Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Date Submitted: Mar 30, 2024
Open Peer Review Period: Mar 30, 2024 - May 25, 2024
Date Accepted: Sep 5, 2024
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Mapping the Evolution of Digital Research: A Bibliometric Overview of Research Hotspots, Trends, and Collaboration of Publications in JMIR (1999-2024)
ABSTRACT
Background:
Bibliometric studies of single journals have been performed, but to the best of our knowledge, bibliometric mapping has not yet been used to analyze the literature published by the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR).
Objective:
In celebration of the journal's 25th anniversary, the aim of the study was to review the whole collection of JMIR publications from 1999 to 2024 and provide a complete overview of the main publication characteristics.
Methods:
This study included papers published on JMIR during the 25-year period from 1999 to 2024. The data were analyzed using the CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and ‘Bibliometrix’ package in R. Through descriptive bibliometrics, we studied the dynamics and trend patterns of JMIR literature production and identified the most prolific authors, papers, institutions, and countries. Bibliometric maps are used to visualize published articles' content and identify the most prolific research terms and topics published on JMIR and their evolution over time. A bibliometric network map was constructed to determine the hot research topics and topics in the past 25 years.
Results:
This study revealed positive trends in literature production, with both the total number of publications and the average number of citations increasing over the years, although the number of articles published in JMIR has recently decreased slightly. The most productive institutions were from the United States, ranking highest in successful publications in journals. The editor-in-chief of JMIR was a pioneer in this field. Thematic analysis revealed that the most prolific topics corresponded to the primary aims and scope of the journal. The main themes of JMIR at present and in the future were "artificial intelligence", "patient empowerment", and "victimization".
Conclusions:
This bibliometric study identified significant contributions to digital health by identifying key research trends, themes, influential authors, and collaborations. The findings provided insights into the need to increase publications from developing countries, improve the gender diversity of authors and expand the range of research topics.
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