Global research Activity on olfactory marker protein (OMP): A bibliometric and visualized analysis

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Olfactory Research

Background:

• Olfactory marker protein (OMP) is crucial for understanding olfaction physiology in mature olfactory receptor neurons (ORNs).
• No previous bibliometric analysis has comprehensively reviewed OMP research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric analysis of OMP research to identify publication trends, leading countries, journals, authors, and collaboration patterns.
• To map key research themes and identify emerging areas for future investigation in OMP research.

Main Methods:

• A systematic search using "olfactory marker protein" in Scopus database.
• Analysis of 691 research articles published since 1974, assessing publication counts by year, country, journal, and author.
• Identification of key terms, research themes, and collaboration networks.

Main Results:

• A significant increasing trend in OMP publications since 1974.
• The United States is the leading country in terms of publication quantity and international collaboration.
• Thematic mapping identified "Olfactory bulb, regeneration, olfactory" as the core research domain.

Conclusions:

• The study provides a comprehensive overview of the global OMP research landscape.
• Identified future research directions include "olfaction, olfactory sensory neuron, glomerulus" and "olfactory receptor neurons, apoptosis, olfactory dysfunction."
• Findings can guide researchers in establishing collaborations and exploring novel research avenues in olfaction.