A Bibliometric Analysis: The Developments Of Microplastics In Pregnant Women And The Placenta

Abstract

Background: Researchers have found microplastics in the placenta of pregnant women. The increasing presence of microplastics in the human body has motivated researchers to innovate and develop interventions related to microplastics. This bibliometric study aimed to analyze publication trends in the relationship between microplastics, pregnant women, and the placenta based on publications from 2022 to 2024. It also seeks to examine contributions from international collaborations across various journals, highlight the most influential authors and articles, and predict future developments in this topic.

Method: This study employed a bibliometric approach to analyze scientific output, covering 107 articles retrieved from the Scopus database, using VosViewer software and Tableau analysis.

Results: We found that the research on microplastics in pregnant women and the placenta, has increased in recent years. The number of publications peaked in 2023 with 42 publications, ndicating sustained interest in the topic. China produced the highest number of publications on this topic, totaling 39, with Xinyuan Liu as the most prolific author. Frequently used keywords included "microplastics AND pregnancy" and "placenta."

Conclusion: Research on microplastics in pregnant women and the placenta has shown a rising trend in publication numbers. ee workloads and provide rewards or incentives for those who work hard.