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World orofacial pain research production: a bibliometric study (2004-2005)
Claude Robert1, Nicolas Caillieux, Concepción S Wilson
1Université Paris Descartes, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Laboratoire d'Anatomie Fonctionnelle, Montrouge, France. claude.robert@univ-paris5.fr
Journal of Orofacial Pain
|September 11, 2008
Summary
This bibliometric analysis reveals the United States leads global research in orofacial pain, with significant contributions from Japan and the UK. The findings offer a comprehensive overview of the scientific literature in this field.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Medical Research
- Orofacial Pain
Background:
- Orofacial pain is a significant clinical concern.
- Understanding research trends is crucial for advancing the field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of the scientific literature on orofacial pain.
- To identify key countries, journals, and research output in the field.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric indicators were used to analyze 975 papers published in 2004-2005.
- Data was sourced from Current Contents Life Sciences and Clinical Medicine databases.
Main Results:
- The United States published the most papers (293), followed by Japan (107) and the UK (90).
- European Union countries collectively published 384 papers.
- Research was published in 247 journals, with the Journal of Orofacial Pain being the most prolific.
Conclusions:
- This study provides a quantitative snapshot of orofacial pain research.
- The findings complement existing reviews and offer insights into global research activity.
