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Case studies and case reports are common in scientific literature. While they have a moderate share and citation rate, excessive publication may negatively impact journal metrics.

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Area of Science:

  • Bibliometrics
  • Scientometrics
  • Scholarly Communication

Context:

  • Case studies and case reports are increasingly prevalent in scientific and scholarly publications.
  • Understanding the role and impact of these publication types across diverse research fields is crucial.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the share and citation rates of case studies and case reports within different scientific disciplines.
  • To investigate the potential influence of a high volume of case study publications on journal impact factors.

Summary:

  • This paper examines the proportion and citation frequency of case studies and case reports across various research fields.
  • Findings suggest that while case studies have a moderate presence in scientometric literature, their citation rates are comparable to other publication formats.
  • An overabundance of case studies may potentially decrease a journal's impact factor.

Impact:

  • Provides insights into the bibliometric characteristics of case study publications.
  • Informs researchers and journal editors about the potential implications of publication volume on journal metrics.
  • Contributes to the understanding of scholarly communication trends and their effect on scientific impact.