Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases: A Bibliometric Analysis of Published Research Studies from 1995 to 2024

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This paper used bibliometric analysis to analyze the academic research on yoga therapy for non-communicable d iseases from 1995 to 2024. This study used SCOPUS to find related publications on yoga therapy for non-communicable d iseases . “Yoga Therapy”, “Therapeutic Yoga”, “Pranayama”, “Yoga”, “NCDs”, “Non-Communicable Diseases”, and keywords related to various Non-Communicable Diseases were used for gathering the relevant articles. 2313 publications in total were selected for this research. In this study, four different bibliometric parameters, performance analysis, trend analysis, citation analysis, and network analysis, were used to evaluate the performance of these articles. According to this analysis, the three countries with the highest number of publications and citations regarding Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases are the USA, India, and Canada. The three most significant researchers in this field are Nagendra, H.R., Cohen L. and Nagarathna, R. 'Yoga,' 'cancer,' 'breast cancer,' and ‘quality of life,' and 'exercise are the three most frequently used keywords. A further finding of the study indicates that the popular topics for Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases are mind-body therapy, COVID-19, and Psycho-oncology. This research provides insight into the origins, current status, and future direction of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases research. Preventive Medicine bibliometric review biblioshiny bibliometric analyses biomedical physics Yoga Therapy Non Communicable Diseases NCDs Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Introduction and Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic conditions largely influenced by individuals' lifestyle habits, with a sedentary lifestyle being a primary contributor. (1) According to the World Health Organization (WHO), NCDs account for 41 million deaths annually worldwide, including 15 million deaths among individuals aged 30 to 69 years. (2) cardiovascular diseases claim 17.9 million lives each year, cancer 9.0 million, respiratory diseases 3.9 million, and diabetes 1.6 million, together causing 80% of premature deaths globally. (3-9) WHO has identified various risk factors contributing to the global burden of NCDs, many of which can be mitigated through the practice of yoga. (10) Yoga, a discipline with over 5,000 years of history in India, seeks to harmonize the body and mind. (11) The term "Yoga" is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Yuj,' meaning to bind or join. Practising yoga promotes physical health and fitness, aids in detoxifying the body, and fosters mental well-being. Rishi Patanjali, regarded as the father of yoga, outlined the eightfold path of yoga (Astanga Yoga) in his "Yoga Sutras," encompassing Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi. (12) The WHO's Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030 emphasizes the routine practice of yoga as a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle, essential for reducing premature mortality associated with NCDs. Yoga therapy for NCDs is an expanding field with significant potential for growth and development. (13) The increasing scope of this discipline necessitates a systematic exploration of the research landscape surrounding yoga therapy in the context of NCDs. Bibliometric analysis offers a robust framework for analyzing publication trends, citation patterns, research networks, and academic collaborations. By examining the historical development of this field, identifying emerging themes, and mapping global research connections, we can better navigate future innovations and challenges in this critical area of healthcare. (14-18) Bibliometrics employs statistical techniques to examine books, articles, and other scholarly outputs, offering insights into research trends, author collaborations, and citation patterns. (19,20) Tools such as Biblioshiny, developed by the University of Naples Federico II, Italy, are crucial for these analysis. (21) Biblioshiny is a web-based platform that enables users to conduct thorough bibliometric analysis, create detailed visualizations of research trends over time, and generate network diagrams that map relationships among authors, institutions, and research topics. (22) The SCOPUS database is a comprehensive resource that provides access to a wide range of academic articles, which is essential for bibliometric research. This study focuses on the interdisciplinary field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases, using Biblioshiny to analyze bibliographic data from the SCOPUS database. By utilizing these advanced tools, we explore research patterns, collaborations, and thematic developments in Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases. Biblioshiny’s capabilities in retrieving and visualizing temporal dynamics and creating detailed network maps of authors, institutions, and research themes make it ideal for tracking the evolution of trends. (23-31) This study aims to identify key contributors and influential journals, highlighting significant research areas and emerging trends. It examines how the increasing burden of chronic diseases and evolving policies have shaped theoretical advancements in the rapidly growing field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases. The bibliometric analysis reveals successful research trends and their trajectories, offering valuable insights for future developments in the field. This study serves as a foundation for researchers, policymakers, and educators to make informed decisions on critical research areas, collaborative opportunities, and educational needs, ultimately guiding the advancement of Yoga Therapy as a complementary treatment for managing various Non-Communicable Diseases. Research Questions The research questions (RQs) are as follows: Q1: What are the publication trends in Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases research, including publication counts and journal distribution? Q2: Who are the key contributors in the field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases? Q3: What are the core research themes in Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases, and how have they evolved? Q4: What are the unrepresented areas, research gaps, and potential interdisciplinary opportunities in the field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases? Q5: How does international collaboration influence the research output and citation impact of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases publications? d a marked rise in the number of publications related to Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases, as illustrated in Fig. 1.1 . Initially, the number of published works was relatively low, followed by a steady increase over time. This upward trend highlights the growing interest and continuous evolution within this interdisciplinary field of study. Moreover, the graph displays a recurring pattern of variability in annual publication output, potentially reflecting the natural ebb and flow of scientific inquiry influenced by factors such as varying levels of hybrid funding, advancements in technology, or shifts in public health policies. Notably, a peak in publications can be observed around 2021 to 2023, suggesting that certain key developments have triggered a surge in research activity within the Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases domain. Several factors may explain this spike, with significant advancements in health awareness, shifts in pandemic-related priorities, or improvements in healthcare likely playing pivotal roles. As part of bibliometric analysis, this graph captures the momentum in scholarly output over time and underscores the dynamic nature of change within this broad field. Materials and Methods SCOPUS was selected as the primary source of bibliographic data for this scientific research due to its extensive coverage of high-quality journals compared to other databases. (16) Publications were retrieved using the keyword "Yoga therapy and various Non-Communicable Diseases," with language limited to English, and only journal articles and review papers were included. A total of 2,312 documents from 981 different sources, published between 1995 and 2024, were collected. The data were stored as a CSV file, and bibliometric analysis was conducted using Biblioshiny software and MS Excel. The main aspects of this study are outlined in Table 1. This research relies on a comprehensive dataset covering materials from January 1995 to August 13, 2024, to perform a bibliometric analysis of Yoga Therapy's role in addressing Non-Communicable Diseases. The dataset comprises 2,312 documents from 981 relevant sources, reflecting extensive research activities in the field. Furthermore, the data demonstrate significant scholarly attention to Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases, with an average document age of 7.46 years, indicating a broad academic range encompassing both historical and contemporary approaches. Additionally, the dataset shows an average annual growth rate of 15.69, signaling increasing interest and ongoing research in this area. Each document has an average of 28.98 citations, underscoring the substantial impact of the research included in this dataset. MAIN INFORMATION ABOUT DATA Timespan 1995:2024 Sources (Journals, Books, etc) 981 Documents 2312 Annual Growth Rate % 15.69 Document Average Age 7.46 Average citations per doc 28.98 DOCUMENT CONTENTS Keywords Plus (ID) 10644 Author's Keywords (DE) 3496 AUTHORS Authors 9160 Authors of single-authored docs 181 AUTHORS COLLABORATION Single-authored docs 195 Co-Authors per Doc 5.22 International co-authorships % 15.27 DOCUMENT TYPES article 1538 (66.5%) review 774 (33.5%) Description 1995:2024 Results A. Performance analysis: Performance analysis is usually used to identify significant authors, sources, countries, or affiliations in a specific research field. (17) 1. Annual Scientific Production The period from 1995 to 2024 has witnessed a marked rise in the number of publications related to Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases, as illustrated in Figure 1.1. Initially, the number of published works was relatively low, followed by a steady increase over time. This upward trend highlights the growing interest and continuous evolution within this interdisciplinary field of study. Moreover, the graph displays a recurring pattern of variability in annual publication output, potentially reflecting the natural ebb and flow of scientific inquiry influenced by factors such as varying levels of hybrid funding, advancements in technology, or shifts in public health policies. Notably, a peak in publications can be observed around 2021 to 2023, suggesting that certain key developments have triggered a surge in research activity within the Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases domain. Several factors may explain this spike, with significant advancements in health awareness, shifts in pandemic-related priorities, or improvements in healthcare likely playing pivotal roles. As part of bibliometric analysis, this graph captures the momentum in scholarly output over time and underscores the dynamic nature of change within this broad field. 2. Most Relevant Sources In the field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases, the dissemination of research through academic publications is crucial for advancing both knowledge and innovation. This bibliometric analysis aims to pinpoint the most influential sources contributing to the discourse and development within this area. These sources, distinguished by their frequent article publications, are central to the dissemination of cutting-edge research, experimental results, and theoretical advancements in Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases. As depicted in Figure 2.1 , "SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER" emerges as the most prominent source, with 71 articles underscoring its significant impact on the scientific community. It is closely followed by "INTEGRATIVE CANCER THERAPIES," with 70 articles, and the "JOURNAL OF ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE," which has published 52 articles, all contributing significantly to the applied research in this field. Publications such as "COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE" and "COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE," with 39 and 33 articles, highlight the global impact and the specialized areas encompassed by biomedical physics. Other important sources include "THE COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS," "EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE," "PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY," "JOURNAL OF AYURVEDA AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE," and "BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE," each making a notable contribution as evidenced by their article counts. The diversity of these journals illustrates the wide-ranging scope of biomedical physics and underscores the value of interdisciplinary approaches within the field. 