Knowledge Mapping of Osteoimmunology:A Bibliometric Study.

Area of Science:

• Osteoimmunology research.
• Bibliometric analysis of scientific literature.

Background:

• Osteoimmunology integrates the study of bone biology and immunology.
• Understanding research trends is crucial for future scientific advancement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the research status and identify future hotspots in osteoimmunology.
• To provide a bibliometric overview of publications from 2002 to 2022.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and R.
• Data retrieved from Web of Science Core Collection (2002-2022).
• Analysis of countries, institutions, authors, journals, keywords, and references.

Main Results:

• 812 articles published, with a consistent annual increase.
• China, USA, and Japan are leading countries; Sichuan University leads institutions.
• Frontiers in Immunology is the most prolific journal; Takayanagi H is a highly cited author.
• Research focuses on bone immunity signaling, disease mechanisms, and treatments.
• Recent hotspots include macrophage polarization, bone biomaterials, and regeneration.

Conclusions:

• Bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of osteoimmunology research.
• Identified trends and hotspots offer guidance for future research directions.
• The field is dynamic, with increasing focus on therapeutic applications and regenerative medicine.