Global research trends and collaborations in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: A bibliometric analysis (1989-2023)

TL;DR

This bibliometric analysis of FOP research from 1989 to 2023 reveals global publication trends, key contributors, and collaboration patterns, highlighting the United States' leading role and providing insights for future research directions.

Contribution

This study offers the first comprehensive bibliometric overview of FOP research, mapping global trends, influential entities, and collaboration networks over more than three decades.

Findings

United States leads in publications and citations.

Significant international collaborations identified.

Major document types include articles and reviews.

Abstract

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) is a rare and debilitating genetic disorder characterized by the progressive formation of bone in muscles and connective tissues. This scientometric analysis examines the global research trends on FOP between 1989 and 2023 using bibliographic data from Web of Science. The study highlights key patterns in publication productivity, influential journals, institutions, and the geographical distribution of research. The findings reveal that the United States leads both in terms of total publications and citation impact, with significant contributions from the UK, Italy, Japan, and other European countries. Additionally, the analysis identifies the major document types, including articles and reviews, and evaluates the collaborative efforts across institutions. The study offers valuable insights into the global research landscape of FOP, providing a foundation for future studies and international collaborations.