3. Most relevant Authors. In academic research, the work of a relevant author aligns with the topic under discussion and offers valuable insights or information. Numerous researchers globally have explored Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases. When analyzing contributions at the author level, one of the most pertinent researchers emerges prominently. Table 3.1 highlights the top 10 authors based on their contributions to Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases research, as measured by published articles. Nagendra, H.R., leads with 37 contributions, while Cohen, L., and Nagarathna, R., have published 32 papers each. Cramer, H., Carlson, L.E., and Anand, A. published 19 papers and Culos-Reed, S.N. has contributed 29, 24, 23, and 22 articles, respectively. The remaining three authors, Dobos, G., Lauche, R., and Raghuram, N., each contributed 19,18,18 publications, respectively. This analysis indicates that all the authors' work in the field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases research is closely interconnected. Table:3.1:Most Relevant Authors Authors Articles NAGENDRA HR 37 COHEN L 32 NAGARATHNA R 32 CRAMER H 29 SINGH A 24 CARLSON LE 23 ANAND A 22 PATIL S 19 MAO JJ 18 SINGH S 18 4. Most relevant countries In the field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases, the leading nations in terms of research output are those that have published the most articles. Figure 4.1 highlights the top 10 countries or regions with the highest productivity in this domain. The figure distinguishes between single-country contributions (blue box) and collaborations between multiple countries (red box) from 1995 to 2024. The dataset includes both independent publications and those resulting from international partnerships. The USA and India have emerged as the most prolific, indicating that they initiated their research earlier than most other nations. This analysis shows that the USA leads with 643 articles, followed by India with 374 articles, a number significantly lower than that of the USA. Canada ranks third with 125 articles, nearly one-fifth of the USA's output. The remaining countries, including China and the UK, have produced fewer publications, with 120 and 96 articles, respectively. The bottom of the list in Figure 4.1 includes Australia, Germany, Italy, and Iran, with 95, 83, 41, and 32 articles, respectively. These findings suggest that the USA has conducted more research on Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases than any other country, with India showing considerable interest as the second most productive nation. 5. Most Relevant Affiliations: In addition, the study also examined the most pertinent affiliations. These are organizations or institutions engaged in similar Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases research. The top affiliations were ranked according to the volume of research and publications on Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases. As illustrated in Table 5.1, the United States stands out as one of the leading nations in terms of the number of published papers. Furthermore, an analysis of the key affiliations (Figure 5) highlights that the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States ranks as the most significant, with 52 published articles. The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India, follows closely with 48 publications. The University of Calgary in Canada, Harvard Medical School in the United States, and the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in the United States are also notable institutions, with 40, 39, and 38 publications, respectively. The remaining top universities have fewer publications than these institutions. The top 5 universities are located in the United States, India, and Canada. Table 5.1:Most Relevant Affiliations Affliations Publications The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 52 All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 48 University of Calgary 47 Harvard Medical School 40 Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center 39 University of California, San Francisco 38 Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana 30 University of Toronto 29 Universität Duisburg-Essen 28 Mayo Clinic 2 B. Trend Analysis: Trend analysis in academic research identifies and examines patterns within a specific area over time, offering insights into how factors or variables evolve and relate to one another. (17) 6. Word Cloud of Keywords Figure 6.1 illustrates a word cloud of the 50 most frequently used author keywords, with the size of each keyword corresponding to its frequency of use.(18) The terms 'cancer,' 'breast cancer,' and 'quality of life' were the most frequently cited in Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicble Diseases research from 1995 to 2024, with a significant focus on cancer in Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases studies during this period. 'Breast cancer' emerged as the second most common keyword after 'cancer.' The terms 'exercise,' 'depression,' 'fatigue,' and 'complementary and alternative medicine' appear with smaller dimensions in the word cloud, indicating they were mentioned less often than 'cancer.' Other keywords present in the word cloud are used infrequently, with their occurrence rates being minimal." 7. Growth of Top 10 Author’s Keywords F igure 7.1 illustrates the progression of the top 10 author keywords from 1995 to 2024, including terms such as 'Yoga,' 'cancer,' 'breast cancer,' 'quality of life,' 'exercise,' 'fatigue,' 'meditation,' 'physical activity,' 'depression,' and 'complementary and alternative medicine.' Over this period, all keywords have shown a notable and consistent increase in growth rate. Each keyword demonstrates annual growth, underscoring the importance of researchers staying informed on the latest developments. The X-axis in the figure denotes the year, while the Y-axis indicates the cumulative occurrences.(19) Notably, aside from 'Yoga,' the keyword 'cancer' exhibits a particularly strong growth curve in the field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases, achieving the highest growth rate. Although 'cancer' began appearing in 2001, its growth reached 231 by the end of 2022. None of the analyzed keywords, except 'meditation' and 'physical activity,' were utilized prior to 2001. Additionally, the term 'breast cancer' was first noted by authors in 2003, now ranking second in growth, with a cumulative occurrence of 203, which is relatively low compared to 'cancer.' By 2024, 'quality of life' became the third fastest-growing keyword, used 195 times, followed by 'exercise' and 'fatigue,' which have comparable growth rates. 'Meditation,' 'physical activity,' 'depression,' and 'complementary and alternative medicine' exhibit nearly identical growth trajectories. 8. Trending Topics R esearch trends typically evolve annually, influencing areas of academic interest. Figure 8.1 illustrates the trending topics in Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases from 1995 to 2024. The figure highlights that the size of the blue circles correlates with the frequency of each topic, ranging from a minimum of 10 (the smallest circle) to a maximum of 50 (the largest circle).(20) In the early years of research on yoga therapy for non-communicable diseases, yoga asanas dominated the leading topic from 2002 to 2007. In 2013, 'cancer' emerged as a significant focus, maintaining its prominence until 2021. Between 2009 and 2013, topics such as 'bronchial asthma,' complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), alternative medicine, meditation, cancer, and 'allergy' garnered considerable attention. Among these, cancer became the most widely studied. From 2015 to 2022, three topi' network meta-analysis, ' network meta-analysis, 'physical activity,' and 'COVID-19'—equally engaged scholars. The analysis for 2024 identifies 'network meta-analysis and mind-body therapies' as the predominant trending topic. It is anticipated that 'physical activity,' 'mind-body therapies,' and psycho-oncology will become increasingly prominent, as these topics have only gained visibility since 2021. The analysis also indicates that 'beat classification' was a topic of interest for the most extended period. 9. Thematic map The thematic map depicted in Figure 9.1 offers a systematic overview of the thematic structure within the field, highlighting the centrality and development of various research topics. The visualization categorizes themes into four quadrants: basic themes, niche themes, emerging or declining themes, and motor themes. The map clearly identifies basic themes, niche themes, and motor themes.(21) Basic themes, such as cancer, breast cancer, yoga, exercise, physical activity, complementary and alternative medicine, and integrative medicine, are well-established with a substantial research foundation. These themes also hold a central position in the field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases. Niche themes, including menopause, hot flashes, vasomotor symptoms, and qualitative blood glucose, are highly developed yet less central, reflecting their specialized nature; despite their advancement, they engage a smaller segment of the research community. Emerging or declining themes on the map, such as Ayurveda and Naturopathy, are seen as less developed and less central, indicating areas either gaining prominence in research or waning as they approach full development. The motor themes quadrant, the most dynamic, includes highly developed and central topics like diabetes, diabetes mellitus, treatment, and breast cancer survivors. These keywords suggest that motor themes drive research and collaboration in the field, fostering innovation and interdisciplinary interactions. Consequently, the thematic map represents the current state of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases research and provides strategic insights into domains likely to shape its future direction. C. Citation Analysis: It examines the impact and significance of research by analyzing citation frequency, sources, and context. It assesses an author's influence, evaluates the quality, and determines the relevance of the research to a specific topic. (17) 10. Most cited countries Citation analysis serves as an effective method for assessing the research impact of an article.(22) Figure 10.1 illustrates the top 10 most cited countries globally. The United States has published the most papers on Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases and these publications receive the highest citation rates. This is likely due to the relevance and valuable content of these U.S. publications in the field. In terms of citation count, the United States leads with 25,534 citations, demonstrating the most significant scholarly influence, followed by India with 5,690 citations, placing it as the second most cited country in this area of research. Other notable countries include Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom, with 4,578, 3,670, and 3,455 citations, respectively. Interestingly, Mexico, with only 1,035 citations, stands out among the top 10 countries due to its exceptionally high average citation rate of 147.90, surpassing that of other nations on the list. 11. Most globally cited Document Most globally cited documents are described as articles receiving the highest number of citations without any filtration, viz., subject domain (Spruit, M.A et al., 2003).(23) In other words, global citations are the citations received by the documents, irrespective of whether the document has been cited within the subject domain or outside of the subject domain. The top 10 most Globally cited documents can also be viewed as documents that have a high influence on other authors to cite them in their articles. These documents are mentioned in papers related to yoga therapy for non-communicable diseases as well as in papers not related to yoga therapy for non-communicable diseases. The top 10 most influential papers are analyzed in Table 11.1. The table shows the Paper, DOI, Total Citations, Total citations, and Normalized Total Citations. Table 11.1: Most globally cited Document. Paper DOI Total Citations TC per Year Normalized TC NA, 2003, AM J RESPIR CRIT CARE MED 10.1164/rccm.168.7.818 879 39.95 6.91 COHEN SP, 2021, LANCET 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00393-7 874 218.50 56.61 CHOU R, 2007, ANN INTERN MED 10.7326/0003-4819-147-7-200710020-00007 768 42.67 6.49 MOSCA L, 2007, CIRCULATION 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.181546 624 34.67 5.27 MISHRA SI, 2012, COCHRANE DATABASE SYST REV-a 10.1002/14651858.CD008465.pub2 617 47.46 11.65 NA, 2015, OBSTET GYNECOL 10.1097/AOG.0000000000001214 591 59.10 19.45 BISHT S, 2017, NAT REV UROL 10.1038/nrurol.2017.69 562 70.25 14.63 CARLSON LE, 2003, PSYCHOSOM MED 10.1097/01.PSY.0000074003.35911.41 554 25.18 4.36 GREENLEE H, 2017, CA CANCER J CLIN 10.3322/caac.21397 513 64.13 13.35 CARLSON LE, 2007, BRAIN BEHAV IMMUN 10.1016/j.bbi.2007.04.002 491 27.28 4.15 D. Network Analysis: It examines relationships among journals, affiliations, and countries in academic research. It uses co-citation and collaboration networks to identify teamwork and collaborative learning opportunities in related fields. (17) 12. Collaboration Network of Authors An author collaboration network illustrates the cooperative relationships among authors within a particular research domain.(24) Figure 12.1 displays the collaboration network for arrhythmia detection research. In this diagram, different colored clusters denote distinct collaborative groups, with node sizes indicating each author's contribution to the research area. Four collaborative groups are identified: blue, green, orange, and purple. The purple group, the largest, includes five authors working together. Nagendra HR and Nagarathna R have made the most significant contributions. The orange cluster, composed of three authors, features Cohen L, who collaborated on Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases. The remaining clusters are organized similarly. The blue cluster, the smallest, includes only two authors, Culos-Reed SN and Carlson LE. From this analysis, it is evident that the purple group has established a robust collaboration network, with Nagendra HR being the most prominent contributor. 13. Collaboration Network of Countries The collaboration network for countries involved in Yoga Therapy research for Non-Communicable Diseases is illustrated in Figure 13.1. Different colored circles and lines—red, blue, and green—depict the collaborative links between countries. Countries sharing the same color are connected, with the line thickness indicating the strength of their collaboration. The size of the circle further reflects the frequency of these collaborations.(25) The figure shows that China and the USA have the most collaborative partners and the strongest collaborations. Notably, the green cluster is the largest, signifying a higher number of countries—ten in total, including the USA, India, Canada, China, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, and Brazil—working together on Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases. The red cluster consists of seven countries, while the purple cluster, comprising Malaysia, Denmark, and Indonesia, collaborates primarily with the Netherlands. In conclusion, the blue cluster represents the most extensive network. 14. Collaboration Network of Institutions The institutional collaboration network in the field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases is illustrated in Figure 14.1. In this figure, institutions are depicted as colored circles, with the size of each circle indicating the publication frequency associated with that institution.(25) Same-colored lines signify collaborative relationships between institutions. Four distinct clusters, represented by red, blue, green, and purple colors, emerge based on their collaborative research activities. Institutions within a particular cluster have collaborated with others, which may be located in the same or different geographical regions. Notably, the blue cluster is the largest, comprising eight universities from various locations, including the University of Calgary, the University of California, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the University of Toronto, Harvard Medical School, the University of Washington, the University of Ottawa, and the University of California, San Francisco. These institutions have closely collaborated, with the University of Calgary showing the highest level of collaboration. In the red cluster, the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences and the Centre for Chronic Disease Control, both from India, are prominent. The other clusters are similarly structured. Overall, the blue cluster is marked by strong collaboration, with the University of Calgary being the most active in these partnerships. Discussion The analysis of trend topics and thematic maps over time provides valuable insights into the evolving focus areas in yoga research, revealing potential research gaps and implications for future studies. 2002-2008: Foundational Research and Initial Exploration During the early years of 2002 to 2008, the research focus was primarily on foundational topics such as "yoga asanas." At this stage, yoga was emerging as a popular complementary therapy, particularly for its potential benefits in physical health, stress reduction, and general well-being. However, a significant research gap existed during this period, particularly in the lack of rigorous, scientifically validated studies on the efficacy of yoga asanas for specific health conditions, such as chronic diseases and mental health issues. Additionally, there was limited understanding of the underlying mechanisms by which yoga asanas exert their effects. This gap highlighted the need for more robust, long-term studies to establish standardized protocols, measure outcomes, and provide a scientific basis for the therapeutic use of yoga. 2010-2014: Shift Toward Therapeutic Applications From 2010 to 2014, there was a marked shift in research focus toward the therapeutic effects of yoga. During this period, there was a significant increase in studies related to alternative therapy, cancer care, epidemiology, bronchial asthma, allergy, stress reduction, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). The growing interest in these areas underscored a recognition of yoga's potential role in managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and enhancing overall health. Despite this progress, a research gap remained in fully integrating holistic and preventive approaches, particularly in understanding yoga's specific impact on preventing and managing NCDs, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and chronic respiratory conditions. There was also a need for research on the long-term benefits of yoga in diverse populations and its role in public health strategies, especially in reducing healthcare costs and improving the quality of life in NCD patients. 2015-2018: Integration with Alternative and Complementary Therapies The period from 2015 to 2018 saw rapid developments in complementary therapies and alternative medicine. There was a significant increase in research related to alternative medicine, complementary therapy, meditation, stress, cancer, and particularly breast cancer. This period highlighted the broader application of yoga within the context of alternative and complementary therapies. However, a potential research gap emerged in the integration and comparison of yoga with these therapies in managing NCDs like cancer. While research during this time emphasized broader terms such as "alternative medicine" and "complementary therapies," there was insufficient exploration of how specific practices like yoga compare to or enhance these therapies. Additionally, the long-term efficacy of yoga in preventing or mitigating NCDs, and its role in stress reduction and improving quality of life in cancer patients, were underexplored areas that warrant further investigation. 2019-Present: Focus on Personalization and Holistic Health In recent years, the research focus has shifted towards more personalized and holistic health approaches. Topics such as yoga, quality of life, exercise, depression, physical activity, systematic reviews, COVID-19, psycho-oncology, network meta-analysis, and mind-body therapy have gained prominence. A significant research gap during this period could be the integration of personalized yoga interventions tailored to individual health profiles and the exploration of their long-term effects. While studies have increasingly focused on yoga's benefits for quality of life, physical activity, and mental health (e.g., depression), there remains limited research on how personalized yoga practices, which consider genetic, psychological, and lifestyle factors, influence specific NCD outcomes over time. Furthermore, the impact of mind-body therapies on disease progression and prevention in diverse populations, particularly in the context of post-COVID-19 recovery and psycho-oncology, remains an underexplored area with significant potential for future research. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic conditions that do not spread from person to person and include ailments such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory conditions.(1-9) These diseases have become a leading global health threat, surpassing the impact of communicable diseases, and they are notoriously difficult to manage and treat. Sedentary lifestyles, poor diet, and stress are major contributors to the rise of NCDs. In this context, yoga, an ancient practice that promotes physical and psychological well-being, has emerged as a vital tool in preventing and managing these chronic conditions. Yoga’s multifaceted approach—incorporating physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation—offers a holistic method to counteract the sedentary lifestyles that contribute significantly to NCDs. The Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (GAPPA) 2018–2030, with its slogan “more active people for a healthier world,” underscores the importance of physical activity in maintaining health, aligning well with the principles of yoga. Numerous studies have explored Yoga Therapy's impact on NCDs, confirming its potential in enhancing health outcomes and quality of life for those affected by these conditions. This paper presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of Yoga Therapy’s role in addressing NCDs, employing three distinct bibliometric methods: “performance analysis,” “science mapping,” and “network analysis.”(10-15) The study prioritizes publication trends, citation analysis, and overall performance analysis, providing a detailed examination of the research landscape in this area. The analysis covers 2,313 papers on Yoga Therapy for NCDs, published between 1994 and 2024. The findings reveal that the USA leads in contributions to this research domain, surpassing India, Canada, China, and other nations. Notably, H.R. Nagendra from India emerges as the most influential author, contributing significantly to the body of knowledge. Among journals, *Supportive Care in Cancer* stands out as the leading publication with the highest number of articles on Yoga Therapy for NCDs. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA is identified as the most prolific institution in this field, producing a substantial volume of research. Key terms frequently associated with Yoga Therapy research for NCDs include “cancer,” “breast cancer,” and “quality of life,” along with “exercise,” “physical activity,” “depression,” “fatigue,” and “complementary and alternative medicine.” Recent trends point to an increasing focus on “mind-body therapy,” “psycho-oncology,” and “physical activity,” indicating a shift towards understanding the broader psychological and holistic impacts of yoga on health. Network mapping techniques were employed to visualize and analyze the complex interconnections between authors, countries, institutions, and journals. For instance, the collaboration network analysis of 25 countries revealed three distinct clusters, with the USA and India forming the strongest collaborative partnership in Yoga Therapy research for NCDs. In terms of institutional collaboration, 16 institutions from various countries have organized into four clusters, with the University of Calgary leading cooperative efforts in this research area, collaborating with seven other institutions. The science mapping portion of the study focused on co-citation networks of journals, collaborative networks of institutions and countries, and regional collaboration maps. These analyses highlight the global nature of Yoga Therapy research and the interconnectedness of the research community in advancing this field. This comprehensive study offers valuable insights for researchers, authors, and stakeholders into the various dimensions of Yoga Therapy research for NCDs. It acknowledges the significant contributions of key authors, institutions, countries, and journals in advancing the understanding and effectiveness of Yoga Therapy. Additionally, by identifying current trends and historical developments, this study serves as a foundation for future research endeavors, guiding efforts to further explore and enhance the role of Yoga Therapy in the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases.(23-31) Future research on Yoga Therapy for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) offers several promising avenues. One key area is the development of personalized yoga interventions tailored to individual health profiles, including genetic, psychological, and lifestyle factors. This approach could optimize the effectiveness of yoga for specific NCDs, particularly in the context of precision medicine. Long-term studies are also needed to assess the sustained effects of yoga on disease prevention and management, with comparative research exploring how yoga measures up against other complementary therapies.(3) Additionally, the mental health benefits of yoga for NCD patients, especially in psycho-oncology, warrant further investigation, as yoga could play a crucial role in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression associated with chronic illnesses. Integrating yoga into public health strategies could also be explored, including community-based programs aimed at reducing NCD prevalence and healthcare costs, supported by cost-effectiveness studies. Research should also consider how cultural and socioeconomic factors influence the acceptance and effectiveness of yoga interventions in diverse populations, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The intersection of yoga and technology presents another research frontier, with opportunities to develop digital health tools and wearable technology that support personalized yoga practices. Special populations, such as the elderly, children, and those with multiple NCDs, could benefit from adapted yoga interventions tailored to their specific needs. Further studies are also needed to understand the biological mechanisms through which yoga impacts NCDs, as well as its potential to enhance mind-body health. Research focusing on specific NCDs, like cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, could provide targeted recommendations for managing these conditions. Finally, interdisciplinary and integrative research approaches that combine yoga with other medical and therapeutic strategies could lead to more comprehensive solutions for managing NCDs. 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largely influenced by individuals\u0026apos; lifestyle habits, with a sedentary lifestyle being a primary contributor. (1) According to the World Health Organization (WHO), NCDs account for 41 million deaths annually worldwide, including 15 million deaths among individuals aged 30 to 69 years. (2) cardiovascular diseases claim 17.9 million lives each year, cancer 9.0 million, respiratory diseases 3.9 million, and diabetes 1.6 million, together causing 80% of premature deaths globally.\u0026nbsp;(3-9) WHO has identified various risk factors contributing to the global burden of NCDs, many of which can be mitigated through the practice of yoga. (10) Yoga, a discipline with over 5,000 years of history in India, seeks to harmonize the body and mind. (11) The term \u0026quot;Yoga\u0026quot; is derived from the Sanskrit word \u0026apos;Yuj,\u0026apos; meaning to bind or join. Practising yoga promotes physical health and fitness, aids in detoxifying the body, and fosters mental well-being. Rishi Patanjali, regarded as the father of yoga, outlined the eightfold path of yoga (Astanga Yoga) in his \u0026quot;Yoga Sutras,\u0026quot; encompassing Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.\u0026nbsp;(12) The WHO\u0026apos;s Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030 emphasizes the routine practice of yoga as a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle, essential for reducing premature mortality associated with NCDs. Yoga therapy for NCDs is an expanding field with significant potential for growth and development. (13) The increasing scope of this discipline necessitates a systematic exploration of the research landscape surrounding yoga therapy in the context of NCDs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBibliometric analysis offers a robust framework for analyzing publication trends, citation patterns, research networks, and academic collaborations. By examining the historical development of this field, identifying emerging themes, and mapping global research connections, we can better navigate future innovations and challenges in this critical area of healthcare. (14-18) Bibliometrics employs statistical techniques to examine books, articles, and other scholarly outputs, offering insights into research trends, author collaborations, and citation patterns. (19,20) Tools such as Biblioshiny, developed by the University of Naples Federico II, Italy, are crucial for these analysis. (21) Biblioshiny is a web-based platform that enables users to conduct thorough bibliometric analysis, create detailed visualizations of research trends over time, and generate network diagrams that map relationships among authors, institutions, and research topics. (22) The SCOPUS database is a comprehensive resource that provides access to a wide range of academic articles, which is essential for bibliometric research. This study focuses on the interdisciplinary field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases, using Biblioshiny to analyze bibliographic data from the SCOPUS database. By utilizing these advanced tools, we explore research patterns, collaborations, and thematic developments in Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiblioshiny\u0026rsquo;s capabilities in retrieving and visualizing temporal dynamics and creating detailed network maps of authors, institutions, and research themes make it ideal for tracking the evolution of trends.\u0026nbsp;(23-31) This study aims to identify key contributors and influential journals, highlighting significant research areas and emerging trends. It examines how the increasing burden of chronic diseases and evolving policies have shaped theoretical advancements in the rapidly growing field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases. The bibliometric analysis reveals successful research trends and their trajectories, offering valuable insights for future developments in the field. This study serves as a foundation for researchers, policymakers, and educators to make informed decisions on critical research areas, collaborative opportunities, and educational needs, ultimately guiding the advancement of Yoga Therapy as a complementary treatment for managing various Non-Communicable Diseases.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch Questions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe research questions (RQs) are as follows:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ1: What are the publication trends in Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases research, including publication counts and journal distribution?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ2: Who are the key contributors in the field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ3: What are the core research themes in Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases, and how have they evolved?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ4: What are the unrepresented areas, research gaps, and potential interdisciplinary opportunities in the field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ5: How does international collaboration influence the research output and citation impact of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases publications?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003ed a marked rise in the number of publications related to Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases, as illustrated in Fig.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Fig1\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e1.1\u003c/span\u003e. Initially, the number of published works was relatively low, followed by a steady increase over time. This upward trend highlights the growing interest and continuous evolution within this interdisciplinary field of study. Moreover, the graph displays a recurring pattern of variability in annual publication output, potentially reflecting the natural ebb and flow of scientific inquiry influenced by factors such as varying levels of hybrid funding, advancements in technology, or shifts in public health policies. Notably, a peak in publications can be observed around 2021 to 2023, suggesting that certain key developments have triggered a surge in research activity within the Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases domain. Several factors may explain this spike, with significant advancements in health awareness, shifts in pandemic-related priorities, or improvements in healthcare likely playing pivotal roles. As part of bibliometric analysis, this graph captures the momentum in scholarly output over time and underscores the dynamic nature of change within this broad field.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"Materials and Methods","content":"\u003cp\u003eSCOPUS was selected as the primary source of bibliographic data for this scientific research due to its extensive coverage of high-quality journals compared to other databases. (16) Publications were retrieved using the keyword \u0026quot;Yoga therapy and various Non-Communicable Diseases,\u0026quot; with language limited to English, and only journal articles and review papers were included. A total of 2,312 documents from 981 different sources, published between 1995 and 2024, were collected. The data were stored as a CSV file, and bibliometric analysis was conducted using Biblioshiny software and MS Excel. The main aspects of this study are outlined in Table 1. This research relies on a comprehensive dataset covering materials from January 1995 to August 13, 2024, to perform a bibliometric analysis of Yoga Therapy\u0026apos;s role in addressing Non-Communicable Diseases. The dataset comprises 2,312 documents from 981 relevant sources, reflecting extensive research activities in the field. Furthermore, the data demonstrate significant scholarly attention to Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases, with an average document age of 7.46 years, indicating a broad academic range encompassing both historical and contemporary approaches. Additionally, the dataset shows an average annual growth rate of 15.69, signaling increasing interest and ongoing research in this area. Each document has an average of 28.98 citations, underscoring the substantial impact of the research included in this dataset.