Global research trajectories in gut microbiota and functional constipation: a bibliometric and visualization study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional constipation (FC) negatively impacts quality of life and is associated with gut microbiota (GM) imbalances. Despite the growing interest in this area, a thorough analysis of research trends is missing. This study uses bibliometric methods to assess the global research on GM's role in FC, pinpointing key topics, impactful studies, and prominent researchers to guide future research and identify gaps.

Methods

In our study, we conducted a performance analysis and science mapping using bibliometric indicators such as publication trends, author and institutional contributions, productivity, impact, keyword analysis, and collaboration networks. We employed software tools like VOSviewer, Biblioshiny, CiteSpace, and SCImago Graphica to automate the assessment of

SUBMITTER: Ong SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11659297 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature