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Microfluidic Gastrointestinal Cell Culture Technologies-Improvements in the Past Decade.

Gastrointestinal cell culture technology has evolved in the past decade with the integration of microfluidic technologies, bringing advantages with greater selectivity and cost effectiveness. Herein, these technologies are sorted into three categories, namely the cell-culture insert devices, conventional microfluidic devices, and 3D-printed microfluidic devices. Each category is discussed in brief with improvements also discussed here. Introduction of different companies and applications derived from each are also provided to encourage uptake. Subsequently, future perspectives of integrating microfluidics with trending topics like stool-derived in vitro communities and gut-immune-tumor axis investigations are discussed. Insights on modular microfluidics and its implications on gastrointestinal cell cultures are also discussed here. Future perspectives on point-of-care (POC) applications in relations to gastrointestinal microfluidic devices are also discussed here. In conclusion, this review presents an introduction of each microfluidic platform with an insight into the greater contribution of microfluidics in gastrointestinal cell cultures.

Понятия забвения и культуры отмены в контексте исследований памяти

The article examines the concepts of forgetting and cancel culture, which play a significant role in modern memory studies. The latter is developing as an area of interdisciplinary research that combines ideas about memory that exist in different scientific disciplines. The key issues in memory research include forgetting, can-cel culture, politics of memory, nostalgia, psychological traumas, among others. Forgetting occurs when memory of a phenomenon, event, or person fades away. One of the trending topics in modern socio-humanitarian knowledge is cancel culture, representing a form of social boycott aimed at excluding an individ-ual or group of people from social and professional circles as a negative reaction to some of their actions or statements. Presently, there is an attempt in the West to cancel Russian culture, including literature, music, bal-let, art, etc. However, the cancellation of Russian culture appears to be not so much a cancel culture as a de-structive technology aimed at breaking or at least complicating communications between Western countries and Russia.

PEMETAAN TOPIK PENELITIAN AKUNTANSI MANAJEMEN MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI S1 AKUNTANSI FAKULTAS EKONOMI DAN BISNIS UNIVERSITAS BENGKULU

This study aims to map trends in research topics for undergraduate students in the Accounting Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Bengkulu. The data used are primary data from the results of observations or observations of the research in the Accounting Reference Room Building K University of Bengkulu. The number of samples in this study were 106 research titles. Data collection techniques with observation techniques in the form of direct observation of the research of accounting students with a purposive sampling method. Data analysis method used is analysis with tables and graphs using Microsoft Office Excel program.

Where has hydrogeologic science been, and where is it going? Research trends in hydrogeology publishing over the past 60 years

Quantifying historical research trends in the field of hydrogeology is not only generally informative for hydrogeologists but is essential for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and assessing the relationship between academic study and societal interests in hydrogeologic issues. To address this, a topic model was applied to over 37,000 academic abstracts published in over 20 journals between 1963–2022 in the field of hydrogeology to study the evolution of topic trends through time. Model results were fed into the popular large-language model ChatGPT to assign topic names, representing an unsupervised method. The results indicate that, historically, popular topics related to methodological development and analytical and numerical models analytical and numerical methods in groundwater flow modeling and well hydraulics have given way to topics related to more increasingly complex models (groundwater monitoring and uncertainty estimation and groundwater modeling calibration and simulation) as data and computational capability becomes increasingly available. An insight into the period of boom-and-bust in contaminant hydrogeology is reflected by a shift in focus from topics related to assessment and characterization of contaminant sources toward topics related to degradation and remediation methods. Topics of emerging prevalence (sustainable groundwater resource management, catchment hydrology and runoff processes) in the current period reflect an increasing focus on treating the surface-water/groundwater system as a single system. In addition, results suggest that topic distribution within the field of hydrogeology has become more varied as time has progressed.

Immunothrombosis: A bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2023.

