their titles, abstracts, and keywords. Data analysis included bibliometric indicators such as publication counts, citation trends, and co-authorship networks, which were visualized using VOSviewer software (version 1.6.20) to highlight key research themes and collaboration patterns.
    Results: A total of 399 publications on OTC vending machines were found between 1833 and 2024. Over the last 20 years, there has been an annual increase in the number of publications related to OTC vending machines, rising from 1 in 2001 to 31 in 2023. The United States (n = 118; 29.57 %) led in productivity, followed by the United Kingdom (45; 11.27 %), India (30; 7.51 %), Australia (27; 6.76 %), Canada (16; 4 %), Italy (15; 3.75 %), and China (15; 3.75 %). A total of 35 institutions have been involved in research on OTC vending machines. The Dubai Municipality contributed the highest percentage of articles (n = 3, 0.75 %), followed by the Emirates Health Services (n = 3, 0.75 %), Al Ain University (n = 2, 0.5 %), and Baystate Medical Center (n = 2, 0.5 %). Before 2016, much of the research on OTC vending machines focused on terms related to healthcare policy and health promotion, indicating the early exploration of this field. Present trends highlight terms associated with pharmacy practice, such as pharmacists, pharmacy, and prescription-related subjects.
    Conclusions: This study emphasises the practical necessity for enhanced regulatory structures to mitigate risks such as medication abuse, unfavourable drug interactions, and incorrect dispensing practices. Additionally, the study highlights the need for interdisciplinary collaboration among technologists, policymakers, and healthcare professionals to maximize the benefits of OTC vending machines while addressing consumer behaviour and safety issues.
    Keywords:  Automatic vendor; Dispensing medicines; Nonprescription; Over the counter; Vending machine
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcsop.2024.100540
  46. JB JS Open Access. 2024 Oct-Dec;9(4):pii: e24.00045. [Epub ahead of print]9(4):
    A 15-Year Bibliometric Analysis of Sports Medicine Studies in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: A Systematic Review.
    Amanda B Watters, Jack Blitz, Tatjana Mortell, Victoria K Ierulli, John Lefante, Mary K Mulcahey.
       Background: Orthopaedic sports medicine is among the most popular subspecialties. Understanding the trends in sports medicine research over time can offer insight into progress and innovation within the field. The purpose of this study was to assess both the quality of the current literature and trends in gender diversity and inclusion by evaluating publishing characteristics of sports medicine studies in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume (JBJS-A) from 2007 to 2021.
    Methods: Sports medicine studies in JBJS-A from 2007 to 2021 were identified using JBJS subspeciality tags for "sports medicine" articles and organized by study type, number of authors, sex of the authors, academic degree(s) of the first and last authors, level of evidence, country of publication, citations, and use of patient-reported outcomes (PROM).
    Results: A total of 784 studies were reviewed, and 513 met inclusion criteria. Clinical therapeutic studies were the most common publication (48%). There was an increase in the publication of clinical prognostic studies (17%-25%, p = 0.037) and a significant increase in the use of PROM measures over time (13%-47%, p < 0.001). The total number of authors increased over the study period (4.8-6.3), but there was no significant increase in female authorship. Only 15% of the 784 studies included a female author, with an average of 0.8 female authors per article (range 0-8) compared with 4.6 males (range 1-14).
    Conclusion: The significant increase in the use of PROMs in sports medicine studies indicates that the quality of research has improved over the 15-year period. The gender disparity in authorship has remained stagnant. Only 11% of all first authors and 9% of senior authors were female. The number of included international studies improved over time; however, the United States remains the most prolific publisher. Despite these areas of growth, this study suggests that there is room for improvement of authorship gender diversity in orthopaedic sports medicine research.
    Level of Evidence: Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.OA.24.00045
  47. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2024 Dec 05.
    Trends in Retraction of Orthopaedic Research Articles.
    Paul G Guirguis, Ankit Punreddy, Mina Botros, Mattie Raiford, Catherine Humphrey, John Gorczyca, John Ketz.
       BACKGROUND: Despite the use of in-depth peer-review processes, there occasionally are issues with published manuscripts that require retraction. The purpose of the present study was to explore the reasons for the retraction of orthopaedic research articles, with consideration of the journal impact factor and the orthopaedic subspecialty.
    METHODS: In 2023, a database search was conducted for retracted papers written in the English language in the orthopaedic literature. The initial search yielded 3,147 results. These papers were screened by 3 independent reviewers, and 207 studies were jointly identified as retracted orthopaedic research articles. We collected data regarding the reasons for retraction, the date of publication, the date of retraction, the orthopaedic subspecialty, the impact factor of the journal, the countries of research origin, and the study design.
    RESULTS: Of the 207 retracted articles, 104 (50.2%) were clinical science studies and 103 (49.8%) were basic science studies. The reasons for retraction were plagiarism (n = 39), intrinsic errors (n = 33), duplication (n = 30), fraud (n = 25), manipulation of the peer-review process (n = 20), no reason given (n = 18), no approval from an ethics board (n = 17), author's choice (n = 9), data ownership and/or copyright issue (n = 9), and other (n = 7). The journal impact factors ranged from 0.17 to 9.80, with a median of 2.90. The mean time from publication to retraction across all of the studies was 32.1 months (standard deviation = 37.3 months; n = 201).
    CONCLUSIONS: An analysis of orthopaedic research revealed that the majority of retractions of articles were due to plagiarism, study errors, or duplicated material; retractions occurred internationally and across a wide range of journals.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.24.00591
  48. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2024 Dec 03.
