To conduct a bibliographic analysis of English language research pertaining to gerontology by Australian resea. A Scopus database search was conducted to identify all Australian gerontology articles published by podiatric authors in English from 1970 to 2024. Bibliometric analysis was performed using an open-source tool based on the R language. Citations, journals, authors, institutions, and countries were described. Publications were manually categorised according to research type, level of evidence and funding source. The search strategy yielded 81 eligible articles, which received a total of 5024 citations and were published by 174 authors in 39 journals. The most frequent journal was Gait and Posture (12 articles; 15%), and the most published institution was La Trobe University (affiliation of 102 authors). Most of the Australian gerontology articles published by podiatrists focussed on aetiology (n=48; 59%) and only six articles (7%) provided level I evidence. Thirty articles (37%) reported no research funding. Gerontology remains an underrepresented focus within Australian podiatry research. Despite attracting relatively high citation rates, this field suffers from chronic underfunding and limited research capacity. Investing in dedicated funding and expanding the gerontology research workforce within podiatry is essential to drive innovation, address the growing needs of an ageing population, and strengthen the evidence base for clinical care.

Authorship and citation inequities in high-impact emergency medicine journals: a bibliometric analysis.

Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have emerged as significant regulators in cancer biology, modulating gene expression via transcriptional, post-transcriptional, and epigenetic pathways. Their functions in apoptosis, autophagy, inflammation, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) are essential to tumorigenesis, advancement, and metastasis. This study presents a bibliometric overview of global research trends, collaborative networks, and hotspots in cancer-related ncRNA research (2005–2024). Bibliometric mapping was integrated with a targeted literature review, employing prevalent author-keywords as anchors to identify theme clusters. These clusters underscore research hotspots, while the integrated literature synthesis contextualizes the most actively studied biological themes, correlating publication patterns with established knowledge. The Scopus database was employed for data collecting, providing extensive coverage of peer-reviewed literature. Bibliometric tools, such as VOSviewer and Biblioshiny, were utilized to examine keyword co-occurrences, define conceptual clusters, and show international cooperation. China published the most ncRNA-related cancer papers and had highest total number of citations, whereas the United States ranked second in both publishing output and total citations but had a higher citation rate per article. Overall, these findings show the distribution of research production and citation patterns among leading contributing countries, with variances in average citation rates due in part to disparities in publishing volume. A focused literature review, directed by the analyses of the retrieved author keywords, revealed that the main research domains center on the regulatory roles of ncRNAs in apoptosis, autophagy, metastasis, inflammation, and clinical applications. Emerging themes, such as their involvement in angiogenesis and immune evasion, underscore the dynamic and evolving nature of this field.Keywords:Lncrnas, Cancer Biology, Bibliometric Analysis, Apoptosis, Autophagy, Good Health and Well-Being

The objective of our study was to determine the extent of publication bias of clinical trials pertaining to the treatment of coronary artery disease. Specifically, studies are more likely to be published if the results are positive and have a higher citation rate. The US National Library of Medicine Clinical Trials database was used to identify a total of 242 terminated and completed clinical trials with reported results since 2017. Studies were excluded if they had fewer than two treatment arms, fewer than five participants in any of the treatment arms, or no data analysis to determine significance. A trial was deemed "positive" if there was a statistically significant difference between the treatment arms that agreed with the hypothesis. A "negative" was not statistically significant and/or did not agree with the hypothesis of the trial. Data were collected on intervention, treatment arms, funding type, publication rates, citation rate, impact factor and H index of the journal. Of the 144 trials analyzed, 86 had positive results and 58 had negative results. There was a statistically significant difference in the length of study and publication rate. The publication rate for positive studies was 92%, whereas for negative studies it was 50% (P<0.001). Positive outcomes had a higher publication rate compared with the negative results. Identification of this bias is critical in addressing the impact it could have on the practice of evidence-based medicine. If negative results are not being published, then this pushes physicians to rely on positive results more heavily, thereby skewing evidence-based decision making. This in turn impacts decisions that affect the quality of care.

