Electronic cigarettes: Emerging trends and research hotspots.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Research on electronic cigarettes is an emerging field, with the number of articles in this field noted to have grown exponentially over recent years. We used a bibliometric analysis method (co-word analysis) to analyze the emerging trends and research hotspots in this field.

Methods

Publication data on electronic cigarettes from 2010 to 2018 were retrieved and downloaded from the PubMed database. Theme trends and knowledge structures were analyzed on the relevant research fields of electronic cigarettes by using a biclustering analysis, strategic diagram analysis, and social network analysis methods. Research hotspots were extracted and compared from three periods.

Results

Core topics that have continuously develop between the years 2010 and 2018 include

SUBMITTER: Zhang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7107908 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature