Visualization Research on the Field of Protection of TCM Knowledge Based on CiteSpace
Objective To conduct visualization research on the literature about the protection of TCM knowledge;To discover the current research status,hotspots,and frontiers in the field of TCM knowledge protection;To provide reference for future research in this field.Methods Literature related to protection of TCM knowledge published in CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,SinoMed was retrieved from the establishment of the databases to April 10,2023.CiteSpace 6.1.R6 was used for visualization analysis on institutions,authors,and keywords,etc.Results A total of 959 articles were included,and the annual publication volume showed a fluctuating state.Research institutions tended to conduct independent research,and there were relatively few cooperative relationships among scholars,so there was a large space for cooperation;the main institutions were Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine,China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences,etc.The main authors were Song Xiaoting,Liu Jianfeng,etc.The keywords included"intellectual property rights","patents","laws and regulations",etc.The research topics included the specific measures to protect TCM knowledge and the establishment of a protection system suitable for TCM knowledge.In recent years,the research hotspots were international cooperation and the protection of the rights and interests of holders.Conclusion Important progress has been made in the protection of TCM knowledge.The research content mainly focuses on intellectual property rights,protection measures,laws and regulations and system construction,etc.The establishment and gradual improvement of TCM knowledge protection system and the protection of holders'rights and interests have gradually become a research hotspot in this field in the future.