Bibliometric analyses are increasingly used to explore how scientific knowledge is created, disseminated, and perceived. In orthopaedics, research output has expanded rapidly over the past decade, yet the factors determining whether an article achieves wide visibility and scholarly impact remain poorly understood. Beyond the inherent quality of a study, elements such as authorship patterns, title construction, and open access (OA) availability may play an essential role in shaping citation performance. However, evidence in this field is still limited and sometimes contradictory, highlighting the need for large-scale, field-specific analyses. Orthopaedic publications from 2010 to 2020 were identified in Scopus using the keyword 'orthopaedic'. After duplicate removal, 97,806 unique articles were included with complete data on authorship, titles, citation counts, study design, and OA status. Citation rates were normalised per year since publication. Associations between bibliographic features and citation performance were assessed using multiple linear regression, while differences across title styles and study designs were evaluated with comparative statistical testing. Exploratory modelling was performed to identify combinations of authorship and title characteristics linked to the highest predicted citation rates. Larger author teams were associated with higher citation rates (β = 0.108 citations/year per additional author, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.103-0.114, p < 0.001). OA articles achieved a mean increase of 0.175 citations/year compared with non-OA (p = 0.001). Title length in characters correlated positively with citation rate (β = 0.023 per character, p < 0.001), whereas title length in words showed a negative association (β = -0.183 per word, p < 0.001). The presence of a colon (+0.314 citations/year, p < 0.001) or dash (+0.187, p = 0.001) increased citation performance, while question marks (-0.476, p < 0.001) and all-capital titles (mean 0.71 citations/year) reduced it. Regarding study design, network meta-analyses achieved the highest citation rate (mean 6.64 citations/year), followed by systematic reviews (5.66), meta-analyses (5.08) and narrative reviews (4.81). Randomised controlled trials (3.90) and clinical trials (3.86) performed at an intermediate level, whereas observational studies (2.40), case series (1.79), technical notes (1.33), case reports (0.77), editorials (0.51) and commentaries (0.25) showed consistently lower citation performance (p < 0.0001). In orthopaedic research, collaboration, OA availability and concise, well-structured titles with selected punctuation contribute to higher citation performance, while unconventional title formatting reduces visibility. Although useful for optimising dissemination, ethical authorship practices and rigorous scientific standards remain more critical than citation metrics.

Food waste and food loss are strategic issues in the food and nutrition sector that have a wide impact on environmental sustainability, food security, and global economic efficiency. The increase in the volume of food waste encourages the development of cross-disciplinary research, so comprehensive scientific mapping is needed to understand the direction and dynamics of its development. This study aims to analyze trends, knowledge structures, subject areas, and global collaboration patterns of food waste research and food loss during the period 2014–2024. The study used a bibliometric approach with data sources derived from the Scopus database, covering 5,390 journal articles analyzed using VOSviewer software and Microsoft Excel. The analysis was conducted to identify annual publication trends, geographical distribution, author and institutional productivity, dominant area subjects, and thematic clusters of research. The results show a significant increase in the number of publications until it peaked in 2022, with China's dominance in the number of articles, institutional affiliations, and scientific collaboration networks. However, the articles with the highest citation rates and journals with the greatest scientific impact are still dominated by European and American countries, indicating a gap between the quantity of publications and global scientific influence. In terms of subject areas, research is dominated by Environmental Sciences, Energy, and Engineering, while the contribution of Social Sciences and Economics is relatively limited. Overall, this study emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and strengthening a more balanced international collaboration to improve the quality, relevance, and global impact of food waste and food loss research in supporting sustainable food systems

