Análisis bibliométrico del conocimiento científico sobre la infección por Lophomonas sp
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Introducción: La infección por Lophomonas sp representa un desafío diagnóstico y terapéutico emergente en medicina respiratoria. Aunque considerada rara, se han reportado casos globalmente, especialmente en pacientes inmunocomprometidos. Objetivo: Analizar las tendencias globales en la producción científica sobre la infección por Lophomonas sp durante el periodo 2000-2024 mediante un estudio bibliométrico. Metodología: Se realizó un análisis bibliométrico utilizando la base de datos Scopus, con búsqueda avanzada limitada a artículos, revisiones y cartas al editor en áreas de medicina, parasitología y microbiología relacionadas con humanos, publicados entre 2000 y 2024. Los datos se procesaron mediante R Studio y el paquete Bibliometrix/Biblioshiny, analizando producción anual, distribución geográfica, autores, instituciones, revistas y palabras clave más productivas. Resultados: Se identificaron 36 documentos científicos desde 2006, con tasa de crecimiento anual de 11,42 %, participación de 137 autores y 25 % de colaboración internacional. Los años 2016 y 2021 presentaron mayor producción. Discusión: El crecimiento gradual evidencia consolidación como tema emergente en enfermedades respiratorias, aunque con menor centralidad comparado con otros patógenos. Conclusiones: Lophomonas se posiciona como tema nicho especializado con oportunidades para investigación interdisciplinaria y colaboración internacional.
Introduction: Infection by Lophomonas sp represents an emerging diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in respiratory medicine. Although considered rare, cases have been reported globally, especially in immunocompromised patients. Objective: To analyze global trends in scientific production on Lophomonas sp infection during the period 2000-2024 through a bibliometric study. Methodology: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database, with advanced search limited to articles, reviews, and letters to the editor in medicine, parasitology, and microbiology areas related to humans, published between 2000 and 2024. Data were processed using R Studio and the Bibliometrix/Biblioshiny package, analyzing annual production, geographical distribution, most productive authors, institutions, journals, and keywords. Results: Thirty-six scientific documents were identified since 2006, with an annual growth rate of 11.42 %, participation of 137 authors, and 25 % international collaboration. The years 2016 and 2021 showed higher production. Discussion: Gradual growth evidences consolidation as an emerging topic in respiratory diseases, although with less centrality compared to other pathogens. Conclusions: Lophomonas positions itself as a specialized niche topic with opportunities for interdisciplinary research and international collaboration.
Introduction: Infection by Lophomonas sp represents an emerging diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in respiratory medicine. Although considered rare, cases have been reported globally, especially in immunocompromised patients. Objective: To analyze global trends in scientific production on Lophomonas sp infection during the period 2000-2024 through a bibliometric study. Methodology: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database, with advanced search limited to articles, reviews, and letters to the editor in medicine, parasitology, and microbiology areas related to humans, published between 2000 and 2024. Data were processed using R Studio and the Bibliometrix/Biblioshiny package, analyzing annual production, geographical distribution, most productive authors, institutions, journals, and keywords. Results: Thirty-six scientific documents were identified since 2006, with an annual growth rate of 11.42 %, participation of 137 authors, and 25 % international collaboration. The years 2016 and 2021 showed higher production. Discussion: Gradual growth evidences consolidation as an emerging topic in respiratory diseases, although with less centrality compared to other pathogens. Conclusions: Lophomonas positions itself as a specialized niche topic with opportunities for interdisciplinary research and international collaboration.
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Vol. 8, No. 24