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1National Genomics Data Center, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing 100101, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Genome Sciences and Information, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics
|December 26, 2022
Summary
This study catalogs 5825 biological databases globally, revealing trends and impact. A new z-index ranks databases, institutions, and countries, aiding scientific discovery in life and health sciences.
Area of Science:
- Bioinformatics
- Data Science
- Life Sciences
Background:
- Biological databases are crucial global infrastructure for scientific research.
- The exponential growth of data necessitates comprehensive database management and impact assessment.
- Existing resources lack a unified, ranked catalog of worldwide biological databases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a comprehensive catalog of global biological databases.
- To develop a novel metric (z-index) for assessing database scientific impact.
- To analyze trends and provide a global perspective on biological database status and impact.
Main Methods:
- Curated 5825 biological databases from 8931 publications across 72 countries and 1975 institutions.
- Devised a z-index to quantify the scientific impact of databases.
- Ranked databases, institutions, and countries based on citation counts and z-index scores.
Main Results:
- Established a catalog of 5825 biological databases with geographical and institutional metadata.
- Introduced and applied the z-index to rank databases, demonstrating its utility in impact assessment.
- Presented statistics and trends highlighting the global landscape of biological database development and utilization.
Conclusions:
- The developed catalog and z-index offer valuable insights into the global biological database ecosystem.
- This resource aids researchers in identifying high-impact databases and understanding research trends.
- The findings support strategic development and utilization of biological databases for advancing life and health sciences.
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