    Bibliometric comparison of Nobel Prize laureates: a few suggestions.
    Waseem Hassan, Fred Paas.
      This study offers insights into a paper by the esteemed editor-in-chief, who conducted a bibliometric comparison of Nobel laureates in physiology, medicine, and chemistry to examine the substantial influence these scientists have had on their respective fields (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Arch Pharmacol, 397, 2024, 7169-7185). Analyzing metrics such as laureates' nationalities, ages at productivity peaks, H-index, and age-adjusted H-index, the research highlights distinct career patterns among these distinguished scientists. The present study addresses the limitations of traditional metrics, like the H-index, which may undervalue early-career contributions or multidisciplinary impacts due to its focus on cumulative citations. Alternative indicators such as the H-upper, H-center, and H-tail indices are proposed to capture more balanced aspects of scholarly influence, highlighting top-cited, moderately cited, and broadly influential work, respectively. This study also suggests the value of incorporating composite indices such as the HG-composite and Q2 indices in relevant future studies. A list of other indicators is also provided, which may be employed in similar studies. In the same vein, altmetrics, such as social media engagement, download counts, and mentions in digital and traditional media, further complement these metrics by illustrating the broader, more immediate societal relevance of Nobel laureates' work. The present study proposes a multi-dimensional approach for evaluating research impact, integrating various metrics, and highlighting the need for cross-database comparisons to ensure accurate assessments.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Nobel laureates; Performance indicators; Suggestions
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00210-024-03648-w
  49. Heliyon. 2024 Nov 30. 10(22): e40069
    Research status and future focus on Codonopsis pilosula: A bibliometric analysis of past and present studies.
    Doudou Yang, Qingqing Zhang, Zhuodi Wu, Yuan Chen, Ziping Cai, Liang Zhao, Dandan Zhang, Yinku Liang.
       Background: Codonopsis pilosula is a traditional herb widely used in Asian countries. As regulatory institutions increasingly acknowledge its medicinal and food-related characteristics, the attention from scholars is expected to increase rapidly. However, an overview and reports on research focus on this promising herb are currently lacking. Therefore, the objective of this study was to fill this knowledge gap by conducting a systematic review of relevant literature to explore the developing history and research focus on C. pilosula. This research is of significant importance in gaining a deeper understanding of the potential benefits and application areas of C. pilosula.
    Method: The output, institutions, countries, authors, highly cited publications, frontier focus and funding agencies of C. pilosula were analyzed using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and COOC software.
    Results: The development of C. pilosula experienced 3 stages: initial stage (1979-2002), fast stage (2003-2012), and explosive stage (2013-present), with each stage showing linear growth. Worldwide attention from 1292 institutions in 27 countries have been paid, with China leading in output and collaboration. Lanzhou University in China contributed most publications with Fangdi Hu as a core specialist facilitating collaborations in agricultural and pharmacological research. A stable cooperation network has formed among researchers from different fields, focusing on pharmacological activity, chemical constituents, quality control, and medication rules. The research focus updated timely with new scientific frontiers occur. Medication rules, data mining, molecular docking, traditional Chinese medicine, gut microbiota, and polysaccharide are frontier focus presently and in the near future. Significant attention and funding have been provided by the national and local government of Gansu province in China.
    Conclusion: Research on C. pilosula is thriving, particularly in China, with a promising future in traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacology. This study provides valuable insights for future research directions and contributes to the effective development of C. pilosula.
    Keywords:  Frontier focus; Herb; Knowledge map; Research progress
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40069
  50. Front Sociol. 2024 ;9 1486377
    Trends and trajectories in employee green behavior research.
    Azlan Ali, Huang Juan.
      With environmental protection awareness increasing, green innovation has become a key way for enterprises to achieve sustainable development. Research trends on employee green behavior are an important basis for formulating green behavior incentive measures and a key foundation for further exploring green innovation. However, due to the large amount of literature on employee green behavior, obtaining research trends directly related to employee green behavior takes time and effort. To solve this problem, this paper takes the relevant published literature on research on employee green behavior from 2009 to 2024 as the research object. It uses CiteSpace software to study the research trends of employee green behavior from the number change analysis of published literature, distribution region analysis of published literature, influence analysis of main authors of published literature, keyword analysis, and high-frequency word analysis. The research results show that the publication of literature on employee green behavior has been steadily increasing since 2018, and the relevant research mainly focuses on the impact of green behavior motivations, green behavior emotional factors, green behavior performance results, green self-energy efficiency, and other aspects on employee green behavior. Based on the research results, further summaries and suggestions are given to provide references for the subsequent related research in this paper.
    Keywords:  bibliometric analysis; employee green behavior; green innovation; research trajectories; research trends; sustainability
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2024.1486377
  51. Acta Cir Bras. 2024 ;pii: S0102-86502024000100901. [Epub ahead of print]39 e397724
    Brazilian authorship gender trends on academic surgery: a bigdata analysis.
    Ana Kim, Luana Baptistele Dornelas, Luiza Telles, Ayla Gerk, Sarah Bueno Motter, Sarah Lopes Salomão, David Mooney, Cristina Camargo, Roseanne Ferreira.
       PURPOSE: To evaluate the gender distribution of first and last authors with Brazilian surgical affiliations in PubMed-indexed surgical journals.
    METHODS: Data from eligible surgical journals were retrieved using Scimago Journal & Country Rank 2021 and manually reviewed. Manuscripts published from 2018 to 2022 were included if at least one author was affiliated with a Brazilian institution and a surgical specialty.
