The Microbiome-Gut-Brain Axis and Dementia: A Bibliometric Analysis

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Microbiology
• Public Health

Background:

• The microbiome-gut-brain axis is increasingly linked to dementia.
• Understanding research trends in this field is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric analysis of the microbiome-gut-brain axis and dementia research.
• To identify key topics, trends, and future research directions.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of 494 articles from the Web of Science Core Collection.
• Utilized the R package 'bibliometrix' for data collection.
• Visualized keyword co-occurrence networks using VOSviewer software.

Main Results:

• China, the United States, and Italy were leading countries in publications.
• Zhejiang University and Kyung Hee University were highly active institutions.
• High-frequency keywords included 'Parkinson disease' and 'fatty acids', indicating research focus.

Conclusions:

• This study provides an overview of the current landscape of microbiome-gut-brain axis and dementia research.
• Identified high-frequency keywords highlight emerging trends and potential future research avenues.
• Findings aid researchers in navigating and contributing to this dynamic field.