Collaboration Networks, Trends, and Scientific Impact in Avoidable Mortality Research (2000–2024): A Bibliometric Study

Paco-Fernández M.; Ladera-Castañeda M.; Diaz-Obregón D.; Cervantes-Ganoza L.; Cayo-Rojas C. · BioMed Research International (2026) · DOI: 10.1155/bmri/1855456

Resumen

Background: This study is aimed at conducting a bibliometric analysis of avoidable mortality from 2000 to 2024 to identify collaboration networks, research trends, and scientific impact in this field. Methods: A bibliometric, descriptive, and retrospective study was conducted using the Scopus Advanced Search interface, controlled vocabulary related to avoidable mortality, and Boolean operators (“AND” and “OR”). Analyses were performed in R (v4.3.1) using the bibliometrix/biblioshiny package and included indicators of publication volume, fractional authorship, total normalized citations, citation counts, and the h-, g-, and m-indexes. International collaboration was assessed using coauthorship indicators and collaboration networks. Bradford′s law was applied to identify core journals. In addition, keyword co-occurrence networks and thematic temporal evolution were examined to characterize research fronts and shifts over time. Results: A total of 3031 documents from 1450 journals were retrieved, with an annual growth rate of 9%. On average, articles received 27.8 citations, totaling approximately 84,000 citations overall. Authors had an average of 5.2 coauthors per article, and 244 single-authored papers were identified. International coauthorship accounted for 23.8% of publications. The United States and the United Kingdom published most frequently in PLOS ONE and BMJ Open. Coauthorship networks revealed weak intergroup connections, with international collaboration concentrated along the US–Western Europe axis. Brazil and South Africa emerged as key regional nodes in the Global South. The thematic focus evolved from prevention- and health-service–related topics to population profiles and injury, and more recently to COVID-19–related terminology and pregnancy. Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis demonstrates a rising interest in avoidable mortality, reflected in increased scientific output and limited intergroup connectivity within international collaboration networks. Only a limited number of authors consistently contribute impactful research in both general and specialized journals. These findings highlight the importance of fostering collaborative, high-quality translational research to inform public policy and address the regional determinants of avoidable mortality, particularly in the Global South. Copyright

Instituciones: Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista