Trends, Impact, and Collaboration in Scientific Activity on Genital Tuberculosis

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Medicine
• Infectious Diseases
• Public Health

Background:

• Genital tuberculosis (GTB) is a significant public health concern, representing a secondary form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
• Understanding the scientific landscape of GTB research is crucial for addressing this issue.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the trends, impact, and collaboration patterns in scientific research on genital tuberculosis.
• To identify key institutions, authors, and journals contributing to GTB research.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive bibliometric study of 237 articles on genital tuberculosis from Scopus-indexed journals.
• Bibliometric metrics were calculated using SciVal, and coauthorship networks were visualized with VOSviewer.

Main Results:

• Research on GTB is primarily published in Q3 and Q4 journals, with the Indian Journal of Tuberculosis being a leading source.
• Indian institutions, particularly the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, dominate research output. Sharma Jai Bhagwan and J. Singh Neeta are highly cited authors.
• National and institutional collaborations are most common, but international collaborations yield a higher impact (6.7 citations per publication).

Conclusions:

• Scientific activity on genital tuberculosis shows a steady trend, with research predominantly published in mid-tier journals (Q3).
• India is the leading country in GTB research output, with strong national and institutional collaboration.
• While national collaborations are frequent, international partnerships demonstrate a greater research impact, suggesting potential for enhanced global cooperation.