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Publications were categorized by country, institution, author, journal, highly cited papers, and keywords. These variables were compared in terms of publication output and academic impact, including metrics such as citation counts, citation impact, H-index, and journal impact factor.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 1,634 relevant publications were retrieved, originating from 92 countries or regions and 2858 research institutions. China and the United States led in both publication volume and impact; the most prolific institution was the Centro de Investigaci\u00f3n Biom\u00e9dica en Red (CIBER), followed by the University of California System. The International Journal of Molecular Sciences was the most frequently publishing journal, while Hepatology was the most highly cited journal. Heidari, Reza was the most prolific author; the five most cutting-edge keywords identified were oxidative stress, apoptosis, mitophagy, hepatic stellate cells, and reactive oxygen species. We confirmed three major research hotspots: activation of hepatic stellate cells, imbalance in mitochondrial quality control, and the vicious cycle of oxidative stress.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Based on our previous discussions, mitochondria are increasingly recognized as central to the onset and progression of hepatic fibrosis. Related research is advancing rapidly and has become a key area for interdisciplinary collaboration. Future efforts should focus on: validating mitochondrial function biomarkers such as circulating mtDNA and mitochondria-specific metabolites; refining patient stratification based on mitochondrial dysfunction phenotypes (such as metabolic imbalance type, oxidative stress type); and advancing therapeutic strategies targeting mitochondrial quality control, metabolism, and redox balance. 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