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. 2025 Apr 30:5:1533267.
doi: 10.3389/finsc.2025.1533267. eCollection 2025.

Bibliometric trends and patterns in Tasar silkworm (Antheraea mylitta) research: a data report (1980-2024)

J Komal #  1 , R Gowrisankar #  2 , Vishaka G V  3 , H Nadaf  3 , Ipsita Samal  4 , Pasumarthi Venkata Dinesh Kumar  5 , C Selvaraj  6 , B Thirupam Reddy  7 , T Selvakumar  3 , Deepak Kumar Mahanta  8 , Tanmaya Kumar Bhoi  9
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Bibliometric trends and patterns in Tasar silkworm (Antheraea mylitta) research: a data report (1980-2024)

J Komal et al. Front Insect Sci. .

Abstract

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of publication trends in Tasar silkworm (Antheraea mylitta) research from 1980 to 2024. A comprehensive search was conducted using the Scopus database with keywords related to Tasar silkworm. A total of 741 relevant articles were identified and analyzed using VOSviewer, Bibliometrix, and Biblioshiny in R to examine statistical patterns. Over the decades, research focus has transitioned from fundamental silk characterization to biomedical applications, including tissue engineering, biodegradation studies, and antioxidant properties. Publication trends indicate peak research activity between 2007 and 2010, followed by a decline post-2018, likely due to shifting priorities toward commercially dominant silkworm species. Indian institutions have been the primary contributors, reflecting strong domestic expertise, while global collaborations remain limited. Keyword analysis highlights the growing interdisciplinary nature of Tasar silk research, extending into biomaterials and sustainable technology. Future research directions emphasize biotechnological advancements, biomedical applications, eco-friendly processing, climate resilience, and commercialization strategies. Strengthening international collaborations and integrating innovative technologies will be crucial for advancing Tasar silk research in both scientific and industrial domains.

Keywords: Bibliometrix Package; Biblioshiny application; R; Scopus; Tasar silkworm; VOSviewer; bibliometrics.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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Figure 1
(A) The annual publication growth trend of Tasar silkworm-based research. (B) The most relevant authors and their production over time. (C) Top ten most productive journals. (D) Top ten relevant affiliations contributed to Tasar silkworm research.
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Figure 2
(A) Country scientific production. (B) Co-occurrence of keywords in Tasar silkworm related research. (C) Relationship found in Tasar silkworm-based research between authors, countries, and keywords. (D) Thematic evolution in Tasar silkworm-based research.
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