Publication Name	World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID	92808
Country	Pakistan

Category	Medicine, Research & Experimental
Manuscript Type	Scientometrics
Article Title	Global research trends in hepatology during COVID-19: A bibliometric analysis
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Abraish Ali, Kainat Shariq, Kanwal Ashok Kumar, Aabia Zakai, Khalid Mumtaz, Zeeshan Ali and Manahil Akmal
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Corresponding Author	Abraish Ali, MBBS, N/A, Department of Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Baba-e-Urdu Road, Saddar, Karachi 74200, Pakistan. abraish.ali19@dmc.duhs.edu.pk
Key Words	Hepatology; liver diseases; Coronavirus disease 2019; SARS-CoV-2; Bibliometric analysis
Core Tip	Between 2019 and 2023, the 101 most-cited articles in hepatology during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) period were analyzed, revealing significant insights. The majority were published in 2021, with the American Journal of Transplantation being a leading contributor. The University of Pennsylvania demonstrated a notable presence, and the articles originated from 44 countries, prominently led by the United States. Involving 160 authors, articles covered diverse topics, with therapeutic intervention and pathophysiology being the most prevalent. Males predominated as first and senior authors. A significant portion received funding, and a majority did not declare conflicts of interest. The bibliometric analysis serves to highlight key areas of interest, particularly in treatment modalities for hepatic impairment in COVID-19 patients. Researchers can leverage these trends to evaluate the effectiveness of different interventions in addressing hepatic complications associated with the pandemic.
Citation	Ali A, Shariq K, Kumar KA, Zakai A, Mumtaz K, Ali Z, Akmal M. Global research trends in hepatology during COVID-19: A bibliometric analysis. World J Hepatol 2024; In press

Received	2024-02-06 11:41
Peer-Review Started	2024-02-06 11:41
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Revised	2024-04-06 10:02
Second Decision	2024-04-28 02:41
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Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2024-04-28 07:46
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