    RESULTS: Data from 340 eligible surgical journals were included. We analyzed first and last authors' forenames of 1,881 manuscripts. Women comprised 16.7% of the first and 12.4% of the last authors. Analyzing the differences in gender trends in authorship across the five Brazilian regions, we found that the South had the highest representation, while the Midwest and North showed the lowest, respectively. Obstetrics and gynecology featured the highest percentage of women-first authors, whereas orthopedics had the lowest. For the last authorship, pediatric surgery showed the highest, with hand surgery having the lowest representation. Male first authors were 1.9 times more likely to engage in international collaborations.
    CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests the persistent underrepresentation of Brazilian women in surgical journal authorship. Local policy changes should be considered to encourage greater diversity and inclusivity in surgical research.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1590/acb397724
  52. ACS Omega. 2024 Nov 26. 9(47): 46698-46732
    Enhancing Lipase Immobilization via Physical Adsorption: Advancements in Stability, Reusability, and Industrial Applications for Sustainable Biotechnological Processes.
    Cinthia Silva Almeida, Francisco Simão Neto, Patrick da Silva Sousa, Francisco Izaias da Silva Aires, José Roberto de Matos Filho, Antônio Luthierre Gama Cavalcante, Paulo Gonçalves de Sousa Junior, Rafael Leandro Fernandes Melo, José C S Dos Santos.
      Immobilization of lipases by physical adsorption improves their stability, recovery, and reusability in biotechnological processes. The present review provides an advanced bibliometric analysis and a comprehensive overview of research progress in this field. By searching Web of Science, 39,575 publications were analyzed, and 325 relevant articles were selected. Key journals, countries, institutions, and authors were identified. The most cited articles focus on biofuel production and industrial applications. The analysis revealed four research themes with a focus on the production of biofuel. The physical adsorption method is effective when the appropriate support is used. Despite a decrease in patent applications, industrial interest remains high. Future studies should focus on optimizing support materials and exploring new applications of this technique. The present review provides a detailed understanding of the immobilization of lipases by physical adsorption.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.4c07088
  53. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024 Dec 02.
    From Data to Recommendations: A Comprehensive Review of Ten Bibliometric Papers in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
    Waseem Hassan, Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab, Manal Mohamed Elhassan Taha, Abdullah Farasani, Ahmed Ali Jerah, Saleh M Abdullah, Ieman A Aljahdali, Bassem Oraibi, Hassan Ahmad Alfaifi, Amal Hamdan Alzahrani, Omar Oraibi, Yasir Babiker.
      This study provides a comprehensive analysis of ten papers published in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, focusing on the identification of critical gaps and the integration of diverse analytical approaches. Through a detailed review, we observed missing indicators such as comprehensive bibliometric metrics and qualitative assessments of research impact. The findings underscore the need for a more balanced approach in future studies, combining quantitative bibliometric data with qualitative evaluations to provide a fuller understanding of the research landscape. Our analysis highlights the importance of integrating systematic reviews and meta-analyses to achieve a holistic view of the subject matter. By adopting diverse indicators and methodologies, researchers can better capture the multifaceted nature of the field, including the impact on patient care and treatment outcomes. We emphasize the necessity for authors and reviewers to clearly understand and define the main theme and objectives of their studies, avoiding potential confusion that may arise from mixing different analytical methods. Incorporating these recommendations will enhance the clarity and effectiveness of research in aesthetic plastic surgery, bridging the gap between academic metrics and practical applications. This approach aims to foster more informed advancements in the field, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes and a deeper understanding of aesthetic practices.No Level Assigned This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each submission to which Evidence-Based Medicine rankings are applicable. This excludes Review Articles, Book Reviews, and manuscripts that concern Basic Science, Animal Studies, Cadaver Studies, and Experimental Studies. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
    Keywords:  Aesthetic plastic surgery; Bibliometric analysis; Scopus; Suggestions
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-024-04518-9
  54. Sci Total Environ. 2024 Nov 30. pii: S0048-9697(24)07915-4. [Epub ahead of print]957 177758
    Investigating the environmental dynamics of emerging pollutants in response to global climate change: Insights from bibliometrics-based visualization analysis.
    Bogui Pan, Hong Tian, Boyou Pan, Ting Zhong, Miao Xin, Jinhua Ding, Junyu Wei, Hong-Jia Huang, Jing-Qian Tang, Fengtao Zhang, Nai-Xian Feng, Ce-Hui Mo.
      The environmental dynamics of emerging pollutants were profoundly influenced by global climate change, attracting widespread attention to this complex interaction. However, single studies or reviews were insufficient to grasp, clarify, and predict the evolutionary characteristics and coupling patterns of emerging pollutants under global climate change. Here, 2389 research articles collected from the Web of Science Core Collection database for the period 2000-2023 were analyzed using systematic bibliometric visual analysis software. Results suggested a rapid growth trend in this field study, particularly accelerating after 2015. The United States, China, the United Kingdom, and Spain led in the volume of publications, forming a multidisciplinary research network centered on environmental science. Wastewater treatment, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and heavy metals were identified as current research hotspots, with climate change emerging as the most prominent keyword. Research focus gradually shifted from single pollutants to multi-pollutant composite effects, from local issues to global-scale assessments, and from phenomenon description to mechanism analysis and risk evaluation. It is concluded that climate change is reshaping the environmental behaviors and ecological risks of emerging pollutants, and multidisciplinary, multi-scale research methods are urgent need. Future research is suggested to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, integrate climate and pollutant migration models, and investigate impacts of extreme climate events in depth.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Emerging pollutant; Environmental dynamics; Global climate change; Web of Science
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.177758
  55. Acad Pathol. 2024 Oct-Dec;11(4):11(4): 100153
    Paying to publish: A cross-sectional analysis of article processing charges and journal characteristics among 87 pathology journals.
