Research trends of inflammation in autism spectrum disorders: a bibliometric analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inflammation has been recognized as a significant factor in the pathophysiology of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), which have garnered increasing scholarly attention over the past few decades. This study aims to explore research trends related to inflammation and ASD through bibliometric analysis.

Method

A comprehensive literature search was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) on August 28, 2024. This study was restricted to literature published in English. The bibliometric analysis utilized VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the R package "bibliometrix" to visualize collaborations, keyword co-occurrences, and emerging research trends.

Results

A total of 1,752 articles addressing inflammation and ASD were published, demonstrating a consistent up

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11868081 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature