Trends and hotspots in research of virus and gastrointestinal mucosal immunity: a bibliometric analysis of four decades.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the past four decades, the relationship between viruses and gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal immunity has gained increasing attention due to frequent viral epidemics.

Objective

This study explores current research trends and future directions in this field through bibliometric analysis.

Methods

Literature from January 1, 1985, to December 31, 2024, was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) on January 6, 2025. Analyses were conducted using VOSviewer, Citespace, and the Bibliometrix R package.

Results

A total of 4,842 publications were identified, with an annual growth rate of 8.65%. The United States (USA) led with 1,866 articles (38.54%), followed by China (794, 16.4%). The University of California was the leading institution (n

SUBMITTER: Cai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12465148 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature