Mapping Research Landscape: Bibliometric Analysis of Microextraction Techniques in Drug Analysis Using Scopus Database

Microextraction techniques have received significant recognition in the realm of analytical chemistry due to their recognized variety and efficacy in the process of sample preparation and in the field of drug analysis, providing efficient and sensitive ways for extracting analytes from complicated matrices. This study has been carefully evaluated and utilizes an extensive bibliometric analysis to examine the patterns of publishing, authorship, citation networks, and clusters within the field of microextraction techniques and drug analysis, utilizing the Scopus database and VOSviewer software. The analysis encompasses the period from 2014 to 2023 and a total of 1321 articles sourced from 157 scholarly journals. The numerous citations that the Journal of Chromatography A's publications have received are proof of its significant contribution to the field of study, with a total publication count of 206 (29%). This highlights the journal's crucial role in the transmission of influential research in this particular domain. A comprehensive analysis of global scholarly contributions highlights China as a prominent participant, responsible for 23% of published publications, with Iran (19%) and Spain (11%) closely trailing behind. The findings of this bibliometric analysis indicate that the advancement of microextraction techniques necessitates collaborative efforts across multiple disciplines, including Chemistry, Biochemistry and others. These subject areas contribute significantly to the establishment of drug analysis methodologies. This concise and comprehensive examination of research issues, thematic focus, and the discipline's future constitutes a significant intellectual contribution. This research helps academics, practitioners, and policymakers understand the importance of microextraction and drug analysis in analytical chemistry