Research Article
A Bibliometric Analysis of Studies on Radiation Education
Esin Aggul*
,
Paşa Yalcin
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 1, March 2026
Pages:
1-10
Received:
8 April 2026
Accepted:
1 June 2026
Published:
23 June 2026
Abstract: This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research on radiation education and to identify major research trends, influential contributors, and thematic developments in the field. Data were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoS) and Scopus databases and analyzed using VOSviewer software. A total of 167 publications indexed in Web of Science and 471 publications indexed in Scopus were included in the analysis. The findings indicate that research on radiation education has increased considerably in recent years. The United States emerged as the most productive country in both databases, while English was the dominant publication language. Co-authorship, citation, bibliographic coupling, and keyword analyses revealed that radiation education, radiation protection, radiation oncology, radiation therapy, and medical education are among the most prominent research themes. The results also demonstrate the existence of strong international collaboration networks and increasing scholarly interest in radiation-related educational issues. Overall, this study provides a comprehensive overview of the intellectual structure of radiation education research and offers valuable insights into emerging trends and future research directions in the field.In addition, the study highlights the most influential authors, institutions and journals contributing to the development of radiation education research. The analysis also reveals emerging research topics and knowledge structures within the field, providing a broader understanding of its scientific evolution and supporting future interdisciplinary studies related to radiation awareness, safety and professional training.
Abstract: This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research on radiation education and to identify major research trends, influential contributors, and thematic developments in the field. Data were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoS) and Scopus databases and analyzed using VOSviewer software. A total of 167 publ...
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Research Article
Clinicopathological and Receptor Defined Subtype Landscape of Breast Cancer in an Institutional Cohort
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 1, March 2026
Pages:
11-24
Received:
4 June 2026
Accepted:
17 June 2026
Published:
17 July 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.rst.20261201.12
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Abstract: Breast cancer is a heterogeneous malignancy in which integrated clinicopathological assessment and receptor-based classification are essential for prognostic evaluation and treatment planning. This retrospective descriptive study evaluated the clinicopathological characteristics and hormone receptor/HER2-defined subtype distribution of 75 histologically confirmed breast cancer cases from an institutional cohort. Data on age, tumor site, breast laterality, histological type, histological grade, T stage, N stage, AJCC stage, ER/PR status, HER2 status, HER2-low status, and combined receptor-defined subtype were extracted from clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemistry records and summarized using frequencies and percentages. Most patients were aged >46 years (43/75, 57.0%), followed by 36-45 years (26/75, 35.0%) and <35 years (6/75, 8.0%). The upper outer quadrant was the most frequent tumor site (30/75, 40.0%), and right breast involvement was slightly more common than left-sided disease (43/75, 57.0% vs. 32/75, 42.66%). Invasive ductal carcinoma was the predominant histological type (70/75, 93.33%). Grade II tumors were most frequent (46/75, 61.33%), followed by grade III tumors (25/75, 33.33%). T2 was the dominant T stage (49/75, 65.0%), while N1 was the most common nodal stage (30/75, 40.0%). According to AJCC staging, stage IIB was the most frequent individual stage (19/75, 25.33%), followed by IIA (16/75, 21.33%) and IIIA (15/75, 20.0%). ER−/PR− tumors represented the largest ER/PR category (31/75, 41.33%), whereas HER2-negative disease was predominant (51/75, 68.0%). Overall subtype analysis showed that triple-negative breast cancer was the most frequent receptor-defined subtype (28/75, 37.33%), followed by HR+/HER2− disease (23/75, 30.66%) and HR+/HER2+ disease (9/75, 12.0%); HER2-low tumors were uncommon (2/75, 2.66%). These findings indicate that the cohort was characterized by predominance of invasive ductal carcinoma, intermediate-to-high histological grade, T2 disease, frequent nodal involvement, and a substantial burden of TNBC and HR+/HER2− tumors, underscoring the importance of complete histopathological staging and standardized receptor profiling for subtype-aware breast cancer assessment in institutional settings.
Abstract: Breast cancer is a heterogeneous malignancy in which integrated clinicopathological assessment and receptor-based classification are essential for prognostic evaluation and treatment planning. This retrospective descriptive study evaluated the clinicopathological characteristics and hormone receptor/HER2-defined subtype distribution of 75 histologi...
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