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Journal of Clinical and
Basic Psychosomatics Schizophrenia and metabolism

demonstrating associations with clinical symptoms while Conflict of interest
exhibiting a less pronounced correlation with early-stage
cognitive impairment. At present, research hotspots Shen Li is an Editorial Board Member of this journal but
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was not in any way involved in the editorial and peer-review
have shifted toward major depressive disorders, mental process conducted for this paper, directly or indirectly.
disorders, life cycles, and predictive factors, reflecting Separately, other authors declared that they have no known
a transition from mechanistic inquiries to a heightened competing financial interests or personal relationships that
emphasis on prevention and treatment strategies. 33
could have influenced the work reported in this paper.
This is the first bibliometric analysis delving into the
realm of research connecting SZ and MS. While this study Author contributions
contributes to elucidating prevailing research trends in this Conceptualization: Shen Li
interdisciplinary domain, it is crucial to acknowledge its Formal analysis: Doudou Zheng, Chenghao Lu
principal limitations. First, while Web of Science stands Investigation: Simin Yi, Feihong Weng, Nannan Liu
as a reliable and widely used bibliometric database, its Methodology: Yanzhe Li, Doudou Zheng
utilization may inadvertently omit certain research, Writing–original draft: Simin Yi
particularly those emanating from non-English language Writing–review & editing: Shen Li
sources and drug discovery efforts by pharmaceutical
companies/biotech. Second, the challenge arises when Ethics approval and consent to participate
research institutions undergo name changes over time, a Not applicable.
nuance that existing bibliometric analysis methods may
not fully accommodate. Consent for publication
5. Conclusion Not applicable.
Scholarly attention to the intricate interplay between Availability of data
SZ and MS has burgeoned within academic literature. Data are available from the corresponding author upon
The trajectory of this trend is poised to persist over reasonable request.
the forthcoming three decades. Despite the surge in
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