Institutional Affiliation Research Articles

Heat Index Levels and Heat – Related Risks in the Philippines

Using a systematic literature review, this study determined and establish the Health Index Levels and Heat – Related Health Risks in the Philippines.  Background. The heat index which is also called as the visible temperature is well-defined as a personalized, subjective experience of a person when comparative humidity is correlated with the temperature of the air. The incidence and intensity of life-threatening incidents especially escalated heat index are growing all around the world which ultimately poses a serious risk to the health of people.  Aim. The aim of this review was to explore and deliberate the relationship between the heat index, a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity to approximate the apparent temperature, and the risk of heat-related health issues in the Philippines from published articles between 2019 – 2024.  Data Sources. A systematic search of primary articles on numerous electronic databases that included Google Scholar and other related engines. Grey literature was also connected based on the references available and bibliographies from the different articles were also included in the pooling of literature of data.  Method. The article included two (2) or more of the key search terms identified: heat exhaustion, heat stroke, health related risks, heat index , and lastly published from years 2019-2024.  Results. Analysis of the research articles were used to answer the effect of the heat index in the risk of heat exhaustion, the effect of the heat index in the risk of stroke and formulation of research - based recommendations on Heat Index Levels and Heat - Related Health Risks in the Philippines.  Acknowledgment: The authors of this systematic literature review thanks and recognize all the writers of the variety of references that were used in this review paper. The proponents these data sources used in this paper are both cited in the text and in the reference lists.  Disclaimer: The beliefs and point of view manifested in this paper are those of the authors and do necessarily indicate the official guidelines or stand of any affiliated institution, organization or agency of the authors.  Conflict of Interest: The authors have not anything to proclaim. This paper is a collaborative effort of the authors mentioned above.

Exploring challenges and politics of knowledge production in the global South - Evidence from Bangladesh’s aid and development sector

This article takes Bangladesh as a case study and explores the motivations (or lack of), challenges, and politics of knowledge production with a particular focus on development scholarship and practice. This piece is based on qualitative research methods and draws from 25 semi structured interviews with highly experienced and senior Bangladeshi development practitioners and academics. Empirical evidence and consequent analysis presented in this work contribute to the debates around the schism in access to resources, politics of aid, and power over knowledge production. This article also reveals local cultural contexts as consultancy works are perceived to be more financially rewarding. This is manifested through current practices that have created a condition where local researchers and practitioners feel they have no time (or incentive and motivation) to engage in knowledge production. Moreover, this article explores whether one’s race and/or nationality play any role in knowledge production, and how the respondents reflect about these issues based on their lived experience. In doing so, findings of this study further the arguments of structural inequality and colour-blind approach within aid and global development landscape. This article offers a rich account of how existing practices favour staff members from the donor countries and exclude Bangladeshi researchers and practitioners from knowledge production processes. This article also brings forward an important issue which highlights that, as perceived by the respondents of this study, one’s institutional affiliation with prestigious Western institutions might matter more in knowledge production (as we know it) than the content, ideas and credibility of knowledge that are generated in the global South. This article contends that by excluding, rejecting, side-lining, and subjugating knowledges produced in the global South development policies and practices will continue to manufacture a particular type of knowledge that will circumvent equity in knowledge production and perpetuate Western hegemony.

Geriatric dentistry course effect against ageism among dental students: A cohort study.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of geriatric dentistry courses as a combating strategy against ageism among dental students. A pre-post prospective study was conducted in three different dental schools located in the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil, that offered geriatric dentistry courses in their curricula. A questionnaire specifically developed for this research and the "Ageism Scale for Dental Students" (ASDS) were applied before and after geriatric dentistry courses in all three dental schools. Among 184 dental students, 51.6% (n=95) improved their ageism scores. Dental students who improved ASDS scores were more likely to be from a public dental school (56.7%vs. 40.4%; p=.040), in their 8th and 10th semesters (56.7%vs. 40.4%; p=.040), and females (55.6%vs. 36.8%; p=.040). Other factors such as age, ethnicity, history of living with older adults, history of taking care of older adults, and knowledge of ageism were not significantly associated with ageism score improvement. Only institutional affiliation and age remained significant predictors in the final model. In this study, the main variables correlated with reducing ageism among dental students were institutional affiliation and age.

Institutional Affiliation: A Significant Variable in Academic Publishing

Institutional Affiliation: A Significant Variable in Academic Publishing

The Nobel “Pride” Phenomenon: An analysis of Nobel Prize discoveries and their recognition

The Nobel Prize is considered one of the highest forms of recognition of scientific accomplishment, conferring immense prestige upon its recipients. Given the significant time lag between the award and the discovery, Nobel Prizes are bestowed to individuals associated with institutions and countries other than the original place of the discovery. Contextualizing our research in status-seeking literature, we define the imprecise and sometimes excessive appropriation of Nobel Prizes by institutions and even countries as the “Nobel ‘Pride’ Phenomenon”. Our empirical analysis focuses on the time and location of the 653 discoveries underlying each of the 350 Nobel Prizes in medicine, physics, and chemistry until 2024. About one-third of all Nobel laureates came from another institution or country. Furthermore, Nobel Prize creativity is highly concentrated, with more than 80 % of discoveries made in just five countries. These findings cast new light on the Nobel laureates' demographics, geographic and historical movements, and institutional affiliations, and have implications for research policy at institutions and national levels.

A global overview of the use of cone beam computed tomography in dentistry: a bibliometric review focusing on paediatric patients

Background Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has improved diagnosis and treatment planning in paediatric dentistry, but no bibliometric studies have examined the research landscape. This study provides an overview of CBCT in paediatric dentistry. Methods A bibliometric review was conducted using articles from the Web of Science database up to February 2024. Conference papers and editorials were excluded. Data extracted included citation counts, publication dates, journals, impact factors, study designs, topics, geographical and institutional affiliations, authors, and keywords. Collaborative networks were visualised using VOSviewer, and Spearman’s correlation assessed the relationship between citation counts and other variables. Results The review analysed 517 articles, with the most cited receiving 557 citations. Publication dates ranged from 2005 to 2024, with a peak in 2023. Observational studies were the most common, particularly on maxillary expansion. The American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics was the most cited journal, and the USA was a major contributor. Jacobs R authored the most articles (n=19), and the University of Alberta led in institutional output. Spearman’s correlation showed a weak positive correlation between citation count and journal impact factor (rho=0.272, p<0.001) and a strong negative correlation with publication year (rho=-0.762, p<0.001). Conclusions This bibliometric review provides an overview of the use of CBCT in paediatric dentistry, particularly in maxillary expansion. The findings suggest that more specific imaging protocols may improve safety and clinical outcomes, and that further investigation of long-term outcomes may provide valuable insights.

Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Studies Performed with Mathematical Modelling

This bibliometric study analyzes scientific publications in mathematical modeling to identify trends and key contributors. While research showed an upward trajectory over the past decade, a decline since 2018 was noted, primarily in English publications. Internationally recognized institutions lead in contributions, often published by major publishers. The study offers a broad overview, potentially guiding future research. Distribution analysis considers contributions and country trends, with the United States leading but notable input from China, Indonesia, and Spain. Citation networks among authors and their affiliated institutions demonstrate frequent collaboration. In conclusion, this study illuminates research dynamics in mathematical modeling, laying groundwork for future endeavors.

The Impact of Image Comparison on The Self-Identity Formation of Female University Students on Social Media

Nowadays, social media is not only an important way for female college students to express themselves but also the main source and way to receive and obtain information. Different platforms push various ‘perfect images’ to female users through algorithms, and constantly create labels and topics about beauty, such as ‘white, thin and young’, ‘straight shoulders’, and so on. Female college students are in an important stage of self-identity construction, during which they will consciously or unconsciously compare themselves with others, and these comparisons affect their aesthetic concepts views, and understanding of themselves. This thesis employs a qualitative research methodology to examine and elucidate the nexus between image comparison on social media and women’s identity. To this end, it conducts in-depth interviews with 11 female university students representing diverse academic disciplines, institutional affiliations, and geographical locations. The study found that there are differences in personal preferences and purposes when female college students choose comparison objects and that the comparison of images on social media has different positive or negative impacts on psychological aspects, and there are individual differences in the degree of impacts, but the comparison of images does not have a direct impact on individual behavior, and generally stays at the psychological level of the individual: in addition, the social activities in daily life and study and other activities of personal growth nowadays can effectively reduce the impacts of social media.

Internet-Based Social Connections of Black American College Students in Pre-COVID-19 and Peri-COVID-19 Pandemic Periods: Network Analysis.

A global-scale pandemic, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, greatly impacted communities of color. Moreover, physical distancing recommendations during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected people's sense of social connection, especially among young individuals. More research is needed on the use of social media and communication about depression, with a specific focus on young Black Americans. This paper aims to examine whether there are any differences in social-networking characteristics before and during the pandemic periods (ie, pre-COVID-19 pandemic vs peri-COVID-19 pandemic) among the students of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). For the study, the researchers focus on the students who have posted a depression-related tweet or have retweeted such posts on their timeline and also those who have not made such tweets. This is done to understand the collective patterns of both groups. This paper analyzed the social networks on Twitter (currently known as X; X Corp) of HBCU students through comparing pre-COVID-19 and peri-COVID-19 pandemic data. The researchers quantified the structural properties, such as reciprocity, homophily, and communities, to test the differences in internet-based socializing patterns between the depression-related and non-depression related groups for the 2 periods. During the COVID-19 pandemic period, the group with depression-related tweets saw an increase in internet-based friendships, with the average number of friends rising from 1194 (SD 528.14) to 1371 (SD 824.61; P<.001). Their mutual relationships strengthened (reciprocity: 0.78-0.8; P=.01), and they showed higher assortativity with other depression-related group members (0.6-0.7; P<.001). In a network with only HBCU students, internet-based and physical affiliation memberships aligned closely during the peri-COVID-19 pandemic period, with membership entropy decreasing from 1.0 to 0.5. While users without depression-related tweets engaged more on the internet with other users who shared physical affiliations, those who posted depression-related tweets maintained consistent entropy levels (modularity: 0.75-0.76). Compared with randomized networks before and during the COVID-19 pandemic (P<.001), the users also exhibited high homophily with other members who posted depression-related tweets. The findings of this study provided insight into the social media activities of HBCU students' social networks and communication about depression on social media. Future social media interventions focused on the mental health of Black college students may focus on providing resources to students who communicate about depression. Efforts aimed at providing relevant resources and information to internet-based communities that share institutional affiliation may enhance access to social support, particularly for those who may not proactively seek assistance. This approach may contribute to increased social support for individuals within these communities, especially those with a limited social capacity.

Black Women in Medical Education Publishing: Bibliometric and Testimonio Accounts Using Intersectionality Methodology.

Black women in academic medicine experience racial and gender discrimination, all while being tasked with improving a flawed system. Representation of Black women in medicine remains low, yet they bear the burden of fostering diversity and mentoring trainees, exacerbating their minority tax and emotional labor, and negatively impacting career progression. To complement qualitative accounts of Black women authors in the medical education literature with a quantitative account of their representation. We used statistical modeling to estimate the representation of Black women authors in medical education publishing as compared to other groups. An intersectional methodology employing bibliometric analysis and testimonio reflection. US-based authors of journal articles published in medical education journals between 2000 and 2020. Author race was determined using a probability-based algorithm incorporating US Census data, and author gender was ascribed using Social Security Administration records. We conducted two negative binomial generalized linear models by first and last author publications. Metadata for each article was retrieved from Web of Science and PubMed to include author names, country of institutional affiliation, and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). Results were contextualized via the "testimonio" account of a Black woman author. Of 21,945 unique authors, Black women (and other racially minoritized groups) published far fewer first and last author papers than white women and men. In addition, major MeSH terms used by Black women authors reveal little overlap with highly ranked medical education topics. The testimonio further narrated struggles with belonging and racial identity. This study revealed that Black women are underrepresented in medical education publishing. We believe that dismantling oppressive structures in the publishing ecosystem and the field is imperative for achieving equity. Additionally, further experiential accounts are needed to contextualize this quantitative account and understand underrepresentation in medical education publishing.

Optimal timing for initiating androgen receptor signaling inhibitor therapy in patients with nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a multicenter collaborative study.

