Bibliometrics analysis of literature based on induced pluripotent stem cells and its implication

Objective To analyze the status and development trend of the subject in the field of pluripotent stem cells research over the last decade. Methods Articles of the induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) between 2006-2015 were searched from web of science SCI database and analyzed based on bibliometrics. Results Through analyzing the 4 675 retrieved papers of iPSCs, we discussed the hot topics and study frontier in this field and compared the gap between China and other countries. Corresponding countermeasures and suggestions were also proposed. Conclusions The results indicate that, in this field, the article numbers of China present a synchronized growth trend while the high quality article numbers still lagged when compared with other countries. Meanwhile, we found that the hotspots of iPSCs are shifting from basic to applied research. It is hopeful to elevate the core competitiveness of China in iPSCs field through taking appropriate policy recommendations and measures from a management perspective as well as a perspective in the future. Key words: Induced pluripotent stem cells; Bibliometrics; Citespace; Science citation index; Scientific management