Analysis Of Research Trends Research Articles

Analysis of research trends on the implementation of information systems in the agricultural sector

The process of introducing computer systems in the agricultural sector, also known as Agriculture 4.0, seeks to optimize agricultural production and management at different stages of the agricultural production system. The purpose of the study was to explore research trends on the implementation of computer systems in the agricultural sector. The research approach was quantitative, with a descriptive scope and based on bibliometric procedures. The research was conducted in the SCOPUS database in the period between 1994 and 2023. A total of 73 investigations were obtained. The behavior of the research was heterogeneous, but a stable trend towards the growth of the field could be identified. Regarding the structure of knowledge, research in the area of biological sciences and agriculture predominated with 25 articles. The most productive country is India and the affiliation of the same country was Kumaun University India and the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, both with four investigations (n=4). The most cited journal with 110 citations was Ecological Informatics, a journal that has an impact factor of 0,92. Four main lines of research were identified from the keyword co-occurrence analysis

Knowledge Mapping in Agricultural Economics

This study utilizes VOSviewer to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the agricultural economics literature, identifying thematic clusters, research trends, research opportunities, and collaboration networks among authors. Thematic cluster analysis reveals distinct research domains such as macroeconomic impacts, technology in agriculture, productivity, and efficiency. Research trend analysis over time shows a shift from foundational studies towards more integrated approaches focusing on the impact of technological advancements and policy changes on agricultural productivity and efficiency, especially from the mid-1990s to the 2010s. Further, the exploration of less illuminated areas within the network maps highlights underexplored topics such as agricultural markets, labor, and exports, presenting new opportunities for future research. Author collaboration networks reveal both dense clusters of frequent collaborators and key individuals linking various research areas, reflecting the collaborative nature of the field. These findings underscore the evolving dynamics of agricultural economics research and provide a roadmap for addressing both micro and macro-level challenges within the sector.

The concept, technical architecture, applications and impacts of satellite internet: A systematic literature review

To conduct a comprehensive review of international publications, this study focuses on discussing the development status and future trends of Satellite Internet. In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, all peer-reviewed publications in English from journals indexed with the SSCI and SCIE categories of the Web of Science are reviewed, with an emphasis on studies that focused only on the architecture, functions, technologies, and applications of Satellite Internet across the entire period. A total of 2085 records were identified, of which 69 met the inclusion criteria. Through a systematic literature review, the results show that three main research perspectives were summarised and a unified Satellite Internet definition and technical architecture were innovatively provided. Additionally, Satellite Internet application industries and scenarios were comprehensively sorted, and four types of potential impacts were categorised and discussed. This study provides an insightful analysis of recent trends in Satellite Internet research, which may provide guidance for planning and supporting the forthcoming wave of information infrastructure growth. Future research should broaden the scope of theoretical studies when assessing the strategic importance of Satellite Internet. Further quantitative research is needed to provide a more scientific and comprehensive perspective.

A systematic analysis of research trends on the permeable reactive barrier in groundwater remediation

A systematic analysis of research trends on the permeable reactive barrier in groundwater remediation

Unveiling the Evolution of Virtual Reality in Medicine: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Hotspots and Trends over the Past 12 Years.

Virtual reality (VR), widely used in the medical field, may affect future medical training and treatment. Therefore, this study examined VR's potential uses and research directions in medicine. Citation data were downloaded from the Web of Science Core Collection database (WoSCC) to evaluate VR in medicine in articles published between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2023. These data were analyzed using CiteSpace 6.2. R2 software. Present limitations and future opportunities were summarized based on the data. A total of 2143 related publications from 86 countries and regions were analyzed. The country with the highest number of publications is the USA, with 461 articles. The University of London has the most publications among institutions, with 43 articles. The burst keywords represent the research frontier from 2020 to 2023, such as "task analysis", "deep learning", and "machine learning". The number of publications on VR applications in the medical field has been steadily increasing year by year. The USA is the leading country in this area, while the University of London stands out as the most published, and most influential institution. Currently, there is a strong focus on integrating VR and AI to address complex issues such as medical education and training, rehabilitation, and surgical navigation. Looking ahead, the future trend involves integrating VR, augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) with the Internet of Things (IoT), wireless sensor networks (WSNs), big data analysis (BDA), and cloud computing (CC) technologies to develop intelligent healthcare systems within hospitals or medical centers.

