Scientific Production on Monkeypox in Dentistry: A Bibliometric Analysis
Frank Mayta-Tovalino1, John Barja-Ore2, Daniel Alvitez-Temoche3
1Postgraduate Department, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru, Phone: +51 1 317-1000,
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
|June 7, 2023
Summary
Scientific output on monkeypox in dentistry is limited but published in high-impact journals. Further research and collaboration are recommended for this emerging infectious disease.
Area of Science:
- * Bibliometric analysis of scientific literature.
- * Focus on monkeypox virus (MPXV) research within dentistry.
Background:
- * The emergence of monkeypox necessitates understanding its impact and research landscape.
- * Dental professionals require insights into scientific production related to this zoonotic disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To characterize and assess the visibility of scientific publications on monkeypox in dentistry.
- * To provide a panoramic view of the dynamics of scientific articles in this specific research area.
Main Methods:
- * Bibliometric study utilizing Scopus database up to September 22, 2022.
- * Search strategy incorporated MeSH term "monkeypox virus" (MPXV) and Boolean operators within dentistry.
- * Bibliometric indicators analyzed using SciVal.
Main Results:
- * 40% of identified publications were in first-quartile (Q1) journals.
- * India and Brazil led in publications; India had the highest author count and views.
- * Banaras Hindu University and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital showed high citation impact (FWCI: 2.74).
Conclusions:
- * Scientific production on monkeypox in dentistry is currently scarce but concentrated in high-impact journals (Q1/Q2).
- * Prioritizing monkeypox as a research line is crucial.
- * Enhanced collaboration among dental teams globally is recommended.