ObjectivesTo evaluate the publication outcomes of oral presentations delivered at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2019 and examine factors influencing conversion to full-text articles; findings were also compared with ECR 2010.Materials and methodsA total of 1817 oral presentations from ECR 2019 were analyzed. Publication status was determined by searching PubMed/MEDLINE up to December 2023. For each matched article, Journal Impact Factor (JIF) and Google Scholar citations/year were recorded. Additional variables included country of origin, collaboration type, imaging modality, and study design. Statistical analyses used chi-square and Kruskal–Wallis, with p < 0.05 considered significant.ResultsOf 1817 oral presentations, 844 (46.5%) were published, with no significant difference from ECR 2010 (43%, p = 0.091). s originated from 71 countries, with Italy (16.5%) and China (15.5%) contributing the most. Publications appeared in 254 journals. Publication rates varied significantly by country (p < 0.001), with Switzerland (74.4%) and the Netherlands (68.8%) achieving the highest rates. When analyzed by continent, abstracts from Asia showed a significantly higher publication rate than those from Europe (52.3% vs. 43.6%, p = 0.001). Publication outcomes also varied significantly by imaging modality (p = 0.002) and subspecialty (p < 0.001). Breast imaging achieved the highest median JIF (4.9), whereas Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) demonstrated the highest median annual citation count (10.5).ConclusionsNearly half of the ECR 2019 oral presentations achieved peer-reviewed publication, maintaining rates from 2010. The congress’s contributor landscape has become more global, with greater participation from Asia. While traditional radiological fields remain prevalent, AI/ML abstracts demonstrated high citation rates. These findings reflect contemporary trends in radiological research.Critical relevance statementBy analyzing the publication outcomes of ECR 2019, with comparisons to 2010 data, this study examines evolving global patterns in publication outcomes, offering insights to enhance the dissemination of radiological research.Key PointsConverting oral presentations to publications remains challenging in radiological research.Nearly half of the ECR 2019 oral presentations were published, showing a modest, non-significant increase from ECR 2010.The congress has become increasingly global, with notable growth in participation from Asia.This study reveals radiology’s evolving scientific landscape and current research priorities.Graphical

In recent years, the exponential growth in biomedical literature has garnered significant attention for bibliometrics as a method capable of quantitatively and qualitatively analyzing research trends and hotspots within a given discipline. We read with great interest the publication by Tao Wu et al(1). titled "Evolution and hotspots in breast cancer organoid research: insights from a bibliometric and visual knowledge mapping study (2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013)(2014)(2015)(2016)(2017)(2018)(2019)(2020)(2021)(2022)(2023)(2024)," which was published in the issue of Frontiers in Oncology. We highly support and appreciate the researchers' work and thank them for their contributions in the field.By using three bibliometric tools (VOSviewer, R-bibliometrix, and CiteSpace), this study conducted 28 an in-depth analysis of the dynamic evolution of breast cancer organoid research over the past two 29 decades. The finding provided a thorough summary of the major achievements, persistent challenges, 30 and future frontiers within this rapidly advancing field. Key achievements encompass the successful 31 implementation of patient-derived organoids (PDOs) for personalized drug testing and disease 32 modeling, significant progress in recapitulating the tumor microenvironment and immune 33 interactions, and the integration of innovative 3D bioprinting and engineering approaches. However, 34 we identified several points requiring clarification and correction.First, regarding the 'Countries/regions and institutions analysis' section: The text states: "the United 36 States (666), China (257), India (106), the United Kingdom (105) and Germany (101) contributed the 37 most." However, the data presented in Table 1 clearly indicate that Italy has 106 publications, not 38 India. Consequently, the subsequent statement, "the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States 39 have higher citation rates than China and India," should also be corrected by replacing "India" with

ABSTRACTBackgroundTo conduct a bibliographic analysis of English language foot and ankle research pertaining to rheumatology published by Australian authors.MethodsThe Scopus database search was conducted to identify all Australian rheumatology articles published by podiatric authors in English from 1970 to 2024. Bibliometric analysis was performed using an open‐source tool based on the R language. Citations, journals, authors, institutions and countries were described. Publications were manually categorised according to research type, level of evidence and funding source.ResultsThe search strategy yielded 89 eligible articles, which received a total of 2438 citations and were published by 200 authors. The most frequent journals were Arthritis Care & Research and Osteoarthritis and Cartilage each with 9 articles or 10% of total publications. The most published institution was La Trobe University (affiliation of 151 authors). Most of the Australian rheumatology articles focused on the evaluation of treatments and therapeutic interventions (n = 35; 39%) and 11 articles (12%) provided Level I evidence. Forty‐two publications (47%) were supported by Category 1 funding, however, 29 (33%) reported no research funding.ConclusionRheumatology represents just 5% of Australian podiatry research. Despite this, it attracts high citation rates relative to number of publications and is well supported by Category 1 funding in comparison to other research fields. Funding sources outside of competitive Category 1 grants appear to be limited however, and research scope is narrow with a high number of evaluative studies conducted. Rheumatology research would benefit from an increase in available funding sources and a broader research scope that informs disease prevention and evidence‐based clinical care.

