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Published on: February 12, 2015
Trends in academic research on thirdhand smoke using bibliometric analysis.
Joseph K Ahialey1, Yubin Lee2, Myung-Bae Park2
1Department of Business Administration, Pai Chai University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Thirdhand smoke (THS) research is growing annually, but remains sparse with no public policies. This bibliometric analysis highlights key trends and research gaps to inform future studies and policy development for mitigating THS health risks.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Bibliometrics
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Thirdhand smoke (THS) exposure poses health risks, yet research is limited.
- A significant gap exists between THS health evidence and public policy development.
- Understanding THS research trends is crucial for future scientific and policy initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantitatively analyze the landscape of thirdhand smoke (THS) research.
- To identify emerging trends, research gaps, and key contributors in THS studies.
- To inform future research directions and policy interventions for THS exposure.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 227 academic articles and reviews from PubMed (2009-2023).
- Utilized Biblioshiny (R package), VOSviewer, and Excel for data analysis.
- Examined publication trends, influential institutions, and countries in THS research.
Main Results:
- THS publications show an average annual growth rate of 14.09% since 2009.
- Major research contributions originate from US institutions and countries including China, Spain, Italy, and South Korea.
- Key research areas include human participants, health promotion, chemical analysis, indoor air pollution, tobacco smoke, adolescent health, and carcinogens.
Conclusions:
- THS research is expanding, with identified key authors, journals, institutions, and countries.
- Continued policy development and implementation are recommended to address THS exposure.
- This study provides a foundational reference for guiding future THS research endeavors.
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