Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ordu University, 52200, Ordu, Türkiye.
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gümüşhane University, 29100, Gümüşhane, Türkiye.
Rheumatol Int. 2023 Nov;43(11):2115-2124. doi: 10.1007/s00296-023-05408-0. Epub 2023 Aug 16.
Rheumatic diseases (RDs) include a variety of autoimmune disorders defined by severe inflammation, primarily affecting the joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. Recent research has revealed the association between rheumatic diseases and gut microbiota, thereby providing insights into the underlying mechanisms of disease pathogenesis. The objective of this study was to evaluate the quantity and quality of scientific research regarding the association between RDs and gut microbiota, as well as to elucidate the characteristics of worldwide research output in this field. The present bibliometric analysis was carried out using the Scopus database, using the keywords "rheumatology," "arthritis," and "gut microbiota." The study involved determining the number of articles, the number of active countries with journals, the identification of prolific authors, and the collection of citation data. Additionally, analyses of trends were conducted. 503 articles in all were reviewed. Collaboration networks were visualized using mapping techniques. The number of articles on RDs and gut microbiota exhibited a consistent pattern from 2002 to 2022 (p < 0.05). The five most productive countries were China (n = 128; 25.45%), the United States (n = 101; 20.07%), Italy (n = 40; 7.95%), the United Kingdom (n = 20; 3.98%), and Japan (n = 17; 3.38%). Israel, Italy, Belgium, and Portugal had the highest values regarding the number of articles per million population. Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom were the top three countries regarding average citation count. This bibliometric analysis evaluates and synthesizes global scientific output on RDs and gut microbiota. The literature on the association between rheumatic diseases and gut microbiota is growing. Supporting researchers in countries with limited involvement in this field will contribute to its growth.
风湿性疾病（RDs）包括多种自身免疫性疾病，其特征为严重炎症，主要影响关节、肌腱、韧带、骨骼和肌肉。最近的研究揭示了风湿性疾病与肠道微生物群之间的关联，从而深入了解了疾病发病机制的潜在机制。本研究旨在评估关于 RDs 与肠道微生物群关联的科学研究的数量和质量，并阐明该领域全球研究成果的特点。本生物计量学分析使用 Scopus 数据库，使用“风湿病学”、“关节炎”和“肠道微生物群”等关键词进行。研究包括确定文章数量、有期刊的活跃国家数量、确定多产作者以及收集引文数据。此外，还进行了趋势分析。共审查了 503 篇文章。使用绘图技术可视化协作网络。从 2002 年到 2022 年，RDs 和肠道微生物群的文章数量呈一致模式（p<0.05）。五个最具生产力的国家是中国（n=128；25.45%）、美国（n=101；20.07%）、意大利（n=40；7.95%）、英国（n=20；3.98%）和日本（n=17；3.38%）。以色列、意大利、比利时和葡萄牙的每百万人口文章数量最高。澳大利亚、加拿大和英国的平均引用次数最高。本生物计量学分析评估和综合了全球关于 RDs 和肠道微生物群的科学产出。关于风湿性疾病与肠道微生物群关联的文献正在不断增加。支持在该领域参与有限的国家的研究人员将有助于其发展。
