Research into super-resolution in medical imaging from 2000 to 2023: bibliometric analysis and visualization
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SUBMITTER: He J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC11250356 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Project description:ObjectiveThe practice of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is widely used for maximizing the clinical efficacy of antimicrobials. However, a systematic bibliometric analysis providing an overview of this field is lacking at present. The aim of the current study was to identify hotspots and trends in antimicrobial TDM, highlight collaborations and influences among countries, institutions, and journals, and assess the knowledge base for further development of clinical research.Research design and methodsArticles and reviews related to TDM of antimicrobials from the Web of Science Core Collection were collected. CiteSpace and VOSviewer, two visualization tools, were utilized to graphically assess the key elements within this domain, including mapping of countries and regions, institutions, keywords, and references associated with the field of antimicrobial TDM. Through this approach, we were able to successfully provide a comprehensive visual overview of the research landscape, highlighting the significant players and thematic trends in the literature.ResultsFrom 2000 to 2023, a total of 17,236 authors from 4,112 institutions in 112 countries/regions published 3,710 papers in 819 academic journals. The United States had the highest number of publications, with University of Queensland identified as the most active institution. The journal with the greatest number of publications was Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, whereas Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy was the most co-cited journal. Current research focuses on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, vancomycin, posaconazole, invasive fungal infection and critically ill patients. Promising hotspots for future research include vancomycin, voriconazole, meropenem, isavuconazole, posaconazole, and teicoplanin. Moreover, vancomycin and critically ill patients remain a hot topic of future research.ConclusionUsing bibliometric and visualization methods, the research hotspots of antimicrobial drugs in TDM were analyzed. The continued increase in the number of annual publications demonstrates the vital significance of TDM for antimicrobials. Data from this study provide a valuable reference for future research trends in TDM of antimicrobial agents.
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Project description:BackgroundInfantile hemangioma (IH) has received global attention, resulting in a significant volume of literature. However, there is a lack of bibliometric analyses specifically focusing on IH publications. This study aims to fill this gap by conducting a comprehensive analysis of IH publications, investigating their characteristics, contribution distribution, and developmental trends. By enhancing our understanding of IH and identifying potential research topics and collaborators, this study will contribute to the advancement of the field.MethodsA total of 4333 articles and reviews on IH were collected from the Web of Science (WoS) database, spanning the years 2000-2022. The study encompassed a comprehensive analysis of IH publications, evaluating their quantity and quality. Additionally, we profiled publishing groups based on country, institution, author publication records, and collaboration networks. Lastly, we identified and summarized the prominent research topics.ResultsAnnual publications on IH have increased over the past 20 years. The United States has the highest number of publications and the highest total number of citations. Pediatric Dermatology was the most influential journal in the IH field. The citation analysis indicated that the articles published by Léauté-Labrèze in 2008 had the highest number of citations. The articles published by North PE in 2000 and Boye E in 2001 laid a certain research foundation for this field. Concerning institutions, most of the cooperative relationships were established in the same country/region. The United States has the largest number of scientific research institutions and IH researchers, leading most of the cross-country collaboration. The University of California, San Francisco, Medical College of Wisconsin, Harvard University, and Shanghai Jiaotong University were the research centers that published the most IH-related research. Frieden IJ, Mulliken JB, and Drolet BA were the top three most influential authors. Frieden IJ, Garzon MC, and Mulliken JB were the top three authors with the most cited frequency. In addition, keywords and keyword co-occurrence networks prompted that the pathological mechanism of IH, clinical analysis, and other vascular anomalies are research hotspots. Analysis of trending topics suggests that research on IH has evolved from treatment-focused studies towards investigations of other vascular diseases and a series of clinical case studies. Currently, clinical case studies receive the most attention in the field.ConclusionsThis comprehensive bibliometric study provides a thorough analysis of post-2000 publications in the field of IH, offering insights into current research trends for the first time. The findings suggest that future investigations will continue to prioritize understanding IH mechanisms, treatment approaches, and treatment evaluation. Furthermore, the exploration of other vascular diseases and the inclusion of clinical case studies are expected to contribute to advancements in IH clinical practice. By identifying potential collaborators, partner institutions, and new research avenues, this study offers valuable guidance for future in-depth research on IH.
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Project description:The research on the mechanism of nephrolithiasis formation is of great importance due to the fact that the high incidence and recurrence rate of nephrolithiasis bring considerable economic burdens to patients and society. As an important component in the nephrolithiasis formation process, the immune-inflammatory process has been gradually valued by researchers in recent years. In this study, articles related to the immune-inflammatory process of nephrolithiasis published since 2000 were retrieved based on the Web of Science (WoS) database. Eventually, a total of 370 articles were selected for subsequent analyses. Besides, VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and Bibliometrix were employed to quantitatively analyze and visualize the data. The number of articles related to the immune-inflammatory process of nephrolithiasis has increased rapidly in the last five years. From the country level, most articles were contributed by China (n = 140) and the United States (n = 99) contributed the most documents. From the institution level, University of Florida (n = 36) and Nagoya City University (n = 21) had the most articles. From the journal level, Journal of Urology and Urolithiasis published the most articles in this field. Keywords mainly included inflammation, oxidative stress, calcium oxalate, osteopontin, and hyperoxaluria, which represented the research directions in this field. The most productive author was Khan SR (n = 33), whose articles obtained the highest number of citations (2086 times). These efforts may help researchers understand the current progress and status of research on the immune-inflammatory process of nephrolithiasis and identify future research hotspots and directions.
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Project description:Hypertensive nephropathy continues to be a major cause of end-stage renal disease and poses a significant global health burden. Despite the staggering development of research in hypertensive nephropathy, scientists and clinicians can only seek out useful information through articles and reviews, it remains a hurdle for them to quickly track the trend in this field. This study uses the bibliometric method to identify the evolutionary development and recent hotspots of hypertensive nephropathy. The Web of Science Core Collection database was used to extract publications on hypertensive nephropathy from January 2000 to November 2023. CiteSpace was used to capture the patterns and trends from multi-perspectives, including countries/regions, institutions, keywords, and references. In total, 557 publications on hypertensive nephropathy were eligible for inclusion. China (n = 208, 37.34%) was the most influential contributor among all the countries. Veterans Health Administration (n = 19, 3.41%) was found to be the most productive institution. Keyword bursting till now are renal fibrosis, outcomes, and mechanisms which are predicted to be the potential frontiers and hotspots in the future. The top seven references were listed, and their burst strength was shown. A comprehensive overview of the current status and research frontiers of hypertensive nephropathy has been provided through the bibliometric perspective. Recent advancements and challenges in hypertensive nephropathy have been discussed. These findings can offer informative instructions for researchers and scholars.
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Project description:BackgroundRecent years, the use of optical molecular imaging (OMI) techniques guided nerve imaging has made significant progress. However, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis in this field is currently lacking. In this study, we aim to shed light on the current status, identify the emerging hot topics, and provide valuable insights for researchers within this field.MethodsIn this study, we collected 414 research via the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) from 2009 to 2023. CiteSpace, VOSviewer and R package "bibliometrix" were used for analysis of countries, institutions, journals, etc., to evaluate the trends.ResultsThe amounts of publications in relation to OMI guided nerve imaging has been increasing. United States and China contributed to over 60% of the publications. The Shanghai Jiao Tong University contributed the highest number of publications. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science is considered the most prestigious and prolific journal in the field. It is also widely regarded as the most cited journal. Among the top 10 authors in terms of output, Hehir CAT has the highest number of citations. The "neurosciences neurology," "science technology other topics," and "ophthalmology" are representative research areas. The main cluster of keywords in this field includes "axonal regeneration," "mouse," and "optical coherence tomography."ConclusionThis bibliometric investigation offers a comprehensive portrayal of the structure of knowledge and the progression patterns, presents an all-encompassing synthesis of findings, discerns and illustrates the forefront within OMI guided nerve imaging for the first time. It will provide a valuable reference for relevant scholars.
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