Textile-based fiber optic sensors for health monitoring: A systematic and citation network analysis review

2021 ◽  
pp. 004051752110362
Author(s):  
Ka-Po Lee ◽  
Joanne Yip ◽  
Kit-Lun Yick ◽  
Chao Lu ◽  
Chris K Lo
Keyword(s):  
Network Analysis ◽  
Fiber Optic ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Citation Network ◽  
Fiber Optic Sensors ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Vital Signs Monitoring ◽  
Wear Comfort ◽  
Citation Network Analysis ◽  
Research Domains

Receptivity towards textile-based fiber optic sensors that are used to monitor physical health is increasing as they have good flexibility, are light in weight, provide wear comfort, have electromagnetic immunity, and are electrically safe. Their superior performance has facilitated their use for obtaining close to body measurements. However, there are many related studies in the literature, so it is challenging to identify the knowledge structure and research trends. Therefore, this article aims to provide an objective and systematic literature review on textile-based fiber optic sensors that are used for monitoring health issues and to analyze their trends through a citation network analysis. A full-text search of journal articles was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection, and a total of 625 studies was found, with 47 that were used as the sample. Also, CitNetExplorer was used for analyzing the research domains and trends. Three research domains were identified, among them, “Flexible sensors for vital signs monitoring” is the largest research cluster, and most of the articles in this cluster focus on respiratory monitoring. Therefore, this area of study should probably be on the academic radar. The collection of data on textile-based fiber optic sensors is invaluable for evaluating degree of rehabilitation, detecting diseases, preventing accidents, as well as gauging the performance and training successfulness of athletes.

The Psychology of Men and Masculinities: Using citation network analysis to understand research domains, collaborations, and grant competitiveness.

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 512-530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike C. Parent ◽  
Tyler C. Bradstreet ◽  
Kevin A. Harmon ◽  
Jay McAndrew ◽  
Allison Comiskey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Network Analysis ◽  
Citation Network ◽  
Citation Network Analysis ◽  
Psychology Of Men ◽  
Men And Masculinities ◽  
Research Domains

scholarly journals A Systematic Literature Network Analysis of Existing Themes and Emerging Research Trends in Circular Economy

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1633 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatima Khitous ◽  
Fernanda Strozzi ◽  
Andrea Urbinati ◽  
Fernando Alberti
Keyword(s):  
Network Analysis ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Citation Network ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Citation Score ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Citation Network Analysis ◽  
Research Domains ◽  
Over Time

The debate about Circular Economy (CE) has been increasingly enriched by academics through a vast array of contributions, based on several theoretical perspectives and emanating from several research domains. However, current research still falls short of providing a holistic and broader view of CE, one that combines existing themes and emerging research trends. Accordingly, based on a Systematic Literature Network Analysis, this paper tackles this gap. First, a Citation Network Analysis is used to unearth the development of the CE literature based on papers’ references, whilst the Main Path is traced to detect the seminal papers in the field through time. Second, to consider the literature in its broader extent, a Keywords Co-Occurrence Network Analysis is conducted based on papers’ keywords, whereby all papers in the dataset, including the non-cited papers, are assessed. Additionally, a Global Citation Score analysis is conducted to uncover the recent breakthrough research, in addition to the Burst Analysis used to detect the dynamic development of CE literature over time. By doing so, the paper explores the development of the CE body of knowledge, reveals its dynamic evolution over time, detects its main theoretical perspectives and research domains, and highlights its emerging topics. Our findings unfold the evidence of eight main trends of research about CE, unearth the path through which the CE concept emerged and has been growing, and concludes with promising avenues for future research.

scholarly journals Fiber Optic Sensors for Vital Signs Monitoring. A Review of Its Practicality in the Health Field

Biosensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Christian Perezcampos Mayoral ◽  
Jaime Gutiérrez Gutiérrez ◽  
José Luis Cano Pérez ◽  
Marciano Vargas Treviño ◽  
Itandehui Belem Gallegos Velasco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Fibers ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Fiber Optic ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Visible Spectrum ◽  
Single Mode ◽  
Fiber Optic Sensors ◽  
Vital Signs Monitoring

Vital signs not only reflect essential functions of the human body but also symptoms of a more serious problem within the anatomy; they are well used for physical monitoring, caloric expenditure, and performance before a possible symptom of a massive failure—a great variety of possibilities that together form a first line of basic diagnosis and follow-up on the health and general condition of a person. This review includes a brief theory about fiber optic sensors’ operation and summarizes many research works carried out with them in which their operation and effectiveness are promoted to register some vital sign(s) as a possibility for their use in the medical, health care, and life support fields. The review presents methods and techniques to improve sensitivity in monitoring vital signs, such as the use of doping agents or coatings for optical fiber (OF) that provide stability and resistance to the external factors from which they must be protected in in vivo situations. It has been observed that most of these sensors work with single-mode optical fibers (SMF) in a spectral range of 1550 nm, while only some work in the visible spectrum (Vis); the vast majority, operate through fiber Bragg gratings (FBG), long-period fiber gratings (LPFG), and interferometers. These sensors have brought great advances to the measurement of vital signs, especially with regard to respiratory rate; however, many express the possibility of monitoring other vital signs through mathematical calculations, algorithms, or auxiliary devices. Their advantages due to miniaturization, immunity to electromagnetic interference, and the absence of a power source makes them truly desirable for everyday use at all times.

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