Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Landscape and Hotspots on Dysmenorrhea: Where are We Now?

Zhihui Liu,1,* Zhuo Li,2,* Qian Meng,3 Zhenpeng Gu,4 Jinxiu Cui4 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China; 3Departm...

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Main Authors: Liu Z, Li Z, Meng Q, Gu Z, Cui J
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Published: Dove Medical Press 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Pain Research
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description Zhihui Liu,1,* Zhuo Li,2,* Qian Meng,3 Zhenpeng Gu,4 Jinxiu Cui4 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zibo Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Zibo, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jinxiu Cui, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, No. 661 Huanghe 2nd Road, Binzhou, Shandong Province, 256603, People’s Republic of China, Email doctorcuijx@126.comPurpose: Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological condition among women of childbearing age and remains a challenging public health issue. This study aimed to visualize profiles and hotspots in dysmenorrhea research through a bibliometric analysis to deepen the understanding of knowledge in this field.Methods: Articles and reviews on dysmenorrhea published from 2000 to 2021 were collected. We summarized standard bibliometric indicators. Publications were systematically assessed in terms of country, institution, author, journal, reference, and keywords using Citespace, VOSviewer, Bibliometric, and an online platform. Besides, correlation analyses of country-specific characteristics and bibliometric indicators were performed.Results: 3407 publications were included. Dysmenorrhea-related publications have been increasing steadily annually. China and the United States were the most productive and academically influential countries, respectively. Correlation analysis revealed that economic power is an essential factor influencing scientific activity. However, collaboration in dysmenorrhea research remained weak. Natl Yang Ming Univ and Vercellini P were the most productive institution and influential author, respectively. A significant proportion of dysmenorrhea research was published in high-impact journals and it was explored at a multidisciplinary level. Current research topics focus on two primary areas: (1) pathophysiology, such as pathogenesis, oxidative stress, and functional connectivity, and (2) public health impacts, such as quality of life, burden, depression, and exercise.Conclusion: Dysmenorrhea research has received extensive attention from scholars and is rapidly evolving. Improved collaboration and interdisciplinary exploration may advance this field. Public health research and pathophysiological exploration of dysmenorrhea are current research hotspots and may also be a focus of research in the coming years.Keywords: bibliometric analysis, dysmenorrhea, women, pain, research hotspots
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spelling doaj.art-436f1f1989144f54a92d25400fba7ca62023-02-08T22:17:21ZengDove Medical PressJournal of Pain Research1178-70902023-01-01Volume 1626928581316Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Landscape and Hotspots on Dysmenorrhea: Where are We Now?Liu ZLi ZMeng QGu ZCui JZhihui Liu,1,* Zhuo Li,2,* Qian Meng,3 Zhenpeng Gu,4 Jinxiu Cui4 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zibo Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Zibo, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jinxiu Cui, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, No. 661 Huanghe 2nd Road, Binzhou, Shandong Province, 256603, People’s Republic of China, Email doctorcuijx@126.comPurpose: Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological condition among women of childbearing age and remains a challenging public health issue. This study aimed to visualize profiles and hotspots in dysmenorrhea research through a bibliometric analysis to deepen the understanding of knowledge in this field.Methods: Articles and reviews on dysmenorrhea published from 2000 to 2021 were collected. We summarized standard bibliometric indicators. Publications were systematically assessed in terms of country, institution, author, journal, reference, and keywords using Citespace, VOSviewer, Bibliometric, and an online platform. Besides, correlation analyses of country-specific characteristics and bibliometric indicators were performed.Results: 3407 publications were included. Dysmenorrhea-related publications have been increasing steadily annually. China and the United States were the most productive and academically influential countries, respectively. Correlation analysis revealed that economic power is an essential factor influencing scientific activity. However, collaboration in dysmenorrhea research remained weak. Natl Yang Ming Univ and Vercellini P were the most productive institution and influential author, respectively. A significant proportion of dysmenorrhea research was published in high-impact journals and it was explored at a multidisciplinary level. Current research topics focus on two primary areas: (1) pathophysiology, such as pathogenesis, oxidative stress, and functional connectivity, and (2) public health impacts, such as quality of life, burden, depression, and exercise.Conclusion: Dysmenorrhea research has received extensive attention from scholars and is rapidly evolving. Improved collaboration and interdisciplinary exploration may advance this field. Public health research and pathophysiological exploration of dysmenorrhea are current research hotspots and may also be a focus of research in the coming years.Keywords: bibliometric analysis, dysmenorrhea, women, pain, research hotspotshttps://www.dovepress.com/bibliometric-analysis-of-global-research-landscape-and-hotspots-on-dys-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JPRbibliometric analysisdysmenorrheawomenpainresearch hotspots
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Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Landscape and Hotspots on Dysmenorrhea: Where are We Now?
Journal of Pain Research
bibliometric analysis
dysmenorrhea
women
pain
research hotspots
title Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Landscape and Hotspots on Dysmenorrhea: Where are We Now?
title_full Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Landscape and Hotspots on Dysmenorrhea: Where are We Now?
title_fullStr Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Landscape and Hotspots on Dysmenorrhea: Where are We Now?
title_full_unstemmed Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Landscape and Hotspots on Dysmenorrhea: Where are We Now?
title_short Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Landscape and Hotspots on Dysmenorrhea: Where are We Now?
title_sort bibliometric analysis of global research landscape and hotspots on dysmenorrhea where are we now
topic bibliometric analysis
dysmenorrhea
women
pain
research hotspots
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