Microplastic ingestion and neoplasms: A comprehensive meta-bibliometric analysis

IF 3 3区地球科学 Q2 GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Physics and Chemistry of the Earth Pub Date : 2025-04-09 DOI:10.1016/j.pce.2025.103926

Akmaral Baspakova , Alireza Afashar , Roza Suleimenova , Aidar B. Berdygaliev , Aigul Ramankulova , Gulnara J. Kandygulova , Nadiar M. Mussin , Mahdi Mahdipour , Kulyash R. Zhilisbayeva , Nader Tanideh , Amin Tamadon

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Abstract

Microplastics have emerged as a significant environmental and health concern, particularly in relation to gastrointestinal cancer. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis (2004–2024) on microplastic ingestion and neoplasms, using data from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOS-CC) and Scopus. R Studio and Biblioshiny were used for performance evaluation and science mapping to identify research trends, key contributors, and thematic areas. The findings reveal a notable escalation in scholarly output, with China emerging as a leading contributor, achieving an impressive annual growth rate of 26.08 %. Among the journals analyzed, Science of the Total Environment was identified as the most productive publication outlet in this domain. Key findings indicate a growing focus on the molecular mechanisms of microplastic-induced toxicity, such as oxidative stress and apoptosis, though significant gaps remain in linking these processes directly to carcinogenesis. This research emphasizes the critical role of global partnerships in advancing the understanding of microplastic-related issues. Moreover, it stresses the necessity for more comprehensive investigations to thoroughly examine the prolonged health implications posed by microplastics. In conclusion, this study reveals the rapid growth in microplastic research, particularly its link to cancer, but also points to the need for more detailed studies to clarify the molecular pathways involved and the broader implications for human health.

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Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 地学-地球科学综合

CiteScore

5.40

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2.70%

发文量

176

审稿时长

31.6 weeks

期刊介绍： Physics and Chemistry of the Earth is an international interdisciplinary journal for the rapid publication of collections of refereed communications in separate thematic issues, either stemming from scientific meetings, or, especially compiled for the occasion. There is no restriction on the length of articles published in the journal. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth incorporates the separate Parts A, B and C which existed until the end of 2001. Please note: the Editors are unable to consider submissions that are not invited or linked to a thematic issue. Please do not submit unsolicited papers. The journal covers the following subject areas: -Solid Earth and Geodesy: (geology, geochemistry, tectonophysics, seismology, volcanology, palaeomagnetism and rock magnetism, electromagnetism and potential fields, marine and environmental geosciences as well as geodesy). -Hydrology, Oceans and Atmosphere: (hydrology and water resources research, engineering and management, oceanography and oceanic chemistry, shelf, sea, lake and river sciences, meteorology and atmospheric sciences incl. chemistry as well as climatology and glaciology). -Solar-Terrestrial and Planetary Science: (solar, heliospheric and solar-planetary sciences, geology, geophysics and atmospheric sciences of planets, satellites and small bodies as well as cosmochemistry and exobiology).