The research enterprise at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Brian S Budgell1, Mark Fillery1
1Division of Research and Innovation, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
|October 18, 2021
Summary
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College demonstrates strong research productivity within its specialized field. However, data inconsistencies across authors, journals, and databases limit a comprehensive assessment of its scholarly output.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Health Sciences Research
- Chiropractic Education
Background:
- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) is a private, single-purpose educational institution.
- Assessing research productivity is crucial for strategic planning and institutional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric survey of CMCC's research enterprise.
- To utilize network and textual analysis tools for assessment.
- To inform and augment institutional planning processes.
Main Methods:
- Searched multiple databases for CMCC-attributable publications.
- Employed VosViewer and Web of Science tools for data summarization and post-processing.
- Applied bibliometric and textual analysis techniques.
Main Results:
- CMCC is a significant producer of peer-reviewed publications.
- Research output is supported by diverse funding agencies and collaborators.
- Publications span a wide array of academic journals.
Conclusions:
- CMCC exhibits strong research productivity relative to similar institutions.
- Assessment is challenged by inconsistencies in data archiving by authors, journals, and databases.
- Further improvements in data standardization are recommended for accurate research evaluation.