Immunothrombosis is a physiological process that constitutes an intravascular innate immune response. Abnormal immunothrombosis can lead to thrombotic disorders. With the outbreak of COVID-19, there is increasing attention to the mechanisms of immunothrombosis and its critical role in thrombotic events, and a growing number of relevant research papers are emerging. This article employs bibliometrics to discuss the current status, hotspots, and trends in research of this field. Research papers relevant to immunothrombosis published from January 1, 2003, to May 29, 2023, were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection database. VOSviewer and the R package "Bibliometrix" were employed to analyze publication metrics, including the number of publications, authors, countries, institutions, journals, and keywords. The analysis generated visual results, and trends in research topics and hotspots were examined. A total of 495 target papers were identified, originating from 58 countries and involving 3287 authors from 1011 research institutions. Eighty high-frequency keywords were classified into 5 clusters. The current key research topics in the field of immunothrombosis include platelets, inflammation, neutrophil extracellular traps, Von Willebrand factor, and the complement system. Research hotspots focus on the mechanisms and manifestations of immunothrombosis in COVID-19, as well as the discovery of novel treatment strategies targeting immunothrombosis in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Bibliometric analysis summarizes the main achievements and development trends in research on immunothrombosis, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the field and guiding future research directions.

Competition in the fuel market myth or reality – Part II

The study represents a continuation of research of current situation in the fuel market - Part II, which is one of the trending topics of the country. It specifies conclusions and recommendations prepared by the author in Part I, based on review of studies conducted by competition regulatory authority. Besides, the study discusses an issue of effectiveness of operation of competition regulatory numbers in practice, which is widely established / approved in international practice and accordingly reflected / harmonized in Georgian legal system. The study summarizes the segment of state procurement market in terms of current situation in the fuel market. The final part includes the author`s conclusions and proposals regarding challenges, the fuel market currently faces and offers solutions to overcome. Keywords - Competition, fuel market, state regulation, concentration, State procurement, Consolidated tender

Parameters of sustainability: a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis with respect to micro enterprises

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to perform a thorough analysis of the literature on the parameters of sustainability of the micro-enterprises. It seeks to provide an organizing framework to identify research gaps and future directions. Using data from Web of Science and Scopus, the study offers insights into key trends, authorship and thematic shifts, informing future research design and positioning. Design/methodology/approach Researchers used a systematic review methodology, gathering data from Web of Science and Scopus databases. R Studio software facilitated bibliometric analysis. This study scrutinized research papers to construct an organizing framework and identify thematic trends in sustainability parameters for micro-enterprises. Findings The review presents a comprehensive overview of sustainability parameters in micro-enterprises, revealing significant research trends, key authors, countries and journals. It identifies gaps and suggests future research directions, aiding in the design and positioning of forthcoming studies in this domain. Research limitations/implications Limitations may include the scope of databases accessed and potential biases in the selected literature. Future studies could explore additional databases or incorporate qualitative analyses for deeper insights into sustainability parameters in micro-enterprises. Practical implications This study offers practical insights for policymakers, practitioners and researchers by highlighting key sustainability parameters in micro-enterprises. It informs decision-making processes concerning resource allocation, policy formulation and support mechanisms for sustainable development. Social implications Understanding sustainability parameters in micro-enterprises has significant social implications, particularly for vulnerable groups like craftsmen, women and young entrepreneurs. By addressing these parameters, interventions can enhance livelihoods and contribute to broader socio-economic development. Originality/value By providing a thorough analysis of sustainability factors in micro-enterprises and applying bibliometric analysis to shed light on research trends, this paper adds to the body of literature. Its organized framework identifies gaps and guides future research, offering value to scholars, policymakers and practitioners invested in sustainable development at the grassroots level.

Prevalence and repercussions of stress and mental health issues on primary and middle school students: a bibliometric analysis.

