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Sedira N, Pinto J, Bentes I, Pereira S. Bibliometric analysis of global research trends on biomimetics, biomimicry, bionics, and bio-inspired concepts in civil engineering using the Scopus database. BIOINSPIRATION & BIOMIMETICS 2024; 19:041001. [PMID: 38631363 DOI: 10.1088/1748-3190/ad3ff6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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This paper presents a bibliometrics analysis aimed at discerning global trends in research on 'biomimetics', 'biomimicry', 'bionics', and 'bio-inspired' concepts within civil engineering, using the Scopus database. This database facilitates the assessment of interrelationships and impacts of these concepts within the civil engineering domain. The findings demonstrate a consistent growth in publications related to these areas, indicative of increasing interest and impact within the civil engineering community. Influential authors and institutions have emerged, making significant contributions to the field. The United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom are recognised as leaders in research on these concepts in civil engineering. Notably, emerging countries such as China and India have also made considerable contributions. The integration of design principles inspired by nature into civil engineering holds the potential to drive sustainable and innovative solutions for various engineering challenges. The conducted bibliometrics analysis grants perspective on the current state of scientific research on biomimetics, biomimicry, bionics, and bio-inspired concepts in the civil engineering domain, offering data to predict the evolution of each concept in the coming years. Based on the findings of this research, 'biomimetics' replicates biological substances, 'biomimicry' directly imitates designs, and 'bionics' mimics biological functions, while 'bio-inspired' concepts offer innovative ideas beyond direct imitation. Each term incorporates distinct strategies, applications, and historical contexts, shaping innovation across the field of civil engineering.
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- Naim Sedira
- University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal
- C-MADE-Centre of Materials and Building Technologies, UBI, Covilhã, Portugal
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- University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal
- C-MADE-Centre of Materials and Building Technologies, UBI, Covilhã, Portugal
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- University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal
- C-MADE-Centre of Materials and Building Technologies, UBI, Covilhã, Portugal
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- University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal
- C-MADE-Centre of Materials and Building Technologies, UBI, Covilhã, Portugal
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Al-kahtani R, Mahmood N, Aamir S, Anjum Z. Visualizing breast cancer research trends in KSA: A bibliometric analysis. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2023; 18:1472-1479. [PMID: 37409243 PMCID: PMC10318506 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2023.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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Objectives Bibliometric analysis has emerged as a valuable method for identifying emerging areas in a given research field. Breast carcinoma has maintained a stable rank as the most common cancer affecting women worldwide. This study performed bibliometric profiling to shed light on breast cancer research conducted in KSA over the past two decades and to present the research output in the field of microRNAs (miRNA) in breast cancer in KSA. Methods The Web of Science (WoS) and PubMed databases were selected for data retrieval, because of their high coverage, inclusion of high impact journals and easy access to high quality publications. Data retrieval was performed on January 31, 2022. Data were analyzed with Incites from WoS, PubMed and VOSviewer software version 16.1.8. Results The most dynamic institutions, authors and active funding bodies were identified, and output on research in the field of miRNA was assessed. Bibliometric parameters including the number of publications and citation index were analyzed. A total of 3831 publications in the field were identified. A steep increase was observed in breast cancer research. The maximum number of publications was observed in 2021. King Saud University and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre funded most of the projects and contributed the most publications. Visible progress was seen in research exploring the diagnostic and prognostic roles of mRNAs and their therapeutic potential in breast cancer. Conclusion Breast cancer research has attracted substantial attention, as reflected by a notable increase in scientific publications over the past two decades in KSA. The bibliometric parameters revealed crucial information regarding research contributions from various institutions and authors. In the field of miRNAs, notable research investment was observed, but a significant lacuna exists. This study provides a reference that may aid oncologists, researchers and policymakers in planning future research.
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- Reem Al-kahtani
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine at King Saud bin Abdulaziz, University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, KSA
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Riyadh, KSA
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine at King Saud bin Abdulaziz, University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, KSA
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine at King Saud bin Abdulaziz, University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, KSA
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- College of Medicine at King Saud bin Abdulaziz, University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, KSA
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Mapping the intellectual structure of research on surgery with mixed reality: Bibliometric network analysis (2000-2019). J Biomed Inform 2020; 109:103516. [PMID: 32736125 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbi.2020.103516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to view research trends on surgery with mixed reality, and present the intellectual structure using bibliometric network analysis for the period 2000-2019. METHODS Analyses are implemented in the following four steps: (1) literature dataset acquisition from article database (Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and IEEE digital library), (2) dataset pre-processing and refinement, (3) network construction and visualization, and (4) analysis and interpretation. Descriptive analysis, bibliometric network analysis, and in-depth qualitative analysis were conducted. RESULTS The 14,591 keywords of 5897 abstracts data were ultimately used to ascertain the intellectual structure of research on surgery with mixed reality. The dynamics of the evolution of keywords in the structure throughout the four periods is summarized with four aspects: (a) maintaining a predominant utilization tool for training, (b) widening clinical application area, (c) reallocating the continuum of mixed reality, and (d) steering advanced imaging and simulation technology. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study can provide valuable insights into technology adoption and research trends of mixed reality in surgery. These findings can help clinicians to overview prospective medical research on surgery using mixed reality. Hospitals can also understand the periodical maturity of technology of mixed reality in surgery, and, therefore, these findings can suggest an academic landscape to make a decision in adopting new technologies in surgery.
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Mallik A, Ghosh B. Scientometric analysis of research advancement in graph theory and its applications. COLLNET JOURNAL OF SCIENTOMETRICS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/09737766.2018.1453674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Ajoy Mallik
- Dinabandhu Mahavidyalaya, North 24 Parganas, Bongaon 743235, West Bengal, India
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- Dinabandhu Mahavidyalaya, North 24 Parganas, Bongaon 743235, West Bengal, India,
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Cui J, Wei C, Deng L, Kuang X, Zhang Z, Pierides C, Chi J, Wang L. MicroRNA‑143 increases cell apoptosis in myelodysplastic syndrome through the Fas/FasL pathway both in vitro and in vivo. Int J Oncol 2018; 53:2191-2199. [PMID: 30132510 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2018.4534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Whilst the role of microRNA‑143 (miR‑143) in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) remains unclear, abnormally expressed microRNA‑143 has been detected in many types of cancer tissues. In this study, we describe a cohort study for the verification of miR‑143 expression, as well as the investigation of the molecular mechanisms of miR‑143 in MDS/acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). In a series of experiments, miR‑143 recombinant lentiviral vectors transformed into SKM‑1 cells were either overexpressed or knocked down, and the results illustrated that the overexpression of miR‑143 inhibited SKM‑1 cell growth, arrested the SKM‑1 cells in the G0/G1 phase, interfered with cell proliferation and induced cell apoptosis via the Fas/FasL pathway. Conversely, miR‑143 knockdown induced a decrease in the apoptosis and promoted the proliferation of SKM‑1 cells. Moreover, miR‑143 was shown to suppress MLLT3/AF9 expression by binding to its 3'‑UTR. Taken together, the findings of this study indicate that miR‑143 may be a critical regulator of MDS/AML cell carcinogenesis, acting as a potent antitumour molecular target for the diagnosis or treatment of cancers associated with the abnormal expression of MLLT3/AF9, hence facilitating the development of potential therapeutics against MDS/AML.
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- Jiaqi Cui
- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Xi'an Jiao Tong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, P.R. China
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- Center for the Study of Haematological Malignancies, Karaiskakio Foundation, 2032 Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Center for the Study of Haematological Malignancies, Karaiskakio Foundation, 2032 Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P.R. China
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Microbiology Publications in Sub - Saharan Africa during Years 2000 to 2014. Jundishapur J Microbiol 2018. [DOI: 10.5812/jjm.57088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Tibaná-Herrera G, Fernández-Bajón MT, de Moya-Anegón F. Global analysis of the E-learning scientific domain: a declining category? Scientometrics 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s11192-017-2592-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Basu T, Mallik A, Mandal N. Evolving importance of anticancer research using herbal medicine: a scientometric analysis. Scientometrics 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s11192-016-2223-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Wang L, Chen X, Bao A, Zhang X, Wu M, Hao Y, He J. A bibliometric analysis of research on Central Asia during 1990–2014. Scientometrics 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s11192-015-1727-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Zhang J, Yan Y, Guan J. Scientific relatedness in solar energy: a comparative study between the USA and China. Scientometrics 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s11192-014-1487-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Guan J, Yan Y, Zhang J. How do collaborative features affect scientific output? Evidences from wind power field. Scientometrics 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s11192-014-1311-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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