Simulation and Modelling as Catalysts for Renewable Energy: A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends

This study investigates the application of advanced simulation and modeling technologies to optimize the performance and reliability of renewable energy systems. Given the urgent need to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, integrating renewable energy sources into existing infrastructure is essential. Using bibliometric methods, our research spans from 1979 to 2023, identifying key publications, institutions, and trends. The analysis revealed a significant annual growth rate of 16.78% in interest in simulation and modeling, with a notable surge in published articles, reaching 921 in 2023. This indicates heightened research activity and interest. Our findings highlight that optimization, policy frameworks, and energy management are central themes. Leading journals like Energies, Energy, and Applied Energy play significant roles in disseminating research. Key findings also emphasize the importance of international collaboration, with countries like China, the USA, and European nations playing significant roles. The three-field plot analysis demonstrated interconnections between keywords, revealing that terms like “renewable energy sources”, “optimization”, and “simulation” are central to the research discourse. Core funding agencies, such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the European Union, heavily support this research. This study underscores the importance of policies and sustainability indicators in promoting renewable energy technologies. These insights emphasize the need for ongoing innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve a sustainable energy future.

Mapping the Landscape of Green Studies: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends and Future Directions in Underdeveloped Countries

The primary source of environmental deterioration is the economy’s rapid growth and global behaviour consumer demand and behaviour patterns. As more people become aware of how important it is to preserve the environment, consumers are beginning to show a clear preference for green items. This study aims to highlight the key themes and strengths of green studies in underdeveloped countries and provide recommendations for future research. This study looks at a sample of 162 papers from the Scopus database using a bibliometric approach to uncover green studies research activity between 2011 and 2022. This study identifies the most important sources and authors based on their citations, publications and prominence within the network. Further, it also looks at current issues, identifies literature limitations and offers further investigation directions. Although international research is in this field, there must be more cross-national cooperation between writers from developed and underdeveloped nations.

The research trend of hyperprolactinemia from 2011 to 2023 was analyzed by bibliometrics.

The objective of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis of research trends in hyperprolactinemia from 2011 to 2023. This analysis aims to provide researchers with insights into the current hotspots and frontiers related to hyperprolactinemia. It is worth noting that there are currently no existing reports on bibliometric analyses of hyperprolactinemia. The Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) and Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) databases of the Web of Science Core Collection were systematically searched for "articles" and "review articles" related to the topic of hyperprolactinemia from 2011 to 2023. VOSviewer was employed to conduct bibliometric analysis, aiming to analyze the research trends in hyperprolactinemia over the past 13 years. A total of 1865 eligible articles were retrieved, with contributions from 9544 scholars representing 83 countries in the field of research. The United States had the highest number of publications, followed by China. The keywords were categorized into six clusters: (1) etiology of hyperprolactinemia and other related endocrine and metabolic diseases. (2) Hyperprolactinemia and mental illness. (3) Diagnosis and management of hyperprolactinemia. (4) Treatment of hyperprolactinemia and prolactinoma. (5) Detection of macroprolactin and macroprolactinemia. (6) Symptoms of male hyperprolactinemia. Over the past 13 years, there has been a consistent and slightly increasing trend in the number of research papers focusing on hyperprolactinemia. The primary areas of research focus are centered around the diagnosis and treatment of hyperprolactinemia caused by antipsychotic drugs or prolactinoma.

