Knowledge Base Research Articles

Publication Outcomes of Abstracts Presented at the 2020 Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting

The Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) was created to promote the advancement of skin biology research. The organization hosts a conference annually that allows for the dissemination of basic science knowledge to advance dermatology research to new heights. Our study investigates the publication status of research abstracts presented at SID to determine if publication rates were similar to those of other widely attended conferences in dermatology. We performed a literature search for each abstract presented at the conference in 2020 and found that only 27.6% of abstracts make it to publication. Due to various reasons outlined in this article, publication rates of SID projects are lower than many other dermatology conferences attended. Therefore, conference participants should be aware of how study designs and research topics can influence publication outcomes.

Дуальное обучение как условие формирования экологической компетентности студентов в системе среднего профессионального образования

The system of secondary vocational training in Russia is undergoing significant changes regarding the quality of training of competent specialists who are able not only to carry out professional activities in modern socio-economic conditions, but also to successfully compete in those sectors of the national economy where they will work after graduation. As noted in the state program of the Russian Federation “Development of Education” until 2030, special attention is paid to the development of dual education and environmental education of students. In this regard, since 2014, dual (practice-oriented) training has been successfully implemented in secondary vocational education institutions in the country, within which students acquire basic theoretical knowledge in college classes and acquire practical skills at the enterprise. The purpose of the article is to study ways of developing students’ environmental competence in the system of secondary vocational education. Materials and research methods include an analytical review of scientific research related to the formation of environmental competence in dual learning conditions. The results of the study and their discussion are determined by the choice of approaches, technologies, methods, techniques and forms of work to develop students’ environmental competence. In conclusion, the results of the study are summarized.

Understanding family abuse: an intersectional approach to prevention and addressing family abuse perpetrators

This article provides an original contribution to understanding the motives for and perpetration patterns of family abuse that affects a range of minoritised communities, such as those minoritised on the basis of race, sexuality or transgender identity, and to contribute to debates around prevention. Negative and discriminatory societal attitudes, norms and behaviours towards these groups influence and justify family abuse. Based on empirical research, our study enhances the existing knowledge base to create practice and policy-focused recommendations for improving preventive and intervention efforts. We approached this from an ecological perspective, using a mixed-methods approach to interrogate quantitative and qualitative data to identify motivating factors underpinning perpetrators’ behaviours. Our analysis, drawing on a phenomenological approach, shows an ecological framework with three interacting levels at which motivating factors occur: the individual, the community and society. Along with understanding who perpetrators might be, the types of family abuse and its impacts for victim/survivors, these three motivating factors provide a template for developing interventions with perpetrators of family abuse. The research also suggests that before interventions for perpetrators of family abuse can be properly developed, the field of domestic abuse needs to reconsider how family abuse is positioned as part of domestic abuse.

Gang membership and rehabilitation: an exploration of narrative accounts from violent gang offenders in an English prison

Purpose The majority of gang research has focussed primarily on American samples, with the rehabilitative field being no exception. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to expand the knowledge base regarding the psychology of gang membership by exploring the narrative accounts of convicted street gang members within an English and Welsh prison sample. Design/methodology/approach Using semi-structured interviews with nine convicted male prisoners, data were analysed, systematically coded and themes generated in line with the principles of thematic analysis. Findings Three major themes emerged which depicted how members viewed gang membership. The first theme was around what being a gang member meant to them and the organisation within the gang (e.g. hierarchy and criminal activities). The second theme reflected their motivations for joining a gang with reference to their identity and survival. Lastly, within the third theme, participants spoke about what had motivated them to disengage from the gang, difficulties they faced because of disengagement, and what they felt had helped them in the process of disengagement. Practical implications The study emphasises the importance of avoiding labels and promoting choice as to how individuals refer to themselves, which can help remove stigma and strengthen professional relationships as part of their risk management planning. Policymakers, practitioners and programme developers are advised to reflect on the word “gang” and how this may influence perception of risk and contribute to bias in judgement. The study also provides insight into individuals experiences with rehabilitation initiatives and the logistical challenges of being open with their peer group. Also supports ideas on considering how to create opportunities to ensure those who wish to exit gangs can do so in a safe, legitimate and durable way. Findings could assist in the design of early preventative measures for those identified as being at risk of joining a gang. Offering training to professionals in the community on how to identify and communicate with those vulnerable to joining a gang may support this process. Originality/value Findings add to the limited yet growing evidence base in understanding the psychology of gang membership and helping to support the work undertaken with this cohort.

A Computational Protocol for the Knowledge-Based Assessment and Capture of Pathologies.

We propose that one of the main hurdles in delivering comprehensively informed care results from the challenges surrounding the extraction, representation, and retention of prior clinical experience and basic medical knowledge, as well as its translation into time- and context-informed actionable interventions. While emerging applications in artificial intelligence-based techniques, for example, large language models, offer impressive pattern association capabilities, they often fall short in producing human-readable explanations crucial to their integration into clinical care. Moreover, they require large well-defined and well-integrated data sets that typically conflict with the availability of such data in all but a few areas of medicine, for example, medical imaging and neuroimaging, noninvasive monitoring of bio-electrical activity, etc. In this chapter, we argue that approximate reasoning rooted in the knowledge that is explainable to the human clinician may offer attractive avenues for the introduction of such knowledge in a systematic way that supports formal retention, sharing, and reuse of new clinical and basic medical experience. We outline a conceptual protocol that targets the use of sparse and disparate data of different types and from different sources, seamlessly drawing on our collective experience and that of others. We illustrate the utility of such an integrative approach by applying the latter to the assessment and reconciliation of data from different experimental models, human and animal, in the example use case of a complex health condition.

Effects of Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen Concentration, and Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density on the Growth of the Sea Bivalve Tridacna crocea in Combination with the Symbiotic Alga Zooxanthella

The sea bivalve clam Tridacna crocea inhabiting the shallow sea of tropical and subtropical zones lives with the symbiotic alga zooxanthella in its mantle. Zooxanthellae algae perform photosynthesis and supply nutrients to T. crocea. Recently, the abundance of T. crocea has decreased rapidly due to overfishing in coastal areas in Okinawa, Japan. T. crocea culture systems for mass production will contribute to the conservation of T. crocea and thus marine ecosystems. Environmental control methods for T. crocea culture have not been established because of a lack of knowledge about the appropriate environmental conditions for T. crocea growth. The present study was initiated to obtain basic data for developing environmental control methods for T. crocea land-based aquaculture. The effects of water temperature, dissolved oxygen concentration, and photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD) on the O2 exchange rates of the symbiotic system of T. crocea and zooxanthella, which are indicators of photosynthesis and respiration in the system, and the effect of daily integrated PPFD on T. crocea growth were investigated. Basic knowledge was obtained for the development of optimal environmental control technology for T. crocea clam culture. The optimum water temperature and dissolved oxygen concentration for photosynthesis in this symbiotic system were 28 °C, 5–6 mgO2 L−1 and 500 μmol m−2 d−1, respectively. The optimum daily integrated PPFD for clam growth was 20 mol m−2 d−1.

Oral health knowledge and attitude among nursing students and staff in Mahasamund City, India

Oral health is a human right, an integral part of general health and essential for overall wellbeing and quality of life. Proper oral health care reduces premature mortality Nurses act as a link between admitted patients and doctors in the hospital. Public health nurses can educate people about health subjects. The study was conducted to assess oral health knowledge and attitude among nursing students and staff in Mahasamund city, India.To assess the level of knowledge and attitude regarding oral health among nursing students and staff in Mahasamund City, India and to identify gaps that can be addressed through targeted educational interventions.The study was conducted at five nursing colleges in Mahasamund city, India. A total of 281 nursing students and staff from nursing colleges were included and requested to complete 25 closely ended questionnaires. A written informed consent was taken. The data collected was analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 16.0 and frequencies were calculated for each item in the questionnaire. 53% were of the view that toothpaste and brush is an ideal material for brushing. More than (73%) participants responded that gum infections were responsible for bleeding from gums. Almost 6.4% reported that brushing should be done twice daily. The majority of those (65%) had sufficient knowledge for detection of Dental Caries. Almost 66% had sufficient knowledge about Public Health Dentistry. Most of the (70%) were interested in doing work at the Public Health Dentistry.The overall oral health knowledge and attitude of nursing students and staff was insufficient. Only half of the study participants were aware of various aspects of oral health. Nurses should have basic knowledge about oral health and disease. It is recommended that a dental curriculum should be introduced in the nurses undergraduate training program which can be housed in Public Health Dentistry department as a part of community nursing.

Research on the construction of campus football teaching content hierarchical system and flexible management

In response to the national requirements for the development of campus football and addressing the current imbalance in the development of campus football teaching in China, this study discusses the construction of a football teaching content hierarchical system and flexible management that aligns with China's national conditions. It also elaborates on management strategies for the implementation of categorized guidance, flexible management, and enhanced inspection and evaluation in football teaching. Based on the systematic principles of constructing a campus football teaching content hierarchical system, as well as the basic rules of football tactics and teaching practice, campus football teaching content is divided into three levels: primary, intermediate, and advanced, with ten proficiency levels. The content at each level includes corresponding basic theoretical knowledge of football, football techniques and tactics, mental health education, and physical development. When arranging the teaching content at each level, it is essential to fully consider the matching of football knowledge and tactics, and to organically integrate football knowledge, skills with physical training, and comprehensive quality education. The implementation of flexible management should be practical, proposing different requirements for football teaching in schools of different types and regions, implementing categorized guidance and management; it is necessary to strengthen institutional construction, and use inspection and evaluation as a driving force to promote the sustainable development of football teaching.

Identifying barriers to hepatitis B and delta screening, prevention, and linkage to care among people who use drugs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

People who use drugs (PWUD) are at increased risk for blood-borne viruses, including hepatitis B (HBV) and delta (HDV). Despite the public health threats both viruses present, awareness remains low among at-risk communities and providers who serve them. This study assessed barriers to HBV and HDV prevention, diagnosis, and linkage to care, evaluated existing levels of knowledge, and identified educational needs and preferences among both PWUD and service providers. For this mixed-methods study, data were collected through an anonymous online provider-focused survey, and interviews with PWUD, non-medical staff, and healthcare providers at a harm reduction organization in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Convenience sampling was used for recruitment of both key informants and survey respondents. Survey respondents were categorized according to their type of practice. For the interviews, a codebook was created for qualitative analysis. Data were subsequently organized into thematic categories. The top provider-related barriers limiting HBV screening were identified as confusion about insurance coverage (48%) and competing priorities (45%). Barriers to vaccination included patient hesitancy (52%) and challenges with administering multiple doses (39%). Respondents indicated low knowledge of HDV tests (62%) and cited guideline complexity (31%) as barriers to HDV testing. HBV and HDV awareness within the community and among staff was poor. Findings demonstrated that stigma related to drug use and harm reduction posed a significant barrier to care. Participants recommended awareness campaigns tailored for the PWUD community that are non-stigmatizing and non-judgmental, clear, factual, digestible, and interactive, with empowering steps to protect health. This study identified major gaps in HBV and HDV service delivery for PWUD, including poor basic knowledge, the need to address this through culturally appropriate, non-stigmatizing and tailored educational programming, and challenges with access to vaccination and testing. Continued initiatives are needed to close disparities, and to continue to provide financial and political support for harm reduction organizations, a frequently cited facilitator of healthcare access for PWUD. Significant efforts are essential to address lack of vaccination, testing, and linkage to care, and to improve health outcomes among PWUD.

Analyses of Xenorhabdus griffiniae genomes reveal two distinct sub-species that display intra-species variation due to prophages.