    Landon M Clark, Dayle K Wang, Brian D Adkins, Valerie A Fitzhugh, Philip D Walker, Shazia S Khan, Oluwole Fadare, Laura D Stephens, Alice C Coogan, Garrett S Booth, Jeremy W Jacobs.
      Article processing charges are increasingly being levied on authors via publication fees to provide open access to readers. These charges may impose challenges to early career physicians seeking to publish research but pathology journal article processing charges have not been investigated to date. We aimed to quantify pathology journal article processing charges and investigate the potential associated factors. We performed a cross-sectional analysis of manuscript article processing charges among the 87 pathology journals in the "Pathology" category in Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) and associated journal variables: publication model (open access vs hybrid), impact factor, year founded, journal location, journal publisher, medical society affiliation, whether the journal is published in print vs online, and subscription cost to institutions. Most (70.1 %, 61/87) journals were hybrid, while 29.9 % (26/87) were open access. Overall, the median cost to publish open access was significantly greater for hybrid journals compared with open access journals ($3710 vs $1735; P<0.0001). Article processing charges positively correlated with impact factor, journal publisher, and institutional journal subscription costs in bivariate analysis. In multivariable analysis, impact factor associated with higher charges, whereas open access journals, medical society affiliation, and location in a European country outside of the United Kingdom were associated with lower charges. There was no significant association between publication frequency, years since journal founding, or print and online publication. Understanding the potential fees that may impact pathologists attempting to publish in the biomedical literature as well as the options for covering these costs is crucial to ensure equitable career advancement opportunities.
    Keywords:  Academic medicine; Article processing charges; Biomedical publishing; Inequity; Open access; Pathology; Publishing fees; Publishing model
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acpath.2024.100153
  56. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2024 Dec 03. 17(12): 543
    Editors' Selections from Relevant Scientific Publications.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1158/1940-6207.CAPR-17-12-HFL
  57. PLoS One. 2024 ;19(12): e0308041
    The use of OpenAlex to produce meaningful bibliometric global overlay maps of science on the individual, institutional, and national levels.
    Robin Haunschild, Lutz Bornmann.
      The Social Systems Citations Theory (SSCT) is the most recent theory of citations integrating previous theories. It focuses on communications in science that are formally manifested as publications and citations in scientific communication networks. These networks can be observed and empirically studied by using science maps. Science maps typically visualize networks of communication elements such as key words, cited references, and subject areas. In this study, a procedure to create global overlay maps using OpenAlex is proposed. It is an important advantage of OpenAlex publication and citation data that they are freely available. Overlay maps visualize how the overlaid data (e.g., research of an institution) are positioned in the whole science system (the base map). Six different base maps are provided to the user for their own applications. Using one of these base maps, example overlay maps for two individuals (the authors of this paper) and four research institutions are shown and discussed. A method for normalizing the overlay data is also proposed that can be used for the comparison of two different overlaid units. Overlay maps using raw overlay data display general concepts more pronounced than specific concepts. It is the other way around with their counterparts using normalized overlay data. Advantages and limitations of the proposed overlay approach based on OpenAlex are discussed.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0308041
  58. Front Pharmacol. 2024 ;15 1454586
    Focus on podocytes: diabetic kidney disease and renal fibrosis - a global bibliometric analysis (2000-2024).
    Dong-Yang An, Jun Tan, Yan-Dan Lu, Ze-Huai Wen, Yi-Ni Bao, Zhou-Hui Yao, Zi-Yan Chen, Ping-Ping Wang, Wei Zhou, Qiao Yang, Min Hao.
       Background: Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a common pathway to End-stage renal disease (ESRD). Podocytes are crucial due to their dual barrier functions in kidney diseases. Their role in renal fibrosis and DKD regulatory mechanisms is increasingly studied. However, bibliometric research in this field has not been explored.
    Methods: 1,250 publications from Jan. 1, 2000, to Feb. 16, 2024, were retrieved from the WoSCC database and analyzed by the Web of Science results analysis tool, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace.
    Results: Our scrutiny reveals that authors Liu Youhua, Fogo Agnes B, and Zhao Yingyong have made substantial contributions to this domain. Notably, "Kidney International" has the highest volume of publications in this area. Furthermore, our analysis identifies ten co-citation clusters: DKD, IncRNA, reactive oxygen species, glomerulosclerosis, Poria cocos, glomerular diseases, fibroblasts, connective tissue growth factor, coagulation, and Wnt. Recent research accentuates keywords such as autophagy, TRPC6, ERS, epigenetics, and NLRP3 inflammasome as frequently occurring terms in this field. The prevailing research hotspot keywords include autophagy, biomarker, and exosomes.
    Conclusion: Through the utilization of bibliometric tools and knowledge graph analysis, we have undertaken a comprehensive review of the intricate nexus between podocytes in DKD and renal fibrosis. This study imparts valuable insights to scholars regarding the dynamic evolution of this association and delineates prospective research avenues in this pivotal realm.
    Keywords:  DKD; Poria cocos; holistic integrated medicine; podocytes; renal fibrosis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2024.1454586
  59. Heliyon. 2024 Oct 30. 10(20): e39214
    Understanding climate literacy research using scientometrics analysis.
