文献类型：期刊文献

英文题名：What Else Is Happening to the Mirror Neurons?-A Bibliometric Analysis of Mirror Neuron Research Trends and Future Directions (1996-2024)

作者：Sun, Yangyang[1,2];Yu, Ningyao[3];Chen, Guanchu[3];Liu, Tongwei[4];Wen, Shengjun[5];Chen, Wei[1,3,6]

机构：[1]Shaoxing Univ, Ctr Brain Mind & Educ, Shaoxing, Peoples R China;[2]Univ Kebangsaan Malaysia, Fac Educ, Bangi, Malaysia;[3]Shaoxing Univ, Dept Psychol, Shaoxing, Peoples R China;[4]Shanghai Normal Univ, Dept Philosophy, Shanghai, Peoples R China;[5]Chinese Acad Sci, Guangzhou Inst Biomed & Hlth, Guangzhou, Peoples R China;[6]Renmin Univ China, Interdisciplinary Ctr Philosophy & Cognit Sci, Beijing, Peoples R China

年份：2025

卷号：15

期号：4

外文期刊名：BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR

收录：SCI-EXPANDED(收录号：WOS:001462664500001)、、Scopus(收录号：2-s2.0-105002435613)、WOS

基金：This study was supported by the Special Project for Cultivating Leading Talents in Philosophy and Social Sciences of Zhejiang Province (Cultivation of Young Talents) (Grant 23QNYC19ZD), National Social Science Fund of China (Grant 21BZX005), and the Philosophy and Social Sciences Project of Zhejiang Province (Grant 21NDQN281YB).

语种：英文

外文关键词：bibliometrics; interdisciplinary research; mirror mechanism; mirror neurons; neuroscience

外文摘要：BackgroundSince its discovery in the late 20th century, research on mirror neurons has become a pivotal area in neuroscience, linked to various cognitive and social functions. This bibliometric analysis explores the research trajectory, key research topics, and future trends in the field of mirror neuron research.MethodsWe searched the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database for publications from 1996 to 2024 on mirror neuron research. Statistical and visualization analyses were performed using CiteSpace and VOSviewer.ResultsPublication output on mirror neurons peaked in 2013 and remained active. High-impact journals such as Science, Brain, Neuron, PNAS, and NeuroImage frequently feature findings on the mirror neuron system, including its distribution, neural coding, and roles in intention understanding, affective empathy, motor learning, autism, and neurological disorders. Keyword clustering reveals major directions in cognitive neuroscience, motor neuroscience, and neurostimulation, whereas burst detection underscores the emerging significance of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Research methodologies have been evolving from traditional electrophysiological recordings to advanced techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and BCIs, highlighting a dynamic, multidisciplinary progression.ConclusionsThis study identifies key areas associated with mirror neurons and anticipates that future work will integrate findings with artificial intelligence, clinical interventions, and novel neuroimaging techniques, providing new perspectives on complex socio-cognitive issues and their applications in both basic science and clinical practice.