Mapping Artificial Intelligence in Medical Diagnosis in India: A Bibliometric Analysis
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Bibliometric, Artificial Intelligence, Medical diagnosis, Co-Citation, Trend analysis.Abstract
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into medical diagnosis holds immense potential for revolutionizing healthcare practices. This bibliometric study explores the landscape of AI research within the field of medical science, focusing specifically on India's trajectory. This study employs bibliometric analysis to examine the landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical science research, spanning from 2004 to 2023. A total of 2077 research papers authored by 9,982 individuals from 627 sources were analyzed, revealing a collaborative environment with an average of 7.25 co-authors per document, over half of which involved international collaboration. Fluctuations in researchers' productivity and citation impact were illustrated through publication and citation trends. Highly productive authors, top journals, and contributing organizations were identified, providing insights into their publication records and scholarly prominence. Document categorization highlighted the varying impacts of publication types. Co-citation analysis elucidated research themes such as stroke risk stratification, diabetic retinopathy, and spectral data analysis. Key author keywords and their co-occurrence patterns revealed prevalent themes such as machine learning and COVID-19. Moreover, analysis of citation bursts unveiled topics experiencing heightened scholarly attention over time. The landscape of international collaboration demonstrated India's significant engagement, particularly with countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Italy, indicating widespread global participation in AI-driven medical research. This comprehensive examination offers valuable insights into the evolution, trends, and collaborative dynamics of AI research in medical science, facilitating further understanding and advancement in this critical domain.
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