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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 14, 2023; 29(46): 6076-6088
Published online Dec 14, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i46.6076
Hotspots and frontiers of the relationship between gastric cancer and depression: A bibliometric study
Jia-Yu Liu, Ji-Qi Zheng, Cheng-Liang Yin, Wen-Pei Tang, Jian-Ning Zhang
Jia-Yu Liu, Jian-Ning Zhang, Department of Neurosurgery, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
Ji-Qi Zheng, Wen-Pei Tang, School of Health Humanities, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
Cheng-Liang Yin, Medical Big Data Research Center, Medical Innovation Research Division of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
Cheng-Liang Yin, National Engineering Research Center for Medical Big Data Application Technology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
Co-first authors: Jia-Yu Liu and Ji-Qi Zheng.
Co-corresponding authors: Jian-Ning Zhang and Wen-Pei Tang.
Author contributions: Liu JY and Zheng JQ were responsible for literature search, study design, data collection, data interpretation, and writing; Zhang JN, Tang WP and Yin CL were responsible for study design and provided feedback on all manuscript texts. Liu JY and Zheng JQ contributed equally to this work as co-first authors; Zhang JN and Tang WP contributed equally to this work as co-corresponding authors. The reasons for designating Liu JY and Zheng JQ as co-first authors, and Zhang JN and Tang WP as co-corresponding authors are threefold. First, the research was performed as a collaborative effort, and the designation of co-corresponding authorship accurately reflects the distribution of responsibilities and burdens associated with the time and effort required to complete the study and the resultant paper. This also ensures effective communication and management of post-submission matters, ultimately enhancing the paper’s quality and reliability. Second, the overall research team encompassed authors with a variety of expertise and skills from different fields, and the designation of co-corresponding authors best reflects this diversity. This also promotes the most comprehensive and in-depth examination of the research topic, ultimately enriching readers’ understanding by offering various expert perspectives. Third, Liu JY and Zheng JQ contributed efforts of equal substance throughout the research process. The choice of these researchers as co-corresponding authors acknowledges and respects this equal contribution, while recognizing the spirit of teamwork and collaboration of this study. In summary, we believe that designating Zhang JN and Tang WP as co-corresponding authors of is fitting for our manuscript as it accurately reflects our team’s collaborative spirit, equal contributions, and diversity.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Dr. Zhang has nothing to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Jian-Ning Zhang, PhD, Chief Doctor, Chief Physician, Neurosurgeon, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, the First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100853, China. jnzhang2018@163.com
Received: September 1, 2023
Peer-review started: September 1, 2023
First decision: October 23, 2023
Revised: November 2, 2023
Accepted: December 2, 2023
Article in press: December 2, 2023
Published online: December 14, 2023
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ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background

Depression is particularly prevalent in cancer patients in recent studies, and gastric cancer (GC) is the most common malignant tumour in the digestive system. There is increasing evidence that mental disorders such as depression are associated with the incidence and progression of cancer. Some researchers have paid attention to the impact of depression on the occurrence and development of GC, which has become an emerging research trend in GC and depression.

Research motivation

Present the research status and explore the hotspots for frontier studies using bibliometric analysis of relevant publications on the relationship between GC and depression.

Research objectives

We focused on the Web of Science Core Collection, collecting 153 pieces of literature on “GC and depression”. The retrieval time range was from 1 January, 2000 to 31 December, 2022. We included only articles, reviews, and systematic reviews.

Research methods

We used an Excel spreadsheet to collect bibliometric indicators. In addition, we utilized the Bibliometrix package of R-studio software to analyze the included literature data and Biblioshiny for data visualization.

Research results

The annual publication count showed an overall upward trend. China had the most prominent publications and significant contributions to this field. The effect of depression on the occurrence and development of GC and its mechanism will receive more attention in the future.

Research conclusions

The effect of depression on the occurrence and development of GC and its mechanism may become a research hotspot. This study provides new insights into the hotpots and frontiers of the relationship between GC and depression.

Research perspectives

This study shows the number of publications on GC and depression in the future might continue to increase. This study is the starting point for further research on the mechanism of depression’s effect on the occurrence and development of GC. Since the mechanism was still unclear, it shows the necessity of further analysis.