A bibliometric perspective to the most cited diabetes articles

Area of Science:

• Bibliometric Analysis
• Diabetes Mellitus Research
• Scientific Publishing Impact

Background:

• Diabetes mellitus remains a significant global health concern, necessitating a deep understanding of its research landscape.
• Identifying seminal works in diabetes mellitus research is crucial for guiding future scientific inquiry and clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most cited articles on diabetes mellitus.
• To evaluate the characteristics, impact, and thematic trends of highly cited diabetes research.

Main Methods:

• Utilized the Web of Science database to identify and analyze the top 100 cited articles related to diabetes mellitus.
• Papers were assessed based on publication year, journal, author, impact factor (IF), citation counts, and topic.

Main Results:

• The top 100 cited articles received between 1,519 and 17,298 citations, published between 1987 and 2018.
• New England Journal of Medicine, Diabetes Care, and Lancet were the leading journals; original scientific papers constituted 46% of publications.
• Key research areas included treatment (22%), pathogenesis (19%), and etiology/risk factors (16%); significant correlations were found between citations, average citations per year, and IF.

Conclusions:

• Original scientific papers published in high-impact journals dominate the most cited literature in diabetes mellitus research.
• Research focusing on treatment and pathogenesis is highly impactful, suggesting future interventions should prioritize diabetes management and prevention strategies.