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Global research trajectories in gut microbiota and functional constipation: a bibliometric and visualization study.
Shun Seng Ong1, Lianjie Xu1, Ching Wei Ang2
1Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Drum Tower Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Frontiers in Microbiology
|December 23, 2024
Summary
Global research on gut microbiota (GM) and functional constipation (FC) shows increasing publication trends and key research hubs. Future studies should explore GM
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics and scientometrics applied to gastrointestinal health research.
- Microbiome research focusing on functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Background:
- Functional constipation (FC) significantly impairs quality of life and is linked to gut microbiota (GM) dysbiosis.
- A comprehensive analysis of global research trends on the role of GM in FC is currently lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of global research on the gut microbiota's role in functional constipation.
- To identify key research topics, influential studies, prominent researchers, and collaboration networks.
- To guide future research directions and identify existing knowledge gaps in the field.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric indicators were used for performance analysis and science mapping.
- Publication trends, author/institutional contributions, and keyword analysis were assessed.
- Specialized software (VOSviewer, Biblioshiny, CiteSpace, SCImago Graphica) was employed for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Annual publications on GM and FC increased from 2013 to 2024, with China as the leading contributor.
- Key authors (CHEN W, ZHANG H) and institutions (Jiangnan University, Harvard University) were identified.
- Central themes included 'constipation,' 'gut microbiota,' and 'probiotic,' with recent shifts towards 'gut microbiota' and 'intestinal flora'.
Conclusions:
- This bibliometric review synthesizes current research on GM and FC, offering a landscape overview.
- Future research should investigate GM in other GI disorders, lifestyle/drug impacts, and advanced techniques.
- Therapeutic strategies targeting the gut-brain axis and the use of probiotics/prebiotics for FC warrant further exploration.
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