Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2025, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (32): 6997-7003.doi: 10.12307/2025.948

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Visual analysis of dynamic evolution of research topics in the field of physical activity and hippocampal tissue

Deng Qing1, 2, Wang Qingjun3, Zhang Yeting4     

  1. 1School of Physical Education, 3School of Journalism and Communication, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210012, Jiangsu Province, China; 2School of Physical Education, Nanjing Xiaozhuang University, Nanjing 210017, Jiangsu Province, China; 4School of Aviation Safety and Security, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Guanghan 618307, Sichuan Province, China 
  • Received:2024-10-14 Accepted:2024-12-12 Online:2025-11-18 Published:2025-04-29
  • Contact: Zhang Yeting, MD, Lecturer, School of Aviation Safety and Security, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Guanghan 618307, Sichuan Province, China
  • About author:Deng Qing, MD, Lecturer, School of Physical Education, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210012, Jiangsu Province, China; School of Physical Education, Nanjing Xiaozhuang University, Nanjing 210017, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Supported by:
    Sichuan Provincial Science and Technology Department Project, No. 2020YFH0184 (to ZYT); Central University Basic Research Business Expenses Special Fund, No. PHD2023-003 (to ZYT)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Numerous studies have explored the effects of physical activity on the hippocampus, but the relationship between physical activity and the human hippocampus remains controversial and confusing. Therefore, it is necessary to sort out the relevant research in the field of physical activity and hippocampal tissue. 
OBJECTIVE: To explore the dynamic evolution process of research topics in the field of physical activity and hippocampus, clarify the development status and changes in knowledge structure, and provide directions for further research through bibliometrics. 
METHODS: The Web of Science database was searched by the search formula: TS=(“physical exercise” AND hippocampus) OR TS=(“physical activity” AND hippocampus) OR TS=(“exercise” AND hippocampus). According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 3 225 relevant documents were selected as content. SciMAT software was used for visual analysis.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The field of physical activity and hippocampal tissue is booming, with more and more in-depth research and more room for future development. (2) This field can be divided into four directions: “messenger RNA,” behavior,” “environment” and “cognitive function,” and forms 7 main evolutionary paths. (3) Topics such as “neurotrophic factors,” “aerobic exercise” and “cognitive impairment” are likely to be the focus of future research. (4) This research field focuses on the elderly population, and the use of different model mice to explore the mechanism of physical activity on the hippocampus has promoted further research in this field.

Key words: physical activity, hippocampus, tissue, bibliometrics, SciMAT, messenger RNA, behavior, environment, cognitive function

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