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Top 50 cited articles on dental stem cell research
Konstantinos Kodonas1, Anastasia Fardi2, Christos Gogos1
1Department of Endodontology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics
|June 3, 2020
Summary
This study analyzed the 50 most cited papers in dental stem cell research. Basic science articles in high-impact journals received the most citations, highlighting key research trends.
Area of Science:
- Dental stem cell research
- Biomedical sciences
- Regenerative medicine
Background:
- Citation analysis reveals evolving scientific interests and research trends.
- Understanding highly cited papers in dental stem cell research is crucial for identifying impactful contributions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze the 50 top-cited papers in dental stem cell research.
- To determine the academic importance and key characteristics of influential publications in this field.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive search of the Science Citation Index Expanded (Web of Science) was conducted.
- Data extracted included citation counts, publication details, authors, institutions, and keywords.
- Keyword analysis identified popular terms within the most cited articles.
Main Results:
- The top 50 papers received 179 to 2,275 citations.
- Most papers were published in 2008, originated from the USA, and appeared in journals like 'Journal of Dental Research', 'Stem Cells', and 'Journal of Endodontics'.
- Dental pulp stem cells and mesenchymal stem cells were the most frequent keywords; 37 of 50 articles were basic science original research.
Conclusions:
- Basic science research in dental stem cells published in high-impact journals achieves the highest citation rates.
- This indicates the significant influence of fundamental research on the field's trajectory.
- Identifying these key papers provides insights into the most impactful areas of dental stem cell research.
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