Traditional Chinese Medicine on the World Stage: Bridging Insights through Bibliometrics and OpenAI Queries

— The global acceptance of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) stands as a multifaceted phenomenon of growing importance in global healthcare and academia. This study presents an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate TCM's international development by integrating bibliometric analysis with OpenAI-generated questions. The study began by delving into the rich history and significance of TCM, emphasizing the need for a thorough understanding of its widespread acceptance. Through bibliometric analysis, it examined an extensive range of academic publications, elucidating key trends and international activities in TCM research. Concurrently, OpenAI was utilized to probe the international developmental status of TCM through asking designed questions in accordance with the bibliometric analysis. AI-generated questions shed light on the perceptions and inquiries surrounding TCM within the global community. This dual methodology allowed for the collection of a comprehensive viewpoint of TCM research, encompassing quantitative bibliometric data and qualitative AI insights. The findings reveal critical insights into TCM's global prominence. By combining these two approaches, this study offers a nuanced examination of TCM's international recognition and underscores the significance of TCM on the world stage and the unique capabilities of interdisciplinary research methods. It holds implications for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers aiming to further TCM's global integration and understanding