Global scientific research progress in mycetoma: a bibliometric analysis
Hassan H Musa1,2, Taha H Musa1,3, Ibrahim H Musa1,4
1Biomedical Research Institute, Darfur College, Nyala, Sudan.
Summary
Global research on mycetoma, a neglected tropical disease, has increased significantly from 1999 to 2020. This study analyzed publication trends and output to inform future mycetoma research directions.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Medical Research
- Tropical Diseases
Background:
- Mycetoma is a neglected tropical disease with limited research attention.
- Understanding global research output is crucial for addressing this disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine global scientific research trends and output in mycetoma.
- To analyze publication data from 1999 to 2020.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of publications from Web of Science and Scopus databases.
- Keyword extraction using MeSH Browser.
- Data management and analysis using Biblioshiny, VOSviewer, and SPSS software.
Main Results:
- Global mycetoma research output increased between 1999 and 2020.
- Significant positive correlation between total citations and citations per year was observed.
- Top contributing countries included Sudan, India, the Netherlands, and Mexico.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a comprehensive overview of global mycetoma research trends.
- Findings offer insights into the development of mycetoma research over 21 years.
- This analysis serves as a scientific reference for future mycetoma research endeavors.
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