We determined the optimal timing for initiating androgen receptor signaling inhibitor (ARSI) therapy in patients with nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) and assessed its impact on oncological outcomes. This retrospective study included 145 nmCRPC patients who received enzalutamide, apalutamide or darolutamide at the Jikei University Hospital or its affiliated institutions between May 2014 and November 2022. Patients were stratified based on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) doubling time (PSADT) at CRPC diagnosis and PSA levels at ARSI initiation. Oncological outcomes, including progression-free survival (PFS), metastasis-free survival (MFS), cancer-specific survival and overall survival, were assessed using the Kaplan-Meier curve and Cox regression analysis. The median age of the patients was 73 (interquartile range [IQR]: 52-88) years, and the median follow-up duration was 36 (IQR: 2-104) months. The median PSA level at ARSI initiation was 5.4 (IQR: 2.2-48) ng/ml, and 44.8% of patients had a PSADT <3months. Multivariate analysis revealed that PSADT and PSA levels at ARSI initiation were independent MFS predictors. Patients with a PSADT ≤3months and a PSA level≥5.4ng/ml experienced significantly reduced PFS and MFS. Notably, ARSI initiation at a PSA level ≥5.4ng/ml was associated with worse outcomes, suggesting the potential benefit of earlier intervention. Patients with rapid PSADT are at increased risk of early disease progression, suggesting that immediate treatment may be warranted. In addition, initiating therapy at a PSA level <5.4ng/ml may be associated with improved patient outcomes in patients with low PSADT.

Information Privilege: Considerations for Library and Information Science Curriculum Design

Embedded within the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and building on the broader concepts of privilege and oppression, information privilege (IP) might be a useful lens for centering library and information science (LIS) curricula on information-related aspects of social power. IP suggests that individuals' access to and utilization of information is connected to demographic factors like socioeconomic status, place of birth, and gender. Despite the relevance of this concept to LIS scholarship and teaching, LIS scholarly discussions on information privilege are limited. The limited existing literature mainly extends Booth’s foundational essay exploring IP through the lens of institutional affiliation, stopping short of fuller sociocultural considerations. This essay considers IP as an information-focused organizing perspective within LIS teaching and curriculum development. The authors conclude with suggestions for building discussions of IP into LIS curriculum and teaching.

Research on therapeutic clinical trials including immunotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer: a bibliometric analysis.

Breast cancer, particularly triple-negative (TNBC), is a leading malignancy with aggressive traits and high metastasis rates. Clinical trial is an important tool for optimizing therapeutic strategies in the evaluation of the safety and efficacy for TNBC. Our bibliometric study of TNBC clinical trials aims to assess therapeutic strategies, identify trends, and explore advancements in treatment. We focus on mapping knowledge development, including key research entities and topics, and analyzing research trends and emerging methods. This analysis intends to inform future research, especially in personalized and precision medicine for TNBC. We selected publications on clinical trials for the treatment of TNBC from 1997 to 2024 in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). After an initial screening, we downloaded key data including titles, publication years, authors, countries, institutional affiliations, journals, keywords, and abstracts, and saved them in BibTex format. We then conducted a bibliometric analysis using Bibliometrix in R and VOSviewer to illustrate the prospects, highlights, and trends of TNBC treatment options. Furthermore, to emphasize the hot topics in TNBC treatment strategies, we performed a bibliometric analysis of immunotherapy using the same approach. 1907 publications were included, most of which were from China, Italy, and the United States. The number of annual publications has increased dramatically since 2010. The focus of TNBC clinical trial research has shifted from understanding the biology, such as breast cancer subtyping and genotyping, to novel therapeutic approaches. The major advancement in clinical trials is the switch from late-stage palliative treatment to early preoperative neoadjuvant therapy, as more TNBC cases are discovered at an early stage. Immunotherapy is also highlighted with additional alternatives for advanced or metastasized TNBC, such as targeted inhibitors with unusual mutation rates and antibody drug conjugates (ADC). This investigation made it apparent how immunotherapy has recently made major advancements in TNBC treatment plans and how ADCs, or targeted therapies, are currently popular for TNBC. By identifying significant papers, comprehending trending topics, and collaborating across multiple disciplines, this study may accelerate research on TNBC therapy options.

A celebration and reflection on the equity trend between women and men in wildlife publishing

AbstractAn inequity persists between women and men in nearly all scientific fields. A clear indicator of this bias is the disparity between women and men in authorship of scientific papers, as publications are a critical part of a researcher's career. Our objective was to describe gender equity (sensu women, men) in wildlife‐related publishing in recent decades. We reviewed all research articles published in The Journal of Wildlife Management (JWM) from 1999 through 2020 and collected author names, affiliated institutions, and study species taxa from each paper. To help understand representation by gender in publishing, we classified the gender of each author using the online tool Genderize.io. We then calculated the women‐to‐men ratio in publishing as first‐ and co‐authors across time. We further investigated whether there were biases by country, institution, and taxon of study species. Our results revealed that authorships were dominated by men 22 years ago, with 14 and 12 women/100 men for first‐ and co‐authorships, respectively, in 1999. Since then, apart from year‐to‐year fluctuations, the overall gap between women and men gradually narrowed until the mid‐2010s, reaching approximately 60 and 30 women/100 men for first‐ and co‐authorship, respectively. The percentage of women increased across institutions, taxa, and countries during the study; however, the percentages of women associated with each institution type and most wildlife taxa were lower than the percentages of men. Although it is encouraging to see the improvement in equity in publishing since 1999, there are still substantially more men publishing than women, which indicates there is still a need to remedy known barriers and identify additional barriers that contribute to publication inequity.

