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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
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A bibliometric analysis of bipolar affective disorders using density-equalizing mapping and output benchmarking.
B H Vogelzang1, C Scutaru, S Mache
1Institute of Occupational Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Free University Berlin and Humboldt University Berlin, Germany.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|February 2, 2013
Summary
Research on bipolar disorder (BD) is increasing, with more publications using "bipolar disorder" than "bipolar affective disorder." Top authors focus on genetics and pharmacology, reflecting trends in diagnostic systems like DSM and ICD.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Mental Health Research
- Bibliometric and Scientometric Analysis
Background:
- Bipolar affective disorder (BaD) significantly impacts global health systems.
- Previous bibliometric studies on BaD lacked content analysis, international cooperation insights, and terminology examination.
- Publication volume has doubled since the last bibliometric assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze recent advancements in bipolar disorder research.
- To identify key research topics and subject areas of prolific authors.
- To compare diagnostic criteria between ICD-10 and DSM-IV.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Web of Science database for publications from 1900-2008.
- Employed scientometric methods and density-equalizing calculations for analysis.
- Focused on distinct search terms for comprehensive data retrieval.
Main Results:
- A substantial rise in BaD publications observed in the last decade.
- North America and Europe are leading regions for research output.
- The term "bipolar disorder" (BD) is significantly more prevalent than "bipolar affective disorder" (BaD).
- Genetics and pharmacology emerged as primary research foci for top authors.
Conclusions:
- Scientific interest in bipolar disorder is growing.
- Both BD and BaD are used, aligning with DSM and ICD classification systems, with BD being more common.
- Leading researchers concentrate on genetic and pharmacological aspects of the disorder.
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