Main Research Hotspots Research Articles

Mapping the evolution and hotspots of future orientation research: a visualized analysis from 1991 to 2023 using Citespace

Although future orientation has garnered considerable scholarly attention, comprehensive bibliometric analyses of the field are still relatively scarce. Employing a bibliometric methodology, this study analyzed the growth and thematic trends of future orientation research using a bibliometric approach on Web of Science publications from 1991 to 2023, focusing on citation counts, keyword clusters, and influential authors. Results showed a consistent and significant increase in publication volume, with the United States being the foremost contributor. Major journals and prolific authors were identified based on citation metrics and publication frequency. Employing the Citespace tool, keyword cluster analysis revealed four main research hotspots: education, occupational outcomes, psychological well-being, and risk behaviors. Furthermore, the detection of keyword bursts over the past 5 years highlighted a burgeoning interest in education and school-related topics. The analysis informs future research directions, with specific recommendations provided to address gaps in the current understanding of future orientation.

Bioprinted hydrogels in bone regeneration: a bibliometric analysis

BackgroundThe application of bioprinted hydrogels in the field of bone regeneration is garnering increasing attention. The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current research status, hotspots and research directions in this field through bibliometric methods, and to predict the development trend of this field.MethodsA search was conducted on 27 December 2024, for papers published on the Web of Science from 2010 to 2025. We used the bibliometrix package in the software program R to analyze the retrieved data and VOSviewer and CiteSpace to visualize hotspots and research trends in bioprinted hydrogels for bone regeneration.ResultsWe identified and reviewed 684 articles published in this field between 2010 and 2025. A total of 811 institutions and 1,166 researchers from 41 countries/regions contributed to these publications. Among them, China led in terms of the number of articles published, single-country publications (SCP), and multi-country publications (MCP). Our bibliometric-based visualization analysis revealed that the mechanical properties and osteogenic differentiation capacity of biomaterials have been a focal research topic over the past decade, while emerging research has also concentrated on the in vitro fabrication of stem cells for bone regeneration and osteogenic differentiation, particularly the precise application of in situ stem cell-loaded bioprinted organoids.ConclusionThis study provides an in-depth analysis of the research trajectory in the application of bioprinted hydrogels for bone regeneration. The number of research papers in this field is increasing annually, and the main research hotspots include bone regeneration, 3D printing, scaffolds, and hydrogels. Future research directions may focus on gelatin, additive manufacturing, and growth factors. Additionally, international collaboration is essential to enhance the effectiveness of bioprinted hydrogels in bone regeneration applications.

Research Status and Development Trend of Greenhouse Gas in Wetlands: A Bibliometric Visualization Analysis

ABSTRACTWith the intensification of global warming, wetland greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have attracted worldwide attention. However, the scientific understanding of wetland GHGs is still limited. To gain a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the current research status and development trends in wetland GHGs. We selected 1627 papers related to wetland GHG research from the Web of Science Core Collection database and used the bibliometric visualization analysis method to reveal the annual publication, main core research forces, research hotspots, and trends in this field. The results showed that the research in this field shows a steady upward trend. United States research institutions and scholars play a key role in this field. The research on “climate change” based on three major wetland GHGs (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O)) has been continuously gaining popularity. In recent years, “water” has become an emerging core topic. More and more studies have focused on enhancing wetland pollutant treatment capacity, improving wetland ecosystem productivity, maintaining water level stability, strengthening blue carbon sink function, exploring remote sensing applications in wetlands, and promoting wetland restoration to reduce GHG emissions. Furthermore, we discussed the influencing factors of the emission of CO2, CH4, and N2O in wetlands and summarized the potential methods to reduce GHG emissions. The findings provide scientific guidance and reference on wetland sustainable development and GHG emission reduction.

