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Bibliometric analysis of research on the role of intestinal microbiota in obesity.

ABSTRACT: Background:Obesity is a key public health problem. The advancement of gut microbiota research sheds new light on this field. This article aims to present the research trends in global intestinal microbiota studies within the domain of obesity research. Methods:Bibliographic information of the publications on intestinal microbiota and obesity was retrieved from the Scopus database, and then analyzed by using bibliometric approaches. Results:A total of 3,446 references were retrieved; the data indicated a steady growth and an exponential increase in publication numbers. The references were written in 23 different languages (93.8% in English). A number of 3,056 English journal papers were included in the further analyses. Among the 940 journals, the most prolific ones were PLOS ONE, Scientific Reports, and British Journal of Nutrition. North America and Europe were the highest publication output areas. The US (995 publications) ranked first in the number of publications, followed by the China (243 publications) and France (242 publications). The publication numbers were significantly correlated with gross domestic product (GDP), human development index (HDI), and population number (PN). International collaboration analysis also shows that most of the collaborations are among developed countries. Discussion:This comprehensive bibliometric study indicates that gut microbiota is a significant topic in the obesity research. The structured information may be helpful in understanding research trends, and locating research hot spots and gaps in this domain.

SUBMITTER: Yao H

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6027659 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Bibliometric analysis of research on the role of intestinal microbiota in obesity.

Yao Haiqiang H Wan Jin-Yi JY Wang Chong-Zhi CZ Li Lingru L Wang Ji J Li Yingshuai Y Huang Wei-Hua WH Zeng Jinxiang J Wang Qi Q Yuan Chun-Su CS

PeerJ 20180629

<h4>Background</h4>Obesity is a key public health problem. The advancement of gut microbiota research sheds new light on this field. This article aims to present the research trends in global intestinal microbiota studies within the domain of obesity research.<h4>Methods</h4>Bibliographic information of the publications on intestinal microbiota and obesity was retrieved from the Scopus database, and then analyzed by using bibliometric approaches.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 3,446 references were r ...[more]

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