Research hotspots and trends in the antioxidant effects of acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2024
Objective: Oxidative stress is an important factor mediating the pathologic progression of many diseases. In recent years, the antioxidant effects of acupuncture have been gradually confirmed. However, bibliometric analysis in this field, which is still lacking. This study aimed to explore the curre...
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| author | Zhilin Huang Song Li YiHao Zhou Anhong Dai Yi Zhang Meifang Liu Mengqi Le Jing Shi |
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| description | Objective: Oxidative stress is an important factor mediating the pathologic progression of many diseases. In recent years, the antioxidant effects of acupuncture have been gradually confirmed. However, bibliometric analysis in this field, which is still lacking. This study aimed to explore the current state of research and recent trends in the regulating of oxidative stress by acupuncture using bibliometric methods. Methods: Articles pertaining to the acupuncture antioxidant effects were systematically retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database, encompassing the temporal scope from inception to September 6, 2024. Countries, publications, authors, co-citations, and keywords were visualized and analyzed using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and R software. Results: A total of 438 articles have been published in the field, with the number increasing yearly. Chinese scholars constitute a significant force in the domain of research pertaining to this field. Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is the institution with the highest number of publications. Cunzhi Liu (17) is the author with the highest number of publications. The journals with the most publications (39) and citations (652) are EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE. Basic research is the main type of research. Both co-cited literature analysis and keyword examination have indicated neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and stroke, as prominent research domains. Electroacupuncture is the most common intervention. Pain and inflammation may be a trend in research in this area. Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis summarises the disease mapping and some of the mechanisms of acupuncture's antioxidant effects. Neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, vascular dementia, and stroke are major research areas in this field. Pain and inflammation may be a direction for future research. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-59bfabcee52a44cabc11d4988cbffa2b2025-01-30T05:12:52ZengElsevierComplementary Therapies in Medicine0965-22992025-03-0188103123Research hotspots and trends in the antioxidant effects of acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2024Zhilin Huang0Song Li1YiHao Zhou2Anhong Dai3Yi Zhang4Meifang Liu5Mengqi Le6Jing Shi7Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China; The First Clinical Medical College of Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, ChinaYunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, ChinaHeilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, ChinaYan'an Hospital Affiliated To Kunming Medical University, Kunming, ChinaQingdao Central Hospital, Qingdao, ChinaThe First Clinical Medical College of Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, ChinaYunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, ChinaThe First Clinical Medical College of Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China; Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China; Corresponding author at: The First Clinical Medical College of Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China.Objective: Oxidative stress is an important factor mediating the pathologic progression of many diseases. In recent years, the antioxidant effects of acupuncture have been gradually confirmed. However, bibliometric analysis in this field, which is still lacking. This study aimed to explore the current state of research and recent trends in the regulating of oxidative stress by acupuncture using bibliometric methods. Methods: Articles pertaining to the acupuncture antioxidant effects were systematically retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database, encompassing the temporal scope from inception to September 6, 2024. Countries, publications, authors, co-citations, and keywords were visualized and analyzed using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and R software. Results: A total of 438 articles have been published in the field, with the number increasing yearly. Chinese scholars constitute a significant force in the domain of research pertaining to this field. Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is the institution with the highest number of publications. Cunzhi Liu (17) is the author with the highest number of publications. The journals with the most publications (39) and citations (652) are EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE. Basic research is the main type of research. Both co-cited literature analysis and keyword examination have indicated neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and stroke, as prominent research domains. Electroacupuncture is the most common intervention. Pain and inflammation may be a trend in research in this area. Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis summarises the disease mapping and some of the mechanisms of acupuncture's antioxidant effects. Neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, vascular dementia, and stroke are major research areas in this field. Pain and inflammation may be a direction for future research.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229924001110AcupunctureAntioxidantBibliometricsCiteSpaceVOSviewer |
| spellingShingle | Zhilin Huang Song Li YiHao Zhou Anhong Dai Yi Zhang Meifang Liu Mengqi Le Jing Shi Research hotspots and trends in the antioxidant effects of acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2024 Complementary Therapies in Medicine Acupuncture Antioxidant Bibliometrics CiteSpace VOSviewer |
| title | Research hotspots and trends in the antioxidant effects of acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2024 |
| title_full | Research hotspots and trends in the antioxidant effects of acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2024 |
| title_fullStr | Research hotspots and trends in the antioxidant effects of acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2024 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Research hotspots and trends in the antioxidant effects of acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2024 |
| title_short | Research hotspots and trends in the antioxidant effects of acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2024 |
| title_sort | research hotspots and trends in the antioxidant effects of acupuncture a bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2024 |
| topic | Acupuncture Antioxidant Bibliometrics CiteSpace VOSviewer |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229924001110 |
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