Research Trends on Airborne Pathogen Transmission and Mitigation

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: A deep understanding of airborne pathogen transmission and mitigation efforts is crucial for designing effective health policies. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze research trends related to airborne pathogen transmission and mitigation strategies to identify the latest developments, especially concerning scientific knowledge. OBJECTIVES: The study was conducted to get a deeper understanding of research trends related to airborne transmission of pathogens.METHODS: Bibliometric analysis with the help of VOSviewer and RStudio was considered suitable for use in this study.RESULTS: Based on the research results, the topic of airborne pathogens is still a hot topic for research. 2021 is the year when the number of publications regarding airborne pathogens peaked, which is due to the covid 19 pandemic condition. Apart from that, this research also found research on the transmission and mitigation of airborne pathogens relatively less..CONCLUSION: The topic of airborne pathogens is still a hot topic for research.