This study analyzes the presence and reverberations of stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues on primary and middle school students using bibliometric analysis. The aim of this study is to map the research landscape by statistically analyzing existing literature and identifying key themes, trends, and research hotspots in the domain of stress in students. This study also presents analysis related to top contributing countries, journals, authors, citations, and collaboration networks. A total of 1,335 publications from 1962 to 10 September 2023 were included in this study using the Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases. The steps involved in the bibliometric study included data collection, cleaning, and various analyses such as performance analysis, citation analysis, and network analysis. Biblioshiny by RStudio and Microsoft Excel were used for bibliometric analysis to determine the collaboration between countries and authors and to explore keyword analysis and thematic evolution. The findings show that China and USA have contributed the highest number of publications. Frontiers in Psychology with 50 publications turns out to be the most prominent journal. The study presents the thematic evolution and the trend topics in this research domain. Some of the trend topics are stress, test anxiety, bullying, depression, cyberbullying, virtual reality, mathematics anxiety, childhood maltreatment and self-compassion, primary school, and middle school. The paper also highlights the prominent authors and their collaboration network. The study has highlighted the various reasons for stress and its potential repercussions on students. This information can be used to help parents, teachers, and the school administration to spot the most susceptible group of students who need immediate intervention to address various mental health issues. We see a gradual progress in the research areas being covered under this domain. More relevant areas of concern related to stress are being explored with time. With the technological advancement and the vast unmonitored internet usage (especially for primary and middle school students), the stress caused by cyberbullying and peer victimization has also become an important topic of research in later years.

Women Entrepreneurship: A Bibliometric Review from 2012 to 2022

This study aims for bibliometric analysis by analysing trends in various authors, documents, topics, conceptual structures and collaboration networks on women entrepreneurship. This work analysed 329 publications that were recovered from the Web of Science record from the period of 2012–2022 (and early access articles of 2023) and conclusions were drawn using the ‘bibliometric R-package’ and ‘VOSviewer’. Observations have shown that after 2018, scholarly attention quickened. Trending areas related to women’s entrepreneurship during the selected period include gender, growth, women and work. Highly relevant themes that are underdeveloped till now related to women entrepreneurs which can attract researchers in the future include mediating roles, moderating roles, leadership, performance, determination and much more. This bibliometric evaluation provides a thorough, organized, impartial analysis of women entrepreneurs. Results showed that business, management and entrepreneurship disciplines rule writings on women’s entrepreneurship. This study has identified four components based on the selected data, i.e., strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and dangers faced by women entrepreneurs. There is an utmost need for capacity development and training, particularly in the areas of governance, leadership, communications and the use of information, communication and technology in business because the majority of women entrepreneurs are unable to provide appropriate services to their members. The findings may give scholars and professionals information about the current situation and trending topics of female entrepreneurs. We put out a few research questions that may be addressed in the future for each of the primary study directions.

Türkiye's 3-Year Coronavirus Disease 2019 Publication Performance in the Shadow of the Pandemic: A Bibliometric Analysis.

The pandemic created by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led researchers to study to deal with this infection. The number of studies about it being performed and published is increasing over time. Due to the dramatic growth of COVID-19 scientific publications, we conducted a bibliometric and visualized study to better understand the progress, collaborations, and trend topics of COVID-19 publications in Türkiye. Material and Methods: The scientific literature on COVID-19 research in Türkiye from 2020 to 2022 was extracted from the Scopus database and analyzed using bibliometric and scientometric techniques. A total of 426.662 COVID-19-related publications were published worldwide in the 3-year period and Türkiye ranked 12th according to both publication (8.394) and case numbers (17.004.677). The most cooperations of Türkiye were with the USA, the UK, and Italy. The 5 most used keywords were determined as "COVID-19," "SARS-CoV-2," "Pandemics," "Coronavirus," and "Anxiety" respectively. It was determined by the keyword analysis that the most focused topics were related to the "COVID-19 clinic." Türkiye did not lag behind in the number of studies on her geography, and it was seen to be in the leading position compared to the Middle East countries. It is important to periodically evaluate such a large number of research articles from a broad perspective for planning and direction of future studies.

Research hotspots and future trends in lipid metabolism in chronic kidney disease: a bibliometric and visualization analysis from 2004 to 2023.

