Bibliometric Assessment of Thelaziosis Research in Europe From 1970-2023

Abstract

Given the increase in cases of thelaziosis in recent years, especially in Europe, we evaluate the publication patterns of research focusing on Thelazia. We also discuss the results of published articles and how more clinical and epidemiological information on Thelazia is still needed. All the documents registered in Web of Science with the subject of Thelazia between 1970 and 31 March 2023 were analyzed, using the Online Analysis Platform of Literature Metrology and the VOS viewer as tools. Between 1970 and March 2023, there were 336 publications on Thelazia. During the same period, these documents were mentioned 5597 times, averaging 16.66 times for each record. Thelazia's first publications appeared in 1970, and 55.95% of all publications were published after 2010. Regarding total publication numbers, the most influential country was Italy (n = 87), followed by the United States (n=57). The most prolific author in this field was "Domenico Otranto" (n = 77), while the journals that drew the most papers were Parasites & Vectors (n = 30) and Veterinary Parasitology (n = 29). The findings of this article will be useful in defining research priorities related to Thelazia and diagnosing the importance of scientific production associated with this pathogen. © 2023, Published by University of Tabriz.