A Bibliometric Analysis on the Association Between Pesticides and Lipoprotein

Abstract

(1) Background: The literature indicates that pesticide use and exposure can lead to neurodegenerative and carcinogenic effects in living organisms. Additionally, pesticides have been reported to influence lipid metabolism. Based on this, the objective of this analysis was to identify the most relevant authors, countries, institutions, and journals addressing the relationship between pesticides and lipoproteins; (2) Methods: The analysis was conducted using the Web of Science database and bibliometric tools, including Bibliometrix/Biblioshiny and VOSViewer software; (3) Results: A total of 72 publications from 1977 to 2014 were identified, spanning 49 sources, 3453 references, and 390 authors. The journal Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology stood out, with seven articles and an h-index of 5. The most relevant author was Samira Salihovic. China was the top country in terms of scientific output on this topic. The United Kingdom and Spain were notable for their international collaborations. Additionally, Duk Hee Lee and Monica P. Lind were found to have the highest co-citation relationship; (4) Conclusions: This analysis highlights the relatively small number of publications on pesticides and lipoproteins between 1977 and 2024, despite growing interest in the field due to its health implications. Expanding collaborations between developed and emerging countries is essential for advancing knowledge in this critical area.

Keywords

• Bibliometrix
• VOSviewer
• Web of Science