Abstract
Aim
To analyze the collaboration patterns among researchers in Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) eradication therapy from 2000 to 2023, identifying key contributors and evaluating the structural characteristics of the co-authorship network.
Method
This study utilized data from the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection, analyzing 13,432 articles on Helicobacter pylori eradication published between 2000 and 2023. The co-authorship network was examined using macro-level indicators such as network density, clustering coefficient, number of components, and average path length, along with micro-level indicators including degree centrality, closeness centrality, and betweenness centrality. The analysis was conducted using Python (Version 3.10.5) in the PyCharm development environment (Software Version 2022.1.3).
Result
The co-authorship network demonstrated an evolving structure over the analyzed period, with increasing network density and clustering coefficients, suggesting enhanced collaboration among researchers. Key contributors such as Asaka M., Graham DY, and Mégraud F. consistently emerged as central figures, facilitating collaboration within the network. Despite these improvements, the network remained fragmented with several isolated components, indicating persistent gaps in global connectivity.
Conclusion
The study highlights the evolving collaborative landscape in H. pylori eradication research over the past two decades, emphasizing the importance of key researchers in driving scientific collaboration. Despite modest improvements in network connectivity, ongoing efforts to foster collaboration are essential to address challenges such as antibiotic resistance and enhance the effectiveness of H. pylori eradication therapies.