Bibliometric analysis of health information research from 2016 to 2020 confirms interest in how the Internet is used

This study can provide some insights for practitioners in libraries and health information institutions, for topic selection in health journals, and for international cooperation among educators.

Authors

Fang Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6936-7079)
Yueyao Wang
Siyi Pan
Huimin Zhang

Institutions

Yuncheng University (CN)
Soochow University (CN)

Publication Details

Journal: Health Information & Libraries Journal
Published: 2025-12-22
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/hir.70008
Primary Topic: Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
Type: article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 0.00

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Bibliometric analysis of health information research from 2016 to 2020 confirms interest in how the Internet is used

Fang Xu, Yueyao Wang, Siyi Pan, Huimin Zhang

Dec 22, 2025

Health Information & Libraries Journal

Health Literacy and Information Accessibility

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Bibliometric analysis of health information research from 2016 to 2020 confirms interest in how the Internet is used

Fang Xu, Yueyao Wang, Siyi Pan, Huimin Zhang

December 22, 2025article en

Abstract

This study can provide some insights for practitioners in libraries and health information institutions, for topic selection in health journals, and for international cooperation among educators.

Health Information & Libraries JournalVol. 43(1)

Yuncheng University (CN), Soochow University (CN)

Quality Education

Openalex Percentile: Top 24%

Health Literacy and Information Accessibility

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Bibliometric analysis of health information research from 2016 to 2020 confirms interest in how the Internet is used — Fang Xu, Yueyao Wang, et al. · Health Information & Libraries Journal (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS