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Bizhan Aarabi and Knowledge Development in Neurotrauma
Zahra Ghodsi1, Shahriar Ghashghaei1, Masoud Sohrabi1
1Sina Trauma and Surgery Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Archives of Iranian Medicine
|April 21, 2021
Summary
Professor Bizhan Aarabi significantly advanced neurotrauma (NT) knowledge, particularly in spinal cord and brain injuries. His highly cited publications are essential references for neurosurgeons globally.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Neurotrauma (NT) is a major cause of death and disability.
- Evaluating influential figures in NT research is crucial for understanding knowledge progression.
Discussion:
- This study analyzes Professor Bizhan Aarabi's contributions to neurotrauma research.
- A Scopus database search identified 168 publications by Aarabi, with 112 papers receiving over 10 citations.
Key Insights:
- 33.9% of Aarabi's cited papers were published in top-tier journals (Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurotrauma).
- 24 publications achieved Level of Evidence 1.
- Aarabi's work significantly impacts cervical spine/spinal cord trauma and brain injury fields.
Outlook:
- Aarabi's research serves as a foundational reference for neurosurgeons.
- Further analysis of influential researchers can illuminate scientific progress in neurotrauma.