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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
Published on: October 24, 2019
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Trends in Brain Research: A Bibliometric Analysis.
Marc-André Simard1, Diego Kozlowski1, Julia Segal2
1École de bibliothéconomie et des sciences de l'information, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Summary
Brain research has rapidly expanded globally over 30 years, with China leading in publications. Key funders like the NIH and European Commission support this growth, highlighting evolving specialization trends.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometric analysis of neuroscience research.
- Mapping the global landscape of brain research publications.
Background:
- Bibliometrics reveal increasing popularity of brain research.
- Lack of comprehensive historical overview on brain research evolution, specialties, and funding.
Purpose of the Study:
- Analyze the temporal evolution of brain research output.
- Assess global positioning and impact of countries in brain research.
- Examine variations in trends across different research areas.
Main Methods:
- Extracted 2,467,708 brain-related articles from Web of Science (1991-2020).
- Utilized bibliometric indicators: publication count, specialization, and research impact.
- Analyzed trends in scientific output and international collaboration.
Main Results:
- Brain research publications grew faster than general science over 30 years.
- China emerged as a leader in the volume of brain research output.
- Identified key global funders including NIH, European Commission, and NSFC.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a broad overview of brain research evolution and funding trends.
- Findings serve as a baseline for future bibliometric and research policy studies.
- Acknowledges data limitations while emphasizing the value of the comprehensive snapshot.