Persistent ethnic disparities in authorship within top European and North American medical journals: a serial cross-sectional analysis

ObjectivesWe examined the ethnic origin of authors who published research articles in leading medical journals over the past 2 decades. Study Design and SettingWe carried out a serial cross-sectional analysis of first and last authors who published original research articles in the British Medical Journal, Lancet, Journal of the American Medical Association, and New England Journal of Medicine in 2002, 2012, and 2022. The main outcome was the change in proportion of authors over time according to ethnic origin (Anglo, North/West European, South/West European, Asian, Arab and Middle Eastern, African), gender (male, female), and institutional affiliation in percentage points. ResultsMost authors were of Anglo descent (44%), although the proportion of non-European authors grew between 2002 and 2022. East Asian, South Asian, and Arab and Middle Eastern last authors accounted for a greater proportion of authors over time, gaining between 3 and 6 percentage points, while African authors made no gains. Gains were gender-specific, with non-European men gaining 8 points as first and last authors, but non-European women gaining 5 points as last authors only. Most non-European authors were affiliated with North American (42.9%) or European (22.4%) institutions, while non-European authors from other institutions did not make meaningful gains over time. ConclusionEthnic diversity of authors in leading medical journals has increased somewhat over time, but non-European men account for most of the gains. Non-European women have yet to make comparable advancement as authors.

Exile and fieldwork as liminal conditions: Leonore Kosswig’s life and research in Turkey, 1937–1973

ABSTRACT This paper looks into the life and ethnographic work of Leonore Kosswig (1904–1973), who lived in Turkey as a German exile from 1937 until her death in 1973. While her husband, Curt Kosswig was invited to Istanbul University as a full professor, Leonore had no institutional affiliation. However, she traveled with her husband around Anatolia and joined his fieldwork, during which she developed an interest in local customs and the daily life of villagers and nomadic tribes. Leonore decided to stay in Turkey after Curt’s return to Germany in 1955. Her excellent command of Turkish and former experience in fieldwork allowed her to become one of the first women to conduct ethnographic research in Turkey. Until her death, she pursued several pioneering research projects on wedding customs, tablet weaving, nomadic life, and ownership signs. Relying on her research publications and ego-documents, we employ a biographical approach to articulate upon her liminal existence in exile. In dialogue with research on twentieth century forced migrations that engage with the concepts of in-betweenness and liminality, we address Leonore’s liminal existences on the edge of two worlds on numerous planes. In particular, we argue that Kosswig’s liminality was reflected on her exilic existence in Istanbul as a foreign woman; her ethnographic research agenda into liminal geographic locations, marginalized communities, and disappearing cultural artifacts; and her gendered navigation of foreignness and nativeness.

The Role of Paying for Access in the Online Information Seeking‐Behavior of Canadian Midwives: Preliminary Findings

ABSTRACTIt is of paramount importance to support midwifery practice with research evidence. Nevertheless, Canadian midwives encounter significant obstacles in accessing research evidence for practice. As part of a broader study which seeks to identify an optimal method for providing midwives in Canada with access to online clinical resources, this poster reports on the preliminary findings of the survey phase. The objective of this study was to ascertain the frequency with which Canadian midwives utilize information sources accessible to them through institutional affiliations and to determine whether they are aware of the financial cost of providing such services. Additionally, the survey sought to ascertain whether their perception of a resource being free, or premium affects its perceived value and use intentions. A descriptive survey design employing a structured web‐based questionnaire was used to collect the requisite data. The preliminary findings indicated that participants perceived the value of free sources to be lower than premium sources and that they intended to use premium sources more frequently if they were able to pay for them. Moreover, the study demonstrated that participants frequently seek information online to support clinical practice, yet they utilize access to online resources through their institutional affiliation less so.

