J. Pharm. Pharmacogn. Res., vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 557-572, May-Jun 2024.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56499/jppres23.1687_12.3.557
Review
Stem cell research in Indonesia from 2003 to 2022: A bibliometrics analysis
[Investigación con células madre en Indonesia de 2003 a 2022: Un análisis bibliométrico]
Imam Rosadi1*, Karina Karina2,3,4, Pitra Ariesta Sinta Dewi5,6, Anggraini Barlian7, Thania Fathimah Az Zahra1, Viol Dhea Kharisma8,9, Arif Nur Muhammad Ansori10,11
1Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Mulawarman University, Samarinda, Indonesia.
2Hayandra Clinic, Hayandra Peduli Foundation, Jakarta, Indonesia.
3Hayandra Lab, Hayandra Peduli Foundation, Jakarta, Indonesia.
4Research Center for Regenerative Medicine and Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia.
5Metropolitan Medical Centre Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
6SILC Lasik Centre, Jakarta, Indonesia.
7School of Life Sciences and Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.
8Division of Research and Development, CV Jalan Tengah, Surabaya, Indonesia.
9Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
10Postgraduate School, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
11Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India.
*E-mail: imamrosadi@unmul.ac.id
Abstract
Context: Stem cell research has become popular in Indonesia for more than a decade. The scope of research involves in vitro to animal studies as well as human trials. However, no evidence proved its trend.
Aims: To analyze the trends and patterns of stem cell research in Indonesia from 2003 to 2022 using a bibliometric analysis of the Scopus database.
Methods: The data for the paper were retrieved from Scopus and then analyzed using bibliometrics. Statistical data analysis was performed.
Results: The results showed that stem cell research in Indonesia has been increasing steadily over the years, with the majority of publications focusing on “Medicine”, “Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology” and “Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Pharmaceutics”. It was found that a total of 260 related articles had been published. Rantam was identified as the most productive author, and the authorship network analysis identified nine clusters of authors. The keywords “stem cells”, “culture”, “proliferation”, “differentiation”, and “tissue engineering” were the most frequently used in the publications analyzed.
Conclusions: Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the development of stem cell research in Indonesia and may inform future research and funding decisions in this field.
Keywords: authorship; bibliometrics; biopharmaceutics; stem cell research; Indonesia.

Resumen
Contexto: La investigación con células madre se ha popularizado en Indonesia desde hace más de una década. El ámbito de la investigación abarca desde estudios in vitro hasta estudios con animales, así como ensayos con humanos. Sin embargo, no hay pruebas que demuestren su tendencia.
Objetivos: Analizar las tendencias y patrones de la investigación con células madre en Indonesia desde 2003 hasta 2022 utilizando un análisis bibliométrico de la base de datos Scopus.
Métodos: Los datos para el artículo fueron recuperados de Scopus y luego analizados por la bibliométrica. Se realizó un análisis estadístico de los datos.
Resultados: Los resultados mostraron que la investigación con células madre en Indonesia ha ido aumentando constantemente a lo largo de los años, con la mayoría de las publicaciones centradas en "Medicina", "Bioquímica, Genética y Biología Molecular" y "Farmacología, Toxicología y Farmacéutica". En total se publicaron 260 artículos relacionados. Rantam fue identificado como el autor más productivo, y el análisis de la red de autoría identificó nueve grupos de autores. Las palabras clave "stem cells", "culture", "proliferation", "differentiation" y "tissue engineering" fueron las más utilizadas en las publicaciones analizadas.
Conclusiones: En general, este estudio proporciona información valiosa sobre el desarrollo de la investigación con células madre en Indonesia y puede servir de base para futuras investigaciones y decisiones de financiación en este campo.
Palabras Clave: autoría; bibliometría; biofarmacia; células madre investigación; Indonesia.

Citation Format: Rosadi I, Karina K, Dewi PAS, Az Zahra TF, Barlian A, Kharisma VD, Ansori ANM (2024) Stem cell research in Indonesia from 2003 to 2022: A bibliometrics analysis. J Pharm Pharmacogn Res 12(3): 557–572. https://doi.org/10.56499/jppres23.1687_12.3.557
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