This article analyzes the use of irony and post-irony in news texts published by Russian Telegram channels. The study aims to describe the strategies of their implementation and to trace their evolution between 2022 and 2025. The empirical base was compiled from texts published by various channels, including “Mash”, “Lentach”, “Baza”, “Lenta dnya” (Lenta.ru), and NTV.. These platforms were selected due to their wide audience reach, high citation rates, and influence on the media discourse. The methodology combines discourse, semiotic, and visual analysis, which allows for consideration of lexical, structural, and visual means of expression. The study shows that irony and post-irony have become established as stable strategies in non-institutionalized media and are gradually adopted by institutionalized outlets as a means of diversifying the presentation of news content and enhancing expressiveness.

Purpose: The aim of this article is to identify the main trends in talent management research. This primarily concerns trends in talent management research over time, across various scientific disciplines, and the identification of leading academic centres, countries, and key publications in the field. Design/methodology/approach: The main research question is: What are the main trends in academic research on talent management over time? Bibliometric methods were used for the analysis, and the dataset was retrieved from the academic bibliographic database Scopus. The dataset consisted of 1,571 records of academic articles (including reviews and conference papers) in English from 2001 to 2023. Findings: Talent management research is a relatively new research field (dataset started in 2001) that is becoming increasingly attractive to contemporary researchers (an upward trend). Talent management research is primarily located in management sciences, where the highest concentration of articles has been observed. The concentration within academic centres is not high, but two universities can be identified where talent management research is conducted relatively most frequently and enjoys high academic recognition (University of Galway and KU Leuven). The most important countries where research in this area is conducted are the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as India and Ireland. Analysing the articles most valued by the academic community (with the highest citation rates), it was noted that these are primarily conceptual, theoretical, or review papers. Research limitations/implications: The analyses and their results refer to data retrieved from the Scopus database, at a specific time, using a specific search phrase. Analyses based on data obtained using other phrases in other databases and at a different time may yield different results and conclusions. Orginality/value: The research area of talent management is becoming increasingly saturated. An ever-larger knowledge base is being built through a growing body of research, which, being available to researchers, contributes to research progress.

The global issue of food waste has become a critical challenge in achieving environmental sustainability, food security, and efficient resource utilization. Despite increasing awareness, the management and reduction of food waste remain complex, requiring a comprehensive understanding of research progress and emerging trends in this domain. This research seeks to investigate the evolution of knowledge as well as emerging trends in food waste management through a bibliometric analysis of global research output. Data were collected from the Scopus database using advanced search strategies with keywords such as food waste, waste, management, strategy, reduction, knowledge, and awareness, yielding a total of 1,302 relevant publications. The data were refined and standardized using OpenRefine to ensure consistency and accuracy. Bibliometric indicators and trends were analyzed through the Scopus analyzer, while visualization maps—such as keyword co-occurrence, co-authorship, and citation networks—were generated using VOSviewer software to determine influential authors, key research themes, as well as collective networks. The findings reveal a significant increase in publication trends, particularly from 2015 to 2025, indicating growing global attention toward sustainable food waste management. The United Kingdom (UK), China, Italy, and the United States emerged as leading contributors with strong international collaborations. Major thematic clusters were identified around waste reduction technologies, circular economy strategies, and public awareness initiatives. The high citation rates of review papers and multidisciplinary studies highlight the expanding academic and policy relevance of this field. In conclusion, the study provides a comprehensive overview of the intellectual landscape, identifying evolving research directions and collaborative patterns that contribute to advancing sustainable solutions for food waste management. These insights offer valuable implications for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners seeking to enhance global food system sustainability.

This research involves wide-ranging bibliometric research pertaining to the application of satellite images in agriculture from the late 1970s to the middle of 2025. Data from the Web of Science database were analyzed to understand the trends in publications, the patterns of citations, and the research in different parts of the world. Publications of different years were analyzed in order to understand the impact of major countries and to rank the journals based on productivity and impact. After 2017, there was a significant increase in research, and the USA, China and India were all major contributors in terms of the number of researchers and publications. Some study impact was not as good as expected based on the number of publications, while in others it was. The remote sensing field is largely dominated by IEEE journals which have a very high average citation rate per paper published.

Social media (SoMe) is increasingly used for research promotion and dissemination. Classic bibliometrics measure long-term measures of research impact, such as citation counts. Altmetrics are newer real-time measures of activity on multiple SoMe platforms (e.g. X, Facebook) capturing the consumption, reach and impact of scientific outputs. Promotion via SoMe has short-term positive impacts on citations but the long-term impact remains unknown. Altmetrics and citation rates were collected from Altmetric Explorer 6 years post-publication for 624 articles published in 2017 across six hand surgery journals (Journal of Hand Surgery, Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume, Journal of Hand Surgery: Asian-Pacific Volume, Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and HAND). Negative binomial regression was used to estimate the relationships between citation counts and predictor variables. Incident rate ratios were reported as 95% confidence intervals (CI). SoMe mentions had a long-term positive impact on citations, whereby mentions in 2017 were independently associated with a 2% higher citation rate 6 years later (CI 1-3%). Evidence synthesis studies had at least eight more citations than other types of articles (p < 0.001), and articles published in the Journal of Hand Surgery had more citations than those in other hand surgery journals (p < 0.001). Using SoMe to advertise hand surgery literature is associated with long-term gains in citations. Continued research into the impact of SoMe on bibliometrics will help to ensure the academic ecosphere is responsive to evolving digital trends. IV (Cross-sectional study).

Abstract Content assessment of research metrics plays a pivotal role in the evaluation of scientific productivity globally, especially in a selected field and region. Data from 28 Space‐Science Journals spanning 2014–2023, from the Scopus‐database, based on African publication output, citations, views‐counts, and Field‐Weighted‐Citation‐Impact (Field‐Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI)) metrics were used. The results revealed that Africa contributes only 3.2% of the world publication volume in Space Science. From the African output, South‐Africa leads with 40.9%, followed by Nigeria (14.3%) and Egypt (13.6%). These three countries contribute ≈70% of the African publication volume. For the citation metrics, Africa contributed 5.0% of the world volume. Publication in Journal of Advances in Space Research is more sought after by African Authors, while Astrophysics and Space Science journal recorded the highest African‐to‐world publication output percentage (11.3%). African authors show a preference for publishing in Journals with high percentile score and citation rates. Citation‐wise, South‐Africa accounted for 64% of the total volume from Africa. Only seven countries present citation metrics above 1% of the total volume. South Africa (46%), Morocco (10%), Egypt (9%), Namibia (7%), and Nigeria (7%) are the five countries with publication View counts of above 4,000. Only Ethiopia and South‐Africa had FWCI above the world average, with values of 1.47 and 1.25 respectively. North Africa region dominated the appearance list of the 10 top countries in publication, citation, counts views and FWCI while Southern Africa leads in volume. The work further situates the uniqueness/global acceptance of the Scopus and Web‐of‐Science databases as tools for research publication assessment.

Hemeroby is a widely used ecological concept designed to quantify the degree of anthropogenic disturbance in natural ecosystems. Since its introduction in the 1950s, it has evolved into a versatile indicator applicable across various spatial scales, land use types and ecological contexts. Despite its extensive use, the concept is methodologically diverse and is applied inconsistently, which limits its potential for standardized environmental assessment. In this study, we conducted a bibliometric ana l ysis and topic modelling of 228 peer-reviewed articles to identify key research areas and emerging trends in hemeroby-related studies. Five major thematic clusters were identified: (1) landscape-scale disturbance; (2) naturalness assessment; (3) water quality and aquatic vegetation; (4) urban biodiversity; and (5) habitat degradation. The two most influential topics, urban biodiversity and habitat degradation, together account for over 60% of all publications. Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) was employed to explore the thematic structure and relationships between topics. Citation analysis revealed that papers with moderate thematic novelty and interdisciplinary linkages tend to have higher citation rates. Studies focusing on habitat degradation ( topic 5) were the most conceptually cohesive and widely cited due to the consistent application of phytosociological and floristic methods. In contrast, studies on water quality (topic 3) were less integrated into the hemeroby framework and showed lower conceptual cohesion. The concept of hemeroby has become increasingly prevalent in spatial ecological modelling, urban ecosystem assessment and life cycle environmental impact analysis (LCA). Recent advances have emphasized the integration of hemeroby with the functional traits of species, remote sensing and GIS-based land use mapping. Particular attention is given to its role as a proxy for landscape naturalness, and to its usefulness in detecting ecological thresholds, restoration potential and functional degradation in urban and semi-natural systems. The concept has also been adapted for evaluating the impact of human activity on soil (soil hemeroby) and freshwater habitats. However, challenges remain, including subjectivity in expert-based scoring, variability across regional applications and limited taxonomic resolution in certain groups. Future research should focus on standardising evaluation protocols, expanding the range of indicator taxa (e.g. soil fauna and microflora) and integrating hemeroby into broader ecosystem condition and nature-based solution frameworks. Hemeroby thus has great p o tential to inform policy, guide land use planning and enhance the effectiveness of environmental monitoring and biodiversity conservation in the face of increasing anthropogenic pressure.

BackgroundWith the continuous development of robotic-assisted surgery and the increasing experience in thyroid surgery, robotic-assisted thyroidectomy has become one of the common methods for treating thyroid tumors. Its advantages lie in the unique three-dimensional (3D) vision and the technology based on precise simulation, which help surgeons eliminate hand tremors, making the operation more precise and flexible. This approach enhances the thoroughness of thyroid surgery and has high prospects in the field of thyroid surgery. In the present research, bibliometric analysis was applied to examine and condense scientific publications from nearly 15 years, with the goal of fostering better understanding.MethodsIncluded in this analysis were 666 publications from 2008 to 2023, retrieved systematically from the Web of Science (WoS) database. General characteristics were summarized, developmental structures and research frontiers were examined, and CiteSpace was applied for result evaluation and visualization.ResultsThe results contained 666 publications, and the total number of citations for these works was 12,500. For the volume of published literatures, the top 5 countries/regions were South Korea, USA, China, Italy, and Germany. When considering literature centrality, the top 5 countries/regions were Thailand, Italy, Belgium, England, and Scotland. Ten institutions each produced over 20 publications. All top 10 institutions had a centrality score of 0.19 or above, a result that points to relatively intensive research in this domain and ample collaboration between institutions. Researchers from South Korea were the most prominent among authors with high publication and citation rates. Journals like Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques, World Journal of Surgery, Head & Neck: Journal for the Sciences and Specialties of the Head and Neck, and Thyroid had more significant influence in this field. Keyword analysis revealed that the main research focuses are thyroid cancer, endoscopic thyroidectomy, and the surgical method for robot-assisted thyroidectomy.ConclusionsA comprehensive assessment of global research productivity, collaboration patterns, and research hotspots related to robot-assisted thyroidectomy is presented in this bibliometric study, which serves to direct future research efforts toward endoscopic thyroidectomy.

Abstract Purpose: The aim of this study is to identify and review the top 100 most cited papers on flexor tendon rehabilitation over the past 25 years. Also providing researchers with resources to achieve rapid, effective, and reliable results. Methods: A search was conducted in the WoS database using the keywords: "((ALL= (''flexor tendon'')) AND ALL= (kleinert OR duran OR place and hold OR early passive OR early active)) AND ALL=(rehabilitation)." The results were limited to articles and reviews published between 2000-2024, sorted in descending order by citation count. The studies were manually assessed, and irrelevant articles were excluded. The top 100 studies remaining after were selected for analysis. Results: Of the 100 studies analyzed, focused on both tendon repair and rehabilitation (n=52), specifically related to rehabilitation (n=48). Studies were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing rehabilitation protocols (n=8). The country with the highest number of citations was the USA (n=1586), with the Journal of Hand Surgery - American Volume being the most cited journal (n=691). The most frequently used keyword was "rehabilitation" (n=22). The most cited author was Tang Jin Bo (n=559). Conclusion: The number of studies on flexor tendon rehabilitation, particularly RCTs, is limited. However, the existing RCTs have a high citation rate. The studies predominantly focus on the zone II population. Keywords: Flexor tendon; publication trends; rehabilitation; zone II

BackgroundThe introduction of BPaL and BPaLM regimens has revolutionized drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment, offering superior efficacy, shorter duration, and better tolerability than conventional therapies. Despite their rapid WHO guideline incorporation, no prior bibliometric analysis has been conducted on this topic. This study addresses this gap by mapping global knowledge production, collaborations, and thematic trends to inform future research and implementation strategies.MethodsWe analyzed Scopus-indexed publications using controlled vocabulary for BPaL/BPaLM regimens. From 551 initial records, 120 met inclusion criteria after screening. Bibliometrix and VOS Viewer software evaluated publication trends, authorship, institutional/geographical contributions, citations, and keyword networks. Visualization tools mapped collaborations and thematic clusters, while statistical methods assessed growth rates and citation impacts.ResultsThe study identified 1,081 authors, with publications growing at 11.61% annually and peaking in 2024 (n = 56). International collaborations featured in 53.33% of studies, led by the US (n = 56), UK (n = 25), and South Africa (n = 20). Johns Hopkins University was the top institution (n = 56), and Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy the leading journal (n = 15). Landmark 2019 publications had the highest citation rate (13.05/year). Thematic analysis revealed categorization into three domains: pathogen and drug resistance, treatment regimens and efficacy, and demographics and clinical studies. Strong collaborations linked high-income and high-burden countries, notably the US and South Africa.ConclusionThis first bibliometric assessment of BPaL/BPaLM research highlights progress in evidence generation but reveals gaps in implementation science and equitable knowledge production. Future work should address operational challenges, special populations, and resistance monitoring. These insights can guide researchers, policymakers, and funders to optimize TB control programs and advance global elimination goals.

Context: Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder with limited treatment options, primarily addressing symptoms without targeting underlying mechanisms. Emerging therapies involving secretomes, exosomes, and extracellular vesicles (EVs) show promise in modulating AD pathology, including amyloid-beta accumulation, tau aggregation, and neuroinflammation. Aims: To conduct a bibliometric analysis of global research on secretomes, exosomes, and EVs in AD to identify trends, key contributors, and future research directions. Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database. A total of 988 studies were identified based on English-language and final publication-stage studies, reviews, and conference papers. The data were analyzed using Scopus tools, the bibliometrics R package (Biblioshiny), and VOSviewer to evaluate publication trends, key contributors, and keyword co-occurrence networks. Results: Research on secretomes, exosomes, and EVs in AD has grown steadily from 2003 to 2025, with a significant increase in publications since 2010. The studies span 397 sources, with an annual growth rate of 6.5% and a high average citation rate per article (65.55). Key topics included fundamental mechanisms (e.g., neuroinflammation, amyloid-beta, tauopathy), biomarker development, and therapeutic approaches. Emerging areas requiring further exploration include clinical applications (e.g., delivery systems), novel biomarkers (e.g., gut–brain axis indicators), and advanced analytical methods (e.g., machine learning, bioinformatics). Conclusions: This study reveals an expanding global interest in the role of secretomes, exosomes, and EVs in AD. It identifies significant trends and research gaps, emphasizing the need for translational efforts that bridge experimental insights and clinical applications. Future efforts should focus on translating promising findings into clinical applications while addressing underexplored topics and fostering international collaboration.