A Bibliometric Analysis of Geological Hazards Monitoring Technologies

This study systematically analyzed research trends and hot issues in the field of geological hazard prediction using bibliometric analysis methods. A total of 12,123 related articles published from 1976 to 2023 were retrieved from the Web of Science (WOS) and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases. Co-occurrence analysis and burst detection were conducted on the literature using the VOSviewer and CiteSpace tools to identify the research trends in geological hazard monitoring technologies. The results reveal that “data fusion”, “landslide identification”, “deep learning”, and “risk early warning” are currently the main research hot spots. Additionally, the combined application of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) technologies, as well as GNSS and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) models, were identified as important directions for future research. The bibliometric perspective offers a systematic theoretical framework and technical guidance for future research, thereby facilitating the sustainable advancement of safety, security, and disaster management.

Global research status and trends of somatic symptom disorder: A bibliometric study.

With the growing scholarly and clinical fascination with somatic symptom disorder (SSD), a bibliometric analysis is lacking. To conduct a bibliometric analysis to investigate the current status and frontiers of SSD. The documents related to SSD are obtained from the web of science core collection database (WoSCC), and VOSviewer 1.6.16 from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2023, and the WoSCC's literature analysis wire were used to conduct the bibliometric analysis. A total of 567 documents related to SSD were included, and 2325 authors across 947 institutions from 57 countries/regions have contributed to SSD research, published in 277 journals. The most productive author, institution, country and journal were Löwe B, University of Hamburg, Germany, and Journal of Psychosomatic Research respectively. The first high-cited document was published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research in 2013 by Dimsdale JE and colleagues, which explored the rationale behind the SSD diagnosis introduction in diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. In conclusion, the main research hotspots and frontiers in the field of SSD are validity and reliability of the SSD criteria, functional impairment of SSD, and the treatment for SSD. More high-quality studies are needed to assess the diagnosis and treatment of SSD.

Bibliometric and visual study of narcolepsy from 2000 to 2023.

More studies explored the prevalence, causes, associated conditions, and therapeutic strategies of narcolepsy. With an increasing focus on understanding narcolepsy's prevalence, associated conditions, and therapeutic strategies, there's a notable absence of bibliometric analyses summarizing trends in research and identifying emerging areas of focus within this field. To conduct a bibliometric analysis to investigate the current status and frontiers of narcolepsy. The documents related to narcolepsy are obtained from the Web of Science Core Collection database (WoSCC) from January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2023, and VOS viewer 1.6.16, and the WoSCC's literature analysis wire were used to conduct the bibliometric analysis. A total of 4672 publications related to narcolepsy were included, and 16182 authors across 4397 institutions and 96 countries/regions contributed to these documents in 1131 different journals. The most productive author, institution, country and journal were Yves Dauvilliers, Stanford University, United States, and Sleep Medicine, respectively. The first high-cited document was published in Nature in 2005 by Saper et al, and this research underscores the role of certain neurons in ensuring the stability of sleep-wake transitions, offering insights into narcolepsy's pathophysiology. In conclusion, the main research hotspots and frontiers in the field of narcolepsy are the diagnosis of narcolepsy, pathological mechanism of narcolepsy and the treatment of narcolepsy. More studies are needed to explore effective strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of narcolepsy.

