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Dermatology Publications in Saudi Arabia: A Fast-Growing Pattern
Abdulrahman I Alfawzan1, Riam S Alkhamis2, Dalal Alshagha3
1Dermatology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, SAU.
Cureus
|May 24, 2023
Summary
Bibliometric analysis reveals significant growth in Saudi Arabia
Area of Science:
- Dermatology research output analysis.
- Bibliometric studies in the Middle East.
Background:
- Bibliometric analysis quantifies research quantity and quality.
- Evaluating national research performance is crucial for strategic development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of dermatology research from Saudi Arabia (SA).
- To assess the growth, impact, and trends of SA-affiliated dermatology publications.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective, cross-sectional bibliometric analysis.
- Data sourced from Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases up to July 9, 2021.
- Metrics included publication count, citations, journal distribution, and Hirsch index (h-index).
Main Results:
- Saudi Arabia produced 1,319 dermatology articles in WoS and Scopus.
- Over half of the publications and citations occurred in the last six years, indicating rapid growth.
- The International Journal of Dermatology and Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology were top publishing journals.
- Saudi Arabia ranked second in dermatology publications within the Arab world.
Conclusions:
- Saudi Arabia demonstrates a recent and rapid expansion in dermatology research output.
- The findings can guide future research directions, funding allocation, and identify areas for improvement.
- Periodic bibliometric assessments are recommended to track progress in dermatology research quality and quantity.
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