Global Bibliometric Research on a Neglected Food-Borne Parasite:  Taenia solium

Sevil Alkan; Serap Kılıç Altun; Mehmet Emin Aydemir

doi:10.71336/ijvar.681

Authors

Sevil Alkan Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Çanakkale, Türkiye
Serap Kılıç Altun Harran University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye
Mehmet Emin Aydemir Harran University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71336/ijvar.681

Keywords:

Cysticercosis, Neglected disease, Taeniasis, Zoonoses

Abstract

This study analyzes publications on Taenia solium, the pork tapeworm, using Web of Science data from 2000-2023. It aims to characterize scientific production, distribution of contributions, and thematic research characteristics, exploring trends, prominent journals, affiliations, and global contributions to better understand this neglected tropical disease. For this bibliometric study, articles related to Taenia solium, published from January 1st, 2000, to September 30th, 2023, were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection database. The analysis encompassed an exploration of the scholarly output's evolution and an examination of the diverse subject areas covered in the corpus of research. The data were systematically analyzed using the Bibliometrix 2.0 package within the RStudio application, providing a robust and comprehensive evaluation of the research landscape surrounding Taenia solium during the specified timeframe. An extensive analysis was conducted on a total of 4.167 articles published from 2000 to 2023. In the realm of average citations, 2018 emerged as a peak year. The journals contributing significantly to this body of work fell within the categories of tropical medicine and veterinary science. While the United States led in productivity with 896 articles, noteworthy attention is drawn to the endemic nature of Taenia solium in countries like India (748 articles), Brazil (615 articles). It's worth noting, however, that some endemic regions in Africa (285 articles) and Oceania (72 articles) exhibited comparatively lower participation in research efforts. This comprehensive examination aids researchers in gaining insights into its temporal evolution, providing a global audience with structured information to discern both the key areas of focus and potential research gaps. This emphasis becomes especially crucial in the context of developing endemic countries, where the encouragement of robust research practices can significantly contribute to advancing our understanding of Taenia solium.

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