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv align=\"\"\u003e\n \u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"473\"\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 473px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN INFORMATION ABOUT DATA\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTimespan\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e1995:2024\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSources (Journals, Books, etc)\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e981\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDocuments\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e2312\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAnnual Growth Rate %\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e15.69\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDocument Average Age\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e7.46\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAverage citations per doc\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e28.98\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOCUMENT CONTENTS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eKeywords Plus (ID)\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e10644\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAuthor\u0026apos;s Keywords (DE)\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e3496\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHORS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAuthors\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e9160\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAuthors of single-authored docs\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e181\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHORS COLLABORATION\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSingle-authored docs\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e195\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCo-Authors per Doc\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e5.22\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInternational co-authorships %\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e15.27\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOCUMENT TYPES\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003earticle\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e1538 (66.5%)\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ereview\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e774 (33.5%)\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 246px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e1995:2024\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003c/tbody\u003e\n \u003c/table\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"Results","content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA. Performance analysis:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePerformance analysis is usually used to identify significant authors, sources, countries, or affiliations in a specific research field.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e(17)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Annual Scientific Production\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe period from 1995 to 2024 has witnessed a marked rise in the number of publications related to Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases, as illustrated in \u003cstrong\u003eFigure 1.1.\u003c/strong\u003e Initially, the number of published works was relatively low, followed by a steady increase over time. This upward trend highlights the growing interest and continuous evolution within this interdisciplinary field of study. Moreover, the graph displays a recurring pattern of variability in annual publication output, potentially reflecting the natural ebb and flow of scientific inquiry influenced by factors such as varying levels of hybrid funding, advancements in technology, or shifts in public health policies. Notably, a peak in publications can be observed around 2021 to 2023, suggesting that certain key developments have triggered a surge in research activity within the Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases domain. Several factors may explain this spike, with significant advancements in health awareness, shifts in pandemic-related priorities, or improvements in healthcare likely playing pivotal roles. As part of bibliometric analysis, this graph captures the momentum in scholarly output over time and underscores the dynamic nature of change within this broad field.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Most Relevant Sources\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases, the dissemination of research through academic publications is crucial for advancing both knowledge and innovation. This bibliometric analysis aims to pinpoint the most influential sources contributing to the discourse and development within this area. These sources, distinguished by their frequent article publications, are central to the dissemination of cutting-edge research, experimental results, and theoretical advancements in Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases. As depicted in \u003cstrong\u003eFigure 2.1\u003c/strong\u003e, \u0026quot;SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER\u0026quot; emerges as the most prominent source, with 71 articles underscoring its significant impact on the scientific community. It is closely followed by \u0026quot;INTEGRATIVE CANCER THERAPIES,\u0026quot; with 70 articles, and the \u0026quot;JOURNAL OF ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE,\u0026quot; which has published 52 articles, all contributing significantly to the applied research in this field. Publications such as \u0026quot;COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE\u0026quot; and \u0026quot;COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE,\u0026quot; with 39 and 33 articles, highlight the global impact and the specialized areas encompassed by biomedical physics. Other important sources include \u0026quot;THE COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS,\u0026quot; \u0026quot;EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE,\u0026quot; \u0026quot;PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY,\u0026quot; \u0026quot;JOURNAL OF AYURVEDA AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE,\u0026quot; and \u0026quot;BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE,\u0026quot; each making a notable contribution as evidenced by their article counts. The diversity of these journals illustrates the wide-ranging scope of biomedical physics and underscores the value of interdisciplinary approaches within the field.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Most relevant Authors.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn academic research, the work of a relevant author aligns with the topic under discussion and offers valuable insights or information. Numerous researchers globally have explored Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases. When analyzing contributions at the author level, one of the most pertinent researchers emerges prominently. \u003cstrong\u003eTable 3.1\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ehighlights the top 10 authors based on their contributions to Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases research, as measured by published articles. \u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNagendra, H.R., leads with 37 contributions, while Cohen, L., and Nagarathna, R., have published 32 papers each. Cramer, H., Carlson, L.E., and Anand, A. published 19 papers and Culos-Reed, S.N. has contributed 29, 24, 23, and 22 articles, respectively. The remaining three authors, Dobos, G., Lauche, R., and Raghuram, N., each contributed 19,18,18 publications, respectively. This analysis indicates that all the authors\u0026apos; work in the field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases research is closely interconnected.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Table:3.1:Most Relevant Authors\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"\"\u003e\n \u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"255\"\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 151px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 104px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticles\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 151px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNAGENDRA HR\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 104px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e37\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 151px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCOHEN L\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 104px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e32\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 151px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNAGARATHNA R\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 104px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e32\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 151px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCRAMER H\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 104px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e29\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 151px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSINGH A\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 104px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e24\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 151px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCARLSON LE\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 104px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e23\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 151px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eANAND A\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 104px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e22\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 151px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePATIL S\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 104px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e19\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 151px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMAO JJ\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 104px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e18\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 151px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSINGH S\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 104px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e18\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003c/tbody\u003e\n \u003c/table\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Most relevant countries\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases, the leading nations in terms of research output are those that have published the most articles. \u003cstrong\u003eFigure 4.1\u003c/strong\u003e highlights the top 10 countries or regions with the highest productivity in this domain. The figure distinguishes between single-country contributions (blue box) and collaborations between multiple countries (red box) from 1995 to 2024. The dataset includes both independent publications and those resulting from international partnerships. The USA and India have emerged as the most prolific, indicating that they initiated their research earlier than most other nations. This analysis shows that the USA leads with 643 articles, followed by India with 374 articles, a number significantly lower than that of the USA. Canada ranks third with 125 articles, nearly one-fifth of the USA\u0026apos;s output. The remaining countries, including China and the UK, have produced fewer publications, with 120 and 96 articles, respectively. The bottom of the list in\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eFigure 4.1\u003c/strong\u003e includes Australia, Germany, Italy, and Iran, with 95, 83, 41, and 32 articles, respectively. These findings suggest that the USA has conducted more research on Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases than any other country, with India showing considerable interest as the second most productive nation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Most Relevant Affiliations:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the study also examined the most pertinent affiliations. These are organizations or institutions engaged in similar Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases research. The top affiliations were ranked according to the volume of research and publications on Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases. As illustrated in Table 5.1, the United States stands out as one of the leading nations in terms of the number of published papers. Furthermore, an analysis of the key affiliations (Figure 5) highlights that the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States ranks as the most significant, with 52 published articles. The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India, follows closely with 48 publications. The University of Calgary in Canada, Harvard Medical School in the United States, and the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in the United States are also notable institutions, with 40, 39, and 38 publications, respectively. The remaining top universities have fewer publications than these institutions. The top 5 universities are located in the United States, India, and Canada.