CiteSpace Software Research Articles

From centralization to decentralization: Organizational restructuring within a legislative context in the public sector

This literature review delves into the repercussions of decentralization reform on organizational frameworks worldwide. It scrutinizes the empirical correlation between past organizational setups in developing nations and current structures resulting from decentralization policies, combining various theoretical frameworks to enhance organizational architecture. The institutional reforms, short-term political motivations, instrumental incoherence, reformers’ incentives, and decentralization types (Faguet & Shami, 2022). Two principal objectives steer this research: first, to furnish a comprehensive comprehension of the historical trajectory of decentralization administration, and second, to proffer restructuring strategies for the public sector aimed at enhancing the provision of public services through decentralization strategies. This study contributes to organizational reform through decentralization initiatives, using qualitative methods and CiteSpace software. The literature review highlights the beneficial impact of administrative decentralization and innovative frameworks on system management. Furthermore, based on bibliometric analysis, the study elucidates international research collaboration among authors, organizations, and nations. Ultimately, this research sheds light on the strategic utilization of decentralization policies to restructure organizational frameworks akin to the precision of acupuncture effectively.

Emerging trends and new developments in global research on artemisinin and its derivatives.

The World Health Organization recommends the use of artemisinin (ART) and its derivatives for malaria treatment. Furthermore, these compounds exhibit encouraging pharmacological effects for the treatment of several diseases. Nevertheless, ongoing antimalarial treatment efforts have been significantly hindered by the emergence of drug resistance. A systematic evaluation and analysis of relevant studies may yield insights to help resolve this dilemma and reveal options for future research. The objective of this study was to provide researchers with a comprehensive synopsis of the advancements made in the study of ART and its significant derivatives, as well as to visually present the data and provide insightful observations that can inform subsequent investigations in this domain. We searched the Web of Science Core Collection for relevant studies published by December 31, 2023. The research hotspots and frontiers pertinent to this field in terms of countries, institutions, authors, journals, references, and keywords were ascertained through scientometric analysis via CiteSpace software. This study included an extensive assemblage of 12,985 data points, and the findings suggest that ART and its derivatives have garnered considerable interest among scientists. Prolonged international collaboration has fostered progress in this research field. "Antimalarials," "synthesis," "drug resistance," and "Plasmodium vivax" are areas of intense research. Potential areas for future investigations may include "proliferation," "oxidative stress," "pathways," and "mechanisms." This study offers a comprehensive compendium of the developments and trends in the relevant research field over the past fifty years. Since pharmaceutical drug synthesis can influence both drug efficacy and cost-effectiveness, ongoing efforts to improve drug synthesis are warranted. Although the advent of novel therapeutic approaches has partially mitigated drug resistance, further investigations into the underlying mechanisms are needed. While better treatments for malaria have been developed, the therapeutic potential of ART and its derivatives for numerous additional important diseases is also possible, and future research in this area can lead to dramatic improvements in health.

Research Status and Development Trends of Blended Learning in Mathematics Education: A Knowledge Mapping Analysis Using CiteSpace

Introduction: blended learning has emerged as a prominent area of research in the field of education, with particular interest in its application to mathematics education.Objective: this study aims to systematically explore the research status and development trends of blended learning in mathematics education.Methods: this study utilized 419 journal articles on blended learning in mathematics education, published in the Web of Science Core Collection from 2004 to 2024, as the research sample. Guided by the PRISMA framework, statistical and bibliometric analysis methods were employed. CiteSpace software was used to visualize knowledge maps, including authors, countries, and keyword timeline views, providing a comprehensive analysis.Results: the study showed that current research on blended learning in mathematics education is in a rapid development stage, with a loose network of collaborating authors, and that the United States has the largest number of published papers in the field of blended learning research in mathematics education, with a strong international impact. The research results were mainly published in Computers & Education, International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education and other journals. Blended learning in mathematics education research, from initial exploration to application extension to deeper integration with technology, showed a trend of development from conceptual framework building to strategy application to technology driven.Conclusions: this study provides valuable insights for educators and researchers to improve the effectiveness and validity of blended learning implementation in mathematics education.

Bibliometric Analysis of Global Pediatric Research on Cow's Milk Protein Allergy.

Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) is a prevalent food allergy in early childhood, significantly impacting the quality of life for affected children. Current palliative measures, such as specialized formula milk, offer temporary relief but are costly and fail to address the underlying issue. Thus, there is a critical need to better understand CMPA and explore new treatment options. This study employed bibliometric methods to analyze global pediatric CMPA research and identify future directions for the first time. Visual analyses were conducted using VOS Viewer and CiteSpace software. A total of 2040 articles published between 2000 and 2023 showed increasing annual publications. In this field of research, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has made significant contributions, with the most influential articles published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Current research emphasizes personalized therapy, probiotics, and gut microbiota in CMPA. Future research will focus on microbiota-related personalized treatments, promising effective clinical interventions.

Review and Prospect of Research on Medical Insurance for Urban and Rural Residents in China Since the New Medical Reform

Since the new medical reform, China's urban and rural residents' medical insurance has undergone continuous reforms, which is of great significance for safeguarding the life and health of the people. Through the use of CiteSpace software, this article analyzes the core journals of research on China's urban and rural residents' medical insurance since the new medical reform included in CNKI. In terms of number of paper published, research institutions, author collaboration, research topics, and research hotspots, we have summarized the research context in the field of urban and rural residents' medical insurance in China. The study found that research on urban and rural residents' medical insurance in China has reached a stable stage, with research content continuously refined and research topics becoming more extensive. Future research should strengthen communication and interdisciplinary and cross-field cooperation among institutions or teams, establish a systematic view of urban and rural residents' medical insurance, pay attention to economic and social changes, so as to promote the further development of China's basic medical insurance for urban and rural residents, and improve and adapt to changes in the times.

Mapping the research landscape of microRNAs in pain: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have demonstrated significant potential in pain medicine research, including mechanisms, diagnosis, and therapy. However, no relative bibliometric analysis has been performed to summarize the progress in this area quantitatively. Literature was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection online database. A total of 1,295 papers were retrieved between January 1, 2000 and September 21, 2023 and underwent visualization and analysis using R software [Library [bibliometrix] and biblioshiny packages], VOSviewer (version 1.6.18), CiteSpace software (version 6.2.R4), and the bibliometrics website (http://bibliometric.com). Publications in this field have increased annually since 2000, demonstrating growing research interest. China emerged as the most productive country, followed by the United States and Germany. Keyword analysis identified "expression," "neuropathic pain," and "microRNAs" as the most relevant keywords. Extensive collaboration among countries and institutions was also observed. The bibliometric analysis revealed a rapid growth of publications related to miRNAs and pain in the past 2 decades. Keywords analysis indicates that "expression," "neuropathic pain," and "microRNA" are the most frequently used words in this research field. However, more robust and globally recognized basic studies and clinical trials from prestigious journals are required.

Bibliometric analysis of nurses' moral distress research.

To identify the research status of nurses' moral distress and predict emerging research hotspots and development trends. Articles on nurses' moral distress were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database from the inception of the database to 2024.A bibliometric analysis was conducted using VOSviewer and CiteSpace software to analyze publication distributions by country, institution, journal, author contributions, keyword trends, and reference co-citations. Our study analyzed 1,781 documents, revealing a notable increase in publications after 2017, with contributions from 88 countries and 2,301 institutions worldwide. The United States and China were prominent contributors, highlighting global interest in this area. Analyses of keywords and cited references reveal emerging research topics such as "COVID-19", "burnout", and "moral resilience". This bibliometric review sheds light on the growing academic interest in nurses' moral distress, emphasizing key themes and outlining future research directions. By charting the development of this domain, our study provides critical insights, guiding the investigation of complex ethical issues in nursing and enhancing understanding of nurses' moral distress.

The Relationship between Alzheimer's Disease and Ferroptosis: A Bibliometric Study Based on Citespace.

