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{"title":"Evaluating the Antidiabetic Activity of <i>Aloe niebuhriana</i> Latex in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats and the Development of a Novel Effervescent Granule-Based Delivery System.","authors":"Bushra Abdulkarim Moharram, Mahmoud Mahyoob Alburyhi, Tareq Al-Maqtari, Abdu Faisal","doi":"10.1155/tswj/5648662","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/5648662","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Ethnomedicine exhibits potential in developing affordable effective antidiabetic agents. <b>Aim:</b> This work aimed to explore the antidiabetic properties of <i>Aloe niebuhriana</i> latex extract both in vivo, utilizing alloxan-induced diabetic rats, and in vitro, through <i>α</i>-amylase enzyme testing. Additionally, it sought to formulate optimal effervescent granules derived from the extract. <b>Methods:</b> The <i>α</i>-amylase inhibition assay was performed using the <i>α</i>-amylase kit using biochemical analyzers. Experimental diabetes was induced in animals with alloxan. On Day 14 postdiabetes induction, body weight, fasting blood glucose, and lipid profile parameters were determined. Also, six effervescent granule preparations of the extract were formulated using wet granulation. Based on its physical and organoleptic properties, a formulation was selected and optimized. <b>Results:</b> The extract displayed modest <i>α</i>-amylase inhibition, with an IC₅₀ value of 439.2 <i>μ</i>g/mL. Both doses of <i>A. niebuhriana</i> extract (200 and 400 mg/kg) significantly reduced blood glucose level compared to their respective Day 1 levels (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Moreover, the extract at a dose of 400 mg/kg significantly normalized lipid profile compared to the diabetic control groups (<i>p</i> < 0.05 - 0.001). Six formulations containing the extract were prepared (F1-F6), and F6 containing 200 mg of the extract was selected for optimization due to its favorable odor, taste, foaming, and effervescent properties, high solubility, and absence of turbidity and adhesion. The formulated F6 granules successfully met the quality parameters assessed including flow time, pH effervescent time, angle of repose, bulk density, tapped density, Carr's index, and Hausner's ratio. <b>Conclusion:</b> This study highlights the antidiabetic potential of <i>A. niebuhriana</i> latex extract, potentially attributed to its hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, and <i>α</i>-amylase inhibitory effects. The successful formulation and evaluation of the extract as effervescent granules suggest its potential as an antidiabetic drug.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2025 ","pages":"5648662"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11737904/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143011907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Evaluation of Deciduous and Permanent Coronal Caries Using Polarizing Light Microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy.","authors":"Nithya Annie Thomas, Sreena T, Charisma Thimmaiah, Pinky Varghese, Nimmy Sabu, Pretty Prince P, Athira Kattachirakunnel Sasi","doi":"10.1155/tswj/4431399","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/4431399","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Dental caries causes mineral loss and organic damage to teeth. Understanding caries and dentin pulp reactions is crucial for effective caries management strategies. There is a lack of knowledge regarding the microscopic and ultramicroscopic changes that occur during caries destruction and reactive changes. This study used polarizing and scanning electron microscopy to compare deciduous and permanent coronal caries. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> The study included 30 teeth, comprising 15 primary and permanent teeth, all with coronal caries. They were also compared with 10 (5 each) noncarious primary and permanent teeth. The teeth were examined using polarizing and scanning electron microscopy to study enamel and dentin destruction, reactive dentin formation, peritubular dentin destruction, and bacterial colonization. <b>Results:</b> Deciduous teeth had more enamel and dentin destruction for coronal caries than permanent teeth in our study. The permanent teeth had more reactive dentin formation than primary teeth. Peritubular dentine alteration was increased in deciduous teeth, and bacterial presence on dentin was higher in permanent teeth under scanning electron microscope. <b>Conclusion:</b> Our findings suggest that caries destruction is more prevalent in deciduous teeth, and reactive response is more effective in permanent teeth affected by caries. These findings reflect the structural durability of the mineralized tissues and prompt reactive response of the dentin pulp complex of permanent teeth compared to deciduous teeth. Our research highlights the importance of identifying and treating decay in primary teeth at an early stage.