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In today's dynamic and competitive environment, universities play a key role in generating, transmitting, and applying knowledge and innovation. The growing interest in evaluating university performance at national and international levels has led to developing and applying university maturity models as effective assessment tools. This article aims to present various approaches to modelling university maturity. A bibliometric analysis was based on publications in the Web of Science and Scopus databases. The research query included TITLE-ABS-KEY ("maturity model" and universit*) for Scopus and TS = ("maturity model" and universit*) for the Web of Sciences database. A total of 123 publication records were analysed. Materials published between 1994 and 2024 in English were examined. A total of 123 publications were selected for the final analysis. Based on the literature review, key factors that may influence university maturity across nine areas were identified. A theoretical University Maturity Model (UMM) is also presented, which should undergo expert evaluation in subsequent stages. Findings suggest that the application of maturity models can significantly enhance universities' management and operational efficiency, offering valuable insights for policymakers in formulating educational policies.

This paper aims to perform a bibliometric and gender perspective analysis of scientific publications in Scopus and Web of Science in the area of Peruvian nursing. A bibliometric analysis design was used. The analysis comprised 130 articles in Scopus and 104 articles in Web of Science. The main indicators included the annual production of articles, the most cited authors and articles, and a thematic analysis of the keywords. In terms of authorship in Scopus, there are seven women among the first 10 authors, but in Web of Science, there are only 3. For citations, female nurses and authors at Scopus receive a higher proportion of citations than males. However, in Web of Science, male nurses receive proportionately more citations. Regarding the first 10 journals we found on the Web of Science, Emerging Source Citation Index journals have more indexed articles than Journal Citation Reports journals. The statistical correlation coefficient between the articles published in Scopus and Web of Science is 0.92. The scientific production in Peru in the nursing field shows no female bias in Scopus, but that is not the case for Web of Science. In addition, the total number of articles published in Peru respecting other fields is low, as is the level of international collaboration between the authors.

Objective: This study aims to explore the application of neural stem cells (NSCs) in the treatment of spinal cord injury (SCI) through a bibliometric analysis, identifying global research trends and hotspots in this field to further promote research progress. Methods: The bibliometric analysis was conducted using data from the Web of Science (WOS) database, focusing on literature published between 2000 and 2024. A total of 7010 related documents were retrieved, with 4531 specifically addressing NSCs and SCI. The analysis utilized the VOSviewer data analysis platform and the bibliometric online analysis platform to visualize publication and citation trends, keyword frequencies, and the contributions of various countries, authors and journals to the field. Results: The analysis revealed that the United States leads in SCI research, producing the most related articles, followed by China. Key research themes identified include “central nervous system”, “transplantation”, and “differentiation”. The most prolific journals in this field are the Cell Transplantation and Experimental Neurology, with the highest average citation rates observed in Nature Medicine. Okano H and Univ Toronto are the most influential author and institution, respectively. Conclusion: The bibliometric analysis underscores the growing global attention to SCI research and the importance of NSCs as a promising treatment avenue. Despite the challenges in understanding the SCI microenvironment and achieving clinical translation, significant progress has been made in stem cell preparation, in vitro culture, and differentiation methods. The study suggests that ongoing research and the development of comprehensive treatment strategies will enhance the clinical application of NSCs, offering hope for improved outcomes in SCI patients.

Workplace ostracism (WO) has an unfavourable impression on the outcomes of employees. For the past few years, its power has grown as a type of “cold violence” in several categories of organizations. The purpose of the present research is to find significant contributors, current dynamics, domains and advocates further directions in the study arena of workplace ostracism. The paper adopted content analysis (CA), bibliometrics and network analysis (NA) on a sample of 144 documents extracted from Web of Science and Scopus database to observe the research happenings that have occupied a place on this theme. The key research focus is mainly on theory testing related to WO. Workplace ostracism antecedents, consequences, job performance, social ostracism, workplace incivility, social exclusion, emotional exhaustion, psychological empowerment, counterproductive work behavior, proactive customer service performance, proactive personality and political skill, emotional silence and model of workplace ostracism are also prominent research issues in this arena. After observing the different perspectives of the study like initial data structures, bibliometric, network and content analysis, the study will assist as a fundamental base for understanding the concept of WO in various organizations, its recent footprints and the direction where the research is evolving. Unlike the prior analysis, the study methodology used in this research is an amalgamation of network and content analysis and systematic literature review, which enabled the recognition of the intellectual structure to produce an inclusive summary of the study area.

Bibliometric analysis provides an accurate report of the quantity and quality of research affiliated with a specific country. We aimed to use bibliometric analysis to evaluate previously published dermatology-related studies from Saudi Arabia (SA). We conducted a retrospective, cross-sectional bibliometric analysis using the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases to retrieve all SA-affiliated dermatology research from the databases' respective dates of conception to July 9, 2021. The number of publications was determined by the total number of articles, the number of times an article was cited, publishing journals, and affiliated institutions. The Hirsch index (h-index) was used to describe the quality of the articles. In total, SA-affiliated dermatologists published 1,319 articles in WoS and Scopus. Approximately half (n=603) of these articles were published in the past six years. According to WoS, the total number of citations was 9,285 with more than half of all citations also occurring in the past six years. The International Journal of Dermatology was associated with the highest number of publications, followed by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. SA had the second-highest number of publications in the Arab world. Our area has recently experienced rapid growth in dermatology publications. We encourage the use of data from the current study to identify the strengths and weaknesses of such publications, to direct researchers and funds to enhance the national growth of dermatology research, and to conduct periodic bibliometric analyses with the aim of assessing the quality and quantity of SA-affiliated publications over time.

Objective: This research aimed to carry out a bibliographical survey through bibliometrics to know the state of the art on the anaerobic treatment of leachate from composting with nanoparticles. Theoretical Framework: Composting is one kind of waste treatment and its process generates an effluent named leachate. The anaerobic digestion can treat this material and generating biogas for energy use. Additionally, the use of nanoparticles appears as a technological tool capable of improving the production of biogas and the percentage of methane. Method: The tool used to produce this research was bibliometric analysis. Searches were performed in the Web of Science and Scopus databases in September 2024 with a focus on anaerobic digestion of compost leachate. No search period was defined. The strategy of using both databases was to expand the amount of work related to the topic. Results and Discussion: The first work indexed in both databases is from 2011. From 2011 to September 2024, 32 articles related to the topic were published with the participation of 18 countries, 153 authors and 70 institutions. The journal that accumulated the highest number of publications was Waste Management. Research Implications: The implication of this research is to provide general information about the researches being developed and thus to identify scientific gaps. From this overview, the research field can be better studied and new publications will emerge. Originality/Value: This research showed that the study of anaerobic digestion of composting leachate with nanoparticles is quite incipient and promising, as few articles on the subject have been reported. This is a scientific gap.

Understanding the hazards associated with water requires the use of a hydrogeomorphic approach, which considers both hydrologic and geomorphic aspects. In recent decades, research on flash floods has increasingly adopted this approach. However, the overall number of studies and their trends have not been thoroughly documented. Our study aims to analyze the evolution of scientific publications examining flash floods from a hydrogeomorphic perspective on a global scale to understand the trends and research gaps based on a bibliometric analysis. A comprehensive search for relevant publications was conducted in the Web of Science and Scopus databases, covering the period from 1973 to 2024. The resulting data were processed using R software, whereas the spatial distribution network of the publications was analyzed using VOSviewer software. Our analysis identified 212 articles focusing on flash floods as a hydrogeomorphic process. The number of publications has increased since 2012, peaking in 2023 with 21 new articles. Twenty-eight percent of the publications originated from the United States, Spain, and Italy, whereas the most extensive global collaboration network involved researchers from France, the United States, and Canada. A total of 87% of the publications on temperate zones, whereas 13% addressed intertropical environments, where hydrogeomorphic hazards can be particularly devastating. Our study underscores the importance of future research on flash floods hazards in intertropical zones, highlighting the need to incorporate hydrogeomorphic characteristics and processes into studies of flash floods and related phenomena such as floods, debris flows, landslides, and erosion.

