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Exploring the Trends in Multiomics Research: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis with Interactive Visualization Tools (BiblioMaps)

Year 2025, Volume: 8 Issue: 3, 236 - 247, 28.10.2025
https://doi.org/10.26650/JARHS2025-1759179

Abstract

Objective: This study introduces BiblioMaps, a web-based platform designed to facilitate the bibliometric analysis of multiomics research. It enables the visual exploration of the field’s thematic and structural development, global publication trends, key research topics, leading authors and institutions, and patterns of international collaboration.

Material and Methods: A total of 5,835 articles were retrieved from the Web of Science database and analyzed in terms of publication year, country of origin, authorship, keywords, and subject categories. Thematic and structural visualisations were created using the BiblioMaps platform, which offers an interactive mapping interface accessible at http://ankara.baskent.edu.tr/~muratkocak/

Results: The highest number of publications was recorded in 2024 (31.57%), followed by 2023 (19.95%) and 2022 (17.36%). China emerged as the leading contributor, accounting for 50.78% of the total output, while the United States (23.67%) and the United Kingdom (5.98%) ranked second and third, respectively. Approximately 26.21% of the studies involved international collaborations. The most prolific authors were Wang Y, Zhang Y, and Li Y. Keyword analysis revealed that terms such as “expression” (18.63%), “gene expression” (6.96%), and “cancer” were among the most frequently used, indicating a strong emphasis on biological processes and disease-oriented studies. The most active journals publishing in this domain were Scientific Reports, Nature Communications, and the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Conclusion: The field of multiomics is rapidly evolving and has become a significant area of research on a global scale. BiblioMaps provides valuable support for researchers, educators, and policymakers by helping to identify emerging trends, knowledge gaps, and opportunities for collaboration.

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Multiomik Araştırmalarındaki Eğilimlerin İncelenmesi: Etkileşimli Görselleştirme Araçları (BiblioMaps) ile Kapsamlı bir Bibliyometrik Analiz Çalışması

Year 2025, Volume: 8 Issue: 3, 236 - 247, 28.10.2025
https://doi.org/10.26650/JARHS2025-1759179

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, BiblioMaps adlı etkileşimli haritalama aracı kullanılarak kapsamlı bir bibliyometrik analiz yoluyla multiomik araştırmalarının tematik ve yapısal eğilimlerini incelemektir. Bu doğrultuda, alandaki küresel eğilimler, öne çıkan konular, etkili yazarlar, kurumlar ve uluslararası iş birliği ağları analiz edilmiştir.

Gereç ve Yöntemler: Web of Science veri tabanından toplanan 5.835 makale, yayın yılı, ülke, yazar, anahtar kelime ve konu kategorilerine göre analiz edilmiştir. Tematik ve yapısal görselleştirmeler BiblioMaps platformu üzerinden sağlanmıştır. Etkileşimli haritaya http://ankara.baskent.edu.tr/~muratkocak/ bağlantısından ulaşılabilir.

Bulgular: En fazla yayın 2024 yılında gerçekleşmiş (%31,57), bunu sırasıyla 2023 (%19,95) ve 2022 (%17,36) yılları takip etmiştir. Yayınların %50,78’i ile Çin en yüksek katkıyı sunarken; Amerika Birleşik Devletleri (%23,67) ve Birleşik Krallık (%5,98) onu izlemiştir. Çalışmaların yaklaşık %26,21’inde uluslararası iş birliklerine yer verilmiştir. En üretken yazarlar sırasıyla Wang Y, Zhang Y ve Li Y olarak belirlenmiştir. Anahtar kelime analizi; “expression” (%18,63), “gene expression” (%6,96) ve “cancer” gibi baskın terimlerin ön plana çıktığını göstermekte, bu da alanın biyolojik süreçler ve hastalık odaklı temalara yöneldiğini ortaya koymaktadır. En aktif akademik dergiler ise Scientific Reports, Nature Communications ve International Journal of Molecular Sciences olarak öne çıkmaktadır.

Sonuç: Multiomik alanı hızlı bir gelişim içinde olup küresel ölçekte önemli bir araştırma alanıdır. BiblioMaps gibi etkileşimli araçlar, bilimsel eğilimlerin yapısal ve tematik analizine değerli katkılar sunmaktadır. Araştırmacılar, eğitimciler ve politika yapıcılar için ortaya çıkan eğilimlerin, bilgi boşluklarının ve potansiyel iş birliklerinin belirlenmesinde değerli bir kaynak sunmaktadır.

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Primary Language English
Subjects Clinimetrics
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Murat Koçak 0000-0001-6510-3666

Seda Kırtay 0000-0003-2415-9131

Zafer Akçalı 0000-0003-2473-4431

Publication Date October 28, 2025
Submission Date August 5, 2025
Acceptance Date September 24, 2025
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 8 Issue: 3

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MLA Koçak, Murat et al. “Exploring the Trends in Multiomics Research: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis With Interactive Visualization Tools (BiblioMaps)”. Journal of Advanced Research in Health Sciences, vol. 8, no. 3, 2025, pp. 236-47, doi:10.26650/JARHS2025-1759179.