The pyroptosis and fibrotic diseases: a bibliometric analysis from 2010 to 2024

BackgroundFibrosis is the ultimate, common pathological ending of most chronic inflammatory diseases and increases the chances of developing life-threatening illnesses. Pyroptosis, a newfound form of lytic programmed cell death initiated by the inflammasome, has received more and more attention because of its association with fibrotic diseases. Therefore, this study visualizes the connection between pyroptosis and fibrosis research through bibliometric methods, aimed at providing global research hits and tendencies in the field.MethodsWe collected and analyzed the articles on pyroptosis and fibrosis from 2010 to 2024 via Web of Science. Visual data analysis was performed for countries, institutions, authors, references, and keywords in the field using VOSviewer, CiteSpace software, the “Bibliometrix” R package, the bibliometric website (https://bibliometric.com/), and Excel software. We analyzed the data by utilizing the bibliometric review method.ResultsA total of 566 articles and reviews relating to pyroptosis and fibrosis were identified in the Web of Science. The number of publications in the domain has continued to grow since 2010. These scientific outputs were mainly from 129 countries/regions and 1919 institutions, particularly China (n = 423) and the USA (n = 83). More importantly, although China publishes a vast majority of articles, its centrality is lower than that of the USA (0.59 vs 0.61). Among the 3833 authors involved in this field, Feldstein, A. E. is the most prolific author. Shi, J. J. is the world’s most-cited author among the 12,143 authors in these academic journals. Frontiers in Immunology was a prolific contributor, and Nature was the most frequently cited journal. After analysis, Cleavage of GSDMD by inflammatory caspases determines pyroptotic cell death were the top-cited articles. The analysis of keywords displayed that pyroptosis, fibrosis, and pathways were the main research hotspots and frontier directions in recent years.ConclusionWe analyzed the characteristics of published articles and drew a fundamental knowledge structure on pyroptosis and fibrosis research via bibliometric analysis. The potential mechanism between fibrosis and pyroptosis is deeply tied to the current moment. Our findings can help researchers make clear the research status and value of fibrosis and pyroptosis and provide new directions for future research as soon as possible.

A bibliometric analysis and visualization of non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents.

Non-suicidal self-injury(NSSI)is a widespread occurrence among adolescents, and this behavior can bring serious consequences. In recent years, the prevalence of NSSI continues to rise, which has attracted the attention of many researchers. But currently there is no research exploring the overall research distribution of NSSI in adolescents through quantitative analysis. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the status of development and main research hotspots of NSSI in adolescents via bibliometric analysis. We searched the relevant studies from the Web of Science Core Collection(WoSCC)from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2023. Using CiteSpace and VOSviewer visual analysis tools, we analyzed studies from the perspectives of country, region, institution, journal, author, and keywords. A total of 2177 studies related to NSSI in adolescents were included. USA and Harvard University were the leading country and institution in this research field. Penelope Hasking was the most prolific author. Frontiers in Psychiatry and the Journal of Affective Disorders were the most productive journals. The most high-frequency keywords were 'depression', 'mental health', 'emotion regulation' and 'borderline personality disorder'. 'mindfully', 'intervention', 'self-compassion' and 'ecological momentary assessment' were the emerging keywords. Exploring the relevant factors and mechanisms of comorbidities, identifying etiology and risk/protective factors, and finding the impact of NSSI on adolescents are the hot topics. Moreover, intervention measures and interdisciplinary collaborative research for NSSI in adolescents will emerge as frontiers in the future.

A bibliometric analysis of Oropouche virus.

Oropouche virus (OROV) causes systemic infections including the nervous and blood systems, posing a significant and growing public health challenge. However, a comprehensive review of the bibliometric analysis of OROV is still lacking. Therefore, the objective of this study was to provide insight into the research dynamics and current hotspots of OROV. This study used bibliometric analysis to explore the current status of research related to OROV. 148 publications from 1961 to 2024 were retrieved from the Scopus database. Countries, authors, institutions, journals, references, and keywords were visualized using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, R studio, and Bibliometrix. Microsoft Excel was used for statistical analysis. Brazil is the country with the highest number of publications, total cited frequency, and the most extensive international collaboration. The most popular journal in this field is the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Instituto Evandro Chagas is the institution with the highest number of publications, and Eurico Arruda is involved in the highest number of publications. Keyword co-occurrence analysis showed that Oropouche bunyavirus, virology, bunyavirus, priority journal, and nucleotide sequence are the main research hotspots in this field. Our study provides a comprehensive overview of the research trends and key areas of focus in OROV. The field is currently experiencing rapid growth, as evidenced by the rising number of annual publications, which not only highlights increased research activity but also lays a solid foundation for further in-depth investigations. This trend offers valuable insights for developing effective strategies for outbreak prevention and control in public health. Presently, researchers are concentrating on the detailed study of Bunyavirus infections, employing both virological and genetic approaches to elucidate their complex pathogenic mechanisms.

Global hotspots and trends in Acanthosis nigricans research: A bibliometric and visualized analysis.

Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a common skin disease characterized by clear pigmented patches on the folds of the skin. However, the AN research field lacks scientific and comprehensive bibliometric analysis. This article aims to use bibliometric methods to summarize and visualize the distribution patterns, research hotspots, and development trends of AN literature. Literature from 1900 to 2024 was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database through AN's thematic search. Using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Excel 2019, conduct a comprehensive analysis of the number of publications, countries/regions, institutions, authors, journals, highly cited literature, keywords, and so on, and sort out the hotspots and directions of AN. From 1900 to 2024, 1675 publications were included in the bibliometric analysis, showing a steady annual increase in the number of publications. The United States leads in this research field, with the University of Texas System being a key research institution. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has the highest number of published papers. The most cited article is "Syndromes of Insulin Resistance and Acanthosis Nigricans: Insulin-Receptor Disorders in Man" (1976). The author Taylor, SI, has published the most papers. "Acanthosis nigricans" is the most frequently occurring keyword. The main research hotspots and frontier areas in AN research are as follows: (1) The relationship between AN and other diseases is a popular research topic; (2) The connection between AN and insulin resistance (IR) is a current research focus; (3) Treatment of AN, with an emphasis on addressing the underlying causes and improving local skin conditions, represents the cutting edge of this field. This study summarizes the research trends and hotspots in the field of AN, offering valuable information and insights for scholars focused on AN scientific research, and providing a reference for future research directions.

A bibliometric and visual analysis of the research status and hotspots of seborrheic dermatitis based on web of science.

Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the field of SD, but there has been no bibliometric research yet. This study aims to use bibliometric methods to analyze the current research status and hot topics of SD, to understand further the research trends and future development prospects in this field. Retrieve core literature on SD from the Web of Science database and conduct a detailed analysis using CiteSpace and VOSviewer software based on factors such as publication volume, countries (regions), research institutions, journals, authors, highly-cited papers, and keywords. From 1996 to 2024, a total of 1436 publications were included in the bibliometric analysis. The number of publications has shown an increasing trend year by year. The USA is the leading country in this field of research. The University of California System is the primary research institution. The International Journal of Dermatology is the journal with the highest number of publications. The author Yang Won Lee has the highest number of publications, while the article "Seborrheic Dermatitis" (2004) by Gupta, A.K. has been cited the most. "Seborrheic dermatitis" is the most frequently occurring keyword. The main research hotspots and frontiers in SD are as follows: (1) The relationship between SD and other skin diseases is a popular research topic; (2) Malassezia and inflammation are current research hotspots in SD; and (3) Focusing on antifungal and anti-inflammatory treatments for SD is the current frontier direction in this field. This study is a summary of the current status and hot trends of SD research, which helps clinical doctors and researchers quickly understand the insights and valuable information of SD research and provides reference for clinical decision-making and finding future research directions.

Research hotspots and frontiers of essential tremor from 2013 to 2023: a visualization analysis based on CiteSpace.

