Mapping the global research landscape on insulin resistance: Visualization and bibliometric analysis
Sa’ed H. Zyoud, Muna Shakhshir, Amer Koni, Amani S. Abushanab, Moyad Shahwan, Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Rand Al Subu, Adham Abu Taha, Samah W. Al‐Jabi
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Insulin resistance is a risk factor for metabolic syndromes and is associated with a wide variety of metabolic illnesses, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. AIM: To investigate and map global insulin resistance studies. METHODS: (https://www.referencecitationanalysis.com) by using a validated search strategy. The study period was limited from 2002 to 2021. Bibliometric indicators and mapping were presented. RESULTS: = 1484; 5.54%). The retrieved articles identified two main research themes: "inflammatory mechanisms in the regulation of insulin resistance" and "mechanisms linking obesity to insulin resistance". CONCLUSION: Our data show that insulin resistance has steadily gained interest from researchers, as evidenced by the number of citations and yearly publications. Publications have grown significantly in the last decade, while low-income countries with greater burdens continue to produce fewer publications in this field. This approach might assist researchers in choosing new research areas and recognizing research hotspots and frontiers. In the future, perhaps high-quality clinical evidence will be acquired.