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Polymer-based drug delivery systems: A bibliometric analysis
Raafa Ben Saada1, Eby Cheick El Khou2, Mohamed Ali Yousfi1
1Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics, Principal Military Hospital of Instruction of Tunis, Faculty of Pharmacy of Monastir, University of Monastir, Tunisia.
La Tunisie Medicale
|June 1, 2026
Summary
This bibliometric analysis of polymer-based drug delivery systems (DDS) reveals China as a leading contributor. Key research trends focus on cancer treatments, offering insights for future scientific investigations.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Polymer-based drug delivery systems (DDS) are crucial for targeted therapies.
- Understanding research leaders, collaborations, and trends is vital for advancing the field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of polymer-based DDS research.
- To identify key researchers, collaborations, and emerging trends.
- To provide insights for medical researchers in the field.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 1532 papers published between 2018-2022 from PubMed.
- Data extraction, cleansing, and analysis using publication metrics.
- Science mapping with VOSviewer to visualize trends and collaborations.
Main Results:
- China led contributions with 476 papers.
- Dr. RM Kannan was identified as the most influential author, focusing on ocular and neurodegenerative diseases.
- Limited international and organizational collaboration was observed.
- Cancer and antineoplastic drug delivery using polymeric systems were prominent research themes.
Conclusions:
- The study identifies key concepts and influential figures in polymer-based DDS.
- Findings can guide researchers in identifying new investigation areas.
- Results help researchers position their work within the current landscape of polymer-based DDS research.
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