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Yuh-Shan Ho1, Maryam Shekofteh2, Abdorreza Naser Moghadasi3
1Trend Research Centre, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan.
Basic and Clinical Neuroscience
|December 18, 2023
Summary
Research on multiple sclerosis (MS) has significantly increased, with a growing focus on therapy, disability, neurodegeneration, demyelination, and MRI. This analysis of global MS research trends provides insights for future studies and policy development.
Area of Science:
- Neurology and Neuroscience Research
- Bibliometric and Scientometric Analysis
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease affecting millions worldwide.
- Understanding research trends is crucial for advancing MS diagnosis, treatment, and management.
- A comprehensive analysis of scientific literature aids in identifying research gaps and future directions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scientometric analysis of multiple sclerosis (MS) research published between 1992 and 2019.
- To identify key features, emerging trends, and dominant topics within the MS research landscape.
- To provide insights for policymakers and researchers to guide future research endeavors.
Main Methods:
- Retrieved 42,112 articles related to multiple sclerosis from the Web of Science database (Science Citation Index-Expanded).
- Analyzed publication data across journals, languages, and Web of Science categories (1992-2019).
- Examined keyword frequencies in titles, abstracts, and author-provided keywords to identify trends.
Main Results:
- A substantial increase in MS publications from 408 (1992) to 2756 (2019) across 3,032 journals and 23 languages.
- Clinical neurology and neurosciences were the dominant research categories; 'Multiple Sclerosis Journal' published most articles.
- Keywords such as 'therapy,' 'disability,' 'neurodegeneration,' 'demyelination,' and 'MRI' showed increasing trends, with 'therapy' being most frequent.
Conclusions:
- The global research output on multiple sclerosis (MS) demonstrates significant growth and international collaboration.
- Current research trends highlight a strong focus on therapeutic interventions, disease mechanisms, and advanced imaging techniques.
- Findings offer a valuable overview of the MS research landscape, informing strategic planning for future scientific inquiry and policy.
