A bibliometric study: Noise induced hearing loss in the industry
List of Authors
  • Kamarulzaman Muzaini , Siti Munira Yasin

Keyword
  • Occupational Disease, Noise-Induced, Hearing Loss, Industry

Abstract
  • This bibliometric study explores the research landscape of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in the industrial sector. The alarmingly high prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in work environments is a major public health issue, requiring an extensive understanding of the recently published literature and research trends. The study capitalises on bibliometric analysis methods to investigate the publication patterns, authorship trends, and citation networks for NIHL in the industrial sector. Two authors independently reviewed relevant literature and extracted the data. Bibliometric analyses were conducted using VOSviewer 1.6.6 and R 3.6.3 software. We utilised Scopus as our principal scientific data source to discover 1265 publications published from 1958 to 2024, encompassing various themes like epidemiology, prevention, management, and treatment of NIHL. Our analytical results provide substantial insights into establishing research themes, the impact of notable authors and publications, and the magnitude of international collaboration in the field. We will also explore the possible consequences of our discoveries for future research paths and the creation of successful interventions to combat NIHL in industrial environments. Our bibliometric study constitutes a thorough analysis of current research on NIHL in the industry, providing pertinent insights for academics, policymakers, and stakeholders in occupational health and safety.

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