THE INFLUENCE OF PLASTIC INDOOR MATERIALS ON HEALTH: A SCIENTOMETRIC ANALYSIS USING WEB OF SCIENCE AND VOSVIEWER

Angela REPANOVICI, Dana PERNIU, Santiago Ferrandiz BOU

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This research seeks to examine the impact of plastic materials used in indoor environments on human health from a scientometric standpoint. Drawing on literature indexed in the Web of Science database, the study maps prevailing research trends, identify leading contributors, and highlights the main thematic directions in this domain by employing VOSviewer software. The outcomes of the analysis not only advance understanding of the health-related consequences of indoor plastics but also provide meaningful insights to inform future scholarly work and policy development.


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