Bibliometric analysis of research trends and topic areas in traditional Chinese medicine therapy for lymphoma.

in Pharmaceutical biology by Gaofeng Zhang, Yanmei Qin, Shaobing Liu, Xi Chen, Wenwen Zhang

TLDR

  • The study analyzed TCM research trends in lymphoma treatment from 2000 to 2023, identifying emerging trends and top institutions, authors, and references.

Abstract

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is effective as a cancer treatment modality. However, this is the first bibliometric analysis of TCM in lymphoma treatment. This study explores the current trends and research topics of TCM in treating lymphoma from 2000 to 2023. We searched within the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) for publications on TCM in lymphoma treatment, spanning 2000 to 2023. Subsequently, we employed a comprehensive approach utilizing CiteSpace software and VOSviewer to visually analyze research trends, authors, institutions, co-cited references, and keywords. From January 1, 2000, to August 31, 2023, annual scientific publications on TCM for lymphoma treatment have steadily increased. Among the leading institutions in this field, the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and the Fujian Medical University occupied the top positions. Regarding the authors, Jun Peng, Jiumao Lin, and Hongwei Chen emerged as the top three contributors. In the co-citation analysis of references, the top three co-cited references were authored by Hanahan D, Elmore S, and Livak KJ with citations numbered 13, 14, and 17, respectively. In particular, keywords reflecting current emerging trends included 'pathway', 'traditional Chinese medicine', 'oxidative stress', and 'macrophage polarization'. This bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of TCM for lymphoma treatment. This analysis identified the predominant trends and research topics in the field. The findings are expected to be of significant value for researchers who focus on TCM in lymphoma treatment, helping them better understand the development of this field.

Overview

  • The study aimed to explore the current trends and research topics of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in treating lymphoma from 2000 to 2023.
  • The researchers conducted a bibliometric analysis using CiteSpace software and VOSviewer to analyze research trends, authors, institutions, co-cited references, and keywords.
  • The study aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of TCM for lymphoma treatment, identifying predominant trends and research topics in the field.

Comparative Analysis & Findings

  • The analysis found that annual scientific publications on TCM for lymphoma treatment have steadily increased since 2000.
  • The top three institutions in the field were the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and the Fujian Medical University, with prominent authors including Jun Peng, Jiumao Lin, and Hongwei Chen.
  • The top three co-cited references were authored by Hanahan D, Elmore S, and Livak KJ, with citations numbered 13, 14, and 17, respectively.

Implications and Future Directions

  • The findings of this study provide valuable insights for researchers focusing on TCM in lymphoma treatment, helping them understand the development of this field.
  • The study's results can inform future research directions, exploring emerging trends such as 'pathway', 'traditional Chinese medicine', 'oxidative stress', and 'macrophage polarization'.
  • Future studies could investigate the application of TCM in lymphoma treatment, comparing its efficacy with conventional Western medicine approaches.
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