Scientometrics
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World J Hepatol. Jun 27, 2024; 16(6): 951-965
Published online Jun 27, 2024. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v16.i6.951
Mapping the global research landscape on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and insulin resistance: A visualization and bibliometric study
Sa'ed H Zyoud, Omar E Hegazi, Samer O Alalalmeh, Muna Shakhshir, Faris Abushamma, Shadi Khilfeh, Samah W Al-Jabi
Sa'ed H Zyoud, Samah W Al-Jabi, Department of Clinical and Community Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus 44839, Palestine
Sa'ed H Zyoud, Clinical Research Center, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus 44839, Palestine
Omar E Hegazi, Samer O Alalalmeh, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates
Muna Shakhshir, Department of Nutrition, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus 44839, Palestine
Faris Abushamma, Shadi Khilfeh, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus 44839, Palestine
Faris Abushamma, Department of Urology, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus 44839, Palestine
Shadi Khilfeh, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus 44839, Palestine
Co-corresponding authors: Sa'ed H Zyoud and Samah W Al-Jabi.
Author contributions: Zyoud SH played a pivotal role in the conceptualization and design of the research project, overseeing the data management and analysis, generating figures, and making significant contributions to the literature search and interpretation; Zyoud SH drafted the manuscript; Al-Jabi SW made substantial contributions to the study design, data screening and extraction, data interpretation, and preparation of the manuscript; Alalalmeh SO, Hegazi OE, Shakhshir MH, Abushamma F, and Khilfeh S were actively involved in the data interpretation, contributed to the writing of the manuscript, and participated in the initial draft revision; All authors contributed to the writing and approved the manuscript for submission. Zyoud SH and Al-Jabi SW contributed equally to this manuscript as co-corresponding authors.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no financial disclosures or conflicts of interest to declare.
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Corresponding author: Sa'ed H Zyoud, PhD, Director, Full Professor, Department of Clinical and Community Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Academic Street, Nablus 44839, Palestine. saedzyoud@yahoo.com
Received: January 23, 2024
Revised: April 29, 2024
Accepted: June 4, 2024
Published online: June 27, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Although numerous bibliometric studies have investigated insulin resistance (IR) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), few studies have explored the correlation of these two conditions. As explained here, understanding the interplay between IR and NAFLD is crucial for enhancing patient health outcomes. Consequently, this study aimed to perform a bibliometric analysis and visually represent the scientific literature pertaining to IR and NAFLD. Through mapping the research landscape, the study also aimed to emphasize key areas of focus, influential works, and potential future directions.