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The Journal of Computer-Aided Molecular Design: a bibliometric note
1Information School, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. p.willett@sheffield.ac.uk
Journal of Computer-Aided Molecular Design
|November 17, 2011
Summary
This study reviews computer-aided molecular design literature from volumes 2-24. Highly cited articles focus on computational methods and software systems, indicating their importance in the field.
Area of Science:
- Computational chemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Drug discovery
Background:
- This analysis covers articles and citations from volumes 2-24 of the Journal of Computer-Aided Molecular Design.
- It examines the impact and reach of published research within the field.
Observation:
- The journal's content has been cited by nearly 2000 diverse academic sources.
- Citations span a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines.
- A significant portion of citations are directed towards articles detailing software systems and computational methodologies.
Findings:
- Articles describing software systems and computational methods are the most frequently cited.
- This highlights the foundational role of these elements in advancing computer-aided molecular design.
Implications:
- The findings underscore the critical importance of developing and disseminating robust software and computational tools.
- Future research in computer-aided molecular design may benefit from focusing on practical applications and methodological advancements.
- This bibliometric analysis provides insights into the impact and key drivers of progress in the field.
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