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A bibliometric analysis and visualization of retinopathy of prematurity from 2001 to 2021
1Southern Medical University Second School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou, China. zhichunfeng81@163.com.
Insights
This bibliometric study analyzes retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) research trends from 2001-2021. Key findings highlight influential researchers, institutions, and emerging topics like artificial intelligence in ROP.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neonatology
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a leading cause of childhood blindness in premature infants.
- Understanding ROP research trends is crucial for advancing treatment and prevention strategies.
Approach:
- Bibliometric analysis of 4,018 articles and 69,819 references from the Web of Science Core Collection (2001-2021).
- Utilized HistCite, VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and Bibliometrix for data analysis.
Key Points:
- Literature on ROP has significantly increased between 2001-2021.
- Hellström (University of Gothenburg), Harvard University, and the USA are identified as leading researcher, institution, and country, respectively.
- Keywords with highest burst strength include "Threshold ROP" and "cryotherapy".
Conclusions:
- The study provides a comprehensive overview of current ROP research.
- Emerging research hotspots include artificial intelligence, zone II, ROP development, ranibizumab, and type 1 retinopathy.
- Identifies potential for international collaborations in ROP research.
Objective:
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease with the potential to cause blindness, primarily affecting premature infants with low birth weight. This study analyzed the etiology, primary location, and research advances in ROP.
Materials And Methods:
We used bibliometric techniques and searched the Web of Science Core Collection for "retinopathy of prematurity." We found 4,018 original articles and reviews with 69,819 references. We analyzed the data using HistCite (12.03.17), VOSviewer (1.6.16), CiteSpace (6.1. R5), and the Bibliometrix Package (4.1.0).
Results:
The amount of literature in this area has increased between 2001-2021. An analysis of references and journal co-citations highlights this field's most influential articles and related topics. Hellström, from the University of Gothenburg (Sweden), is the most prolific researcher; Harvard University is the most prolific research institution, and the USA is the most productive country. "Threshold ROP" and "cryotherapy" are the keywords with the highest burst strength. The future research hotspots are artificial intelligence, zone II, ROP development, ranibizumab, and type 1 retinopathy.
Conclusions:
This article offers a comprehensive review of the present status of ROP research, along with insights into emerging concepts and potential international collaborations in this field.
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