The purpose of the study was to investigate 15 years of empirical research on technology leadership in education to examine the trends of the studies, synthesize their relevant features, and reveal the clusters and characteristics of their abstracts. The review included 85 empirical studies indexed in the Web of Science or Scopus databases between 2007 and 2021. Content analysis, bibliometric analysis, and text mining were employed, with results that revealed growing scholarly interest over the last few years in studying technology leadership in education, and that quantitative studies were the predominant research approach. It was also seen that more than a quarter of the studies were published in seven journals and that studies locally cited (by other studies included in the analysis) mostly referred to journals with a focus on policy, theory, and practice for technology in educational organizations. Moreover, the abstracts of the studies were clustered within four categories, which were supported with the results related to the patterns of keywords and cited papers. Possible explanations for these findings and limitations were discussed, and implications and recommendations for future studies were suggested.

Este estudo analisou as características das publicações sobre sustentabilidade social e saúde pública nas bases de dados Web Of Science (WOS) e SCOPUS. Ele possui abordagem quantitativa e caracteriza-se como levantamento bibliométrico. Identificaram-se 769 publicações na WOS e 1.601 na SCOPUS. A primeira publicação aconteceu em 1989. A partir daí houve incremento de publicações até 2017, com maior participação de artigos científicos (598 na WOS e 1.03 3 na SCOPUS), especialmente no quinquênio 2013-2017. Houve predomínio de artigos oriundos de instituições internacionais e em áreas como Medicina, Saúde Pública, Ciências Sociais e Ciências Ambientais. Dentre os mais citados, constatou-se predomínio de publicações em língua inglesa, envolvendo relações entre ecologia, desenvolvimento sustentável, sustentabilidade ambiental e sustentabilidade social e saúde. O levantamento bibliométrico contribui para a aproximação entre a dimensão social da sustentabilidade e aponta para a relevância da temática na gestão de ações, programas e organizações de saúde pública no país.

The intersection of Cybersecurity and AI has garnered increasing attention in recent years due to the growing importance of securing digital assets in an interconnected world. This bibliometric analysis aims to provide valuable insights into the research trends and developments within this interdisciplinary domain. Using data extracted from the Scopus database, a total of 501 papers were selected and analyzed to uncover key patterns and themes. The methodology involved conducting a comprehensive literature search using specific keywords related to Cybersecurity and AI applications. The initial search yielded 736 papers, which were subsequently filtered to include research articles, conference papers, editorial papers, and review papers, resulting in the final dataset of 501 papers. The analysis of publication trends revealed a remarkable surge in research output since 2015, indicating the escalating interest in this field. Collaboration patterns among researchers and institutions were analyzed through co-authorship networks, highlighting a well-connected research community that fosters knowledge exchange. Keyword analysis exposed common areas of application, such as network security, deep learning, and the Internet of Things, underscoring the importance of AI technologies in enhancing Cybersecurity measures. Furthermore, examination of the most cited documents showcased influential contributions that have shaped the trajectory of Cybersecurity and AI research. The study emphasizes the significance of Cybersecurity and AI applications research, considering the ever-increasing reliance on technology in various aspects of modern life. By integrating AI technologies, Cybersecurity measures can be fortified with automated threat detection, adaptive defense mechanisms, and proactive risk mitigation, thereby bolstering overall cybersecurity resilience. The findings of this bibliometric analysis have several implications for researchers and policymakers. Researchers can leverage the identified trends and gaps to explore new research directions and potential collaborations. Policymakers can utilize these insights to make informed decisions regarding resource allocation for research initiatives aimed at addressing emerging Cybersecurity challenges. This bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of Cybersecurity and AI applications research. It underscores the growing importance of this interdisciplinary field and its potential to reshape the future of cybersecurity. As technology continues to advance, the integration of AI in Cybersecurity will play a pivotal role in safeguarding digital assets and ensuring the secure functioning of critical systems in an increasingly interconnected world.

