Bibliometric Analysis of the Structure and Evolution of Research on Epigenetics

Dr.R. SANTHAKUMAR,*
Dr. S. Mahalakshmi**,
Dr.V. Kalaiappan***

Abstract

Epigenetics, one of the most rapidly intensifying fields of biological research and this field has experienced remarkable research attention in recent years, yet few studies investigated a bibliometric analysis of epigenetics research. In this research, the article analysed the literature on epigenetics published between 2012 and 2021 using qualitative techniques based on Web of Science. A total of 9677 articles and reviews were retrieved, and all other document types were excluded. A total of 117 countries and 8,145 institutes contributed publications. The major contributing countries were the United States (3941, 40.72%), China (1526, 15.77%), and Germany (929, 9.60%). The greatest number of retrieved publications was published in the journal, “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” (263, 2.72%). Analysis of the academic communities performing epigenetics research may provide scientific evidence and suggestions for policymakers to select the most prolific academic groups to effectively manage and finance future epigenetics research. The method proposed in this research can provide reference for future bibliometric studies.