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A Bibliometric Analysis on Tuberculosis and Diabetes Mellitus 2: Visualization, Patterns, and Trends
Carlos Quispe-Vicuña1, Miguel Cabanillas-Lazo1, Diego Galarza-Valencia2
1Academic Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru.
International Journal of Mycobacteriology
|May 21, 2024
Summary
Bibliometric analysis reveals a declining trend in research linking type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and tuberculosis (TB), despite their known association with increased mortality. Further studies are needed to understand the mechanisms of this comorbidity.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Public health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2) and Tuberculosis (TB) co-occurrence is linked to adverse outcomes.
- Understanding the mechanisms underlying this comorbidity is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of publications on the relationship between DM2 and TB.
- To identify key bibliometric indicators and trends in research concerning DM2 and TB.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, observational bibliometric study using Scopus database (2016-2023).
- Analysis of publication counts, institutions, countries, authors, journals, and collaboration types.
- Data analyzed using SciVal.
Main Results:
- 456 documents, 1624 authors, and 2173 citations identified.
- China led in production (71 papers), USA in citations (952).
- A decreasing trend in publications linking DM2 and TB was observed (R2: 0.95).
Conclusions:
- Despite individual disease growth, research on the DM2-TB link shows a declining trend.
- Thematic evolution suggests the relationship's mechanisms remain unclear.
- Future research should focus on the underlying mechanisms of this comorbidity.
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