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The 100 classic papers in ulcerative colitis: a bibliometric analysis
Tara M Connelly1, Liam Devane1, John C Kelly2
1a Department of Surgery , University Hospital Waterford , Waterford , Ireland.
Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
|August 18, 2016
Summary
Citation analysis reveals the most influential ulcerative colitis (UC) research. Key topics include genetics, treatment, and immunology, with US and UK researchers leading advancements in UC understanding and therapy.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Immunology
- Genetics
Background:
- Citation analysis of top-cited papers offers insight into ulcerative colitis (UC) research progression.
- Identifies key advancements in disease understanding and treatment innovations over time.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze the 100 most cited manuscripts in ulcerative colitis (UC) research.
- To understand the historical impact of specific topics, authors, and institutions in the field.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Thomson Reuters Web of Knowledge to identify the 100 most cited UC manuscripts.
- Analyzed publication details including title, authors, institutions, journal, country, year, and topic.
Main Results:
- The top 100 papers were published between 1955-2012, predominantly from the US (38%) and UK (26%).
- Genetics (27 papers), treatment (22 papers), and immunological pathways (17 papers) were the most frequent topics.
- Truelove was the most prolific author; St. Mark's, London and Radcliffe Infirmary led in institutional publications.
Conclusions:
- This compilation highlights impactful topics and authors in UC research over the past century.
- Serves as a reference for influential UC papers and defines characteristics of highly citable research for scientists and clinicians.
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