Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Productions Regarding Use of Turmeric in the Management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis

Abstract

Oral cancer is the 12th most commonly occurring cancer in females and the 6th in males. Oral sub mucous fibrosis (OSMF) considered as one of the high-risk precancerous conditions, linked with areca nut chewing. The aim of present bibliometric analysis was to put forward a summary of countries, universities, authors, journals, and research data related to use of turmeric as a therapeutic consideration in potentially malignant disorders (PMDs) and oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF). Methodology: Studies related to use of turmeric as a therapeutic consideration in PMDs and OSMF published in PubMed indexed journals from 2011 to 2021 were extracted from the Science Citation Index expanded core database. Data and research publications of numerous authors, journals, universities, and countries were retrieved and quantitatively analyzed applying the R-Studio biblioshiny package. The core data set comprised of overall 334 journals, as well as books. 724 documents were recognized. Top 20 PubMed indexed journals were selected which publish the data regarding medicinal properties of turmeric. 20 universities were also analyzed regarding treatment of turmeric. Average years from publication are 4.8 years. Results: A total of 724 documents were extracted. These documents were derived from 2011-2021. The number of documents/publication researches steadily increased from 2011 till 2018. Conclusion: This research includes data of 10 years, therefore, this bibliometric research of contribution of turmeric in oral submucous fibrosis and potential malignant disorders will provide complete knowledge during these years. This will provide an insight for new research projects across the globe.