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The study analyzed 1,581 articles on neuroimaging and cognitive control in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from 2000 to 2025 using bibliometric methods.
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Research literature on ASD showed exponential growth, particularly after 2012, correlating with the rise of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technology.
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Key themes included 'functional connectivity,' 'executive function,' and 'default mode network,' with a shift from functional localization to brain network dysregulation.
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The 'Triple network model' by Menon was the most cited document, providing a theoretical foundation for understanding ASD as a disorder of brain network dysfunction.
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Emerging research hotspots include 'transdiagnostic' studies, 'multimodal imaging,' 'machine learning,' and 'dynamic connectivity' as promising future directions.