Nematodes of the genus Steinernema and their Xenorhabdus bacterial symbionts are lethal entomopathogens that are useful in the biocontrol of insect pests, as sources of diverse natural products, and as research models for mutualism and parasitism. Xenorhabdus play a central role in all aspects of the Steinernema lifecycle, and a deeper understanding of their genomes therefore has the potential to spur advances in each of these applications. Here, we report a comparative genomics analysis of Xenorhabdus griffiniae, including the symbiont of Steinernema hermaphroditum nematodes, for which genetic and genomic tools are being developed. We sequenced and assembled circularized genomes for three Xenorhabdus strains: HGB2511, ID10 and TH1. We then determined their relationships to other Xenorhabdus and delineated their species via phylogenomic analyses, concluding that HGB2511 and ID10 are Xenorhabdus griffiniae while TH1 is a novel species. These additions to the existing X. griffiniae landscape further allowed for the identification of two subspecies within the clade. Consistent with other Xenorhabdus, the analysed X. griffiniae genomes each encode a wide array of antimicrobials and virulence-related proteins. Comparative genomic analyses, including the creation of a pangenome, revealed that a large amount of the intraspecies variation in X. griffiniae is contained within the mobilome and attributable to prophage loci. In addition, CRISPR arrays, secondary metabolite potential and toxin genes all varied among strains within the X. griffiniae species. Our findings suggest that phage-related genes drive the genomic diversity in closely related Xenorhabdus symbionts, and that these may underlie some of the traits most associated with the lifestyle and survival of entomopathogenic nematodes and their bacteria: virulence and competition. This study establishes a broad knowledge base for further exploration of not only the relationships between X. griffiniae species and their nematode hosts but also the molecular mechanisms that underlie their entomopathogenic lifestyle.

A Novel Curriculum for Surgical Oncology Fellowship Training in West Africa.

Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) lack the surgical capacity to contend with the growing burden of cancer care. West Africa is particularly affected, where limited cancer surgery is performed primarily by general surgeons without any subspecialty training. As a first step to develop surgical oncology capacity in the region, the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) in partnership with the Global Oncology Group at Queen's University, Canada, co-created a novel surgical oncology fellowship training program. Curriculum development began with a literature review of publications, global position statements, and curricular documents from surgical oncology societies and accreditation bodies. The results were reviewed by the WACS team members to reach consensus on the competencies and objectives of the program based on the perceived needs and available resources in West Africa. Iterative discussions between the Queen's Global Oncology Group and WACS leadership led to the creation of the surgical oncology curricular documents. A curriculum tailored to the West African context was developed to deliver essential knowledge, skills, and competencies for surgical oncologists in the region. The curriculum focuses on the six core domains of general surgical oncology, highlighting specific knowledge base and procedural skills within each clinical domain. Educational activities were outlined and the curriculum format, delivery, and trainee assessment were also described. A surgical oncology curriculum developed specifically for the West African context will enhance the capacity for cancer surgery in the region. This curriculum may serve as a model for future surgical oncology program development in LMICs.

A deep dive into penetrating ocular trauma: Insights from a South Indian tertiary eye care center

Penetrating ocular trauma is a significant cause of visual impairment and blindness worldwide. In India, with its vast and diverse population, understanding the epidemiology and patterns of Penetrating ocular trauma is crucial for effective prevention and management. This study aims to investigate the prevalence, characteristics, and outcomes of penetrating ocular trauma in the South Indian population. By analyzing data from a tertiary eye care center in South India, this research seeks to contribute to the existing knowledge base and inform evidence-based interventions to reduce the burden of penetrating ocular trauma in this region.To analyze the clinical profile, management, and outcomes of penetrating ocular trauma cases at a tertiary eye care center in South India.A retrospective review of medical records from January 2024 to June 2024 was conducted. Data collected included demographic details, mode of injury, clinical presentations, management approaches, and visual outcomes.Out of 150 cases, 120 were male (80%) and 30 female (20%). The majority of cases occurred in the 20-40 age group (60%). Common causes included workplace accidents (45%), domestic injuries (30%), and road traffic accidents (15%). Initial visual acuity varied from no light perception to >6/18. Surgical intervention was required in 90% of cases. Post-operative follow-up indicated that 60% achieved a visual acuity of 6/60 or better, while 20% had no light perception.Penetrating ocular trauma predominantly affects young males in South India, with workplace injuries being a major cause. Early surgical intervention improves visual outcomes. Public awareness and safety measures could reduce the incidence of such injuries.

A critical review of 50 years of initial teacher education in Jamaica: challenges and solutions for improving its effectiveness

ABSTRACT This review of initial teacher education (ITE) in Jamaica highlights the policies, pivotal events, educational initiatives and reforms that have shaped the landscape of teacher education in Jamaica over the last 50 years. It offers a critical reflection on the provision of ITE and the findings of a recent report on education in Jamaica, which suggests that its ITE is weak and ineffective. The review highlights what has taken place over the last 50 years and shows how more emphasis has been placed on concerns over the supply of teachers than on the provision of the type of ITE that produces quality teachers. Drawing on recognised principles for best practice in ITE and a critical theoretical perspective around the importance of teacher and learner agency, the paper suggests more attention must be given to building a globally informed, but also locally crafted knowledge base for teacher preparation in Jamaica. This involves preparing teacher educators who are educated, critically conscious and certified to assume responsibility for developing high-quality ITE in Jamaica.

