Rian Ka Praja1, Nur Azis Rohmansyah2, , ,
1Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, 73111
2Department of Physical Education, Universitas PGRI Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia, 50232
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Bibliometric analysis on sports-associated infections in athletes
J. Anthr. Sport Phys. Educ. 2023, 7(3), 23-27 | DOI: 10.26773/jaspe.230705
Abstract
This bibliometric study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the scientific literature on sports-associated infections in athletes by conducting an examination of articles indexed in the Scopus database from 2013 to 2023. A systematic search was conducted in the Scopus database using relevant keywords related to sportsassociated infections and athletes. The search was limited to articles published between 2013 and 2023. Coauthorship and co-occurrence analyses were performed using VOSviewer software, version 1.6.19. A total of 540 articles were included in the analysis. The publication output on sports-associated infections in athletes demonstrated a consistent upward trend during the study period, indicating a growing interest in the field. The United States emerged as the leading country in terms of publication volume, followed by European countries such as the United Kingdom, Italy, and Germany. Notably, there was a notable absence of literature from Asian and African countries. Interestingly, COVID-19 was the most frequently studied topic in the sportsassociated infections in the last several years. This bibliometric study provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific literature on sports-associated infections in athletes indexed in the Scopus database from 2013 to 2023. The findings highlight the increasing research interest in this field and the prominent contributions from countries in America and Europe. However, it also underscores the need for enhanced research efforts in Asian and African regions. The identified research gaps and collaboration opportunities can guide future research directions, ultimately contributing to the prevention, management, and overall well-being of athletes regarding sports-associated infections.
Keywords
bibliometric analysis, sports-associated infections, athletes, publication trends, COVID-19
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