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Table 5.1:Most Relevant Affiliations\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"\"\u003e\n \u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"396\"\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 311px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAffliations\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePublications\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 311px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e52\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 311px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAll India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e48\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 311px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eUniversity of Calgary\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e47\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 311px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eHarvard Medical School\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e40\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 311px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMemorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e39\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 311px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eUniversity of California, San Francisco\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e38\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 311px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSwami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e30\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 311px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eUniversity of Toronto\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e29\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 311px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eUniversit\u0026auml;t Duisburg-Essen\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e28\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 311px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMayo Clinic\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e2\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003c/tbody\u003e\n \u003c/table\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB. Trend Analysis:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTrend analysis in academic research identifies and examines patterns within a specific area over time, offering insights into how factors or variables evolve and relate to one another.\u003c/strong\u003e(17)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Word Cloud of Keywords\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigure 6.1 illustrates a word cloud of the 50 most frequently used author keywords, with the size of each keyword corresponding to its frequency of use.(18) The terms \u0026apos;cancer,\u0026apos; \u0026apos;breast cancer,\u0026apos; and \u0026apos;quality of life\u0026apos; were the most frequently cited in Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicble Diseases research from 1995 to 2024, with a significant focus on cancer in Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases studies during this period. \u0026apos;Breast cancer\u0026apos; emerged as the second most common keyword after \u0026apos;cancer.\u0026apos; The terms \u0026apos;exercise,\u0026apos; \u0026apos;depression,\u0026apos; \u0026apos;fatigue,\u0026apos; and \u0026apos;complementary and alternative medicine\u0026apos; appear with smaller dimensions in the word cloud, indicating they were mentioned less often than \u0026apos;cancer.\u0026apos; Other keywords present in the word cloud are used infrequently, with their occurrence rates being minimal.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth of Top 10 Author\u0026rsquo;s Keywords\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;F\u003c/strong\u003eigure 7.1 illustrates the progression of the top 10 author keywords from 1995 to 2024, including terms such as \u0026apos;Yoga,\u0026apos; \u0026apos;cancer,\u0026apos; \u0026apos;breast cancer,\u0026apos; \u0026apos;quality of life,\u0026apos; \u0026apos;exercise,\u0026apos; \u0026apos;fatigue,\u0026apos; \u0026apos;meditation,\u0026apos; \u0026apos;physical activity,\u0026apos; \u0026apos;depression,\u0026apos; and \u0026apos;complementary and alternative medicine.\u0026apos; Over this period, all keywords have shown a notable and consistent increase in growth rate. Each keyword demonstrates annual growth, underscoring the importance of researchers staying informed on the latest developments. The X-axis in the figure denotes the year, while the Y-axis indicates the cumulative occurrences.(19) Notably, aside from \u0026apos;Yoga,\u0026apos; the keyword \u0026apos;cancer\u0026apos; exhibits a particularly strong growth curve in the field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases, achieving the highest growth rate. Although \u0026apos;cancer\u0026apos; began appearing in 2001, its growth reached 231 by the end of 2022. None of the analyzed keywords, except \u0026apos;meditation\u0026apos; and \u0026apos;physical activity,\u0026apos; were utilized prior to 2001. Additionally, the term \u0026apos;breast cancer\u0026apos; was first noted by authors in 2003, now ranking second in growth, with a cumulative occurrence of 203, which is relatively low compared to \u0026apos;cancer.\u0026apos; By 2024, \u0026apos;quality of life\u0026apos; became the third fastest-growing keyword, used 195 times, followed by \u0026apos;exercise\u0026apos; and \u0026apos;fatigue,\u0026apos; which have comparable growth rates. \u0026apos;Meditation,\u0026apos; \u0026apos;physical activity,\u0026apos; \u0026apos;depression,\u0026apos; and \u0026apos;complementary and alternative medicine\u0026apos; exhibit nearly identical growth trajectories.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. \u003cstrong\u003eTrending Topics\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;R\u003c/strong\u003eesearch trends typically evolve annually, influencing areas of academic interest. Figure 8.1 illustrates the trending topics in Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases from 1995 to 2024. The figure highlights that the size of the blue circles correlates with the frequency of each topic, ranging from a minimum of 10 (the smallest circle) to a maximum of 50 (the largest circle).(20) In the early years of research on yoga therapy for non-communicable diseases, yoga asanas dominated the leading topic from 2002 to 2007. In 2013, \u0026apos;cancer\u0026apos; emerged as a significant focus, maintaining its prominence until 2021. Between 2009 and 2013, topics such as \u0026apos;bronchial asthma,\u0026apos; complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), alternative medicine, meditation, cancer, and \u0026apos;allergy\u0026apos; garnered considerable attention. Among these, cancer became the most widely studied. From 2015 to 2022, three topi\u0026apos; network meta-analysis, \u0026apos; network meta-analysis, \u0026apos;physical activity,\u0026apos; and \u0026apos;COVID-19\u0026apos;\u0026mdash;equally engaged scholars. The analysis for 2024 identifies \u0026apos;network meta-analysis and mind-body therapies\u0026apos; as the predominant trending topic. It is anticipated that \u0026apos;physical activity,\u0026apos; \u0026apos;mind-body therapies,\u0026apos; and psycho-oncology will become increasingly prominent, as these topics have only gained visibility since 2021. The analysis also indicates that \u0026apos;beat classification\u0026apos; was a topic of interest for the most extended period.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. Thematic map\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thematic map depicted in Figure 9.1 offers a systematic overview of the thematic structure within the field, highlighting the centrality and development of various research topics. The visualization categorizes themes into four quadrants: basic themes, niche themes, emerging or declining themes, and motor themes. The map clearly identifies basic themes, niche themes, and motor themes.(21) Basic themes, such as cancer, breast cancer, yoga, exercise, physical activity, complementary and alternative medicine, and integrative medicine, are well-established with a substantial research foundation. These themes also hold a central position in the field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases. Niche themes, including menopause, hot flashes, vasomotor symptoms, and qualitative blood glucose, are highly developed yet less central, reflecting their specialized nature; despite their advancement, they engage a smaller segment of the research community. Emerging or declining themes on the map, such as Ayurveda and Naturopathy, are seen as less developed and less central, indicating areas either gaining prominence in research or waning as they approach full development. The motor themes quadrant, the most dynamic, includes highly developed and central topics like diabetes, diabetes mellitus, treatment, and breast cancer survivors. These keywords suggest that motor themes drive research and collaboration in the field, fostering innovation and interdisciplinary interactions. Consequently, the thematic map represents the current state of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases research and provides strategic insights into domains likely to shape its future direction.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC. Citation Analysis:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIt examines the impact and significance of research by analyzing citation frequency, sources, and context. It assesses an author\u0026apos;s influence, evaluates the quality, and determines the relevance of the research to a specific topic.\u003c/strong\u003e(17)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. Most cited countries\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitation analysis serves as an effective method for assessing the research impact of an article.(22) Figure 10.1 illustrates the top 10 most cited countries globally. The United States has published the most papers on Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases and these publications receive the highest citation rates. This is likely due to the relevance and valuable content of these U.S. publications in the field. In terms of citation count, the United States leads with 25,534 citations, demonstrating the most significant scholarly influence, followed by India with 5,690 citations, placing it as the second most cited country in this area of research. Other notable countries include Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom, with 4,578, 3,670, and 3,455 citations, respectively. Interestingly, Mexico, with only 1,035 citations, stands out among the top 10 countries due to its exceptionally high average citation rate of 147.90, surpassing that of other nations on the list.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11. Most globally cited Document\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost globally cited documents are described as articles receiving the highest number of citations without any filtration, viz., subject domain (Spruit, M.A et al., 2003).(23) In other words, global citations are the citations received by the documents, irrespective of whether the document has been cited within the subject domain or outside of the subject domain. The top 10 most Globally cited documents can also be viewed as documents that have a high influence on other authors to cite them in their articles. These documents are mentioned in papers related to yoga therapy for non-communicable diseases as well as in papers not related to yoga therapy for non-communicable diseases. The top 10 most influential papers are analyzed in Table 11.1. The table shows the Paper, DOI, Total Citations, Total citations, and Normalized Total Citations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;Table 11.1: Most globally cited Document.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"\"\u003e\n \u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"663\"\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePaper\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 132px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDOI\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTotal Citations\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 103px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTC per Year\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 116px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNormalized TC\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNA, 2003, AM J RESPIR CRIT CARE MED\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 132px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e10.1164/rccm.168.7.818\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e879\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 103px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e39.95\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 116px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e6.91\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCOHEN SP, 2021, LANCET\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 132px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00393-7\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e874\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 103px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e218.50\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 116px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e56.61\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCHOU R, 2007, ANN INTERN MED\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 132px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e10.7326/0003-4819-147-7-200710020-00007\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e768\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 103px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e42.67\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 116px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e6.49\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMOSCA L, 2007, CIRCULATION\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 132px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.181546\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e624\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 103px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e34.67\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 116px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e5.27\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMISHRA SI, 2012, COCHRANE DATABASE SYST REV-a\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 132px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e10.1002/14651858.CD008465.pub2\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e617\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 103px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e47.46\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 116px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e11.65\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNA, 2015, OBSTET GYNECOL\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 132px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e10.1097/AOG.0000000000001214\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e591\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 103px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e59.10\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 116px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e19.45\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBISHT S, 2017, NAT REV UROL\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 132px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e10.1038/nrurol.2017.69\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e562\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 103px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e70.25\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 116px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e14.63\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCARLSON LE, 2003, PSYCHOSOM MED\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 132px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e10.1097/01.PSY.0000074003.35911.41\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e554\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 103px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e25.18\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 116px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e4.36\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGREENLEE H, 2017, CA CANCER J CLIN\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 132px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e10.3322/caac.21397\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e513\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 103px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e64.13\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 116px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e13.35\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 227px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCARLSON LE, 2007, BRAIN BEHAV IMMUN\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 132px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e10.1016/j.bbi.2007.04.002\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 85px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e491\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 103px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e27.28\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 116px;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e4.15\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003c/tbody\u003e\n \u003c/table\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD. Network Analysis:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIt examines relationships among journals, affiliations, and countries in academic research. It uses co-citation and collaboration networks to identify teamwork and collaborative learning opportunities in related fields.\u003c/strong\u003e(17)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12. Collaboration Network of Authors\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn author collaboration network illustrates the cooperative relationships among authors within a particular research domain.(24) Figure 12.1 displays the collaboration network for arrhythmia detection research. In this diagram, different colored clusters denote distinct collaborative groups, with node sizes indicating each author\u0026apos;s contribution to the research area. Four collaborative groups are identified: blue, green, orange, and purple. The purple group, the largest, includes five authors working together. Nagendra HR and Nagarathna R have made the most significant contributions. The orange cluster, composed of three authors, features Cohen L, who collaborated on Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases. The remaining clusters are organized similarly. The blue cluster, the smallest, includes only two authors, Culos-Reed SN and Carlson LE. From this analysis, it is evident that the purple group has established a robust collaboration network, with Nagendra HR being the most prominent contributor.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13. Collaboration Network of Countries\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collaboration network for countries involved in Yoga Therapy research for Non-Communicable Diseases is illustrated in Figure 13.1. Different colored circles and lines\u0026mdash;red, blue, and green\u0026mdash;depict the collaborative links between countries. Countries sharing the same color are connected, with the line thickness indicating the strength of their collaboration. The size of the circle further reflects the frequency of these collaborations.(25) The figure shows that China and the USA have the most collaborative partners and the strongest collaborations. Notably, the green cluster is the largest, signifying a higher number of countries\u0026mdash;ten in total, including the USA, India, Canada, China, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, and Brazil\u0026mdash;working together on Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases. The red cluster consists of seven countries, while the purple cluster, comprising Malaysia, Denmark, and Indonesia, collaborates primarily with the Netherlands. In conclusion, the blue cluster represents the most extensive network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14. Collaboration Network of Institutions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe institutional collaboration network in the field of Yoga Therapy for Non-Communicable Diseases is illustrated in Figure 14.1. In this figure, institutions are depicted as colored circles, with the size of each circle indicating the publication frequency associated with that institution.(25) Same-colored lines signify collaborative relationships between institutions. Four distinct clusters, represented by red, blue, green, and purple colors, emerge based on their collaborative research activities. Institutions within a particular cluster have collaborated with others, which may be located in the same or different geographical regions. Notably, the blue cluster is the largest, comprising eight universities from various locations, including the University of Calgary, the University of California, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the University of Toronto, Harvard Medical School, the University of Washington, the University of Ottawa, and the University of California, San Francisco. These institutions have closely collaborated, with the University of Calgary showing the highest level of collaboration. In the red cluster, the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences and the Centre for Chronic Disease Control, both from India, are prominent. The other clusters are similarly structured. Overall, the blue cluster is marked by strong collaboration, with the University of Calgary being the most active in these partnerships.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"Discussion","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe analysis of trend topics and thematic maps over time provides valuable insights into the evolving focus areas in yoga research, revealing potential research gaps and implications for future studies.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2002-2008: Foundational Research and Initial Exploration\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the early years of 2002 to 2008, the research focus was primarily on foundational topics such as \u0026quot;yoga asanas.\u0026quot; At this stage, yoga was emerging as a popular complementary therapy, particularly for its potential benefits in physical health, stress reduction, and general well-being. However, a significant research gap existed during this period, particularly in the lack of rigorous, scientifically validated studies on the efficacy of yoga asanas for specific health conditions, such as chronic diseases and mental health issues. Additionally, there was limited understanding of the underlying mechanisms by which yoga asanas exert their effects. This gap highlighted the need for more robust, long-term studies to establish standardized protocols, measure outcomes, and provide a scientific basis for the therapeutic use of yoga.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2010-2014: Shift Toward Therapeutic Applications\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 2010 to 2014, there was a marked shift in research focus toward the therapeutic effects of yoga. During this period, there was a significant increase in studies related to alternative therapy, cancer care, epidemiology, bronchial asthma, allergy, stress reduction, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). The growing interest in these areas underscored a recognition of yoga\u0026apos;s potential role in managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and enhancing overall health. Despite this progress, a research gap remained in fully integrating holistic and preventive approaches, particularly in understanding yoga\u0026apos;s specific impact on preventing and managing NCDs, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and chronic respiratory conditions. There was also a need for research on the long-term benefits of yoga in diverse populations and its role in public health strategies, especially in reducing healthcare costs and improving the quality of life in NCD patients.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2015-2018: Integration with Alternative and Complementary Therapies\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe period from 2015 to 2018 saw rapid developments in complementary therapies and alternative medicine. There was a significant increase in research related to alternative medicine, complementary therapy, meditation, stress, cancer, and particularly breast cancer. This period highlighted the broader application of yoga within the context of alternative and complementary therapies. However, a potential research gap emerged in the integration and comparison of yoga with these therapies in managing NCDs like cancer. While research during this time emphasized broader terms such as \u0026quot;alternative medicine\u0026quot; and \u0026quot;complementary therapies,\u0026quot; there was insufficient exploration of how specific practices like yoga compare to or enhance these therapies. Additionally, the long-term efficacy of yoga in preventing or mitigating NCDs, and its role in stress reduction and improving quality of life in cancer patients, were underexplored areas that warrant further investigation.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2019-Present: Focus on Personalization and Holistic Health\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, the research focus has shifted towards more personalized and holistic health approaches. Topics such as yoga, quality of life, exercise, depression, physical activity, systematic reviews, COVID-19, psycho-oncology, network meta-analysis, and mind-body therapy have gained prominence. A significant research gap during this period could be the integration of personalized yoga interventions tailored to individual health profiles and the exploration of their long-term effects. While studies have increasingly focused on yoga\u0026apos;s benefits for quality of life, physical activity, and mental health (e.g., depression), there remains limited research on how personalized yoga practices, which consider genetic, psychological, and lifestyle factors, influence specific NCD outcomes over time. Furthermore, the impact of mind-body therapies on disease progression and prevention in diverse populations, particularly in the context of post-COVID-19 recovery and psycho-oncology, remains an underexplored area with significant potential for future research.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic conditions that do not spread from person to person and include ailments such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory conditions.(1-9) These diseases have become a leading global health threat, surpassing the impact of communicable diseases, and they are notoriously difficult to manage and treat. Sedentary lifestyles, poor diet, and stress are major contributors to the rise of NCDs. In this context, yoga, an ancient practice that promotes physical and psychological well-being, has emerged as a vital tool in preventing and managing these chronic conditions. Yoga\u0026rsquo;s multifaceted approach\u0026mdash;incorporating physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation\u0026mdash;offers a holistic method to counteract the sedentary lifestyles that contribute significantly to NCDs. The Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (GAPPA) 2018\u0026ndash;2030, with its slogan \u0026ldquo;more active people for a healthier world,\u0026rdquo; underscores the importance of physical activity in maintaining health, aligning well with the principles of yoga. Numerous studies have explored Yoga Therapy\u0026apos;s impact on NCDs, confirming its potential in enhancing health outcomes and quality of life for those affected by these conditions. This paper presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of Yoga Therapy\u0026rsquo;s role in addressing NCDs, employing three distinct bibliometric methods: \u0026ldquo;performance analysis,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;science mapping,\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;network analysis.\u0026rdquo;(10-15) The study prioritizes publication trends, citation analysis, and overall performance analysis, providing a detailed examination of the research landscape in this area. The analysis covers 2,313 papers on Yoga Therapy for NCDs, published between 1994 and 2024. The findings reveal that the USA leads in contributions to this research domain, surpassing India, Canada, China, and other nations. Notably, H.R. Nagendra from India emerges as the most influential author, contributing significantly to the body of knowledge. Among journals, *Supportive Care in Cancer* stands out as the leading publication with the highest number of articles on Yoga Therapy for NCDs. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA is identified as the most prolific institution in this field, producing a substantial volume of research. Key terms frequently associated with Yoga Therapy research for NCDs include \u0026ldquo;cancer,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;breast cancer,\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;quality of life,\u0026rdquo; along with \u0026ldquo;exercise,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;physical activity,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;depression,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;fatigue,\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;complementary and alternative medicine.\u0026rdquo; Recent trends point to an increasing focus on \u0026ldquo;mind-body therapy,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;psycho-oncology,\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;physical activity,\u0026rdquo; indicating a shift towards understanding the broader psychological and holistic impacts of yoga on health. Network mapping techniques were employed to visualize and analyze the complex interconnections between authors, countries, institutions, and journals. For instance, the collaboration network analysis of 25 countries revealed three distinct clusters, with the USA and India forming the strongest collaborative partnership in Yoga Therapy research for NCDs. In terms of institutional collaboration, 16 institutions from various countries have organized into four clusters, with the University of Calgary leading cooperative efforts in this research area, collaborating with seven other institutions. The science mapping portion of the study focused on co-citation networks of journals, collaborative networks of institutions and countries, and regional collaboration maps. These analyses highlight the global nature of Yoga Therapy research and the interconnectedness of the research community in advancing this field. This comprehensive study offers valuable insights for researchers, authors, and stakeholders into the various dimensions of Yoga Therapy research for NCDs. It acknowledges the significant contributions of key authors, institutions, countries, and journals in advancing the understanding and effectiveness of Yoga Therapy. Additionally, by identifying current trends and historical developments, this study serves as a foundation for future research endeavors, guiding efforts to further explore and enhance the role of Yoga Therapy in the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases.(23-31)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuture research on Yoga Therapy for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) offers several promising avenues. One key area is the development of personalized yoga interventions tailored to individual health profiles, including genetic, psychological, and lifestyle factors. This approach could optimize the effectiveness of yoga for specific NCDs, particularly in the context of precision medicine. Long-term studies are also needed to assess the sustained effects of yoga on disease prevention and management, with comparative research exploring how yoga measures up against other complementary therapies.(3) Additionally, the mental health benefits of yoga for NCD patients, especially in psycho-oncology, warrant further investigation, as yoga could play a crucial role in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression associated with chronic illnesses. Integrating yoga into public health strategies could also be explored, including community-based programs aimed at reducing NCD prevalence and healthcare costs, supported by cost-effectiveness studies. Research should also consider how cultural and socioeconomic factors influence the acceptance and effectiveness of yoga interventions in diverse populations, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The intersection of yoga and technology presents another research frontier, with opportunities to develop digital health tools and wearable technology that support personalized yoga practices. Special populations, such as the elderly, children, and those with multiple NCDs, could benefit from adapted yoga interventions tailored to their specific needs. Further studies are also needed to understand the biological mechanisms through which yoga impacts NCDs, as well as its potential to enhance mind-body health. Research focusing on specific NCDs, like cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, could provide targeted recommendations for managing these conditions. Finally, interdisciplinary and integrative research approaches that combine yoga with other medical and therapeutic strategies could lead to more comprehensive solutions for managing NCDs. By exploring these avenues, future research can deepen the understanding of yoga\u0026apos;s role in preventing and managing NCDs, ultimately contributing to more effective, personalized, and sustainable healthcare strategies.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"References","content":"\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun X, Yon DK, Nguyen TT, Tanisawa K, Son K, Zhang L, et al. Dietary and other lifestyle factors and their influence on non-communicable diseases in the Western Pacific region. Lancet Reg Health West Pac. 2024 Feb 1;43:100842.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNCD facts and figures | GACD [Internet]. [cited 2024 Aug 20]. Available from: https://www.gacd.org/about/what-we-do/what-are-ncds/key-facts-and-figures\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTherapeutic Efficacy of Yoga in Non-Communicable Diseases.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBhattacharya S, Bera OP, Majhi L, Sarkar D, Bhardwaj P, Joshi KJ, Mondal H, Venkatesh U, Aggarwal P. 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This paper used bibliometric analysis to analyze the academic research on yoga therapy for non-communicable d\u003cem\u003eiseases\u003c/em\u003e from 1995 to 2024. This study used SCOPUS to find related publications on yoga therapy for non-communicable d\u003cem\u003eiseases\u003c/em\u003e. \u0026ldquo;Yoga Therapy\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;Therapeutic Yoga\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;Pranayama\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;Yoga\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;NCDs\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;Non-Communicable Diseases\u0026rdquo;, and keywords related to various Non-Communicable Diseases were used for gathering the relevant articles. 2313 publications in total were selected for this research. In this study, four different bibliometric parameters, performance analysis, trend analysis, citation analysis, and network analysis, were used to evaluate the performance of these articles. 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