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2025 ","pages":"4431399"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11732284/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143011864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Vitamin C-Based Gingival Depigmentation Versus Surgical Depigmentation: A Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Aehad Ul Haque, Nand Lal, Shalini Kaushal, Pavitra Rastogi, Rameshwari Singhal","doi":"10.1155/tswj/3299188","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/3299188","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> This study aimed at comparing gingival depigmentation by locally injected vitamin C with surgical depigmentation, in terms of effectiveness and patient acceptability. <b>Methods:</b> Forty-two patients presenting with ethnicity-related hyperpigmentation were randomly divided into two groups, Group I (<i>n</i> = 21) was treated with locally injected vitamin C and Group II (<i>n</i> = 21) was treated by surgical depigmentation. The outcome was assessed using Gingival Pigmentation Index (GPI) and Skin Hyperpigmentation Index (SHI). <b>Results:</b> Both the techniques were successful in treating gingival hyperpigmentation, but the patients who underwent vitamin C-based depigmentation showed significantly higher satisfaction with the treatment result, based on patient reported Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scoring. <b>Conclusion:</b> Based on the findings of this study, it was concluded that locally injected vitamin C and surgical depigmentation are comparable in their effectiveness for treating gingival hyperpigmentation. <b>Trial Registration:</b> ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: CTRI/2023/02/050127.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"3299188"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11707063/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142955400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating Oral Cancer Awareness Among Medical and Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in the South Canara Region of India.","authors":"Shubham Agarwal, Nidhi Manaktala, Srikant Natarajan, Karen Boaz","doi":"10.1155/tswj/8814749","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/tswj/8814749","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oral cancer is responsible for increased mortality, especially in the Indian subcontinent. Habits like smoking and tobacco chewing are among the most common causes of oral cancer. Previously, these habits were seen mainly in the elderly; however, the trends have seemed to increase in the younger generation. Awareness regarding oral cancer is essential during the early years of a healthcare expert for effective diagnosis. This study aimed to investigate oral cancer awareness among medical and dental students. A cross-sectional study including 144 medical and 112 dental undergraduate students was designed. A validated 12-question questionnaire on oral cancer awareness was distributed to medical and dental undergraduate students. The collated data were analyzed statistically using tests of proportion. Dental students were more likely to examine oral mucosa routinely (<i>χ</i> ² = 9.585, <i>p</i>=0.002) and observe oral lesions like proliferative growth (<i>χ</i> ² = 71.763, <i>p</i> < 0.001), while medical students reported higher incidences of poor oral hygiene (<i>χ</i> ² = 7.667, <i>p</i>=0.006) and tobacco usage (<i>χ</i> ² = 6.337, <i>p</i>=0.012). Both groups expressed a need for more education on oral cancer, with dental students showing a stronger preference (<i>χ</i> ² = 7.526, <i>p</i>=0.006). Referral to an oral surgeon was preferred among both groups. The dental students felt a lack of sufficient knowledge on oral cancer. It was observed that the knowledge and information regarding cancer-related symptoms was more among medical students. However, overall awareness regarding oral cancer was higher in dental students compared to medical students. It was concluded that medical students exhibited more knowledge about oral cancer causes, while dental students were more aware of its signs and symptoms. Educational interventions should be introduced early to reduce diagnostic delays and prevent cancer progression.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"8814749"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11699986/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142932744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of the Impacts of Anthropogenic Activities on Woody Plant Diversity in the Woodlands of the Pette Subdivision (Far-North, Cameroon).","authors":"Alphonse Diguera, Moksia Froumsia, Taffo Junior Baudoin Wouokoue, Dieudonne Jackba Danra","doi":"10.1155/tswj/9974039","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/9974039","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The land use/land cover in the Sudano-Sahelian area of Cameroon has been disturbed since these 3 decades resulting from the influence of anthropogenic factors. This study aimed to assess floristic diversity and the impacts of anthropogenic activities on the Pette forest massifs in the Pette Subdivision. The transect method (1000 × 20 m) was used for plant inventory, and Landsat images 5 TM (1990), 7 ETM+ (2005) and 8 OLI_TIRS (2020) were analysed to determine land cover. In total, 44 woody species belonging to 30 genera and 20 families were identified. The most frequent species (10.17%) was <i>Grewia bicolor</i>, and the species with high density was <i>Acacia ataxacantha</i> (56.87 stems·ha^-1). The forest massifs were dominated by <i>Anogeissus leiocarpus</i> (36.01%), and the basal area was 234.77 m²·ha^-1. The Shannon diversity index varies from 3.53 to 3.99 bits in Fadare and Tchakamadje forest massifs, respectively. The diameter and height distribution show an \"L\" shape reflecting juvenile vegetation. The analysis of Landsat images from 1990, 2005 and 2020 indicated an extension of agricultural lands (6234.54 ha in 1990 to 10,018.33 ha in 2020), bare soils/dwelling lands (14,049.90 ha in 1990 to 15,374.12 ha in 2020) and the degradation of shrub/tree savannah lands (74,312 ha in 1990 to 59,312.95 ha in 2020). The different forest massifs were rich, and anthropogenic activities were one of the main factors responsible for their degradation.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"9974039"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11688144/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142915598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Experimental Investigation on the Extraction and Characterization of Waste Plastic Pyrolysis Oil (WPPO) Obtained From Polypropylene Plastic Waste.","authors":"Abdulbasit I Patel, Sumit Das Lala, Imran Molvi, Payel Deb, Abhijit Bhowmik","doi":"10.1155/tswj/6317016","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/6317016","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Plastics are basically long-chain hydrocarbon compound synthesizes from nonrenewable liquid petroleum products. Since plastics have special and variety of features such as easy availability and handling, light weight, energy efficiency, nondegradable nature, cheap, faster production, and design flexibility, it has gained wide popularity in short time period and has become indispensable part of day-to-day life. The increasing usage and production of plastic with exponential rate have resulted in increasing plastic waste disposal problems which may cause adverse effect on environment and human health. Moreover, fast exhaustion of nonrenewable fossil fuel has also become a major problem. To encounter both the problem at a same time, plastic waste conversion method has come into picture. Several plastic waste conversion methods such as landfills, plastic incineration, and recycling are available out of which recycling has gained a lot of interest. One of the important recycling methods is pyrolysis, which is referred as most suitable method due to its advantages such as flexible, easy in handling, less intense sorting, less labor intensive, and high-quality liquid oil extraction. The gaseous by-product also has high calorific value. In the present study, an attempt has been made to produce alternative fuel from waste polypropylene plastic. The study further aims to compare the properties of the obtained WPPO with diesel and blend of WPPO and diesel to ascertain its feasibility for engine runs.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"6317016"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11685314/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142915600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"H₂S Sensor Based on Cr₂O₃-ɣFe₂O₃ Nanoparticles Synthesized via Photolysis Method.","authors":"Hawraa Kassem Hami, Hussain Ismail Abdulah","doi":"10.1155/tswj/4211483","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/4211483","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A H₂S gas sensor has been manufactured using Cr₂O₃-ɣFe₂O₃ nanoparticles with ratios of (2:1, 1:1, and 1:2), using the photolysis method. The chemical composition and microstructure of the resulting samples were characterized using XRD, EDx, and SEM. The sensor's gas-sensing performance was examined at various operating temperatures ranging from 100°C to 250°C. The results demonstrated that the sensor had optimal response in detecting H₂S gas at a ratio of 1:2. Furthermore, the discussion revolved around the sensor's sensing mechanism specifically for H₂S.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"4211483"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11685313/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142915601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Soil and Water Conservation Measures on Soil Physicochemical Characteristics and Crop Productivity: Evidence From Korekore Watershed in the Central Highlands of Ethiopia.","authors":"Abera Fantahun, Tesfaye Mebrate Lemma, Fikrey Tesfay, Yitea Seneshaw Getahun","doi":"10.1155/tswj/2679180","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/2679180","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the effects of physical and chemical soil degradation on crop productivity in the <i>Korekore</i> Watershed. The watershed was categorized into level, sloping, and steep slope gradients. Within each slope gradient, one cultivated land managed with soil and water conservation and one cultivated land without soil and water conservation were selected. Selected soil physicochemical analyses were performed on 18 disturbed and undisturbed soil samples and were taken from the top 0-20 cm depths from each cultivated land with three replications. The soil degradation index (SDI) was evaluated based on the percent changes in soil properties of cultivated land without soil and water conservation to that of the cultivated land managed with soil and water conservation. The crop productivity index was determined by analyzing the percentage growth rate and its standard deviation. Soil bulk density and moisture content improved undercultivated land managed with SWC practices. Significantly higher (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.05) soil organic carbon (SOC) content (2.02%), total N (0.12%), available P (4.69 ppm), and exchangeable K (1.33 cmolc/kg) were observed in cultivated land managed with SWC as compared to cultivated land without SWC measures. The value of the SDI (+243.9%) for the watershed has demonstrated that soil degradation has improved and soil and water conservation measures had a significant impact on crop yields. The average crop yield rate (CYR) (30%) was found to be lower than the estimate provided by the central statistics agency in Ethiopia. A higher CYR was observed in cultivated land managed with soil and water conservation practices. It can be concluded that physical and chemical soil degradation significantly impacts crops unless counterbalanced by soil and water conservation measures. Therefore, it is recommended to implement well-integrated watershed management practices to improve soil quality and enhance crop productivity.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"2679180"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11685321/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142915615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cytotoxicity, Antiadipogenic, Low-Density Lipoprotein Oxidation Inhibitory Activities, and Acute Toxicity Study of <i>Psychotria densinervia</i> Hydroethanolic Leaf and Bark Extracts.","authors":"Jean Romuald Mba, Djamila Zouheira, Stephanie Tamdem Guetchueng, Hadidjatou Daïrou, Paul Toukam Djouonzo, Lawrence Ayong, Jules-Roger Kuiate, Gabriel A Agbor","doi":"10.1155/tswj/1732653","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/1732653","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Obesity is increasingly taking an important stage as a cause of death worldwide, and interventions with a good cost-effectiveness ratio are needed. <i>Psychotria densinervia</i> is one of these natural products with health benefits. Objective. The present study evaluated the cytotoxicity, antiadipogenic, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), oxidation inhibitory activities, and acute toxicity of <i>Psychotria densinervia</i> hydroethanolic leaf and bark extracts. <b>Methods:</b> The cytotoxicity evaluation of the extracts (62.5, 125, 250, and 500 μg/mL) using the MTT assay and the antiadipogenic activity (25, 50, 100, and 200 μg/mL) using oleic acid were carried out in SW-872 cells. Copper sulfate (CuSO₄)-induced oxidation was used in the evaluation of the effect of extracts (0.25, 0.5, and 1 mg/mL) against LDL oxidation. The oral acute toxicity evaluation of a single dose of 2000 mg/kg of the extracts was performed in Wistar albino rats weighing 127 ± 2 g. <b>Results:</b> The leaf and bark extracts did not show any sign of cytotoxicity at the tested concentrations. The best antiadipogenic activity was observed by the standard orlistat (38.45 ± 1.70 μg/mL), followed by the leaf extract (IC₅₀: 41.47 ± 0.50 μg/mL) and the least the bark extract (IC₅₀: 107.50 ± 0.90 μg/mL). At a concentration of 1 mg/mL, the leaf extract presented an oxidation lag time of 130 min, which was higher and better than that of the bark extract (120 min). Quercetin (standard) presented an oxidation lag time longer than 3 h. The oral acute toxicity evaluation did not show any signs of toxicity indicating that the LD₅₀ was greater than 2000 mg/kg. <b>Conclusion:</b> Based on the results obtained, the <i>P. densinervia</i> hydroethanolic leaf extract possesses a better antioxidant and antiadipogenic activities than the bark extract.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"1732653"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11668551/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142885979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Descriptive Mappings of Global-Related Research Studies on Invertebrates in the Context of Agriculture.","authors":"Emrobowansan Monday Idamokoro, Augustine Suh Niba","doi":"10.1155/tswj/7571101","DOIUrl":"10.1155/tswj/7571101","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Invertebrates form a vital component of agricultural ecosystems, and they are chief actors in sustaining the functions of the ecosystem and soil health. Scholarly publications that concentrated on visualizing the research outputs and trends on invertebrates and agriculture are scarce. In this paper, we adopted a bibliometric model to extract trends/research studies on invertebrates and agriculture between 1991 and 2022, using scholarly studies retrieved from the Web of Science (WoS) databank. Therefore, the aim of the study is to assess and analyse publications and findings on research studies/trends on invertebrates and agriculture. A total of 1201 articles were recovered from the WoS databank with average citations per doc and coauthors per document ratio of 31.22 and 4.79, respectively. Studies on invertebrates and agriculture research studies were positively correlated with the number of years (<i>R</i> ² = 0.7803; <i>y</i> = 3.4661<i>x</i> - 19.659) signifying an upsurge in the amount of publications on this topic in the near future. The United States maintained a top position in terms of published outputs (<i>n</i> = 312) and citations (<i>n</i> = 14,113), followed by Germany (<i>n</i> = 75; <i>n</i> = 3686) and the United Kingdom (<i>n</i> = 70; <i>n</i> = 3117), respectively. Articles from the United States (<i>n</i> = 67) and China (<i>n</i> = 32) had strong networks with other nations of the world. Top subject priorities in this research field in terms of author keywords are agriculture (<i>n</i> = 141), biodiversity (<i>n</i> = 66), arthropods (<i>n</i> = 66) and biological control/ecosystem services (<i>n</i> = 46). From our findings, economically stable nations such as the United States, Germany, China, the United Kingdom and Australia are carrying out more research on this subject matter compared to the developing countries. We also found out that from the thematic evolution and literature results, invertebrate research in the context of agriculture is tending towards biogeography, farmland biodiversity, insecticides and organic agriculture, which are of immense importance to scientists and researchers in this research domain, thus signifying the direction/path of future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":22985,"journal":{"name":"The Scientific World Journal","volume":"2024 ","pages":"7571101"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11668548/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142885983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}