    Rahmawaty, Mohd Hasmadi Ismail, Abdul Rauf, Muhammad Fuad Abdullah, Mohd Iqbal Mohd Noor, Amira Mas Ayu Amir Mustafa, Seca Gandaseca, Mahawan Karuniasa, Yekyoum Kim, Mohd Nazip Suratman, Siti Aekbal Salleh, Peter Aning Tedong.
      Climate literacy, critical for understanding both the individual's impact on climate and the consequential effects on society and the biosphere, is comprehensively examined in this study through scientometric analysis. Spanning research from 1981 to 2024 and utilizing the Web of Science database, this study maps the evolution of publication trends, pinpoints central themes, and identifies pivotal publications within the domain. Leveraging advanced visualization tools like CiteSpace, the research employs dual-map overlays and document co-citation analysis to uncover the intricate web of interconnections among scholarly works. Findings highlight a significant surge in publications after 2015, mirroring the escalating global consciousness of climate-related issues. Predominant research clusters identified include "bad news," "mental health," and "farmers' perceptions," showcasing the field's thematic diversity. These insights emphasize the indispensable role of interdisciplinary methods in advancing public knowledge and active participation in climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts, fostering a well-informed community poised to address environmental challenges.
    Keywords:  Climate change mitigation; Climate literacy; Interdisciplinary method; Publication trends; Scientometrics analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39214
  60. Front Microbiol. 2024 ;15 1510139
    Harnessing AI for advancing pathogenic microbiology: a bibliometric and topic modeling approach.
    Tian Tian, Xuan Zhang, Fei Zhang, Xinghe Huang, Minglin Li, Ziwei Quan, Wenyue Wang, Jiawei Lei, Yuting Wang, Ying Liu, Jia-He Wang.
       Introduction: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in pathogenic microbiology has accelerated research and innovation. This study aims to explore the evolution and trends of AI applications in this domain, providing insights into how AI is transforming research and practice in pathogenic microbiology.
    Methods: We employed bibliometric analysis and topic modeling to examine 27,420 publications from the Web of Science Core Collection, covering the period from 2010 to 2024. These methods enabled us to identify key trends, research areas, and the geographical distribution of research efforts.
    Results: Since 2016, there has been an exponential increase in AI-related publications, with significant contributions from China and the USA. Our analysis identified eight major AI application areas: pathogen detection, antibiotic resistance prediction, transmission modeling, genomic analysis, therapeutic optimization, ecological profiling, vaccine development, and data management systems. Notably, we found significant lexical overlaps between these areas, especially between drug resistance and vaccine development, suggesting an interconnected research landscape.
    Discussion: AI is increasingly moving from laboratory research to clinical applications, enhancing hospital operations and public health strategies. It plays a vital role in optimizing pathogen detection, improving diagnostic speed, treatment efficacy, and disease control, particularly through advancements in rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing and COVID-19 vaccine development. This study highlights the current status, progress, and challenges of AI in pathogenic microbiology, guiding future research directions, resource allocation, and policy-making.
    Keywords:  antimicrobial resistance (AMR); artificial intelligence (AI); bibliometrics; deep learning (DL); machine learning (ML); pathogenic microorganisms; topic modeling
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1510139
  61. Heliyon. 2024 Oct 30. 10(20): e39160
    Visualized analysis of microscale rock mechanism research: A bibliometric data mining approach.
    Junhui Chen, Fei Tang.
      Rock mechanics is an indispensable discipline in diverse sectors, from resource retrieval to disaster mitigation. Diving deeper into this field, particularly into microscale rock mechanics, offers strategic insights and potential advancements for rock engineering practice. The objective of this research is to map the scientific production tied to microscale rock mechanics to date. In doing so, we perform a bibliometric analysis to look over and discuss the performance of the related literature. The conceptual fabric of microscale rock mechanics research, constituted by four central themes, was revealed and visualized through a text mining analysis. These areas include (1) modeling and simulation of fluid flow and transport within porous media, (2) characterizing fracture and failure in rocks, (3) understanding the deformation mechanism in response to geological processes, and (4) studying the mechanical properties of rocks subjected to extreme conditions. Lastly, an upcoming research agenda for microscale rock mechanics was proposed, centered on addressing three identified research gaps: (I) the integration of geological processes to characterize mineral properties, (II) the augmentation of fracture predictions achieved through multiscale modeling of rock heterogeneity, and (III) the exploitation of Artificial Intelligence technologies for anticipating complex fracturing scenarios. This comprehensive approach promises to enrich our understanding of rock mechanics and its applications.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Microscale; Rock fracturing; Rock mechanics
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39160
  62. Neurodegener Dis Manag. 2024 Dec 04. 1-10
    Effectiveness of neuro-feedback on Alzheimer's rehabilitation: a bibliometric analysis.
    Shruti Verma, Aditya Kurdekar.
       BACKGROUND: Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder with limited treatment options. Neurofeedback, a technique that trains brainwaves, has shown promise in addressing cognitive impairments.
    OBJECTIVES: To conduct a bibliometric analysis to explore the current research on neurofeedback as a treatment for AD.
    METHODS: A systematic literature review was performed based on PRISMA guidelines on 142 papers. Different bibliometric parameters like the author's country, author names, keywords, journal names, and country of citations were analyzed, and a network visualization chart was generated to understand the correlation of Alzheimer-related search terms to neurofeedback.
