Evolution in optical molecular imaging techniques guided nerve imaging from 2009 to 2023: a bibliometric and...

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Imaging
• Neuroscience
• Ophthalmology

Background:

• Optical molecular imaging (OMI) guided nerve imaging has advanced significantly.
• A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of this field is currently lacking.
• This study aims to map the current landscape and identify emerging trends.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a bibliometric analysis of OMI guided nerve imaging research.
• To identify key contributors, institutions, and journals in the field.
• To highlight emerging hot topics and research frontiers.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of 414 publications from 2009-2023.
• Data sourced from Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC).
• Analysis performed using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and R package 'bibliometrix'.

Main Results:

• Publication output shows a steady increase.
• United States and China are the leading countries, contributing over 60% of publications.
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University leads in publications; Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science is a key journal; Hehir CAT is a highly cited author.
• Key research areas include neurosciences, neurology, and ophthalmology.
• Prominent keywords include axonal regeneration, mouse models, and optical coherence tomography.

Conclusions:

• This bibliometric study provides a comprehensive overview of OMI guided nerve imaging.
• It maps knowledge structure, progression patterns, and research frontiers.
• Offers valuable insights and a reference for researchers in the field.