Global trends in neonatal sepsis: A scopus bibliometric analysis of publications from 2015 to 2025

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Book Chapter

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School of Nursing and Midwifery, East Africa

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1013122

Publisher

IntechOpen Limited

City

United Kingdom

Abstract

Neonatal sepsis remains a significant global health challenge, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This bibliometric study aimed to analyze research trends, key contributors, emerging themes, and collaborative networks in the neonatal sepsis literature from 2015 to mid-2025. The Scopus database was searched using relevant keywords. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the final dataset was analyzed using bibliometric methods. The annual publication trend showed a steady growth from 2015 to 2020. The United States, China, and India were the top contributors, while the University of Toronto, St. George’s University of London, and Inserm are leading institutions. Keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed clusters around biomarkers, maternal health, and antimicrobial resistance. Collaboration networks highlighted strong partnerships among high-income countries but limited integration with high-burden regions. Key research gaps include the need for context-specific diagnostic tools, capacity building in LMICs, and understanding the long-term outcomes of neonatal sepsis survivors. This study emphasizes the urgent need for equitable research investments, strengthened global partnerships, and targeted interventions to reduce the burden of neonatal sepsis, particularly in regions with the highest disease burden.

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