    RESULTS: Research is concentrated in Europe and North America, with a significant gap in Asian countries. A growing body of evidence supports the potential benefits of neurofeedback for AD. A strong correlation has been found between neurofeedback and AD-related terms. Clinical trials suggest positive outcomes for neurofeedback in improving cognitive impairments and working memory.
    CONCLUSION: Neurofeedback shows promise as a potential treatment for AD. Further research and clinical studies are needed to explore the full potential of neurofeedback for enhancing the quality of life for individuals with AD.
    Keywords:  Alzheimer’s disease; Neurofeedback; cognitive dysfunction; emotional distress; neuromeditation
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/17582024.2024.2435250
  63. J Surg Res. 2024 Nov 29. pii: S0022-4804(24)00688-7. [Epub ahead of print]304 356-364
    Gender Gap in Academic Surgery: Disparities in Early-Career Scholarly Productivity Sets the Stage for Unequal Academic Advancement.
    Gina Kim, Emily Goodman, Alexandra Adams, John Skendelas, Jessica Ward, Fei Wang, Shou-En Lu, Haejin In.
       INTRODUCTION: Gender disparities exist in academic surgery despite advances in the field. This study aimed to examine the extent of gender disparities in career advancement and promotion among academic faculty in surgery and understand the influence of academic productivity.
    METHODS: Cross-sectional study using publicly available information from online faculty profiles of 18 large academic US general surgery residency programs. Gender equality was examined overall and as subgroups by career stage (late-, mid-, and early-career) to account for differences over time. Logistic regression identified factors associated with gender disparities. Mediation analysis examined if the gender difference in academic advancement was mediated by academic productivity.
    RESULTS: Of the 1467 faculty members, 388 (26.4%) were women. Gender disparity in academic advancement was observed in the early-career cohort (33.4% versus 23.8%, P = 0.006). Women in the early-career cohort were nearly 40% less likely to achieve academic advancement (odds ratio 0.62 [95% confidence interval 0.44-0.88]) and more than 50% less likely to have >30 publications (odds ratio 0.45 [95% confidence interval 0.32-0.63]) than men. The effect of gender was no longer significant once publication volume and fellowship training was incorporated into the model on multivariable regression. Mediation analysis showed that >30 publications mediated nearly 67% of the effect of gender on academic advancement in the early-career cohort.
    CONCLUSIONS: The gender gap in academic advancement for early-career faculty can partially be explained by the lower number of publications produced by women faculty. Institutions need to ensure that resources and support are designed to ensure equal opportunities regardless of gender.
    Keywords:  Academic rank; Academic surgery; Disparities; Gender differences; Leadership; Women in STEM
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2024.10.035
  64. Front Res Metr Anal. 2024 ;9 1493944
    A bibliometric review of predictive modelling for cervical cancer risk.
    Francis Ngema, Bonginkosi Mdhluli, Pako Mmileng, Precious Shungube, Mokgoropo Makgaba, Twinomurinzi Hossana.
      Cervical cancer represents a significant public health challenge, particularly affecting women's health globally. This study aims to advance the understanding of cervical cancer risk prediction research through a bibliometric analysis. The study identified 800 records from Scopus and Web of Science databases, which were reduced to 142 unique records after removing duplicates. Out of 100 abstracts assessed, 42 were excluded based on specific criteria, resulting in 58 studies included in the bibliometric review. Multiple scoping methods such as thematic analysis, citation analysis, bibliographic coupling, natural language processing, Latent Dirichlet Allocation and other visualisation techniques were used to analyse related publications between 2013 and 2024. The key findings revealed the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in cervical cancer risk prediction, integrating expertise from mathematical disciplines, biomedical health, healthcare practitioners, public health, and policy. This approach significantly enhanced the accuracy and efficiency of cervical cancer detection and predictive modelling by adopting advanced machine learning algorithms, such as random forests and support vector machines. The main challenges were the lack of external validation on independent datasets and the need to address model interpretability to ensure healthcare providers understand and trust the predictive models. The study revealed the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in cervical cancer risk prediction. It made recommendations for future research to focus on increasing the external validation of models, improving model interpretability, and promoting global research collaborations to enhance the comprehensiveness and applicability of cervical cancer risk prediction models.
    Keywords:  artificial intelligence; cervical cancer; latent Dirichlet allocation; machine learning; natural language processing; predictive modelling; risk prediction; thematic analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/frma.2024.1493944
  65. Front Plant Sci. 2024 ;15 1495198
    Bibliometric analysis of research trends and advancements in medicinal plant microbiome.
    Danling Hu, Lizhe Hu, Ouli Xiao, Jieyin Chen, Xiaofeng Dai, Yongwei Sun, Zhiqiang Kong.
      Medicinal plants and microorganisms are closely linked, with microorganisms boosting plant growth, offering pest control, and enhancing secondary compound production. However, there's a lack of systematic research, detailed molecular studies, and standardized methods for effectively using microorganisms in developing products from medicinal plants. To enhance understanding of the present research progress, emerging patterns, and key areas pertaining to microorganisms found in medicinal plants, CiteSpace bibliometric software was employed to visualize and analyze 1269 English publications sourced from the Science Net Core Collection database. Through the utilization of keyword co-occurrence analysis and cluster analysis methods, this study seeks to explore collaborative networks among countries, institutions, and scholars involved in the study of microorganisms in medicinal plants. This review highlights key research areas in microbiology, focusing on evaluating natural compounds for antibacterial properties and the impact of secondary metabolites on microbial communities, aiming to highlight significant research domains and primary focuses for researchers and professionals engaged in the field of microbiology concerning medicinal plants.