The potential relationship between Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and ferroptosis has received considerable attention, yet there is no comprehensive visualization analysis in this field. This study aimed to explore the research frontiers and hotspots through bibliometric analysis. Literature related to AD and ferroptosis was collected from the Web of Science Core Collection. Data, including countries, authors, institutions, journals, and keywords, were analyzed by Tableau Public Desktop and Citespace software. A total of 305 articles published between January 1st, 2013, and December 31st, 2023, were included, and the number of articles on the relationship between AD and ferroptosis has increased annually, with the largest number reported from China (162 articles). The articles from Professor SJ Dixon were cited most frequently. Among the top ten most cited articles, four were published in top journals. The University of Melbourne emerged as the institution with the highest number of publications (27 articles). Among the journals, most of the articles were published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience (13 articles, accounting for 4.26%). The co-occurrence analysis of keywords revealed that major hotspots in this field contained oxidative stress, cell death, and lipid peroxidation. Keyword burst analysis indicated that antioxidant was the term with the longest duration of high interest, while clustering analysis showed that this research area primarily focused on amyloid precursor protein, drug development, and diagnostic models. Bibliometric analyses were conducted to comprehensively present the research progress and trends on the relationship between AD and ferroptosis, providing valuable evidence for future research in related fields.

The effect of lidocaine infusion in oncologic surgery: A bibliometric analysis based on CiteSpace.

Over the past 2 decades, lidocaine's application in oncologic surgery has received significant attention. It has potential antitumor effects and acts as a chemosensitizer. The aim of this study is to analyze the process and frontiers of lidocaine application in oncologic surgery over the past 20 years. A bibliometric analysis was performed and CiteSpace software was used to conduct metrology, co-occurrence, and cluster analysis. Articles retrieved from the Web of Science database from January 1, 2004 to May 27, 2024. Inclusion criteria comprised peer-reviewed original articles or reviews on lidocaine and cancer, excluding conference abstracts, corrigenda, repeated publications, and unrelated articles. A total of 956 articles were included in this study. Two hundred seventeen were selected for detailed analysis. The annual publication count showed an overall increasing trend, peaking in 2022. The United States emerged as the leading country in terms of publication frequency and centrality. Major research themes included lidocaine's antiproliferative effects, enhancement of chemotherapy efficacy, and various administration methods. Based on the above results, we draw a conclusion that the relationship between lidocaine and cancer has garnered increasing attention, with research in this area rapidly developing. Lidocaine exhibits significant antitumor effects and potential as a chemosensitizer, enhancing the efficacy of traditional chemotherapy. These findings underscore the importance of further research to fully elucidate lidocaine's mechanisms and its potential clinical applications in oncology.

Spatial and Temporal Distribution, Hotspot Distribution and Evolution Path of Flexible Working Arrangements Research: A Visual Analysis Based on the CiteSpace Knowledge Map

In the post-epidemic era, flexible working arrangements have received more and more attention from scholars, but no scholars have yet analyzed the research in the field of flexible working arrangements using visual measurement methods. In order to understand the progress of flexible working arrangements research more scientifically and intuitively, based on the literature on flexible working arrangements in the database of Web of Science Core Collection, CiteSpace software was used to visualize and analyze important scholars, countries and research institutions, research hotspots, and trends in the research field. The study found that: the research development in the field of flexible working arrangements shows a gradual upward trend, and the research has been more active after 2010; the existing research in the field of flexible working arrangements can be divided into five theme groups, and the research content mainly focuses on the dimensions of flexible working arrangements, employee behavior, and leader factors, and so on. Finally, future research directions are proposed based on the analysis of the flexible working arrangements knowledge map.