Development of occupational well-being measurement model in the employee of Abadan University of Medical Sciences

BACKGROUND: Given the importance of healthcare centers and the employees of medical centers and affiliated institutions in providing comprehensive health services to the community, especially patients, as well as training the students in health-related fields, it is crucial to address the occupational well-being of university employees who are prone to physical and mental disorders. Therefore, this study aims to develop a model for the occupational well-being of employees at the Abadan University of Medical Sciences. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two hundred Abadan University of Medical Sciences employees were selected using stratified sampling. All the selected participants responded to the Demo and Paschoal Well-being at Work Scale (2016). The model parameters were estimated using partial least squares regression based on the collected data. Afterward, the measurement model of occupational well-being was tested using fit indices. Moreover, data analysis was performed using Smart-PLS software. RESULT: The primary results showed that based on the positive correlation indices and t-test results for the factors of occupational well-being, the Demo and Paschoal measurement model had an acceptable fit; moreover, significant internal correlations were observed among the questionnaire items. The composite reliability and Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of the factors indicated a high reliability of the occupational well-being measurement model. CONCLUSION: The measurement model of occupational well-being was examined, and it is recommended that future researchers employ the current questionnaire to assess occupational well-being.

Midterm Morphological Change of Kommerell's Diverticulum after Hybrid Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair

Kommerell's diverticulum (KD) is associated with a high incidence of right-sided aortic arch (RAA). Hybrid thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is an effective and less invasive alternative to open repair. However, the long-term results regarding KD diameter regression or symptom improvement remain inadequately described. Nine patients underwent TEVAR for KD associated with RAA between January 2016 and September 2023 at our university hospital and affiliated institutions. A hybrid procedure was performed to exclude KD by blocking the proximal blood flow with TEVAR and distal blood flow with embolization of the aberrant subclavian artery. Simultaneously, extra-anatomical bypass surgery was performed to revascularize the covered supra-arch vessels. The patients' mean age was 65.2 years, and six patients were men. Two patients presented with dysphagia, whereas the rest were asymptomatic. The mean diameter and distance to the opposite aortic wall of KD were 32.1 mm and 56.2 mm, respectively. For revascularization of the covered supra-arch vessels, six and two patients underwent total debranching with sternotomy and extra-thoracic bypass (bilateral common carotid artery-axial artery bypass), respectively. The 30-day and in-hospital mortality rates were 0%, with no instances of cerebral infarction or spinal cord ischemia. The mean follow-up period was 3.2 years. The survival and avoidance rates of aortic events were 100% at 1 and 3 years. Follow-up computed tomography scans showed no endoleaks; however, one (11.1%) type 2 endoleak from the aberrant left subclavian artery occurred 1 week postoperatively, necessitating additional coiling. Seven patients were followed up for more than 1 year, with five experiencing reductions of more than 3 mm in KD diameter, distance to the opposite aortic wall, or both. Although further follow-up and investigations are needed, TEVAR may be a safe and effective surgical treatment for KD associated with RAA.

Research Hotspots of Acupuncture Treatment for Myopia Over the Past Decade: A Bibliometric Analysis (2014-2023).

To explore the research hotspots in acupuncture treatment for myopia from 2014 to 2023. A comprehensive search was conducted in the Science Citation Index-Expanded (SCI-E) within the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC). We used CiteSpace 6.2.R6 to perform an in-depth analysis of the annual publication trends, prolific authors, institutions, keyword co-occurrences, and citation bursts. The study followed the PICO framework: the population (P) includes studies on patients with myopia, the intervention (I) is acupuncture treatment, no direct comparison (C) is applied, and the primary outcome (O) focuses on the identification of research trends and hotspots. Major outcome assessments included the analysis of publication trends over time, author productivity, influential journals, and the detection of emerging research topics through citation burst analysis. This bibliometric analysis was conducted on November 15, 2023. A total of 281 articles were included in the analysis. The trend line of annual publications over the past decade showed a modest increase, with a significant decline in 2019 and a surge in 2021. China and its affiliated academic institutions led globally in publication volume, with Ma Xiaopeng being the most prolific author and Fudan University the most influential institution. Ophthalmology emerged as the journal with the highest citation frequency. The most frequently occurring keywords were related to adolescent myopia and its complications. The developmental trajectory of the field is distinct, characterized by the integration of a single discipline. Acupuncture shows promise as a complementary and alternative therapy for treating myopia, with growing interest in its clinical efficacy and mechanisms of action. Future research is likely to focus on optimizing treatment protocols and understanding the underlying biological mechanisms of acupuncture in myopia management.