    Keywords:  CiteSpace; bibliometry; medicinal plants; microorganisms; nature product
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1495198
  66. PLoS One. 2024 ;19(12): e0308147
    A bibliometric analysis using a newly developed model and a customizable research tool: A case study of researcher mobility in Sweden.
    Silvia Dobre, Rachel Herbert, Alvin Shijie Ding, Hans Pohl.
      Researcher mobility is an integral part of the way research is conducted and of a researcher's career. Its effects on collaboration networks, research impact and knowledge flows drive countries and institutions to quantify and understand this activity. The purpose of this study is to test a new researcher mobility model which was developed and prototyped as a customisable research tool to provide a unified perspective on mobility at macro (national), meso (institutional) and micro (individual) levels. The approach includes multidimensional perspectives, including temporal, geographical, sectoral, directional mobility, that could be used for benchmarking and trend analyses. The model quantifies research mobility volumes and qualifies the mobility flow additional researcher characteristics and productivity indicators. We tested the tool among Sweden's higher education sector, observing researcher mobility patterns between 1992-2021. Results show a high degree of variability in researcher mobility patterns across institutions, especially when considered by career age. Larger higher education institutions in Sweden tend to see a high level of inter-university mobility: most of the Outflow researchers have international mobility and were affiliated with organisations from diverse sectors. Smaller universities are more adapted to attract early- and retain late-career researchers. One university was identified as an incubator for early-career researchers that go on to high levels of mobility. Another university achieved higher mobility rates by facilitating short-term mobility abroad. The study highlighted a shift in the countries of destination for the Inflow early-career researchers: fewer were affiliated with USA, UK or Japan, while other countries became more prominent (China, Germany, Netherlands, Spain) and new destinations emerged (Brazil, India, Iran). The study emphasized that visiting researchers are consistently more productive, and their research impact is generally higher. With the help of our advanced model, we present a detailed picture of mobility in Sweden and demonstrate the power of this customisable tool.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0308147
  67. PLoS One. 2024 ;19(12): e0314622
    Mapping retracted articles and exploring regional differences in China, 2012-2023.
    Liping Shi, Xue Zhang, Xiaojun Ma, Xian Sun, Jiangping Li, Shulan He.
       BACKGROUND: China is one of the top countries with the most significant number or proportion of retracted publications, which has garnered significant attention.
    METHODS: Using the Retraction Watch Database, we collected retracted articles written by Chinese authors from 31 provinces in mainland China, spanning the period between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2023. We used Geographical Information Science to analyze spatial distribution characteristics of retracted articles by Chinese authors and identify high-risk clusters of retracted areas.
    RESULTS: A total of 14,445 retracted articles authored by researchers from 31 provinces in China between 2012 and 2023 were analyzed. The Spatial trend surface analysis and Gravity center movement indicated a gradual increase in the number of retracted articles from the west to the east. The spatial autocorrelation analysis showed that revealed significant spatial clustering in the distribution of retracted articles across the 31 provinces. The results of the spatial-temporal clustering analysis showed that the hotspots were primarily concentrated in Shandong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Henan, and Anhui.
    CONCLUSION: There is a discernible spatial clustering among these retractions, with a gradual increase in the number of retracted articles from west to east. Shandong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Henan, and Anhui are the hotspots for retractions.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314622
  68. PLoS One. 2024 ;19(12): e0312945
    Instant prediction of scientific paper cited potential based on semantic and metadata features: Taking artificial intelligence field as an example.
    Hou Zhu, Li Shuhuai.
      With the continuous increase in the number of academic researchers, the volume of scientific papers is also increasing rapidly. The challenge of identifying papers with greater potential academic impact from this large pool has received increasing attention. The citation frequency of a paper is often used as an objective indicator to gauge the academic influence of the paper. The task of citation frequency prediction based on historical citation data in previous studies can achieve high accuracy. However, it can only be executed after the paper has been published for a period. The delay is not conducive to timely discovery of papers with high citation frequency. In this paper, we propose a novel method for predicting cited potential of a paper based on the metadata and semantic information, which can predict the cited potential of academic paper instantly once it has been published. Specifically, the semantic information, such as abstract, semantic span and semantic inflection, is extracted to enhance the ability of the prediction model based on machine learning. To prove the effectiveness and rationality of cited potential prediction model, we conduct two experiments to validate the model and find the most effective combination of input information. The empirical experiments show that the prediction accuracy of our proposed model can reach 88% for the instant prediction of citation.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0312945
  69. Demography. 2024 Dec 02. pii: 11679804. [Epub ahead of print]
    Homecoming After Brexit: Evidence on Academic Migration From Bibliometric Data.
    Ebru Sanlitürk, Samin Aref, Emilio Zagheni, Francesco C Billari.
      This study assesses the initial effects of the 2016 Brexit referendum on the mobility of academic scholars to and from the United Kingdom (UK). We leverage bibliometric data from millions of Scopus publications to infer changes in the countries of residence of published researchers by the changes in their institutional affiliations over time. We focus on a selected sample of active and internationally mobile researchers whose movements are traceable for every year between 2013 and 2019 and measure the changes in their migration patterns. Although we do not observe a brain drain following Brexit, we find evidence that scholars' mobility patterns changed after Brexit. Among the active researchers in our sample, their probability of leaving the UK increased by approximately 86% if their academic origin (country of first publication) was an EU country. For scholars with a UK academic origin, their post-Brexit probability of leaving the UK decreased by approximately 14%, and their probability of moving (back) to the UK increased by roughly 65%. Our analysis points to a compositional change in the academic origins of the researchers entering and leaving the UK as one of the first impacts of Brexit on the UK and EU academic workforce.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric data; Brexit; High-skilled migration; Migration of scholars
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1215/00703370-11679804
  70. World Neurosurg. 2024 Nov;pii: S1878-8750(24)01318-4. [Epub ahead of print]191 352
    Letter to the Editor Regarding "Exploring the Landscape of Hydrogel Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis (1991-2023)".
