Author(s):
Kamala Krishnan, Lee Fan Tan, Premala Krishnan
Email(s):
kamalak@utar.edu.my
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00309 
Address:
Kamala Krishnan1*, Lee Fan Tan2, Premala Krishnan1
1Department of Physiotherapy, M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
2Department of Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 19,
Issue - 5,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
This study presents a bibliometric analysis of virtual reality applications in hand assessment to identify research trends, influential authors, key publications, and thematic evolution within this field. Using Scopus data from 2020–2025, citation patterns, keyword co-occurrence, and collaboration networks were analyzed to map the intellectual landscape. Findings reveal major contributors, impactful journals, and emerging research themes shaping this area. The analysis highlights dominant research clusters and knowledge evolution, offering insights for future work. Additionally, geographical distribution and collaboration networks emphasize the global scope of this research. These findings hold implications for academics, policymakers, and practitioners in advancing evidence-based VR rehabilitation research.
Cite this article:
Kamala Krishnan, Lee Fan Tan, Premala Krishnan. Virtual Reality on Hand Assessment Bibliometric Analysis from 2020-2025. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(5):2142-2. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00309
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Kamala Krishnan, Lee Fan Tan, Premala Krishnan. Virtual Reality on Hand Assessment Bibliometric Analysis from 2020-2025. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(5):2142-2. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00309 Available on: https://www.rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-19-5-30
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