Mapping Global Research Trends on Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Bibliometric Analysis of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Studies.

ABSTRACT: Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) represents a major challenge in neurological development research and is receiving increasing attention from the pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences. Despite this constant growth, there is no document that provides a comprehensive overview integrating publication trends, key contributors, and thematic developments, allowing efforts to be focused on specific areas. Objective: To conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of pharmacological research related to ASD published between 2001 and 2025. Methods: The database obtained contains 1170 articles indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) database in the JCR Pharmacy and Pharmacology category. Bibliometric indicators such as publication growth, h-index, authorship, instit

SUBMITTER: Sabadini G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12844977 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature