Interdisciplinary perspectives on diabetes and microcirculatory dysfunction: A global bibliometric analysis

Figure 5 Impactful keywords and core research themes over time. A: Panel portrays the 25 most impactful keywords, demonstrated through their citation bursts from 1959 to 2023. The timeline is visualized with blue lines, whereas periods of intensified citation activity are marked in red, pinpointing when certain themes surged in academic relevance. This representation effectively traces the temporal dynamics of topic prominence within the field. Terms such as NIDDM and IDDM are highlighted, underscoring significant focal points of both historical and current research endeavors; B: Panel delineates four principal themes central to diabetes and microcirculation research. The inner circle categorizes the main topics, while the outer ring elaborates on the specific aspects associated with each theme. IDDM: Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; NIDDM: Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.