Research trajectory of the mechanism of preeclampsia: a scientometric perspective

Abstract Objective This study aims to conduct a scientometric analysis on the research history and emerging trends of the pathogenesis of preeclampsia using CiteSpace and VOSviewer software. The goal is to provide guidance for future research and clinical practice. Methods: The core collection datab...

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Main Authors: Shen Li, Meiling Sun, Datong Liu, Xuanyi Wang
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-00806-5
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description Abstract Objective This study aims to conduct a scientometric analysis on the research history and emerging trends of the pathogenesis of preeclampsia using CiteSpace and VOSviewer software. The goal is to provide guidance for future research and clinical practice. Methods: The core collection database of Web of Science was searched for research literature on the mechanism of preeclampsia from January 1980 to March 2024. CiteSpace6. 1. R6, 5. 7. R5 (64-bit), and VOSviewer1.6.19 software were used for visual analysis, including networks of keywords, countries, authors, institutions, funds, and fields. Results A total of 4989 documents were analyzed in this study. The number of published articles has shown a consistent increase from 1990 to 2022, indicating that this topic remains a significant area of research. The countries, institutions, authors, journals, and fields that contributed the most articles include the USA, University of Mississippi, Lamarca, Babbette, Placenta, and the field of OBSTETRICS and GYNECOLOGY. Keyword clustering and emergence analysis identified 7 clusters, while clustering and emergence analysis of cited documents identified 14 clusters. These analyses revealed that current research on the mechanism of preeclampsia primarily focuses on placental ischemia and hypoxia, inflammatory response and immune disorders, angiogenic factor imbalance, abnormal epigenetic modifications, and intestinal flora imbalance. Conclusions Research on the mechanisms of preeclampsia is rapidly advancing. Given the presence of multiple mechanisms and pathways, further collaborative research is essential to guide clinical treatment effectively and enhance maternal and child outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-b5bb46caa7784fafbba9644225b5d7362025-08-20T01:47:32ZengBMCJournal of Health, Population and Nutrition2072-13152025-04-0144112410.1186/s41043-025-00806-5Research trajectory of the mechanism of preeclampsia: a scientometric perspectiveShen Li0Meiling Sun1Datong Liu2Xuanyi WangObstetrics Department, Rizhao People’s HospitalObstetrics Department, Rizhao People’s HospitalClinical Medical College of Jining Medical UniversityAbstract Objective This study aims to conduct a scientometric analysis on the research history and emerging trends of the pathogenesis of preeclampsia using CiteSpace and VOSviewer software. The goal is to provide guidance for future research and clinical practice. Methods: The core collection database of Web of Science was searched for research literature on the mechanism of preeclampsia from January 1980 to March 2024. CiteSpace6. 1. R6, 5. 7. R5 (64-bit), and VOSviewer1.6.19 software were used for visual analysis, including networks of keywords, countries, authors, institutions, funds, and fields. Results A total of 4989 documents were analyzed in this study. The number of published articles has shown a consistent increase from 1990 to 2022, indicating that this topic remains a significant area of research. The countries, institutions, authors, journals, and fields that contributed the most articles include the USA, University of Mississippi, Lamarca, Babbette, Placenta, and the field of OBSTETRICS and GYNECOLOGY. Keyword clustering and emergence analysis identified 7 clusters, while clustering and emergence analysis of cited documents identified 14 clusters. These analyses revealed that current research on the mechanism of preeclampsia primarily focuses on placental ischemia and hypoxia, inflammatory response and immune disorders, angiogenic factor imbalance, abnormal epigenetic modifications, and intestinal flora imbalance. Conclusions Research on the mechanisms of preeclampsia is rapidly advancing. Given the presence of multiple mechanisms and pathways, further collaborative research is essential to guide clinical treatment effectively and enhance maternal and child outcomes.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-00806-5PreeclampsiaPathogenesisScientometricsVisual analysisCiteSpaceVOSviewer
spellingShingle Shen Li
Meiling Sun
Datong Liu
Xuanyi Wang
Research trajectory of the mechanism of preeclampsia: a scientometric perspective
Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Preeclampsia
Pathogenesis
Scientometrics
Visual analysis
CiteSpace
VOSviewer
title Research trajectory of the mechanism of preeclampsia: a scientometric perspective
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title_fullStr Research trajectory of the mechanism of preeclampsia: a scientometric perspective
title_full_unstemmed Research trajectory of the mechanism of preeclampsia: a scientometric perspective
title_short Research trajectory of the mechanism of preeclampsia: a scientometric perspective
title_sort research trajectory of the mechanism of preeclampsia a scientometric perspective
topic Preeclampsia
Pathogenesis
Scientometrics
Visual analysis
CiteSpace
VOSviewer
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-00806-5
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