Bibliometric analysis of neonatal sepsis from 2002 to 2022

Chang Liu ^1,2,3,4, Feifan Chen ^1,2,3,4, Yuan Shi ^1,2,3,4

⁰Department of Neonatology Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing China.

Pediatric Discovery +

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July 8, 2025

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Summary

This bibliometric study maps neonatal sepsis research trends from 2002-2022. The USA leads in publications, with a focus on pathogens, diagnosis, and management, guiding future research directions.

Area Of Science

Neonatal research
Infectious diseases
Bibliometrics

Background

Neonatal sepsis remains a significant global health challenge.
Understanding research landscapes is crucial for advancing neonatal sepsis care.
Bibliometric analysis offers a quantitative approach to map scientific output.

Purpose Of The Study

To visualize the knowledge structure and research trends in neonatal sepsis.
To identify leading countries, institutions, authors, and journals in the field.
To highlight key research topics and suggest future research directions.

Main Methods

Bibliometric analysis of publications from 2002 to 2022.
Data sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection.
CiteSpace software used for knowledge network visualization.

Main Results

A total of 2314 publications were identified, showing a yearly increase.
The USA is the leading country; Duke University is the most prolific institution.
Key research areas include pathogens, diagnosis, and management of neonatal sepsis.

Conclusions

Bibliometric analysis provides insights into the current state and trends of neonatal sepsis research.
Future research should focus on novel diagnostic biomarkers and antibiotic stewardship.
This study offers guidance for advancing neonatal sepsis research and care.

Keywords:

CiteSpace bibliometric analysis neonatal sepsis research hotspot research trends