    Meivelu Moovendhan.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2024.07.180
  71. Waste Manag. 2024 Dec 05. pii: S0956-053X(24)00599-3. [Epub ahead of print]193 70-83
    Aligning priorities: A Comparative analysis of scientific and policy perspectives on municipal solid waste management.
    Miguel Rodrigues, João Alexandre Antunes, Vera Miguéis.
      Municipal solid waste (MSW) management has become a critical issue today, posing substantial economic, environmental, and social challenges. Identifying and analyzing dominant themes in this field is essential for advancing research and policies towards sustainable MSW management practices. This study aims to explore the key issues related to MSW management that have been addressed by both the scientific community and policymakers through funded projects. By doing so, the study seeks to guide the scientific community as a knowledge producer and the EU as a key funder. Two Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) models were applied to analyze the themes from two corpora: one representing scientific literature and another focusing on EU-funded projects. Additionally, this analysis was complemented by a quantitative estimation of the similarity between the two corpora, providing a measure of alignment between the scientific community and policymakers. The results generally indicate that the two spheres are aligned and highlight the diversity of topics explored by the scientific community. Nevertheless, it is concluded that there are opportunities for further research on specific topics, such as leaching and the extraction of heavy metals. Additionally, the popularity of topics identified in European Union-funded projects has fluctuated considerably over time, focusing primarily on waste management rather than its prevention. In light of these findings, waste prevention emerges as a promising avenue for future EU-funded research initiatives.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; Cosine similarity; Latent dirichlet allocation (LDA); Municipal solid waste; Policy analysis
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2024.11.031
  72. Cureus. 2024 Dec;16(12): e75073
    The Horizon of Science.
    Bruno Bordoni.
      The core of science is reasoning; assessment tools are an integral part of it. Mathematical/statistical calculation is a tool and is not equivalent to clinical reasoning. Statistics establish mathematical significance but do not always equally highlight clinical relevance. The editorial wants to renew the importance of literature while remembering the true meaning of evidence-based medicine, the real value of the impact factor, and p < 0.05. Dogmas are associated with a particular doctrine, not with the scientific path itself. Science, research, and clinicians should always remember the reason that guides their work, the well-being of the human being.
    Keywords:  diaphragm; evidence-based medicine; fascia; impact factor; osteopathic medicine
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.75073
  73. Crit Care Sci. 2024 ;pii: S2965-27742024000100326. [Epub ahead of print]36 e20240006en
    Scientific output and organizational characteristics in Brazilian intensive care units: a multicenter cross-sectional study.
    Thiago Tavares Dos Santos, Luciano César Pontes de Azevedo, Antonio Paulo Nassar Junior, Jorge Ibrain Figueira Salluh.
       OBJECTIVE: To examine the associations between the scientific output of Brazilian intensive care units and their organizational characteristics.
    METHODS: This study is a re-analysis of a previous retrospective cohort that evaluated organizational intensive care unit characteristics and their associations with outcomes. We analyzed data from 93 intensive care units across Brazil. Intensive care units were assessed for scientific productivity and the effects of their research activities, using indicators of care for comparison. We defined the most scientifically productive intensive care units as those with numerous publications and a SCImago Journal Rank score or an H-index above the median values of the participating intensive care units.
    RESULTS: Intensive care units with more publications, higher SCImago Journal Rank scores and higher H-index scores had a greater number of certified intensivists (median of 7; IQR 5 - 10 versus 4; IQR 2 - 8; with p < 0.01 for the comparison between intensive care units with more versus fewer publications). Intensive care units with higher SCImago Journal Rank scores and H-index scores also had a greater number of fully implemented protocols (median of 8; IQR 6 - 8 versus 5; IQR 3.75 - 7.25; p < 0.01 for the comparison between intensive care units with higher versus lower SCImago Journal Rank scores).
    CONCLUSIONS: Scientific engagement was associated with better staffing patterns and greater protocol implementation, suggesting that research activity may be an indicator of better intensive care unit organization and care delivery.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.62675/2965-2774.20240006-en
  74. Nat Hum Behav. 2024 Dec 02.
    Limited diffusion of scientific knowledge forecasts collapse.
    Donghyun Kang, Robert S Danziger, Jalees Rehman, James A Evans.
      Market bubbles emerge when asset prices are driven unsustainably higher than asset values, and shifts in belief burst them. We demonstrate an analogous phenomenon in the case of biomedical knowledge, when promising research receives inflated attention. We introduce a diffusion index that quantifies whether research areas have been amplified within social and scientific bubbles, or have diffused and become evaluated more broadly. We illustrate the utility of our diffusion approach in tracking the trajectories of cardiac stem cell research (a bubble that collapsed) and cancer immunotherapy (which showed sustained growth). We then trace the diffusion of 28,504 subfields in biomedicine comprising nearly 1.9 M papers and more than 80 M citations to demonstrate that limited diffusion of biomedical knowledge anticipates abrupt decreases in popularity. Our analysis emphasizes that restricted diffusion, implying a socio-epistemic bubble, leads to dramatic collapses in relevance and attention accorded to scientific knowledge.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-024-02041-0
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