Global Research Trends in Gut Microbiota and Functional Constipation
Author Information
Author(s): Ong Shun Seng, Xu Lianjie, Ang Ching Wei, Deng Xiaoyue, Lu Hai, Xu Tianshu
Primary Institution: Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
Hypothesis
What are the predominant research themes within the study of gut microbiota and functional constipation?
Conclusion
The study provides a comprehensive overview of the research landscape, highlighting leading authors, institutions, and evolving research priorities in the field.
Supporting Evidence
- Annual publications on gut microbiota and functional constipation rose from 29 in 2013 to 252 in 2023.
- China led in research output with 37.8% of total publications.
- Key authors identified include CHEN W and ZHANG H, with 30 and 27 articles respectively.
Takeaway
This study looks at how researchers are studying gut bacteria and constipation, showing what topics are popular and who is doing the most work in this area.
Methodology
The study used bibliometric methods to analyze publication trends, author contributions, and keyword analysis.
Limitations
The study may not encompass all relevant journals, particularly those not indexed in the Web of Science, and lacks representation from non-English journals.
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