Bibliometric analysis of research hotspots and trends in the field of volatile organic compound (VOC) emission accounting.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have been extensively studied because of their significant roles as precursors of atmospheric ozone and secondary organic aerosol pollution. The research aims to comprehend the current advancements in domestic and international VOC emission accounting. The study utilized the CiteSpace software to represent the pertinent material from Web of Science visually. The hot spots and future development trends of VOC emission calculation are analyzed from the perspectives of thesis subject words, cooperative relationships, co-citation relationships, journals, and core papers. According to the statistics, the approaches most often employed in VOC accounting between 2013 and 2023 are source analysis and emission factor method. Atmospheric environment is the journal with the most publications in the area. The Chinese Academy of Sciences and the University of Colorado System are prominent institutions in VOC emission accounting research, both domestically and internationally. The primary research focuses on the realm of VOC emission accounting clusters, which are "emission factor," "source analysis," "model," "air quality," and "health." A current trend in VOC emission accounting involves the construction of a VOC emission inventory using a novel model that combines emission factors and source analysis. This study reviews the progress made in calculating volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions over the past decade. It aims to provide researchers with a new perspective to promote the development of this field.

Bibliometric analysis and description of research trends in the treatment of psoriasis with biologic agents in the past two decades (2004–2023)

Background Biologics are essential in treating psoriasis. In recent years, the pathogenesis exploration and development of new target drugs have provided a more complete evidence-based foundation for the biological treatment of psoriasis. This study aims to use bibliometrics to analyze the research status and development trends of biologics in psoriasis. Methods The bibliometric analysis of publications related to biologics in psoriasis from 2004 to 2023 was conducted using the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database as the search data source. To perform the bibliometric analysis and create visual knowledge graphs, CiteSpace, the Bibliometrix R package, and VOSviewers were utilized. Results The study included a total of 3800 articles. The United States had the highest number of publications. The leading authors and institutions were Steven R. Feldman and the University of Manchester, respectively, in the global partnership. The cluster plot divided all keywords into 11 categories. Currently, Secukinumab and Guselkumab are representative biological agents being studied due to their considerable efficacy and long-term safety. Conclusions Targeted therapy has emerged as a significant trend in the current treatment of psoriasis. Early and active use of biologics can effectively control disease progression, prevent or delay the occurrence of comorbidities, and may even alter the natural course of psoriasis. However, further investigation is required to fully understand the specific mechanisms of psoriasis and the use of biological agents.

An Analysis of Research Trends on Socio-Scientific Issues in Science Education over Two Decades from 2004 to 2023

<p style="text-align:justify">This paper examined socio-scientific issues-related literature in science education over the past two decades, from 2004 to 2023, to enhance researchers' understanding of research trends. To this end, the Scopus database was utilized to search for articles on socio-scientific issues published from 2004 to 2023. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 288 articles were chosen for the data collection. The analysis was conducted utilizing VOSviewer software. The results show that the number of articles on socio-scientific issues in science education is steadily increasing. The most substantial growth in the number of articles was recorded in the last four years before 2024. The United States is the leader in the publication of articles. The number of citations demonstrates that the United States, Germany, and Sweden are the leading countries. The ten journals with the highest citations are ranked in the Q1 category. The research trends identified five clusters: a) decision-making, b) decision-making and argumentation practices, c) climate change, d) inquiry-based learning and the nature of science, and e) scientific literacy. Furthermore, the findings show that recent research in the context of socio-scientific issues has focused on STEM education. In light of the findings, I propose recommendations for future research.</p>

Visualization analysis of research hotspots and trends on gastrointestinal tumor organoids.

Gastrointestinal tumor organoids serve as an effective model for simulating cancer in vitro and have been applied in basic biology and preclinical research. Despite over a decade of development and increasing research achievements in this field, a systematic and comprehensive analysis of the research hotspots and future trends is lacking. To address this problem by employing bibliometric tools to explore the publication years, countries/regions, institutions, journals, authors, keywords, and references in this field. The literature was collected from Web of Science databases. CiteSpace-6.2R4, a widely used bibliometric analysis software package, was used for institutional analysis and reference burst analysis. VOSviewer 1.6.19 was used for journal co-citation analysis, author co-authorship and co-citation analysis. The 'online platform for bibliometric analysis (https://bibliometric.com/app)' was used to assess the total number of publications and the cooperation relationships between countries. Finally, we employed the bibliometric R software package (version R.4.3.1) in R-studio, for a comprehensive scientific analysis of the literature. Our analysis included a total of 1466 publications, revealing a significant yearly increase in articles on the study of gastrointestinal tumor organoids. The United States (n = 393) and Helmholtz Association (n = 93) have emerged as the leading countries and institutions, respectively, in this field, with Hans Clevers and Toshiro Sato being the most contributing authors. The most influential journal in this field is Gastroenterology. The most impactful reference is "Long term expansion of epithelial organs from human colon, adenoma, adenocarcinoma, and Barrett's epithelium". Keywords analysis and citation burst analysis indicate that precision medicine, disease modeling, drug development and screening, and regenerative medicine are the most cutting-edge directions. These focal points were further detailed based on the literature. This bibliometric study offers an objective and quantitative analysis of the research in this field, which can be considered as an important guide for next scientific research.

