Publication patterns in Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Endodontics
• Restorative Dentistry

Background:

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics (RDE) is a quarterly English-language journal established in 2012.
• Published by the Korean Academy of Conservative Dentistry, RDE aims to disseminate research in its field.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a comprehensive review and bibliometric analysis of RDE publications from 2012 to 2018.
• To assess the journal's growth, content, authorship, and citation impact over its initial seven years.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of all articles published between 2012 and 2018.
• Assessment of article types, subject distribution (restorative vs. endodontic topics), and authorship patterns.
• Evaluation of citation impact using Google Scholar to determine the journal's h-index.

Main Results:

• Consistent article volume per issue observed over the seven-year period.
• Original research articles formed the majority, with endodontic topics appearing twice as frequently as restorative ones.
• The journal exhibits a high citation rate across major databases and ranks third in its specialty with an h-index of 24.
• Significant international contributions from authors worldwide were noted.

Conclusions:

• RDE has successfully established itself as a significant platform for publishing research in restorative dentistry and endodontics.
• The journal demonstrates robust growth, international reach, and a notable citation impact within its specialized field.