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Navigating trends in research related to vestibular function tests through scientometrics.
M Ramiz Malik1, Kaushlendra Kumar2, Mohan Kumar Kalaiah1
1Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, Manipal, 576 104, India.
Summary
Research on vestibular function tests shows continuous growth, with the United States leading in publications and global collaboration increasing. This field is advancing with richer, more holistic research over time.
Area of Science:
- Vestibular function research
- Neuroscience
- Audiology
Background:
- Vestibular function tests have a rich history of advancement over the past century.
- Understanding vestibular disorders is crucial for diagnosing and treating balance and dizziness conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scientometric analysis of research on vestibular function tests.
- To evaluate research productivity, identify key contributors, and assess global collaboration patterns.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of trends and advancements in the field of vestibular function research.
Main Methods:
- Scientometric analysis of publications from the Scopus database (1911-2023).
- Analysis of publication trends using annual growth rate (AGR), relative growth rate (RGR), and doubling time (DT).
- Visualization of collaboration networks and thematic trends using VOSviewer software.
Main Results:
- 26,267 publications were analyzed, with continuous growth observed since 1969.
- The United States led in publication output, and global collaboration has significantly increased.
- Keyword analysis indicated increasingly rich and holistic research themes over time.
Conclusions:
- Vestibular function research is increasingly important, driven by global collaboration and technological progress.
- Findings highlight the need for continued investment to develop innovative diagnostics and treatments.
- Further research should focus on enhancing the generalizability of insights across diverse populations.
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