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An examination of global research trends for exploring the associations between the gut microbiota and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease through bibliometric and visualization analysis

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Background Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasingly recognized as a significant health issue. Emerging research has focused on the role of the gut microbiota in NAFLD, emphasizing the gut-liver axis. This study aimed to identify key research trends and guide future investigations in this evolving area. Methods This bibliometric study utilized Scopus to analyze global research on the link between the gut microbiota and NAFLD. The method involved a search strategy focusing on relevant keywords in article titles, refined by including only peer-reviewed journal articles. The data analysis included bibliometric indicators such as publication counts and trends, which were visualized using VOSviewer software version 1.6.20 for network and co-occurrence analysis, highlighting key research clusters and emerging topics. Results Among the 479 publications on the gut microbiota and NAFLD, the majority were original articles (n = 338; 70.56%), followed by reviews (n = 119; 24.84%). The annual publication count increased from 1 in 2010 to 118 in 2022, with a significant growth phase starting in 2017 (R2 = 0.9025, p < 0.001). The research was globally distributed and dominated by China (n = 231; 48.23%) and the United States (n = 90; 18.79%). The University of California, San Diego, led institutional contributions (n = 18; 3.76%). Funding was prominent, with 62.8% of the articles supported, especially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (n = 118; 24.63%). The average citation count was 43.23, with an h-index of 70 and a citation range of 0 to 1058 per article. Research hotspots shifted their focus post-2020 toward the impact of high-fat diets on NAFLD incidence. Conclusions This study has effectively mapped the growing body of research on the gut microbiota-NAFLD relationship, revealing a significant increase in publications since 2017. There is significant interest in gut microbiota and NAFLD research, mainly led by China and the United States, with diverse areas of focus. Recently, the field has moved toward exploring the interconnections among diet, lifestyle, and the gut-liver axis. We hypothesize that with advanced technologies, new opportunities for personalized medicine and a holistic understanding of NAFLD will emerge.
Zyoud, Sa’ed H. (59172431400); Alalalmeh, Samer O. (57997924800); Hegazi, Omar E. (57998310800); Shakhshir, Muna (57451696300); Abushamma, Faris (57193071040); Al-Jabi, Samah W. (16302963700)
An examination of global research trends for exploring the associations between the gut microbiota and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease through bibliometric and visualization analysis
2024
10.1186/s13099-024-00624-w
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85197890421&doi=10.1186%2fs13099-024-00624-w&partnerID=40&md5=38ac6badc4136d1a702ac0dd24295d48
Poison Control and Drug Information Center (PCDIC), College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, 44839, Palestine; Department of Clinical and Community Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, 44839, Palestine; Clinical Research Centre, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, 44839, Palestine; College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates; Department of Nutrition, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, 44839, Palestine; Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, 44839, Palestine; Department of Urology, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, 44839, Palestine
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