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Pancreatitis: Global Research Activities and Gender Imbalances: A Scientometric Approach Using Density-Equalizing
David A Groneberg1, Markus Braun, Doris Klingelhoefer
1From the Division of Health Services Research and Public Health, Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Pancreas
|October 17, 2015
Summary
This study analyzed 112 years of pancreatitis research, finding the United States leads publications. Encouraging international collaboration and supporting female researchers is crucial for advancing pancreatitis science.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Medical Research
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Pancreatitis, both acute and chronic, significantly impacts global health.
- No prior scientometric evaluation existed for pancreatitis research.
- This study addresses this gap by analyzing 112 years of scientific output.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive scientometric analysis of pancreatitis research.
- To identify key trends, productive countries, and international collaborations.
- To provide insights for future research directions and global cooperation.
Main Methods:
- Data sourced from the Web of Science database.
- Utilized density-equalizing mapping for visualization.
- Employed large-scale data analysis to assess research cooperation.
Main Results:
- The United States is the most prolific country, contributing 24.1% of publications.
- Finland shows a higher ratio of female to male scientists among top-producing nations.
- The US and Germany lead in international research collaboration; Switzerland has the highest citation rate.
Conclusions:
- Increased participation from countries with high patient numbers is vital for global collaboration.
- Encouraging and supporting female researchers can enhance scientific progress in pancreatitis.
- Further international cooperation is needed to address the global burden of pancreatitis.
