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Mapping research in assisted reproduction worldwide.
Désirée García1, Francesco Alessandro Massucci2, Alessandro Mosca2
1Eugin, Barcelona 08006, Spain.
Reproductive Biomedicine Online
|December 22, 2019
Summary
Global research on assisted reproduction, from 2005-2016, focused on laboratory techniques and ART quality, ethics, and law. This analysis highlights key trends in fertility and reproductive health research worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive medicine and assisted reproductive technology (ART).
Background:
- Understanding global research trends in human assisted reproduction is crucial for identifying knowledge gaps.
- The period 2005-2016 saw significant advancements and publication output in the field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze the main research topics and trends in human assisted reproduction globally between 2005 and 2016.
- To provide an overview of current research to guide future investigations in reproductive medicine.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of over 26,000 scientific publications (articles, letters, reviews) indexed in PubMed.
- Utilized text mining algorithms on a corpus defined by MeSH terms related to reproductive techniques, medicine, health, fertility, infertility, and germ cells.
Main Results:
- Identified 44 main topics grouped into 11 categories, with 'Laboratory techniques' being the most abundant annually and globally.
- The USA led in publications, followed by the UK, China, and France.
- Research focus varied regionally, with 'Laboratory techniques' dominant in Western-Southern Europe and 'Quality of ART, ethics and law' in North America and Oceania.
Conclusions:
- This study maps the dominant research themes and temporal trends in assisted reproduction from 2005-2016.
- The findings offer insights into the current landscape of fertility research and highlight areas for future exploration.
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