Review of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) in education: A bibliometric visual analysis based on CiteSpace

This paper conducts a bibliometric visual analysis of the application of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) in education, using CiteSpace software. Drawing on data from the Web of Science, the study explores research trends and influential works related to UTAUT from 2008 to 2023. It highlights the growing use of educational technologies such as mobile learning and virtual reality tools. The analysis reveals the most cited articles, journals, and key institutions involved in UTAUT research. Furthermore, keyword analysis identifies research hot spots, such as artificial intelligence and behavioral intentions. This study contributes to the understanding of how UTAUT has been used to predict technology adoption in education and provides recommendations for future research directions based on emerging trends in the digital learning environment.

A Literature Analysis of Coastal Zone Carbon Cycle Research Based on Knowledge Graphs

This paper conducts a comprehensive literature analysis of coastal zone carbon cycle research utilizing CiteSpace software to visualize the intellectual structure and evolution of the field from 1999 to 2025. The study categorizes various coastal ecosystems into 12 groups, examining 12,460 documents sourced from the Web of Science databases. The analysis reveals publication dynamics, identifies key publication types, and maps the research topics and cooperation network of participating countries, with a particular focus on the United States and China as leading contributors. The paper also highlights influential authors and thematic clusters within the literature, such as dissolved organic matter, blue carbon, and ocean acidification. The analysis provides a systematic overview of the coastal carbon cycle research field, informing future research directions and policy decisions related to coastal carbon management and climate change mitigation strategies. The study concludes that while significant advancements have been made, there are still considerable gaps and challenges that need to be addressed, emphasizing the potential of coastal ecosystems in mitigating climate change and promoting sustainable development.

Illuminating the Progress of Research into Inferentialism: A Systematic Analysis of CiteSpace

The goal of this article is to use the scientometrics software CiteSpace as the analysis tool, studying 317 academic documents about inferentialism from 1999 to 2021 collected in the database Web of Science systematically and intuitevely present the development trends and hot topics of inferentialism, hoping to explore new ideas and directions. The procedure includes visualizing and analizing the co-citation networks generated by the 6.1.R.3 version of CiteSpace. The knowledge bases and the research front about inferentialism are identified by analyzing the cited references in the major clusers and the citing articles to the major clusters in citation networks. The landscape view and timeline view of CiteSpace facilitate the comprehension of the interrelationships among clusters and their temporal evolution, thereby offering dependable histographic survey of inferentialism research spanning from theory to practice. Through the utilization of co-keyword network analysis, co-term network analysis, and co-category network analysis, this analytical approach facilitates the comprehension of the interdisciplinary research by identifying various topics and disciplines in compasing the application of inferentialism in education, as well as its relation to logic, metaethics, mathematics, perception and cognition. Through the co-author and collaborating country/region of the study, the question who are the main researchers of a study and which countries/regions are they affiliated with can be answered. It can provide the reference for us to introduce academic resources, carry out cooperation and evaluate academic achievements. All in all, a systematic analysis in CiteSpace is helpful for researchers to capture the salient literature, understand the historical evolution and development trend of inferentialism, and lay a foundation for further research and cooperation according to their interest and specialities.

Research of digital management on sport: An analysis of bibliometrics using CiteSpace Software.

Digital management on sport (DMS) has become a hot topic around sports management. However, a more comprehensive and in-depth investigation into the structure and progression of this field is necessary. We used CiteSpace software to conduct a bibliometric analysis, revealing dynamic patterns in the evolution of co-citation, collaboration, and keyword co-occurrence within this field. Data gathers from the Web of Science Core Collection, which includes Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Arts & Humanities Citation Index (A&HCI), Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) and Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), and SCOPUS. Published works in this field have shown a consistent upward trend since 2013. England institutions are leading the way in cooperation, while the US is the most collaborative region with different priorities for collaboration in various topics. The most influential author is the one who receives the most citations, but unfortunately, the most frequently co-cited author shows "ANONYMOUS." Highly cited journals typically exert a substantial influence. Additionally, further study is expected to concentrate on efficacy and validation. Since 2018, the growth in publications on DMS reflects increasing academic interest. Australia's institutions lead in collaboration, though international cooperation is limited. High co-citation authors hold significant influence and research focuses on management, social media, and physical activity.

Bibliometric analysis and systematic review on the electrokinetic remediation of contaminated soil and sediment.