A Descriptive Analysis of Siblicide: Examining Ten Years of Incidents Reported in the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), 2013–2022

ABSTRACT Siblicide, the killing of one sibling at the hands of another, is an extreme act along the arc of sibling violence, situated within the family violence paradigm. Purpose: Siblicide in the human population remains poorly understood and under-examined in need of contemporary baseline descriptive profiles examining victim, offender, and incident-level characteristics to develop a new base of knowledge, without age or sex limitations, to facilitate future research and practice opportunities including intervention, prevention, and policy. Methods: The study draws on 10 years of officially reported siblicide in National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) data, 2013–2022, (N = 862). Results: Analyses suggest siblicide is more frequent among adult siblings than youth siblings. Fratricides are more prevalent than sororicides and more likely to include a firearm and result from an argument. Sororicides are more likely to include multiple offenders and/or victims. Conclusion: Assessing large-scale data to better understand the scope and scale of the problem, including the nexus of victims, offenders, and incident criteria, is an important step toward a framework of knowledge to facilitate micro-level study within the family dynamic leading to early intervention and prevention of siblicide.

A decision support system to increase the compliance of diagnostic imaging examinations with imaging guidelines: focused on cerebrovascular diseases.

Diagnostic imaging decision support (DI-DS) system has emerged as an innovative evidence-based solution to decrease inappropriate diagnostic imaging. The aim of the present study was to design and evaluate a DI-DS system for cerebrovascular diseases. The present study was an applied piece of research. First, the conceptual model of the DI-DS system was designed based on its functional and non-functional requirements. Afterwards, to create the system's knowledge base, cerebrovascular diseases diagnostic imaging algorithms were extracted from the American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria (ACR-AC). Subsequently, the system was developed based on the obtained conceptual model and the extracted algorithms. The software was programmed by means of the C#. After debugging the system, it was evaluated regarding its performance and also the users' satisfaction with it. Assessing the users' satisfaction with the system demonstrated that all the evaluation criteria met the acceptable threshold (85 %). The retrospective evaluation of the system's performance indicated that from among 76 imaging examinations, which had previously been performed for 30 patients, 12 (15.78 %) were deemed inappropriate. And, the system accurately identified all the inappropriate physicians' decisions. The concurrent evaluation of the system's performance indicated that the system's recommendations helped the physicians remove 100 % (4 out of 4) of the inappropriate and 40 % (2 out of 5) of the inconclusive imaging examinations from their initial choices. A DI-DS system could increase the compliance of the physicians' decisions with diagnostic imaging guidelines, and also improve treatment outcomes through correct diagnosis and providing timely care.

Mitigating Missingness in Analysing Chinese Policy and Implications for the Fragility of Our Knowledge Base

Mitigating Missingness in Analysing Chinese Policy and Implications for the Fragility of Our Knowledge Base

A national cross-sectional study on the retention of basic life support knowledge among nurses in Palestine.

17.9million deaths worldwide were attributable to cardiovascular diseases. Basic life support is one of the crucial strategies that could increase chances of cardiac arrest victims' survival rate by nurses and other healthcare providers. The aims of this study was to examine the retention of the BLS knowledge among nurses in Palestine. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 108 nurses between February 2022 and April 2022 from two AHA-ITCs in Palestine. The instrument consisted of two sections; demographics and knowledge test which was developed by the researcher and contain a written examination containing 25 multiple-choice questions. Out of 160 distributed questionnaires, 108 were completed by nurses as a convenience sampling technique. Over half of the participants were male (54.6%), and the majority had a bachelor's degree in nursing (75%). Analysis identified that there was a significant difference (t (107) = 18.02, p < 0.001) and less knowledge score in the year 2022 (M = 65.48, SD = 15.42), compared to the year 2020 (M = 92.09, SD = 4.01). The mean knowledge reduction was 26.61 and P < 0.001. The results showed no statistically significant differences in terms of level of BLS knowledge in all sociodemographic, except the level of education. The results of this study revealed weak retention of BLS knowledge among nurses in Palestine between the years 2020 and the year of 2022. Nurses must regularly participate in BLS training and attend frequent in-service CPR training at least every 6-months to decrease the likelihood of knowledge and skills loss over time. Blended learning BLS is one of the methods to retain more knowledge and skills of BLS.

