Volume: 57 Issue: 1
Year: 2026, Page: 163-174, Doi: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2026.57.1.163-174
Received: Dec. 6, 2025 Accepted: Feb. 9, 2026 Published: March 31, 2026
Research on reproductive health for endangered species is important for the conservation of biodiversity and species survival in the face of habitat loss and climate change. A scientometric analysis using bibliometric tools for a period starting from 1993 outlined trends in publications, authorship and collaborations and the themes in the research field. The study found 180 articles listed in Pub Med, which represents a 9.96% annual growth and a 32.78% rate of co-authorship partners, indicating global collaboration and efforts on this topic. While the number of publications had grown steadily until 2010, the study noted a rise in publications from 2016 to 2024. Brown JL and Comizzoli P were the most prominent authors, while the USA, China and Australia were the three major countries conducting research in
this field. PLOS ONE was the most prolific journal in terms of total articles published, with a major theme of “assisted reproductive technology.” A research trend analysis of publications from 2008 to 2024 indicates a research focus on wildlife conservation. Reliance upon citation metrics led to the suggestion of conducting similar studies in the future with multiple databases as a mechanism to strategically and more effectively collaborate on conservation efforts in the future.
Keywords: Reproductive health, endangered species, scientometric analysis, conservation, advanced reproductive technologies, collaborative research.
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Kumar, K., Sandeep, T. & Rao, T.S.C. (2026). Scientometric Trends in Reproductive Health Research on Endangered Species. Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 57(1), 163-174 https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2026.57.1.163-174