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The 100 top-cited articles on scrub typhus: a bibliometric analysis
Taha Hussein Musa1,2, Wei Li1, Joseph Kawuki3
1Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives
|May 13, 2021
Summary
This bibliometric analysis of top-cited scrub typhus (ST) articles reveals key publication trends and influential research. Findings highlight the most cited works, institutions, and journals, offering insights into the ST research landscape.
Area of Science:
- * Bibliometrics
- * Infectious Diseases
- * Public Health
Background:
- * Scrub typhus (ST) is a significant public health concern, necessitating a clear understanding of its research landscape.
- * Identifying highly influential studies is crucial for guiding future research and policy decisions in ST.
- * Bibliometric analysis provides a quantitative approach to evaluating scientific literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To analyze the characteristics of the 100 most cited articles on scrub typhus (ST).
- * To assess the current research landscape and identify future research directions in ST.
- * To provide a bibliometric overview of influential ST research.
Main Methods:
- * Bibliometric analysis of the 100 top-cited scrub typhus articles sourced from Web of Science.
- * Data analyzed included publication year, citation count, document type, journals, keywords, institutions, country of origin, and authorship.
- * Statistical analysis was performed to identify correlations between citation counts and various research parameters.
Main Results:
- * The top 100 ST articles were published between 1945 and 2017, with citation counts ranging from 39 to 227.
- * The United States led in publications (n=21), Mahidol University was the most prolific institution (n=14), and the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene published the most articles (n=14).
- * Significant positive correlations were found between citation counts and the number of authors, institutions, years since publication, and countries involved.
Conclusions:
- * This study identifies landmark publications and citation trends in scrub typhus research.
- * The findings offer valuable insights for researchers and health policy-makers evaluating ST literature.
- * Understanding these bibliometric characteristics aids in navigating and advancing the field of scrub typhus research.
