The 100 most influential manuscripts in andrology: a bibliometric analysis

Area of Science:

• Andrology
• Bibliometrics
• Scientific Publishing

Background:

• The field of Andrology is rapidly expanding.
• Bibliometric analysis is crucial for identifying influential research.
• Understanding key studies shapes current andrological research and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify the 100 most influential manuscripts in Andrology.
• To pinpoint key research themes in contemporary andrological conditions.
• To establish a benchmark for highly citable papers in the field.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of manuscripts using Web of Science.
• Search terms covered the full spectrum of andrological practice.
• Manuscripts were ranked by citation count and analyzed by various metrics.

Main Results:

• A total of 24,128 manuscripts were reviewed.
• The top 100 articles had citation counts ranging from 218 to 2819.
• Erectile dysfunction was the most common theme (46 articles), followed by hypogonadism and male factor infertility (24 articles each).

Conclusions:

• Erectile dysfunction is the most researched and cited area in Andrology.
• This study provides a definitive list of influential andrological publications.
• The findings serve as a guide for researchers and clinicians on impactful scientific work.