Analysis of Current Research and Future Development Trends of Applying Solar Energy in Street Lighting

Analysis of Current Research and Future Development Trends of Applying Solar Energy in Street Lighting

Virtual Influencers in Marketing: A Bibliometric Analysis of Current and Future Research Trends

Virtual Influencers in Marketing: A Bibliometric Analysis of Current and Future Research Trends

Visualization analysis of research progress and trends in coexistence of lung cancer and pulmonary tuberculosis using bibliometrics

AbstractBackgroundThe incidence of lung cancer combined with pulmonary tuberculosis has been increasing, but there is relatively limited published literature on the topic of lung cancer combined with tuberculosis (LC‐PTB) from a bibliometric perspective. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to quantitatively analyze the LC‐PTB‐related literature to better understand the current status of this field and identify future research trends.MethodsWe searched for articles related to LC‐PTB using the Web of Science Core Collection (SCI‐E) and conducted a visual analysis of publication quantity, countries, institutions, authors, journals, references, and keywords using bibliometric software (CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Scimago Graphica).ResultsAs of January 8, 2024, a total of 460 publications related to LC‐PTB were included for analysis from 3705 retrieved records. The number of publications has been increasing almost yearly, with most from China (n = 123), followed by the United States (n = 77). Taipei Medical University contributed the most publications (n = 11). Jing‐Yang Huang and Yung‐Po Liaw (eight documents each) ranked first among the included authors. The Journal of Thoracic Oncology was the most productive academic journal on LC‐PTB. The aggregation of key nodes in the co‐citation network and the chronological sequence indicated that LC‐PTB research has shifted from initial hotspots such as lung diseases, bronchitis, and exposure to recent areas, including immunotherapy, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and nivolumab.ConclusionIn this study, we visualized the current status of LC‐PTB research as well as future trends using bibliometric methods, providing new insights into the differential diagnosis of LC‐PTB and its related promoting mechanisms.

Research Trends in Artificial Intelligence and Security—Bibliometric Analysis

This paper provides a bibliometric analysis of current research trends in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on key topics such as deep learning, machine learning, and security in AI. Through the lens of bibliometric analysis, we explore publications published from 2020 to 2024, using primary data from the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science Core Collection. The analysis includes the distribution of studies by year, the number of studies and citation rankings in journals, and the identification of leading countries, institutions, and authors in the field of AI research. Additionally, we investigate the distribution of studies by Web of Science categories, authors, affiliations, publication years, countries/regions, publishers, research areas, and citations per year. Key findings indicate a continued growth of interest in topics such as deep learning, machine learning, and security in AI over the past few years. We also identify leading countries and institutions active in researching this area. Awareness of data security is essential for the responsible application of AI technologies. Robust security frameworks are important to mitigate risks associated with AI integration into critical infrastructure such as healthcare and finance. Ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data managed by AI systems is not only a technical challenge but also a societal necessity, demanding interdisciplinary collaboration and policy development. This analysis provides a deeper understanding of the current state of research in the field of AI and identifies key areas for further research and innovation. Furthermore, these findings may be valuable to practitioners and decision-makers seeking to understand current trends and innovations in AI to enhance their business processes and practices.

Pulmonary Embolism and Systemic Thrombolytic Therapy: An In-Depth Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends

Background: Pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening condition often resulting from deep vein thrombosis, with significant morbidity and mortality. Thrombolytic therapy is a common treatment, particularly in high-risk cases. Despite numerous studies on pulmonary embolism, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research trends and impacts, especially regarding thrombolytic therapy, is lacking. Methods: This bibliometric analysis utilized the Web of Science database to collect and evaluate literature published between January 1, 2004, and December 31, 2023. A total of 282 articles were selected based on specific inclusion criteria. Data were analyzed using VOSviewer and Bibliometrix R, focusing on publication trends, citation counts, and collaborative networks. Results: The analysis identified a progressive increase in pulmonary embolism-related publications, peaking in 2020 and 2022. The United States led in publication volume, followed by Turkey and China. Despite high publication numbers, Turkey's citation count was relatively low, highlighting potential gaps in research impact and quality. The study also revealed that European countries exhibit stronger international collaborations compared to the United States. Key research trends shifted post-2018 towards topics such as mortality, bleeding, COVID-19, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis provides a detailed overview of the research landscape on pulmonary embolism and thrombolytic therapy, highlighting evolving research priorities, the significance of funding opportunities, and the importance of international collaborations. The study's insights can guide future research directions and inform clinical practices, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes.

Thirty years of writing assessment: A bibliometric analysis of research trends and future directions

This study employs a bibliometric analysis to identify the research trends in the field of writing assessment over the last 30 years (1993–2022). Employing a dataset of 1,712 articles and 52,092 unique references, keyword co-occurrence analyses were used to identify prominent research topics, co-citation analyses were conducted to identify influential publications and journals, and a structural variation analysis was employed to identify transformative research in recent years. The results revealed the growing popularity of the writing assessment field, and the increasing diversity of research topics in the field. The research trends have become more associated with technology and cognitive and metacognitive processes. The influential publications indicate changes in research interest towards cross-disciplinary publications. The journals identified as key venues for writing assessment research also changed across the three decades. The latest transformative research points out possible future directions, including the integration of computational methods in writing assessment, and investigations into relationships between writing quality and various factors. This study contributes to our understanding of the development and future directions of writing assessment research, and has implications for researchers and practitioners.

A bibliometric and visualization analysis of research trends and hotspots on targeted therapy for breast cancer from 2003 to 2022.

Breast cancer is a significant public health issue, exhibiting the most pronounced occurrence and fatality rates among malignant neoplasms globally. Targeted therapy is a medical intervention that focuses on specific molecular markers. This study aims to investigate and evaluate the current research trends and directions in the field of targeted therapy for breast cancer using bibliometric analysis. The Web of Science database was utilized to retrieve relevant articles published between 2003 and 2022. The VOSviewer software and Bibliometrix package in the R language were employed to conduct co-occurrence and clustering analyses of authors, countries, institutions, journals, references, and the CiteSpace tool was utilized for keyword burst detection. A total of 2,258 articles were included and the annual number of publications increased rapidly. The most prolific country on this topic was the USA (n=898, 39.77%) and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center published most papers (n=93). Dennis J. Slamon and Gabriel N. Hortobagyi stood out in the field, with Dennis J. Slamon leading in terms of co-citations(n=653) and Gabriel N. Hortobagyi topping the list in terms of published articles(n=18). The most productive journal was Breast Cancer Research and Treatment and the most cited journal was Journal of Clinical Oncology. The clustering of keywords indicated that the primary focus of researches in the past two decades was on the development and clinical evaluation of tumor-targeted drugs associated with the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) family signaling pathway, and explored mechanisms related to biological behavior of breast cancer. Keywords co-occurrence and burst analysis identified current research hotspots and potential research trends. This study employed bibliometric analysis to examine research on targeted therapy for breast cancer over a span of 20 years, and identified development trends of research and elucidated potential research trajectories in the domain of this topic. This study helps in the identification of prospective collaborators and partner institutions for researchers.

Analysis of trends in research on internationalization and production chains in the pork sector

The pig sector has shown sustained growth in the last thirteen years in Latin America, which is why it is of special importance for these economies. This article explores trends in research on internationalization and production chains in the pig sector. For this purpose, a network analysis of keyword co-occurrences was developed, which allowed visualizing the state of development of research in the field. Four clusters or thematic groups were identified that summarize the areas addressed in the research on internationalization and production chains in the pig sector: pig industry market, supply chain management and animal welfare, sustainable development in the pig industry and human welfare in the pig industry.