ET, one of the most prevalent neurological disorders, presents a significant challenge in terms of disability. Despite the growing focus on ET in recent years, comprehensive bibliometric analysis has been lacking. This study delves into essential tremor research covering the period from 2013 to 2023, utilizing the Web of Science (WOS) database. Employing CiteSpace for quantitative analysis, it examines an array of metrics including annual publication trends, contributions from countries and institutions, authorship patterns, key terminologies, and patterns of reference co-citation. The primary objective is to use CiteSpace for a detailed visual exploration of the literature over the last decade, pinpointing the evolving landscape and key areas of focus in essential tremor research, and thus providing a foundation for future investigative endeavors. There were 2,224 literary works included in all. The amount of published works has been steadily rising in recent years. Of them, the majority originate from the United States, Louis, Elan D. is the publisher of the most publications (161 articles), and Movement Disorders is the journal that receives the most citations. The key words contribution and co-cited literatures suggest that the main research hotspots in recent years are the physiological and pathological mechanism of essential tremor, the determination of optimal targets for deep brain stimulation (DBS) and surgery transcranial magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) in the surgical management of essential tremor and the innovative research of botulinum toxin administration method.

Frontier and hot topics in the application of hydrogel in the biomedical field: a bibliometric analysis based on CiteSpace

Hydrogels are formed of crosslinked polymer chains arranged in three-dimensional (3D) networks. These chains have good water-containing capacity and are soft and malleable. Hydrogels have good biocompatibility due to their significant water content, flexible structure, and numerous holes. These characteristics make them analogous to biological tissues. Despite the publication of 8700 literature related to hydrogel biomedical applications in the past 52 years (1973 ~ 2024), studies on the use of hydrogels in biomedicine are few. To gain a comprehensive understanding of their current development status, research trends, and prospects in the biomedical application field, it is imperative to conduct a thorough retrospective analysis. In this study, we employ bibliometric analysis and CiteSpace software to quantitatively and visually analyze articles published in this field. Firstly, we provide a quantitative analysis of authorship and institutional publications over the past 52 years to elucidate the fundamental development status regarding hydrogel biomedical applications. Secondly, we did visual studies on terms that are high-frequency, explosive, keyword clustering, and so on, to understand the directionality and evolution of the main research hotspots during each period. Notably, our findings emphasize that fabricating hydrogels into wound healing-promoting dressings emerges as a prominent hotspot within the application field. We anticipate that this paper will inspire researchers with novel ideas for advancing hydrogel applications in biomedicine.

Global research states and trends of micro RNA in irritable bowel syndrome: a bibliometric analysis

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic gastrointestinal disorder, but its diagnosis and treatment remain obscure. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), as potential biomarkers, have attracted increasing attention in digestive diseases. Here, we present a comprehensive research status, development trends, and valuable insights in this subject area. The literature search was performed using Web of Science Core Collection. VOSviewer 1.6.20, Citespace 6.2.R4, and Microsoft Excel 2021 were used for bibliometric analysis. A total of 124 articles were included in the analysis. Overall, publication patterns fluctuated. Globally, People’s Republic of China, the USA, and Germany were the top three contributors of publications. Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, University of California, Mayo Clinic, and University of California, Los Angeles contributed the highest number of publications. The pathways and specific mechanisms by which ncRNAs regulate transcription and translation and thus regulate the pathophysiological processes of IBS are the main research hotspots in this field. We found that microRNA (miRNAs) are intricately involved in the regulation of key pathologies such as viscera sensitivity, intestinal permeability, intestinal mucosal barrier, immunoinflammatory response, and brain-gut axis in the IBS, and these topics have garnered significant attention in research community. Notably, microecological disorders are also associated with IBS pathogenesis, and ncRNA may play an important role in the interactions between host and intestinal flora. This is the first bibliometric study to comprehensively summarize the research hotspots and trends related to IBS and ncRNAs (especially miRNAs). Our findings will help understand the role of ncRNAs in IBS and provide guidance to future studies.