Teachers' knowledge about the principles of dealing with a student with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

A proper self-management and therapy process, and the involvement of patients and their carers in this process, influences the effectiveness of T1DM therapy. The responsibility for the self-management process lies with children and adolescents with T1DM, as well as their parents and other carers. The aim of this study was to assess the level of teachers' knowledge of the principles of the treatment and self-management of T1DM in children and to demonstrate the influence of various factors influencing teachers' knowledge. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among the teachers in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. The first part of the survey contained questions on sociodemographic data, the second part contained questions on personal attitudes towards a student with T1DM, and the third part contained twenty-nine questions assessing the basic knowledge of the self-management and treatment principles of T1DM. Tests were conducted with 698 (86.4%) female teachers and 110 (13.6%) male teachers. The median (25thQ ÷ 75thQ) score of the test on the teachers' knowledge was 20 (18 ÷ 21) points, with a maximum of 29 and a minimum of 0 points. Male teachers, aged between 26-40years, with 6-10years of seniority, working in rural areas, having a person with T1DM in their immediate environment or having a student with T1DM in their class had a higher knowledge level. Teachers who worked in schools where no nurse was employed and those who had not completed specific training on the principles of caring for a child with T1DM at school had a lower level of knowledge. 1. Knowledge of teachers is insufficient to ensure safe stay at school for a child with T1DM. 2. The ongoing training of teachers on the principles of the self-management and treatment of T1DM is necessary to improve and increase the safety of children and adolescents with T1DM in school units. 3. There is a need to improve the quality of health care for children with T1DM in the learning environment by increasing the number of school nurses and improving their knowledge, and by the ongoing training of teachers and other staff in school units. 4. Detailed care plans should be developed for children with T1DM, adapted to the school conditions.

How metaphysical ignorance shape the discussion on the nature of the mind

Despite the fact that humans experience the reality of consciousness first hand, a remarkable paradigm shift within the Western worldview has entrenched the notion of an inverted cognitive order: first we have objects, and only then minds, if we have them at all. How the community of minds developed such a counterintuitive theory, and how this mental product was elevated to the status of an undisputable ‘scientific’ principle is a long story, one that involves more cultural history than sound philosophical arguments, and nearly no science. Oddly, mainstream materialism helped qualifying another model for which very little rational support is available: dogmatic dualism. Psychiatrists in general lack the basic knowledge to deal with this metaphysical aspect of their ‘objects’, which greatly impoverishes the efficiency and decelerates the advancement of our understanding of the mind. This article will present the major inconsistencies of dualism, and why they ultimately promote materialism. Finally, I will stress how this diversion has been harmful for medicine, and how philosophical education could mitigate it.

Unveiling Trends, Themes and Collaborative Networks of Research on Sustainable Development Goals in India: A Bibliometric Analysis

The goal of global sustainability has acquired substantial attention as a result of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which serves as a comprehensive framework for addressing major societal and environmental concerns. This study applies bibliometric analysis to assess the landscape of research articles on the SDGs. The study aims to uncover significant trends, thematic areas, influential authors, and collaborative networks within the discipline through a comprehensive examination of an extensive body of scholarly literature. The analysis entailed gathering data from prominent academic database Scopus, spanning a specific time frame. Utilizing bibliometric technique, the study assesses patterns in publication, citation, and collaboration to provide a comprehensive understanding of the research landscape. The analysis dives into the frequency of SDG-related research outputs, identifies theme clusters and goal’s interconnections, and identifies significant works affecting the conversation. The results of this bibliometric investigation reveal evolving trends in SDGs research, identify emergent and established focal points, and shed light on the changing environment of research collaboration. The analysis focused on the progress made in tackling the SDGs across several academic disciplines, while also revealing gaps and potential for future research. The findings of this bibliometric analysis have significance for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners working to advance sustainable development efforts and strengthen the collective knowledge base in support of the SDGs.