Trends and advances in Leptospira, a bibliometric analysis
BackgroundLeptospirosis is an acute zoonotic disease caused by pathogenic Leptospira, primarily transmitted to humans through contact with water or soil contaminated by the bacteria. It is globally distributed, with heightened prevalence in tropical regions. While prior studies have examined the pat...
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| author | Wei Wang Wei Wang Wei Wang Yamin Gao Yamin Gao Yamin Gao Jianyu Ji Jianyu Ji Jianyu Ji Zhai Huang Zhai Huang Bin Xiong Bin Xiong Shulin Xiang Shulin Xiang |
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| description | BackgroundLeptospirosis is an acute zoonotic disease caused by pathogenic Leptospira, primarily transmitted to humans through contact with water or soil contaminated by the bacteria. It is globally distributed, with heightened prevalence in tropical regions. While prior studies have examined the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and risk factors of leptospirosis, few have explored trends and emerging topics in the field. This study applies bibliometric analysis to generate a visual knowledge map, identifying research hotspots and forecasting future trends in leptospirosis investigations.MethodsData were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC), encompassing all publications up to May 1, 2024. CiteSpace and VOSViewer software were used to analyze annual publication trends, as well as contributions from countries, institutions, journals, authors, references, and keywords, thereby pinpointing current research priorities and potential future directions.ResultsA total of 5,244 articles were included, sourced from 4,716 institutions, 955 journals, and 156 countries or regions. The United States led with 1,315 publications and had the most significant influence in the field. “PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases” published the highest number of articles (166), while “Infection and Immunity” garnered the most citations (6,591). Prominent research areas included restriction endonucleases, monoclonal antibodies, outer membrane proteins, water environments, detection methods, and antimicrobial agents. Research focus has shifted from early genomic and antigenic studies to investigations into outer membrane protein functions and environmental persistence, culminating in recent advances in molecular mechanisms and diagnostic technology development.ConclusionThis bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive snapshot of leptospirosis research, emphasizing collaborations and impact among authors, countries, institutions, and journals. It offers valuable insights into ongoing trends and serves as a reference for future collaboration and research opportunities in the field. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-78d53a2c8d6b4ed3af2f3b24c0f93bf62025-01-08T06:11:49ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Microbiology1664-302X2025-01-011510.3389/fmicb.2024.15147381514738Trends and advances in Leptospira, a bibliometric analysisWei Wang0Wei Wang1Wei Wang2Yamin Gao3Yamin Gao4Yamin Gao5Jianyu Ji6Jianyu Ji7Jianyu Ji8Zhai Huang9Zhai Huang10Bin Xiong11Bin Xiong12Shulin Xiang13Shulin Xiang14Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Peoples Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, ChinaResearch Center of Communicable and Severe Diseases, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, Guangxi, ChinaGuangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Nanning, Guangxi, ChinaDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, The Peoples Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, ChinaResearch Center of Communicable and Severe Diseases, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, Guangxi, ChinaGuangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Nanning, Guangxi, ChinaDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, The Peoples Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, ChinaResearch Center of Communicable and Severe Diseases, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, Guangxi, ChinaGuangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Nanning, Guangxi, ChinaDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, The Peoples Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, ChinaGuangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, Guangxi, ChinaResearch Center of Communicable and Severe Diseases, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, Guangxi, ChinaGuangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Nanning, Guangxi, ChinaDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, The Peoples Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, ChinaGuangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, Guangxi, ChinaBackgroundLeptospirosis is an acute zoonotic disease caused by pathogenic Leptospira, primarily transmitted to humans through contact with water or soil contaminated by the bacteria. It is globally distributed, with heightened prevalence in tropical regions. While prior studies have examined the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and risk factors of leptospirosis, few have explored trends and emerging topics in the field. This study applies bibliometric analysis to generate a visual knowledge map, identifying research hotspots and forecasting future trends in leptospirosis investigations.MethodsData were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC), encompassing all publications up to May 1, 2024. CiteSpace and VOSViewer software were used to analyze annual publication trends, as well as contributions from countries, institutions, journals, authors, references, and keywords, thereby pinpointing current research priorities and potential future directions.ResultsA total of 5,244 articles were included, sourced from 4,716 institutions, 955 journals, and 156 countries or regions. The United States led with 1,315 publications and had the most significant influence in the field. “PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases” published the highest number of articles (166), while “Infection and Immunity” garnered the most citations (6,591). Prominent research areas included restriction endonucleases, monoclonal antibodies, outer membrane proteins, water environments, detection methods, and antimicrobial agents. Research focus has shifted from early genomic and antigenic studies to investigations into outer membrane protein functions and environmental persistence, culminating in recent advances in molecular mechanisms and diagnostic technology development.ConclusionThis bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive snapshot of leptospirosis research, emphasizing collaborations and impact among authors, countries, institutions, and journals. It offers valuable insights into ongoing trends and serves as a reference for future collaboration and research opportunities in the field.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1514738/fullLeptospirabibliometric analysisresearch hotspotstrendsWeb of Science Core Collection |
| spellingShingle | Wei Wang Wei Wang Wei Wang Yamin Gao Yamin Gao Yamin Gao Jianyu Ji Jianyu Ji Jianyu Ji Zhai Huang Zhai Huang Bin Xiong Bin Xiong Shulin Xiang Shulin Xiang Trends and advances in Leptospira, a bibliometric analysis Frontiers in Microbiology Leptospira bibliometric analysis research hotspots trends Web of Science Core Collection |
| title | Trends and advances in Leptospira, a bibliometric analysis |
| title_full | Trends and advances in Leptospira, a bibliometric analysis |
| title_fullStr | Trends and advances in Leptospira, a bibliometric analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Trends and advances in Leptospira, a bibliometric analysis |
| title_short | Trends and advances in Leptospira, a bibliometric analysis |
| title_sort | trends and advances in leptospira a bibliometric analysis |
| topic | Leptospira bibliometric analysis research hotspots trends Web of Science Core Collection |
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