Exploring the landscape of lymphatic filariasis research in India: A scientometric analysis of two decades from 2000 to 2024.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The launch of the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF) in 2000 catalysed a surge in research and programmatic initiatives worldwide. However, a systematic evaluation of global LF research output over the past two decades remains limited. This scientometric analysis maps LF research from 2000 to 2024, with a special focus on India's contribution.

Methods and results

Original research articles on LF published between 2000 and 2024 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection using title-specific MeSH keywords. Bibliographic data were analysed using the bibliometrix package in R. A total of 1,746 documents were identified, with an average annual growth rate of 1.13%. Global output peaked in 2014, while India's highest was in 2012. Indi

SUBMITTER: Jabir M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12799182 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature