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Knowledge domain and dynamic patterns in multimodal molecular imaging from 2012 to 2021: A visual bibliometric
1Trauma Center, Peking University People's Hospital, National Center for Trauma Medicine, Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration (Ministry of Education), Beijing, China.
Global research on multimodal molecular imaging shows increasing trends, with key contributions from the USA and China. Emerging areas include synergistic cancer therapy, nanotechnology, and ophthalmology applications.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Bibliometrics
- Scientific Trends
Background:
- Multimodal molecular imaging is crucial for advancing medical research and clinical practice.
- Understanding global research dynamics is essential for identifying future directions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of multimodal molecular imaging research from 2012 to 2021.
- To identify global research trends, hot spots, and emerging frontiers in the field.
Main Methods:
- Retrieved articles and reviews from Web of Science Core Collection.
- Utilized CiteSpace and VOSviewer for bibliometric and visualization analysis.
- Analyzed 4169 publications from 92 countries and 417 institutions.
Main Results:
- Observed a significant increasing trend in publications over the decade.
- USA and China lead in research output, with specific authors noted for high productivity and co-citations.
- Literature primarily spans physics/materials/chemistry and molecular/biology/immunology.
Conclusions:
- Multimodal molecular imaging research is expanding globally.
- Key emerging areas include synergistic cancer therapy, advanced nanotechnology, and ophthalmology applications.
- This analysis provides insights into the dynamic patterns and future development of the field.
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