Knowledge graph of wastewater-based epidemiology development: A data-driven analysis based on research topics and

Zhihan Gao1, Min Gao2, Chun-Hua Chen3

  • 1School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, 510006, Guangzhou, China.

Summary

Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) research shows increasing global collaboration and evolving hotspots, from illicit drugs to COVID-19 surveillance. Knowledge graphs reveal trends in new psychoactive substances and biomarkers.

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