The Mediterranean diet (MD), a widely recognized healthy dietary pattern, has demonstrated significant value in the prevention and management of metabolic syndrome (MetS). However, quantitative integrated analyses of its mechanisms of action remain scarce, highlighting an urgent need for systematic collation. This study retrieved relevant literature published between 2015 and 2025 from the Web of Science and Scopus databases, and conducted visual bibliometric analyses using R software (Bibliometrix package), VOSviewer, and CiteSpace. A total of 1723 valid articles were identified from the Web of Science, and 1061 from Scopus. The number of publications steadily increased from 2015 to 2022, with a particularly notable growth spurt between 2016 and 2018, followed by a slight decline from 2022 to 2024. Spain led significantly in the number of publications, followed by Italy, the United States, and Iran, and Spain has established an extensive international cooperation network. At the journal level, Nutrients serves as the core academic platform in this field, ranking first in both publication volume and citation frequency. Current research hotspots primarily focus on the regulatory effects of MD on blood glucose homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, and blood pressure in MetS patients, as well as the mechanisms by which bioactive components (e.g., polyphenols, unsaturated fatty acids, and vitamins) promote metabolic health through anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and insulin-sensitizing pathways. Gut microbiota modulation has evolved into an emerging research direction in this domain. Over the past decade, interdisciplinary research on MD and MetS has gained increasing attention and is expected to become a core focus in the non-pharmacological intervention of MetS. This study systematically clarifies the research status, hot topics, and developmental context of this field, providing important references for future precision nutrition mechanism research and clinical intervention trials.

O presente estudo bibliométrico tem como objetivo analisar a produção científica sobre a temática Vínculos Organizacionais, nas bases de dados Web of Science e Scopus (CAPES, 2020). Como método de pesquisa utilizou-se a análise bibliométrica de abordagem quantitativa e caráter descritiva. Foi levantamento de publicações no período de 2008 a 2019, os dados foram coletados na Web of Science e Scopus, utilizando-se como palavra-chave “vínculos organizacionais”. A análise ponderou os seguintes elementos: evolução temporal, número total de publicações, área temática, tipo de documento, países, principais autores e relatório de citação. Como método para análise dos dados foi utilizado o sistema VOSviewer, para criação de mapas textuais, clusters de co-citação e palavras chaves. Os resultados da pesquisa evidenciam que o tema é relevante, singularmente no período de 2008-2019, na área de negócios, gestão e contabilidade. Além disso, o estudo bibliométrico oportuniza que pesquisadores sejam capazes de desenvolver e ampliar o conhecimento neste campo de estudo. Como limitação do estudo, destaca-se a realização em apenas uma bases de dados, sugere-se que estudos futuros, ampliem a amostra abrangendo, eventos acadêmicos nacionais e internacionais, periódicos acadêmicos, bem como outras bases de dados científicos. Em relação às implicações práticas, o uso da bibliometria, contribui para medir os índices de produção e disseminação do conhecimento científico e divulgar o conhecimento.

Artificial intelligence and organizational agility: An analysis of scientific production and future trends

A well-known method for quantitatively evaluating scholarly work is bibliometric analysis. Best-cited papers raise awareness of the influential publications and patterns in the literature on a specific subject. The aim was to conduct bibliometric analysis to determine most cited articles on vesiculobullous oral lesions. This is the first study on citation analysis with respect to vesiculobullous oral lesions. A retrospective data search was explored on December 2022 using the Scopus database. The articles were evaluated, and fundamental data for bibliometric analysis was reviewed. Standard details about the author, linked organizations, publishing year, and place of origin were noted. Statistical analysis was performed using Chi-square analysis. VOSviewer software was used to determine the bibliometric network analysis for co-occurrence among coauthors and commonly used keywords. A total of 344 articles published from 1971 to 2022 were included in the study. A total of 6680 citations and 19.41 citations per article were observed. The journal Archives of Dermatology received the most citation. There was a significant association between the number of citations and the journal type (open access vs. non-open access) (P < 0.05). Four to five highly related clusters with the help of VOSviewer software were found during co-occurrence network analysis. The top 10 articles on vesiculobullous oral lesions that received the most citations were listed in detail in the present study. This will be a valuable resource for academics, clinicians, and researchers in the fields of dermatology, general pathology, oral pathology, and oral medicine.