Global Trends and Hotspots in Tongue Cancer Research: A Bibliometric Analysis (2014-2024)

Abstract

This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of 1,553 tongue cancer-related publications from 2014 to 2024, sourced from the Web of Science data-base, to uncover global research trends, hotspots, key contributors, and future directions in the field. Results indicate a significant rise in research activity, with China, the United States, and Japan leading in output and in-ternational collaboration. Emerging hotspots include the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, deep learning, and radiomics for early diagnosis, prognostic evaluation, and treatment, as well as a growing focus on younger patient populations and immunotherapy strategies. Future research should emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating bioin-formatics, imaging, and clinical studies, while fostering international cooper-ation and data sharing to advance understanding of tongue cancer patho-genesis and improve treatment outcomes, survival rates, and quality of life for patients.