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The Impact of Melatonin in Research
Elena Maria Varoni1, Clelia Soru2, Roberta Pluchino3
1Department of Biomedical, Surgery and Dental Sciences, Milan State University, Milan 20142, Italy. elena.varoni@unimi.it.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 25, 2016
Summary
This study ranks the 100 most cited articles on melatonin, a key neurohormone. Narrative reviews on oxidative stress and sleep physiology were most impactful in melatonin research.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Neuroendocrinology
- Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Melatonin is a crucial neurohormone regulating biological clocks and sleep.
- Evaluating research impact is vital for scientific advancement.
- Citation analysis identifies influential studies in a field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and rank the top 100 most cited research articles on melatonin.
- To analyze citation trends and key research areas in melatonin studies.
- To assess the impact and relevance of melatonin research in the biomedical field.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive search was conducted on the Web of Science platform.
- Data collected included citation counts, authors, journals, publication years, and study designs.
- The top 100 most cited articles on melatonin were identified and ranked.
Main Results:
- The top 100 articles on melatonin research were identified, with citations ranging from 310 to 1623.
- Narrative reviews and expert opinions constituted the most frequently cited article types.
- Key research themes included oxidative stress, sleep physiology, reproduction, circadian rhythms, and melatonin receptors.
Conclusions:
- This analysis provides the first comprehensive ranking of the most influential melatonin research papers.
- The findings highlight the significant impact and broad relevance of melatonin research across various biomedical disciplines.
- The study underscores the importance of review articles in disseminating impactful research findings in the field.
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