Bibliometric analysis of global scientific literature on effects of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health

Akintunde, Tosin Yinka; Musa, Taha Hussein; Musa, Hassan Hussein; Musa, Idriss Hussein; Chen, Shaojun; Ibrahim, Elhakim; Tassang, Angwi Enow; Helmy, Mai

doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2021.102753

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“…The urgent need to understand the impacts of the COVID‐19 pandemic has resulted in a proliferation of research publications in the field of mental health (Akintunde et al, 2021 ). This rate of knowledge transmission proves challenging for all to quickly―yet reliably―obtain a nuanced understanding of COVID‐19 impacts in order to facilitate timely prevention and intervention efforts to individuals or service sectors in greatest need.…”

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A systematic scoping review of research on COVID‐19 impacts on eating disorders: A critical appraisal of the evidence and recommendations for the field

Linardon

Messer

Rodgers

et al. 2021

Intl J Eating Disorders

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Objective Research investigating the effects of COVID‐19 on eating disorders is growing rapidly. A comprehensive evaluation of this literature is needed to identify key findings and evidence gaps to better inform policy decisions related to the management of eating disorders during and after this crisis. We conducted a systematic scoping review synthesizing and appraising this literature. Method Empirical research on COVID‐19 impacts on eating disorder severity, prevalence, and demand for treatment was searched. No sample restrictions were applied. Findings ( n = 70 studies) were synthesized across six themes: (a) suspected eating disorder cases during COVID‐19; (b) perceived pandemic impacts on symptoms; (c) symptom severity pre versus during the pandemic; (d) pandemic‐related correlates of symptom severity; (e) impacts on carers/parents; and (f) treatment experiences during COVID‐19. Results Pandemic impacts on rates of probable eating disorders, symptom deterioration, and general mental health varied substantially. Symptom escalation and mental health worsening during―and due to―the pandemic were commonly reported, and those most susceptible included confirmed eating disorder cases, at‐risk populations (young women, athletes, parent/carers), and individuals highly anxious or fearful of COVID‐19. Evidence emerged for increased demand for specialist eating disorder services during the pandemic. The forced transition to online treatment was challenging for many, yet telehealth alternatives seemed feasible and effective. Discussion Evidence for COVID‐19 effects is mostly limited to participant self‐report or retrospective recall, cross‐sectional and descriptive studies, and samples of convenience. Several novel pathways for future research that aim to better understand, monitor, and support those negatively affected by the pandemic are formulated.

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A systematic scoping review of research on COVID‐19 impacts on eating disorders: A critical appraisal of the evidence and recommendations for the field

Linardon

Messer

Rodgers

et al. 2021

Intl J Eating Disorders

127

115

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“…Other advantages include avoiding the use of additional software, since it also provides a set of tools for data visualization and ensures statistical correctness and completeness of results [62,63]. Bibliometrix is spreading in many domains of academic research such as economics [64], business and management [63,65,66], tourism and hospitality [67][68][69], open innovation [70], politics [71,72], and psychiatry [73]. Our work is conducted following a precise bibliometric workflow (reported in Figure 1): data collection, data analysis, and data visualization [59].…”

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Destination Resilience and Innovation for Advanced Sustainable Tourism Management: A Bibliometric Analysis

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Over the years, literature on the topic of destination resilience has gained increasing attention in different fields (strategic management; sociology; etc.). Therefore, the potentiality of resilience in the tourism field has stimulated the definition and the implementation of strategies, policies, and activities addressed to mitigate risks and seize opportunities through open innovation attitudes in times of crisis. This work aims to contribute to the debate on tourist destination resilience by proposing a conceptual framework of destination resilience and open innovation based on a bibliometric analysis. Moreover, this article is intended as a starting point for a wider discussion of factors that contribute to destination resilience and therefore provides the basis to develop a toolkit of matrixes and approaches. Findings reveal that resilience assessment, as well as in terms of performance, remain undiscovered. Moreover, the present research poses some unresolved questions, shaping interesting future research directions.

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“…To our knowledge, no studies have reported the use of BNs to model virus-induced EMT or EndMT. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has caused an outburst of bottom-up models to explain different aspects of the pandemic, from virus transmission [107] to the effect of the pandemic on mental health [108], or the response to specific drugs, e.g., tocilizumab [109]. Examples more pertinent to the discussion here include the use of BNs to model the signaling involved in the infection by influenza virus [110] or the interaction of HIV with T cell signaling [111].…”

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An Integrated View of Virus-Triggered Cellular Plasticity Using Boolean Networks

Alfaro-García

Granados-Alzate

Vicente‐Manzanares

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Virus-related mortality and morbidity are due to cell/tissue damage caused by replicative pressure and resource exhaustion, e.g., HBV or HIV; exaggerated immune responses, e.g., SARS-CoV-2; and cancer, e.g., EBV or HPV. In this context, oncogenic and other types of viruses drive genetic and epigenetic changes that expand the tumorigenic program, including modifications to the ability of cancer cells to migrate. The best-characterized group of changes is collectively known as the epithelial–mesenchymal transition, or EMT. This is a complex phenomenon classically described using biochemistry, cell biology and genetics. However, these methods require enormous, often slow, efforts to identify and validate novel therapeutic targets. Systems biology can complement and accelerate discoveries in this field. One example of such an approach is Boolean networks, which make complex biological problems tractable by modeling data (“nodes”) connected by logical operators. Here, we focus on virus-induced cellular plasticity and cell reprogramming in mammals, and how Boolean networks could provide novel insights into the ability of some viruses to trigger uncontrolled cell proliferation and EMT, two key hallmarks of cancer.

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Bibliometric analysis of global scientific literature on effects of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health

Cited by 87 publications

References 29 publications

A systematic scoping review of research on COVID‐19 impacts on eating disorders: A critical appraisal of the evidence and recommendations for the field

A systematic scoping review of research on COVID‐19 impacts on eating disorders: A critical appraisal of the evidence and recommendations for the field

Destination Resilience and Innovation for Advanced Sustainable Tourism Management: A Bibliometric Analysis

An Integrated View of Virus-Triggered Cellular Plasticity Using Boolean Networks

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