Electrokinetic remediation (EKR) is a proficient, environmentally friendly separation technology for in-situ removal of contaminants in soil/sediment, distinguished for its ease of implementation and minimal prerequisites compared to other remediation technologies. To comprehensively understand the research focus and progress related to EKR of contaminated soil/sediment, a bibliometric analysis was conducted on 1593 publications retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database. This analysis utilized data mining and knowledge discovery techniques through Bibliometrix, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace software. The results revealed a rising trend in annual publication numbers, with China leading in the number of publications. The primary journals in this field included the Journal of Hazardous Materials, Chemosphere, and Separation and Purification Technology. The primary disciplines contributed to this field included "Environmental Sciences", "Engineering, Environmental", "Engineering, Chemical", and "Electrochemistry". Keyword co-occurrence and burst analysis indicated that current EKR-related research mainly focuses on the remediation of soil/sediments contaminated by heavy metals (HMs) and organic pollutants (OPs). Furthermore, the EKR remediation improvement method emerged as the prevailing and future research hotspots and development directions. Future research could integrate numerical simulations and various methodologies to predict and assess the migration of pollutants and the efficiency of remediation efforts. Additionally, these studies could explore the effects of EKR on the physicochemical properties and microbial diversity of soil/sediment to provide a theoretical foundation for applying EKR in soil/sediment remediation.

Research progress of breast cancer surgery during 2010-2024: a bibliometric analysis.

This study seeks to systematically analyze the research literature pertaining to breast cancer surgery from 2010 to 2024, as indexed in the PubMed database, employing bibliometric methodologies. Employing the "bibliometrix" package in the R programming language, alongside VOSviewer and CiteSpace software, this research conducted a comprehensive visual analysis of 1,195 publications. The analysis encompassed publication trends, collaborative networks, journal evaluation, author and institutional assessments, country-specific analyses, keyword exploration, and the identification of research hotspots. The study observed a rising trend in the number of publications related to breast cancer surgery. However, there was a concomitant decline in citation rates, potentially indicating either a saturation of the research field or a diminution in research quality. The United States, China, and Japan are the leading contributors to research output, with the United States showing the most extensive international collaboration. The University of California, University of Toronto, and University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center were the top institutions for the number of published papers. Through a comprehensive analysis of keywords, we have identified "breast cancer" "pain" "anxiety" "lymphedema" "mastectomy" and "surgery" as central research themes within this domain, the corresponding clusters were subjected to analysis. This study provides a comprehensive review of breast cancer surgery research, emphasizing major research areas and proposing future research directions. This study provides a significant resource for researchers and clinicians in the field.

A Comparative Analysis of Hotspots in Semiotics Theory Research in China and Abroad: A Knowledge Mapping Analysis Based on CiteSpace

Based on literature data with "semiotics theory" as the research topic from the CNKI and WOS databases, this study employs CiteSpace software to conduct a comparative analysis of the relevant research on semiotics theory in China and abroad from 2000 to 2022. The results show that: Domestic and international research on semiotics theory exhibit a multi-centered development trend, gradually forming distinctive and complementary schools of semiotics theory. China's and abroad research focuses differently, with foreign research focusing more on applying semiotics theory in social sciences, educational research, language fields, and biological sciences. In contrast, domestic research tends to focus on introducing and studying foreign semiotics theories, with linguistics being an important research area. Both domestic and international research on semiotics theory have expanded the scope of theoretical research, forming widely applicable categories of semiotics. Hotspots in foreign research include "student";"model"; "future"; "evolution"; "information"; "framework"; "discourse"; and "construction", while hotspots in domestic research include "semiotics", "Peirce", "pragmatism", "Lotman", and "symbols". The development process of domestic and international research on semiotics theory has some differences, with each stage exhibiting different research characteristics. However, both have developed from theoretical to applied research, phenomenon to essence law research, and single-mode to multi-mode research. Domestic researchers should strengthen communication and cooperation with international counterparts, build a research community for semiotics theory, deepen research connotations, and provide more case studies as paradigms; timely summarize the current status and development patterns of domestic research on semiotics theory, and gradually form a Chinese school of semiotics with international influence.

Research Progress in Biodiversity and Human Well-Being, Based on CiteSpace.

Biodiversity is crucial for human well-being and economic prosperity, representing a significant factor in constructing a global community of life on Earth. This study focuses on 4453 articles indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, employing the visualization analysis software Citespace 6.2.R7 for bibliometric analysis of research related to biodiversity and human well-being. The findings indicate the following: (1) there is a steady increase in publications on biodiversity and human well-being, covering 167 disciplinary fields, indicating a broad research scope; (2) the literature spans 168 countries and regions, with major contributions from the United States, England, Germany, Australia, and China; (3) COSTANZA R is the most cited author in this field, with Science being the most recognized journal; and (4) current research hot topics include ecosystem services, genetic diversity, marine protected areas, nature-based solutions (NbS), and green spaces, while climate change, urban green space management, and national park system development are identified as important emerging directions. This study, grounded in significant global literature, aims to enrich the breadth and depth of research on biodiversity and human well-being, offering feasibility references for constructing theoretical frameworks in biodiversity studies and providing theoretical guidance for promoting modern harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.

Bibliometric Evaluation of Publications on Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition (2000-2024)

While extensive research has explored Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition (SLVA) acquisition, there has been a lack of comprehensive bibliometric analysis on this topic. This study addresses this gap by investigating research trends and collaboration networks in SLVA over the past 24 years. Publications on SLVA were retrieved and analysed using data extracted from the Web of Science, a widely-used research database. Using CiteSpace software, we analysed bibliographic details, including countries, institutions, authors, and keywords, and created interactive visualizations. A total of 3905 publications were identified as of April 2, 2024. The United States led in productivity with 1079 publications, while Radboud University Nijmegen was the most prolific institution with 55 publications. Stuart Webb emerged as the most active author, contributing 29 publications. ‘Vocabulary’ was the most frequent keyword, appearing 1033 times, highlighting its centrality in research developments. The analysis of scientific network maps and keywords revealed significant changes and emerging trends in SLVA research. These results provide meaningful insights and highlight several promising avenues for future exploration in SLVA research.

Research Progress in Construction Workers’ Risk-Taking Behavior and Hotspot Analysis Based on CiteSpace Analysis

With the continuous development of the global construction industry and urbanization, the accident rate in the construction industry has also been increasing year by year, with construction workers’ risk-taking behavior being an important factor. Therefore, effectively reducing the occurrence of construction workers’ risk-taking behavior and improving safety in the construction industry are of great significance to both academia and industry management. Based on the relevant literature on construction workers’ risk-taking behaviors published between 1 January 2012 and 28 August 2024, this study uses CiteSpace software to visualize and analyze the countries, institutions, authors, cited works, and keywords of 272 selected articles. It aims to analyze the development and current status of construction workers’ risk-taking behavior from multiple perspectives, reveal the research hotspots, and predict future development trends. The results of this study show that, firstly, the emergence of risk-taking behavior among construction workers is closely related to a variety of factors, such as work pressure, environmental factors, safety atmosphere, organizational culture, etc. Therefore, future research needs to further explore how to consider these factors comprehensively to understand the causes of risk-taking behaviors more comprehensively. Second, the research methods of risk-taking behaviors of construction workers are becoming increasingly diversified, and the means of research have shifted from a single empirical analysis to a comprehensive analysis, incorporating advanced equipment. Third, the focus of the research object has been gradually shifted from the traditional behavioral patterns of adolescents to the occupational groups, especially construction workers, which strengthens the safety management field. Fourth, the management mode is also gradually standardized, and the scope of future research can be extended to all stages of the occurrence of the behavior, and the methodology is more focused on precision and effectiveness. This study not only helps scholars to have a comprehensive understanding of the current state of research and the future direction of development in this field. It also provides valuable references for managers to improve safety management strategies in practice.