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Top-100 cited articles on headache disorders: A bibliometric analysis
Kang Min Park1, Bong Soo Park2, Sihyung Park2
1Department of Neurology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea.
Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
|April 7, 2017
Summary
This study identified the top 100 cited articles on headache disorders, revealing key journals and research trends. The findings highlight seminal works in migraine epidemiology and pathophysiology.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Headache disorders represent a significant global health burden.
- Identifying foundational research is crucial for advancing the field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and characterize the most-cited articles on headache disorders.
- To pinpoint journals and research themes that have significantly contributed to the field.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of articles published since 1950.
- Utilized the Web of Science database (Institute for Scientific Information).
- Selected the top 100 most-cited articles.
Main Results:
- The top 100 articles were published in 20 journals, with Neurology, Cephalagia, and Headache being most prominent.
- Migraine was the predominant topic (81 articles), with epidemiology (37 articles) and pathophysiology (20 articles) as leading subtopics.
- Original research articles constituted the majority (91 articles), with topic focus varying across decades.
Conclusions:
- This study provides a comprehensive list of landmark articles in headache disorder research.
- The identified articles offer insights into historical research trends and academic contributions.
- This resource aids in recognizing classic works and understanding the field's evolution.