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[Scientific publishing in the journal Nuclear Medicine]
1Klinik für Nuklearmedizin, Klinikum Wuppertal, Universität Witten-Herdecke, Deutschland. lerchh@klinikum-wuppertal.de
Scientific publishing in Nuklearmedizin shows a trend towards teamwork, with most research being clinical and originating from academic institutions. English-language publications are increasing, potentially boosting scientific engagement.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear Medicine
- Medical Publishing
- Scientific Communication
Context:
- Analysis of scientific publishing practices in the journal Nuklearmedizin.
- Retrospective review of articles from 2000-2001 issues.
- Focus on authorship, content, and citation practices.
Purpose:
- To review current scientific publishing practices in Nuklearmedizin.
- To analyze authorship trends, research types, and citation habits.
- To assess the impact of language on scientific response.
Summary:
- 102 articles analyzed: 69 original papers, 29 case reports, 4 reviews.
- Predominance of clinical research (88/98 articles) with a median of 48 patients per study.
- High author numbers indicate teamwork, with frequent interdisciplinary co-authorship.
- University hospitals and research centers are primary affiliations (88/102).
- 24.5% of first authors were female, with a higher proportion in case reports.
- 36% of articles were in English, potentially increasing reach.
- Median of 19 citations per article, with 8.3% self-citations.
Impact:
- Highlights the collaborative nature of modern scientific research in nuclear medicine.
- Suggests that the increasing number of English publications may enhance the journal's international visibility and impact.
- Provides insights into the demographics and research focus of publications within a specific nuclear medicine journal.
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