Application of machine learning in acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding: bibliometric analysis

Background In the past decade, the application of machine learning (ML) in the clinical management of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB) has received much attention and has become a hot research topic. However, no scientometric report has systematically summarized and outlined the research progress in this field. Objective This study aims to utilize bibliometric analysis methods to delve into the applications of machine learning in AUGIB and the collaborative network behind it over the past decade. Through a thorough analysis of relevant literature, we uncover the research trends and collaboration patterns in this field, which can provide valuable references and insights for further in-depth exploration in the same field. Methods Using the Web of Science (WOS) as the data source, this study explores academic development in a specific field from December 2013 to December 2023. The search strategy included terms related to “Machine Learning” and “Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding”. Only original articles in English focusing on ML in AUGIB were included. The analysis of downloaded literature with Citespace software, including keyword co-occurrence, author collaboration networks, and citation relationship networks, reveals academic dynamics, research hotspots, and collaboration trends. Results After sorting and compiling, we have collected 73 academic papers written by 217 authors from 133 institutions in 29 countries worldwide. Among them, China and AM J GASTROENTEROL have made significant contributions in this field, providing many high-quality research achievements. The study found that these papers mainly focus on three core research hotspots: deepening clinical consensus, precise analysis of medical images, and optimization of data integration and decision support systems. Conclusions This study summarizes the latest advancements in the application of machine learning to AUGIB research. Through bibliometric analysis and network visualization, it reveals emerging trends, origins, leading institutions, and hot topics in this field. While this area has already demonstrated significant potential in medical artificial intelligence, our findings will provide valuable insights for future research directions and clinical practices.