Knowledge mapping of Specific Language Impairment in children: A bibliometric analysis (2010-2024).

IF 1.4 4区心理学 Q4 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Applied Neuropsychology: Child Pub Date : 2025-07-21 DOI:10.1080/21622965.2025.2520462

Zhengyun Hu, Feifei Luo, Qianqian Yao, Tao Zhang, Xianhui Hong, Lifei Zhang, Feng Jiang, Zhuyun Ding

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Abstract

Background: Specific Language Impairment (SLI), increasingly termed Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), affects 7-10% of children worldwide. Despite expanding research, no comprehensive bibliometric analysis has systematically examined this field's evolution.

Methods: We analyzed 4,966 SLI/DLD-related publications (2010-2024) from the Web of Science Core Collection using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and bibliometrix to assess publication trends, collaboration networks, citation patterns, and research themes.

Results: Publication output increased 256% over the study period, with the United States (41.1%) and England (13.1%) dominating contributions. The University of Toronto, University of Melbourne, and University College London emerged as leading institutions. The Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research(JSLHR) was most influential. Research evolved through three phases: linguistic components (2012-2016), neurodevelopmental mechanisms (2016-2020), and holistic therapies (2020-2024). Key themes included methodological frameworks, comorbidities with neurodevelopmental disorders, and intervention strategies.

Conclusion: This first comprehensive bibliometric analysis reveals SLI/DLD research evolving from isolated linguistic investigations toward integrated neurodevelopmental frameworks and therapeutic approaches. The field shows increasing recognition of shared mechanisms across developmental conditions and growing emphasis on early intervention. Our findings highlight critical research directions including expanded international collaboration, cross-disorder research exploring shared neurobiological mechanisms, longitudinal intervention studies, and technology-enhanced assessment methodologies.

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儿童特殊语言障碍的知识图谱：文献计量学分析（2010-2024）。

背景：特殊语言障碍（SLI），越来越多地被称为发展性语言障碍（DLD），影响着全世界7-10%的儿童。尽管研究不断扩大，但还没有全面的文献计量学分析系统地考察了这一领域的演变。方法：利用VOSviewer、CiteSpace和bibliometrix等软件对Web of Science核心馆藏的4966篇SLI/ dld相关论文（2010-2024年）进行分析，评估出版趋势、合作网络、引文模式和研究主题。结果：在研究期间，出版物产量增加了256%，其中美国（41.1%）和英国（13.1%）的贡献占主导地位。多伦多大学、墨尔本大学和伦敦大学学院成为领先的机构。《言语、语言和听力研究杂志》（JSLHR）的影响力最大。研究经历了三个阶段：语言成分（2012-2016）、神经发育机制（2016-2020）和整体疗法（2020-2024）。主要主题包括方法学框架、神经发育障碍的合并症和干预策略。结论：这是第一次全面的文献计量分析，揭示了SLI/DLD研究从孤立的语言学研究向综合的神经发育框架和治疗方法发展。该领域越来越多地认识到不同发育条件下的共同机制，并越来越强调早期干预。我们的研究结果强调了关键的研究方向，包括扩大国际合作，跨障碍研究探索共享的神经生物学机制，纵向干预研究和技术增强的评估方法。

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Applied Neuropsychology: Child CLINICAL NEUROLOGY-PSYCHOLOGY

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4.00

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期刊介绍： Applied Neuropsychology: Child publishes clinical neuropsychological articles concerning assessment, brain functioning and neuroimaging, neuropsychological treatment, and rehabilitation in children. Full-length articles and brief communications are included. Case studies of child patients carefully assessing the nature, course, or treatment of clinical neuropsychological dysfunctions in the context of scientific literature, are suitable. Review manuscripts addressing critical issues are encouraged. Preference is given to papers of clinical relevance to others in the field. All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor-in-Chief, and, if found suitable for further considerations are peer reviewed by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single-blind and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.