Translational pediatrics · 2026
Trends and insights in non-syndromic craniosynostosis research globally: a bibliometric analysis of the Web of Science database (2005-2024).
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Chen Sheng, Liu Weihua, Yang Ruoyu, Kong Liangliang, Shen Weimin
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BACKGROUND: Non-syndromic craniosynostosis (NSC) is the most prevalent form of premature cranial suture fusion, and it presents significant neurosurgical, developmental, and psychosocial implications. Despite increasing research interest, no global bibliometric synthesis has comprehensively mapped the knowledge structure, influential contributors, and thematic evolution in NSC research. This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global NSC-related publications from 2005 to 2024, identifying publication trends, leading contributors, collaboration networks, and emerging hotspots to inform future research and clinical strategies.
METHODS: A systematic search was performed in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) for publications on NSC from January 2005 to December 2024. Inclusion criteria comprised original articles and reviews published in English. Bibliometric analyses were conducted using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and Bibliometrix (R package). Key analytic modules included: co-authorship and country/institutional productivity; co-citation and reference clustering; keyword co-occurrence and burst detection; temporal evolution and thematic mapping.
RESULTS: A total of 768 publications were retrieved, revealing a steady upward trajectory in NSC research output. The United States led in publication volume and collaborative strength, with institutions like the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Yale University being the most prolific. Persing JA, Bartlett SP, and Taylor JA emerged as high-impact authors, often collaborating on surgical innovation and genetic studies. The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery was the most productive outlet, while Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Scientific Reports ranked highest in citation impact. Emerging research hotspots included: long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes; minimally invasive surgical techniques; genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of suture fusion; epidemiological shifts in metopic synostosis incidence.
CONCLUSIONS: This is the first bibliometric study to visualize the global trajectory of NSC research across two decades. By uncovering collaboration patterns, research clusters, and citation networks, it provides a roadmap for future interdisciplinary studies. The findings advocate for enhanced international cooperation, harmonized data registries, and translational frameworks linking molecular discoveries with clinical outcomes in pediatric craniofacial care.
METHODS: A systematic search was performed in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) for publications on NSC from January 2005 to December 2024. Inclusion criteria comprised original articles and reviews published in English. Bibliometric analyses were conducted using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and Bibliometrix (R package). Key analytic modules included: co-authorship and country/institutional productivity; co-citation and reference clustering; keyword co-occurrence and burst detection; temporal evolution and thematic mapping.
RESULTS: A total of 768 publications were retrieved, revealing a steady upward trajectory in NSC research output. The United States led in publication volume and collaborative strength, with institutions like the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Yale University being the most prolific. Persing JA, Bartlett SP, and Taylor JA emerged as high-impact authors, often collaborating on surgical innovation and genetic studies. The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery was the most productive outlet, while Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Scientific Reports ranked highest in citation impact. Emerging research hotspots included: long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes; minimally invasive surgical techniques; genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of suture fusion; epidemiological shifts in metopic synostosis incidence.
CONCLUSIONS: This is the first bibliometric study to visualize the global trajectory of NSC research across two decades. By uncovering collaboration patterns, research clusters, and citation networks, it provides a roadmap for future interdisciplinary studies. The findings advocate for enhanced international cooperation, harmonized data registries, and translational frameworks linking molecular discoveries with clinical outcomes in pediatric craniofacial care.