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Biophotonics as a new application in optical technology: A bibliometric analysis
Weng Siew Lam1, Weng Hoe Lam1, Pei Fun Lee1
1Department of Physical and Mathematical Science, Faculty of Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar Campus, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Barat, 31900, Kampar, Perak, Malaysia.
Heliyon
|December 11, 2023
Summary
Biophotonics research is rapidly expanding, with a significant increase in publications, particularly in optics and medical imaging. Future work should focus on improving optical penetration and developing accessible biosensors for disease detection.
Area of Science:
- Biophotonics, encompassing optics, engineering, and medical imaging.
Background:
- Biophotonics is a rapidly growing field with significant contributions to life sciences and medicine, recognized by Nobel Prizes.
- Bibliometric analysis provides insights into research trends and impact within scientific disciplines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of biophotonics publications to identify trends, key areas, and influential sources.
- To map the landscape of biophotonics research using bibliometric tools and databases.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Web of Science database for publication data retrieval.
- Employed Harzing's Publish or Perish and VOSviewer for bibliometric analysis.
Main Results:
- A notable increasing trend in biophotonics publications, peaking at 347 in 2020.
- The United States leads in publications (2041) and citation impact (h-index: 125).
- Key subject areas include Optics, Engineering, and Radiology/Nuclear Medicine/Medical Imaging; top publications are from SPIE and the Journal of Biomedical Optics.
Conclusions:
- Biophotonics is a dynamic field with a clear upward trajectory in research output.
- Future research should address optical penetration limitations and advance the development of public biosensors for disease diagnostics.
