Role of artificial intelligence in early identification and risk evaluation of non-communicable diseases: a bibliometric analysis of global research trends

Objective This study aims to shed light on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the early detection and risk assessment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).Study design Bibliometric analysis.Setting Articles related to AI in early identification and risk evaluation of NCDs...

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Main Authors: Arwa M Al-Dekah, Waleed Sweileh
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Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/5/e101169.full
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description Objective This study aims to shed light on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the early detection and risk assessment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).Study design Bibliometric analysis.Setting Articles related to AI in early identification and risk evaluation of NCDs from 2000 to 2024 were retrieved from the Scopus database.Methods This comprehensive bibliometric study focuses on a single database, Scopus and employs narrative synthesis for concise yet informative summaries. Microsoft Excel V.365 and VOSviewer software (V.1.6.20) were used to summarise bibliometric features.Results The study retrieved 1745 relevant articles, with a notable surge in research activity in recent years. Core journals included Scientific Reports and IEEE Access, and core institutions included the Harvard Medical School and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, while core countries comprised China, the USA, India, the UK and Saudi Arabia. Citation trends indicated substantial growth and recognition of AI’s impact on NCDs management. Frequent author keywords identified key research hotspots, including specific NCDs like Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes. Risk assessment studies demonstrated improved predictions for heart failure, cardiovascular risk, breast cancer, diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease.Conclusion Our findings highlight the increasing role of AI in early detection and risk prediction of NCDs, emphasising its widening research impact and future clinical potential.
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spelling doaj-art-c2dbbb9d3fa14f21980a158bff2daa452025-08-20T03:53:18ZengBMJ Publishing GroupBMJ Open2044-60552025-05-0115510.1136/bmjopen-2025-101169Role of artificial intelligence in early identification and risk evaluation of non-communicable diseases: a bibliometric analysis of global research trendsArwa M Al-Dekah0Waleed Sweileh1Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Science and Art, Irbid, JordanAl-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine, State ofObjective This study aims to shed light on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the early detection and risk assessment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).Study design Bibliometric analysis.Setting Articles related to AI in early identification and risk evaluation of NCDs from 2000 to 2024 were retrieved from the Scopus database.Methods This comprehensive bibliometric study focuses on a single database, Scopus and employs narrative synthesis for concise yet informative summaries. Microsoft Excel V.365 and VOSviewer software (V.1.6.20) were used to summarise bibliometric features.Results The study retrieved 1745 relevant articles, with a notable surge in research activity in recent years. Core journals included Scientific Reports and IEEE Access, and core institutions included the Harvard Medical School and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, while core countries comprised China, the USA, India, the UK and Saudi Arabia. Citation trends indicated substantial growth and recognition of AI’s impact on NCDs management. Frequent author keywords identified key research hotspots, including specific NCDs like Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes. Risk assessment studies demonstrated improved predictions for heart failure, cardiovascular risk, breast cancer, diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease.Conclusion Our findings highlight the increasing role of AI in early detection and risk prediction of NCDs, emphasising its widening research impact and future clinical potential.https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/5/e101169.full
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Role of artificial intelligence in early identification and risk evaluation of non-communicable diseases: a bibliometric analysis of global research trends
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title Role of artificial intelligence in early identification and risk evaluation of non-communicable diseases: a bibliometric analysis of global research trends
title_full Role of artificial intelligence in early identification and risk evaluation of non-communicable diseases: a bibliometric analysis of global research trends
title_fullStr Role of artificial intelligence in early identification and risk evaluation of non-communicable diseases: a bibliometric analysis of global research trends
title_full_unstemmed Role of artificial intelligence in early identification and risk evaluation of non-communicable diseases: a bibliometric analysis of global research trends
title_short Role of artificial intelligence in early identification and risk evaluation of non-communicable diseases: a bibliometric analysis of global research trends
title_sort role of artificial intelligence in early identification and risk evaluation of non communicable diseases a bibliometric analysis of global research trends
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