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Neurosurgical publications in European journals.
T Trojanowski1, I Rabow, L Rabow
1Department of Neurosurgery University Medical School in Lublin, Poland.
Acta Neurochirurgica
|January 1, 1992
Summary
English is the dominant language in European neurosurgical publications, with most papers originating from England. Citation analysis reveals a few journals significantly impact the field, while others have limited influence.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Bibliometrics
- Scientific Publishing
Background:
- Analysis of European neurosurgical journals published between 1980-1990.
- Thirteen dedicated neurosurgery journals existed, with five including other specialties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the publication trends and language distribution in European neurosurgical journals.
- To assess the impact of different journals through citation analysis.
Main Methods:
- Online database searches were conducted to collect publication data.
- Citation analysis was employed to evaluate journal impact.
Main Results:
- English was the predominant language (50% of European journals, 68% of papers), often used in conjunction with American publications (80% total).
- Germany, France, Italy, and Sweden were leading contributors, with significant contributions from Eastern European countries like Poland and Czechoslovakia.
- The proportion of neurosurgery papers in dedicated journals varied widely across countries, averaging 38%.
Conclusions:
- English language dominance and the significant impact of a few key journals shape the landscape of European neurosurgical publications.
- Publication output varies geographically, with Western European nations and specific Eastern European countries showing notable contributions.