Visualized Analysis of Domestic and International Research on the Internationalization of Medicine Based on CiteSpace

Lingke Diao; Haoran Huang; Yuwen Li; Xueru Li; Yanqin Lu

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Visualized Analysis of Domestic and International Research on the Internationalization of Medicine Based on CiteSpace

Lingke Diao, Haoran Huang, Yuwen Li, Xueru Li, Yanqin Lu^*

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In the context of globalization, the internationalization of medical research has become a trend. This study employs CiteSpace software to conduct a visual analysis of Chinese and English literature related to the internationalization of medicine from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI)and Web of Science databases(WoS), revealing the dynamics and differences of research both domestically and internationally. The results indicate that domestic research began earlier than international efforts, with a significant increase in the volume of literature, mainly focusing on the internationalization pathways of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), talent cultivation, and innovation in educational models. High-frequency keywords include "Traditional Chinese Medicine", "medical education," and "Belt and Road Initiative." In contrast, international research focuses on clinical collaboration for global diseases and public health policies, with hot topics centered on “clinical trials”,“experience”and“competence.”Spatial distribution analysis indicates that domestic institutions exhibit loose collaboration with distinct regional characteristics, while international cooperation is primarily led by Europe and the United States, with low participation from China. Emergent word analysis reveals that domestic hot topics include "acupuncture" and "talent cultivation," while international research emphasizes “competence”and“economic growth.” The study highlights the need to strengthen the construction of multinational, multicenter clinical collaboration networks, promote the alignment of TCM standards with international standards, and facilitate the transformation of medical internationalization from cultural export to scientific paradigm innovation through the establishment of a compound talent pipeline and a data-sharing mechanism.

Published in	Science Innovation (Volume 13, Issue 5)
DOI	10.11648/j.si.20251305.12
Page(s)	119-130
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Medicine, Internationalization, CiteSpace, Bibliometrics

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Diao, L.; Huang, H.; Li, Y.; Li, X.; Lu, Y. Visualized Analysis of Domestic and International Research on the Internationalization of Medicine Based on CiteSpace. Sci. Innov. 2025, 13(5), 119-130. doi: 10.11648/j.si.20251305.12

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Diao L, Huang H, Li Y, Li X, Lu Y. Visualized Analysis of Domestic and International Research on the Internationalization of Medicine Based on CiteSpace. Sci Innov. 2025;13(5):119-130. doi: 10.11648/j.si.20251305.12

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Lingke Diao

Key Laboratory for Biotech Drugs of the National Health Commission, Biomedical Sciences College & Shandong Medicinal Biotechnology Centre, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, Shandong, China; Anxi College of Tea Science (College of Digital Economy), Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
Haoran Huang

Key Laboratory for Biotech Drugs of the National Health Commission, Biomedical Sciences College & Shandong Medicinal Biotechnology Centre, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, Shandong, China
Yuwen Li

Key Laboratory for Biotech Drugs of the National Health Commission, Biomedical Sciences College & Shandong Medicinal Biotechnology Centre, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, Shandong, China
Xueru Li

School of Clinical and Basic Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China
Yanqin Lu

Key Laboratory for Biotech Drugs of the National Health Commission, Biomedical Sciences College & Shandong Medicinal Biotechnology Centre, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji'nan, Shandong, China

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