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Journal of Clinical and

Basic Psychosomatics

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Mapping structural and research trends in

schizophrenia and metabolic syndrome:
A bibliometric analysis

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Simin Yi , Feihong Weng , Nannan Liu , Yanzhe Li , Doudou Zheng ,
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Chenghao Lu , and Shen Li *
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1 Institute of Mental Health, Tianjin Anding Hospital, Mental Health Center of Tianjin Medical
University, Tianjin, China
2 Psychoneuromodulation Center, Tianjin Anding Hospital, Mental Health Center of Tianjin Medical
University, Tianjin, China
Abstract
An escalating body of research is directing its focus toward schizophrenia (SZ) patients
who grapple with metabolic syndrome (MS). By employing bibliometric approach,
this study comprehensively assessed the research landscape and prevailing trends
within SZ and MS-related fields. All relevant publications related to SZ and MS were
systematically extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection database up to
August 15, 2023. Data analysis was conducted using software such as VOSviewer,
Citespace, Pajek, and R software, as well as online bibliometric website. A total of
2651 publications on SZ and MS were collected, with the United States emerging
as the primary contributor (n = 1970). Pivotal international research collaborations
were observed, notably between the United States and the United Kingdom (n = 56).
*Corresponding author: The French Research Universities exhibited prolific contributions. Schizophrenia
Shen Li Research emerged as the foremost influential journal in this domain. In addition to
(lishen@tmu.edu.cn) “schizophrenia” and “metabolic syndrome,” keywords such as “atypical antipsychotics”
Citation: Yi S, Weng F, Liu N, et al. and “body weight” featured prominently within the literature. Our study underscores
Mapping structural and research the growing significance of SZ with MS research. These findings collectively shed light
trends in schizophrenia and on the dynamic and evolving nature of research pertaining to SZ and MS, reflecting
metabolic syndrome: A bibliometric
analysis. J Clin Basic Psychosom. an unwavering commitment to unravel the complexities and implications inherent
2024;2(4):4238. in these intertwined domains.
doi: 10.36922/jcbp.4238
Received: July 14, 2024
Keywords: Schizophrenia; Metabolic syndrome; Bibliometric analysis; Atypical
Accepted: September 19, 2024 antipsychotic; Olanzapine
Published Online: October 23, 2024
Copyright: © 2024 Author(s).
This is an Open-Access article
distributed under the terms of the 1. Introduction
Creative Commons Attribution
License, permitting distribution, Schizophrenia (SZ) is a complex psychiatric disorder characterized by both positive
and reproduction in any medium, and negative psychotic symptoms, as well as cognitive impairments. At present, the
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provided the original work is global incidence rate of SZ stands at approximately 7.2/1000 individuals. Given its
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high prevalence, chronic course, and increased risk of recurrence and deterioration,
Publisher’s Note: AccScience SZ patients often experience mental disability and labor loss, imposing a substantial
Publishing remains neutral with 2,3
regard to jurisdictional claims in burden on both their families and society at large. Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a
published maps and institutional clinical syndrome characterized by central obesity, elevated blood pressure, high glucose
affiliations.
Volume 2 Issue 4 (2024) 1 doi: 10.36922/jcbp.4238