The Use of Computed Tomography in Veterinary Anatomy Studies: A Bibliometric Analysis on Global Trends and Research Networks

Authors : Osman Yılmaz
Pages : 213-218
Doi:10.36483/vanvetj.1739298
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Publication Date : 2025-11-30
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global research trends concerning the use of computed tomography (CT) in veterinary anatomy. A total of 1.608 relevant articles published between 1990 and 2025 were analysed using the Web of Science database based on the keywords “Veterinary Anatomy” and “Computed Tomography”. Bibliographic data, including titles, authors, publication years, journal names, and citation counts, were collected and examined using VOSviewer software to ensure accuracy and enable visual representation of the data. The analysis revealed a total of 22.139 citations, with an average of 13.7 citations per article and an H-index of 60. A significant rise in the number of publications and citations was evident from 2003 onwards. The majority of articles were published in the fields of “Veterinary Sciences, Anatomy Morphology, and Zoology”. The United States, England, Germany, Spain, and Türkiye were the countries that contributed the most. The study reveals that the research focuses specifically on such animals and subjects, as evidenced by keywords such as “computer tomography, anatomy, morphometry, 3D reconstruction, 3D printing, micro-computed tomography, horse, dog, canine, etc.” are prominent. In conclusion, the findings obtained in our study show that a significant number of researchers are active in the field of computed tomography in veterinary anatomy and that the research conducted in this area is progressively increasing. This bibliometric analysis reveals the global trends and important studies in the field of computed tomography in veterinary anatomy and provides valuable information about the future directions of research in this area.
Keywords : Bibliyometrik Analiz, Bilgisayarlı Tomografi, Veteriner Anatomi.

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