Mapping the global research landscape on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and insulin resistance: A visualization and bibliometric study.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a liver condition that is prevalent worldwide and associated with significant health risks and economic burdens. As it has been linked to insulin resistance (IR), this study aimed to perform a bibliometric analysis and visually represent the scientific literature on IR and NAFLD. To map the research landscape to underscore critical areas of focus, influential studies, and future directions of NAFLD and IR. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of the literature on IR and NAFLD indexed in the SciVerse Scopus database from 1999 to 2022. The search strategy used terms from the literature and medical subject headings, focusing on terms related to IR and NAFLD. VOSviewer software was used to visualize research trends, collaborations, and key thematic areas. The analysis examined publication type, annual research output, contributing countries and institutions, funding agencies, journal impact factors, citation patterns, and highly cited references. This analysis identified 23124 documents on NAFLD, revealing a significant increase in the number of publications between 1999 and 2022. The search retrieved 715 papers on IR and NAFLD, including 573 (80.14%) articles and 88 (12.31%) reviews. The most productive countries were China (n = 134; 18.74%), the United States (n = 122; 17.06%), Italy (n = 97; 13.57%), and Japan (n = 41; 5.73%). The leading institutions included the Università degli Studi di Torino, Italy (n = 29; 4.06%), and the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Italy (n = 19; 2.66%). The top funding agencies were the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases in the United States (n = 48; 6.71%), and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (n = 37; 5.17%). The most active journals in this field were Hepatology (27 publications), the Journal of Hepatology (17 publications), and the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (13 publications). The main research hotspots were "therapeutic approaches for IR and NAFLD" and "inflammatory and high-fat diet impacts on NAFLD". This is the first bibliometric analysis to examine the relationship between IR and NAFLD. In response to the escalating global health challenge of NAFLD, this research highlights an urgent need for a better understanding of this condition and for the development of intervention strategies. Policymakers need to prioritize and address the increasing prevalence of NAFLD.

On Development of School- Enterprises Cooperative Education in China: A Literature Review (1998-2023)

School-enterprise cooperation education strengthens the connection between schools and enterprises, and cultivates qualified talents for economic development. This study aims to analyze the characteristics of existing research on school-enterprise cooperation in China. A total of 1299 studies on school-enterprise cooperation were selected for analysis from the research articles collected by China Social Sciences Citation Index (CSSCI) in the CNKI database over the past 25 years. Firstly, Cite Space software was used to visualize the number of published papers, research hotspots, and research trends for each year. Subsequently, a content analysis was conducted on the main research hotspots of school-enterprise cooperation in China. The results indicate that the publication volume of research papers on school-enterprise cooperation in China shows a trend of first increasing and then decreasing. The evolution of research topics spans three different stages, influenced by educational policies. The main focus areas include school-enterprise cooperation modes, talent training modes through school-enterprise cooperation, collaborative innovation and practical teaching in school-enterprise cooperation, as well as collaborative training of talents in new engineering fields. This review aims to describe current research prospects and provide a reference for academic exploration in future school-enterprise cooperative education.

Status, Challenges, and Trends of International Research on Roadside Safety

Roadside safety refers to the assessment and improvement of safety measures related to roadside environment, design, management, and objects. It encompasses factors such as road design, signage, markings, traffic control devices, and roadside features, and its goal is to reduce accident risk, minimize injuries, and enhance overall safety and comfort for road users. To comprehensively summarize roadside safety research progress, this review retrieved 1637 English papers published between 2000 and 2022, using the Web of Science Core Collection database. VOSviewer software was utilized to visualize and analyze the literature, conduct a situational analysis of publication, create knowledge maps of the main research hotspots and trends, and summarize research status, methods, systems, challenges, and trends in this field. Results showed an overall increasing trend in relevant research. The countries, institutions, and journals contributing most are the United States, the University of Nebraska, and the Transportation Research Record, respectively. Current research hotspots include evaluation of roadside safety and risk levels, factors influencing roadside safety and driving risks, drunk and drug-impaired driving in relation to roadside traffic accidents, frequency and severity of roadside accidents, and roadside safety assurance techniques and improvement strategies. Current modeling methods mainly consist of mathematical statistical analyses and data-driven modeling based on machine learning. Future research should focus on comprehensive quantitative mapping of influencing factors and evaluation criteria, establishing an active-guidance-based evaluation system and optimization strategy, improving the accuracy of computational problems and model construction, and exploring theories and technologies of intelligent transportation for roadside safety management and improvement.

Global research trends in nursing leadership from 1985 to 2022: a bibliometric analysis

PurposeDeveloping nursing leadership has become a key policy priority to achieve universal health coverage. This study aims to explore the current status, developing trends and research frontiers in the field of nursing leadership.Design/methodology/approachIn total, 1,137 articles and reviews on nursing leadership from 1985 to 2022 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. Trends of publications, journals, countries/regions, institutions, documents and keywords were visualized and analyzed using Microsoft Excel and CiteSpace software.FindingsNursing leadership research showed an overall increase in number despite slight fluctuations in annual publications. The USA was the leading country in nursing leadership research, and the University of Alberta was the most productive institution. The Journal of Nursing Management was the most widely published journal that focused on nursing leadership, followed by the Journal of Nursing Administration. Keyword analysis showed that the main research hotspots of nursing leadership are improvement, practice and impact of nursing leadership.Originality/valueThis article summarizes the current state and frontiers of nursing leadership for researchers, managers and policy makers, as well as follow-up, development and implementation of nursing leadership. More research is needed that focuses on the improvement, practice and impact of nursing leadership, which are cyclical, complementary and mutually reinforcing. Longitudinal and intervention studies of nursing leadership, especially on patient prognosis, are also particularly needed.

薰衣草收获技术发展综述

The harvesting technology of China's lavender industry is in urgent need of improvement, and there is a pressing demand to expedite the development of mechanized collection equipment to facilitate the modernization process and optimize efficiency within the sector. This article adopts a literature review method to introduce the current research status of lavender harvesting techniques, including mechanical properties, harvesting time, and distribution of essential oils in stems and leaves, both domestically and internationally. It is found that there is relatively little research on lavender harvesting techniques in China, and the main research hotspots are focused on industrial development and essential oil extraction. By summarizing the mechanical harvesting equipment and its characteristics of lavender both domestically and internationally, it is analyzed that developed countries have fully achieved mechanical harvesting of lavender, while China's level of mechanical harvesting of lavender lags far behind developed countries. It is proposed to develop diversified lavender harvesting equipment, strengthen the research and cooperation of lavender harvesting machinery, promote the integration of agricultural machinery and agronomy, and combine basic research with equipment development. These development measures have a certain reference and promotion effect on accelerating the process of mechanical harvesting of lavender in China.

A review of emerging trends in Laves phase research: Bibliometric analysis and visualization

Abstract The rapid development of modern aerospace and energy industries requires increasingly high service performance of metallic materials. Laves phase intermetallic compounds with the chemical formula AB2-type have attracted much attention due to their high melting point, excellent high-temperature strength, and oxidation resistance, and are regarded as one of the promising candidates for a new generation of high-temperature structural applications. Although it can be identified that Laves phase alloy research has been an active research field in the last 20 years in terms of the trend of literature volume growth, there is still a lack of systematic descriptions and comprehensive overviews of the latest frontiers and hotspots in the field. In this article, a quantitative and visual knowledge mapping of the articles published in the field of Laves phase research in the last 20 years has been carried out based on the bibliometric analysis methodology of Cite Space software. Quantitative analysis of high-frequency keywords to understand the basic development of Laves phase and the evolution of the main research hotspots in each period of time identified the hotspots of common concern seven themes: Laves phase, electronic structure, precipitation, Inconel 718 alloy, phase diagram, high-entropy alloys, and TiAl-based alloys. The analysis of the emergent keywords shows that electronic structure, high-entropy alloys, total energy calculations, and laser cladding can represent the research frontiers of Laves phases. This study provides systematic and valuable reference information to gain insight into the current state of Laves phase research and the evolution of the theme, which will be useful for further research.