A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Brucellosis Research: Insights from CNKI and Web of Science Databases (2014-2023).

PURPOSE

This study aimed to analyze the current status, research hotspots, and frontiers of brucellosis from 2014 to 2023 using data from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Web of Science (WoS) via CiteSpace, and to provide new insights for researchers in the field.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

Articles related to brucellosis published from 2014 to 2023 were retrieved from CNKI and WoS databases. CiteSpace V.6.3.R3 was employed to generate network maps and perform bibliometric analysis.

RESULTS

A total of 467 references from CNKI and 3686 references from WoS were analyzed. In CNKI, the annual publication trend showed a decline, with Xu Liqing, Ma Li, and Yang Xuxin being the most prolific authors, and the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention being the leading institution. The keyword cluster analysis identified 13 main clusters, while the keyword emergence map highlighted 15 keywords with the strongest emergence intensity. In contrast, WoS displayed an increasing trend in annual publications, with Heinrich Neubauer, Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB), and China as the top contributors in terms of authors, institutions, and countries, respectively. "Infection" was the most frequently occurring keyword. WoS analysis revealed 16 primary clusters and 25 keywords with high emergence intensity.

CONCLUSION

Between 2014 and 2023, CNKI saw a slight dip in brucellosis studies, while WoS research on it gained growing attention. CNKI literature primarily focuses on epidemiology, clinical manifestations, complications, and diagnostic methods, while WoS literature emphasizes pathogenesis and public health management. Effective prevention and control of brucellosis require interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral, and transnational cooperation.