Disorders of lipid metabolism play a key role in the initiation and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Recently, research on lipid metabolism in CKD has rapidly increased worldwide. However, comprehensive bibliometric analyses in this field are lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate publications in the field of lipid metabolism in CKD over the past 20years based on bibliometric analysis methods to understand the important achievements, popular research topics, and emerging thematic trends. Literature on lipid metabolism in CKD, published between 2004 and 2023, was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. The VOSviewer (v.1.6.19), CiteSpace (v.6.3 R1), R language (v.4.3.2), and Bibliometrix (v.4.1.4) packages (https://www.bibliometrix.org) were used for the bibliometric analysis and visualization. Annual output, author, country, institution, journal, cited literature, co-cited literature, and keywords were also included. The citation frequency and H-index were used to evaluate quality and influence. In total, 1,285 publications in the field of lipid metabolism in CKD were identified in this study. A total of 7,615 authors from 1,885 institutions in 69 countries and regions published articles in 466 journals. Among them, China was the most productive (368 articles), and the United States had the most citations (17,880 times) and the highest H-index (75). Vaziri Nosratola D, Levi Moshe, Fornoni Alessia, Zhao Yingyong, and Merscher Sandra emerged as core authors. Levi Moshe (2,247 times) and Vaziri Nosratola D (1,969 times) were also authors of the top two most cited publications. The International Journal of Molecular Sciences and Kidney International are the most published and cited journals in this field, respectively. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetic kidney disease (DKD) have attracted significant attention in the field of lipid metabolism. Oxidative stress, inflammation, insulin resistance, autophagy, and cell death are the key research topics in this field. Through bibliometric analysis, the current status and global trends in lipid metabolism in CKD were demonstrated. CVD and DKD are closely associated with the lipid metabolism of patients with CKD. Future studies should focus on effective CKD treatments using lipid-lowering targets.

Increasing venture capital investment in spinal surgery: an analysis of investments from 2000 to 2023

BACKGROUND CONTEXTVenture capital (VC) plays a vital role in advancing spinal surgery technologies, driven by the growing burden of spinal disorders and high healthcare costs. Despite increasing interest, trends in VC funding for spinal surgery remain understudied. PURPOSEThis study aimed to examine temporal and thematic trends in VC investments in spinal surgery companies from 2000 to 2023. STUDY DESIGN/SETTINGA retrospective cross-sectional study analyzing VC investment trends in privately held US-based spinal surgery companies. METHODSUsing the PitchBook database, we analyzed 1001 VC investments in 227 spinal surgery companies between 2000 and 2023. Investments were categorized into surgical devices, noninvasive devices, biotechnology, surgical software, and clinical services. Total and annual investments were quantified in USD. RESULTSFrom 2000 to 2023, $5.37 billion was invested in spine surgery, with nonsurgical devices receiving the largest share (42.6%), followed by surgical devices (26.3%) and biotechnology (22.2%). Annual investment increased by 1782%, with a decline in 2023 likely due to macroeconomic factors. CONCLUSIONSVC funding in spinal surgery has grown significantly, especially in noninvasive technologies. Further research is needed to assess the long-term impact of these investments and explore alternative financing models.

A Bibliometric Analysis of the Trends and Impact of Neuromarketing Research: Peering Into the Consumer Brain.

Neuromarketing is the application of neuroscience and cognitive science to understand and influence consumer behavior and the different underlying decision-making processes. This neuromarketing bibliometric study uses Scopus for bibliographic data and Biblioshiny and Citespace for the overall analysis. Annual scientific production is considered to outline some general lines of critical trends in volume over time. It provides an overview of the most relevant authors and their contributions and creates co-citation networks with the cited authors to identify influential researchers and collaborative networks. Sources that are most relevant to the discussion, together with co-citation patterns, show important articles and journals. Mapping countries' scientific production and collaboration show the manifold contributions of single countries to global research and how some topics can be created out of cooperation. Trend topics were analyzed to detect emerging research themes; factorial analysis helped in the actual clustering of the research topics. It identifies keywords with the most robust citation bursts, meaning times of the most concentrated research activity and emerging areas of interest. The research identifies gaps and produces some practical implications, putting forward a roadmap for future research directions and the necessity of advanced computational techniques in neuromarketing research.

Tracking Research Momentum and Scholarly Impact: A Bibliometric Analysis of Magnetotherapy.

This bibliometric study investigates the research landscape of magnetotherapy, also known as magnetic field therapy, which utilizes magnetic fields to promote healing, reduce pain, and improve overall health and well-being. The study uses bibliographic data from Scopus and employs Biblioshiny and CiteSpace for analysis. Key aspects examined include annual scientific production, most relevant authors, co-citation of cited authors, most relevant sources, countries' scientific production, and collaborations. Additional analyses feature a historiograph, trend topics, thematic maps, and keywords with the strongest citation bursts. Findings highlight significant trends in research activity, identify influential contributors, and map out collaborative networks in the field. The study reveals a noticeable absence of long-term studies and standardized treatment protocols in magnetotherapy research. Identified research gaps indicate the need for interdisciplinary studies and a deeper mechanistic understanding of magnetotherapy. Practical implications emphasize the potential for enhanced clinical applications, healthcare policy integration, and medical device innovations. The study underscores the importance of educational and training programs for healthcare professionals. Addressing these gaps and leveraging practical implications can significantly advance the field of magnetotherapy.

중국 학술지에 게재된 웰니스관광에 대한 연구 동향

Purpose: This study analyzes trends in wellness tourism research published in Chinese academic databases from 2016 to December 2023, aiming to understand the development of wellness tourism in China and to provide insights for research in both South Korea and China. Methods: To conduct this study, 295 papers related to wellness tourism were classified and analyzed by publication year, research area, research method, research topic, and keywords. Results: The research region included 102 papers from the western region (34.58%), 52 from the central region (17.63%), 47 from the eastern region (15.93%), and 19 from the northeastern region (6.44%). The research methods comprised 190 qualitative studies (64.41%), 56 quantitative studies (24.07%), and 49 mixed-method studies (11.53%). The research topics were the development/improvement of wellness tourism 110 papers(37.29%), resources/marketing 59 papers(20%), general topics 54 papers(18.31%), behavior/demand 33 papers(11.19%), economy 30 papers(10.17%), and professionals 9 papers(3.05%). The most frequent keywords were “forest” 69 times(39.3%), “industry convergence” 22 times(12.6%), and “rural revitalization” 11 times(6.3%). Conclusion: Research on wellness tourism in China has been actively conducted in the western region, with many qualitative studies, and a significant number of topics related to the develop ment and improvement of wellness tourism. In terms of publication years, research related to the eastern region has shown a rebound trend, and there has been an increasing trend in topics concerning the development/improvement of wellness tourism and the behavior/needs of wellness tourists. A significant number of keywords related to forests have been observed.

COVID-19 anti-vaccine misinformation discourse on Twitter: Influential roles of polarization and the 2020 US presidential election

This study investigated the politicization of COVID-19 vaccination on Twitter in the context of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election. I analyzed 2,100 English tweets related to COVID-19 antivaccine misinformation from October 28th, 2020, to November 3rd, 2020 (one week before Election Day). Those tweets clustered into 12 topics.The result indicated that conspiracy theories about population control have raised concerns and become prevalent in perpetuating anti-vaccine beliefs. It also reflects the rise of a new trend in anti-vaccine topics. The study highlights the influence of partisan reasoning on vaccination decision-making in the context of a public health crisis caused by COVID-19, and the difficulty in correcting partisan-driven conspiracy theories and misinformation.

Bibliometric analysis of the Japan-Russia scientific cooperation networks using R bibliometrix

Bibliometric analysis is a commonly used tool to assess scientific collaborations within the researchers, community, institution, regions and countries. The analysis of publication records can provide a wealth of information about scientific collaboration, including the number of publications, the impact of the publications, and the areas of research where collaborations are most common. By providing detailed information on the patterns and trends in scientific collaboration, these tools can help to inform policy decisions and promote the development of effective strategies to support and enhance scientific collaborations between countries. This study aimed to analyze and visualize the scientific collaboration between Japan and Russia, using bibliometric analysis of collaborative publications from the Web of Science (WoS) database. The analysis utilized the bibliometrix package within the R statistical program. The analysis covered a period of two decades, from 2000 to 2021. The results showed a slight decrease in co-authored publications, with an annual growth rate of −1.26%. The keywords and thematic trends analysis confirmed that physics is the most co-authored field between the two countries. The study also analyzed the collaboration network and research funding sources. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the current state of scientific collaboration between Japan and Russia. The study also highlights the importance of research funding sources in promoting and sustaining scientific cooperation between countries. The analysis suggests that more efforts in government funding are needed to increase collaboration between the two countries in various fields.

Post-Pandemic Hybrid Learning Trends in Higher Education and its Implications in Students’ Academic Performance

This study used a systematic literature review and a bibliometric analysis to establish publication trends, key researchers, collaborative networks, thematic focus and effective strategies associated with hybrid learning environments in higher education. The study concentrated on the SCOPUS database using terms related to hybrid and online learning, academic performance and COVID-19, covering records within a specific period, using the PRISMA guidelines. The study used the bibliometric analysis through VOSviewer, revealing patterns in collaborative relationships and thematic trends. The study established that academic interest in hybrid, blended, online and virtual learning increased from the year 2020 to the year 2024 rising from nine in 2020 to 57 in 2023. The co-authorship network analysis revealed a collaborative research community, showing the existence of interdisciplinary and inter-institutional partnerships in advancing research and developing comprehensive insights into educational outcomes in hybrid learning environments. Co-citation analysis identifies influential authors and distinct thematic clusters. The co-occurrence map highlighted interconnected themes related to mental health, strategic adoption of distance learning and students’ satisfaction. The study recommends that researchers should prioritize ongoing research within hybrid, blended, online and virtual learning environments to respond to evolving educational landscapes and recommend research-based learning strategies. For effective and innovative knowledge sharing, there is a need for interdisciplinary and inter-institutional research collaboration through joint projects, conferences and publication platforms.

The relationship between work motivation and productivity: Bibliometric analysis of articles from 1953 to 2024

BACKGROUND: Motivation plays an important role in helping humans take action and work effectively and efficiently. It is important to understand the relationship between work motivation and productivity and to examine the factors associated with them. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis of publications on motivation and productivity between 1953 and 2024 and to determine the main findings, most popular variables, and methodologies in these publications. METHODS: Data were downloaded from the Scopus database and 3363 articles on the subject published between 1954 and 2024 were examined. A comprehensive bibliometric analysis was performed using the Biblioshiny application of the Bibliometrix package and the VOSviewer program. RESULTS: The study showed an increase in work motivation and productivity publications. The USA, the most cited, collaborative, and productive country, leads all studies. The study presents the most productive authors in this field, the most published journals, the most productive countries, the most used keywords by authors, and trending topics. CONCLUSIONS: Developing appropriate working conditions and strategies that will increase the motivation of humans can maximize their potential and productivity. Especially psychology and management, studies are carried out in many fields such as education, health, and engineering. This research provides future researchers with a roadmap to in-depth exploration of the field and potential advances.

Following Trending Topics: The Influence Mechanism of Chinese Hot Search Topics on Urban Dissemination in the Era of Short Video

The research on the influence mechanism of hot search topics on urban communication helps understand the media power and discourse practice of urban image construction in the era of short video. Therefore, this paper takes 17 cases of Chinese hot search urban topics from 2020 to 2024 as the research object and extracts one outcome variable and seven explanatory variables on urban hot search topics based on existing literature. Through the qualitative comparison of clear sets (QCA) analysis, it is found following trending topics has become a major way and pattern of urban public opinion discourse generation on short video platforms. On the one hand, the discourse is connected by the extension of urban hot search topics, and the spontaneous expression of netizens’ demands has exceeded the topic itself and has become the public’s concern. On the other hand, institutional media and mainstream media form event characterization through macro interpretation of hot topics, which often relate to urban governance and government administration, and further affect urban communication.