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Research ArticleJournal of Scientometric ResearchVol. 14 | Issue 1 | 2025 | pp. 188–200Open access
Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: Mapping the Landscape of Scientific Publication
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- 1 Department of Physiotherapy Program, Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Needs Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.
- 2 Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Selangor, MALAYSIA.
- 3 Department of Physiotherapy, Pusat Rehabilitasi PERKESO Tun Abdul Razak, Bandar Hijau, Hang Tuah Jaya, Melaka, MALAYSIA.
- 4 Department of Physiotherapy, Centre for Healthy Aging and Wellness, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.
- 5 Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.
Published in Journal of Scientometric Research
Correspondence: Hafifi Hisham
Department of Physiotherapy Program, Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Needs Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.
Email: hafifi.hisham@ukm.edu.my
Copyright: © 2025 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
- Published:
- Aug 25, 2025
- Received:
- Jan 11, 2024
- Accepted:
- Aug 8, 2024
How to cite
Ong, W., Hisham, H., Nordin, N. A. M., Zanudin, A., Hamzaid, N. A., Mat, S., & Azizan, A. (2025). Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: Mapping the Landscape of Scientific Publication. Journal of Scientometric Research, 14(1), 188–200. https://doi.org/10.5530/jscires.20251114
Abstract
Background
Research trends in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) rehabilitation remain relatively unexplored within the scientific literature. Despite increasing interest, there is a notable lack of comprehensive bibliometric analysis to map and synthesize global research trends in SCI rehabilitation, especially over the last three decades.
Materials and Methods
We conducted a detailed bibliometric analysis using data extracted from the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection and Scopus databases, covering the period from 1993 to 2023. The analysis employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches, utilizing bibliometric software tools such as VOSviewer to examine publication outputs, journals, authors, institutions, countries, cited references, keywords, and emerging terms in the field. Specific attention was given to identifying trends in technological interventions and research frontiers in SCI rehabilitation.
Results
This study identified 1,377 unique articles for further analysis. The United States emerged as the leading contributor to SCI research, followed by Canada and Australia. Among institutions, the University of Toronto was the most active, with significant contributions also from the University of Groningen and the University of British Columbia. The top research fields in SCI rehabilitation were Neuroscience and Neurology, followed by Sports Science and General and Internal Medicine. Additionally, this study highlighted key thematic areas shaping the field, including recovery and function, social and psychological aspects, neurological and medical complications, assessment and measurement, and psychological well-being.
Conclusion
This bibliometric study underscores SCI rehabilitation as a mature and expanding research field with significant global collaboration. However, there is a pressing need for higher-quality research to further advance the field. Our findings offer valuable insights for researchers to shape future research directions and enhance the impact of SCI rehabilitation studies.
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| Title | Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: Mapping the Landscape of Scientific Publication |
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| Authors | Winslet Ong; Hafifi Hisham; Nor Azlin Mohd Nordin; Asfarina Zanudin; Nur Azah Hamzaid; Sumaiyah Mat; Azliyana Azizan |
| Affiliations | Department of Physiotherapy Program, Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Needs Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.; Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Selangor, MALAYSIA.; Department of Physiotherapy, Pusat Rehabilitasi PERKESO Tun Abdul Razak, Bandar Hijau, Hang Tuah Jaya, Melaka, MALAYSIA.; Department of Physiotherapy, Centre for Healthy Aging and Wellness, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA. |
| Corresponding author | hafifi.hisham@ukm.edu.my |
| Journal | Journal of Scientometric Research |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 14, Issue 1 (2025) |
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