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Top 100 influential manuscripts in obstructive sleep apnea: a bibliometric analysis
Zhen-Lian Zhang1, Dilihumaier Duolikun1, Qiao-Ling Yao2
1Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, No. 393 Xinyi Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
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|May 15, 2021
Summary
This study analyzed the top 100 influential obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) manuscripts, revealing key trends in research and treatment. Findings offer insights to enhance understanding and management of OSA.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Sleep Medicine
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent condition with significant health implications.
- Understanding the trajectory of influential research is crucial for advancing OSA management.
- Bibliometric analysis provides a quantitative approach to identify seminal works in a field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and characterize the 100 most influential manuscripts on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- To analyze publication trends, key journals, and dominant research themes in OSA.
- To provide insights into the foundational research shaping current OSA understanding and treatment.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive search of OSA-related terms was conducted in the Web of Science database.
- Manuscripts were ranked by citation frequency to identify the top 100 influential publications.
- Analysis included author, subject, journal, publication year, country, and institution.
Main Results:
- The top 100 OSA manuscripts, published between 2005-2017, garnered over 38,000 citations.
- The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Sleep, and Chest were leading journals.
- Associated diseases and treatments were the most frequent research subjects, with a focus on cardiovascular outcomes.
Conclusions:
- This bibliometric analysis highlights the most impactful research in obstructive sleep apnea.
- The findings underscore the importance of associated conditions and therapeutic interventions in OSA research.
- Identifying these influential works aids in consolidating knowledge and guiding future research directions in OSA.
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