Top-cited articles in andrology journals from 2013-2022: a bibliometric analysis

Area of Science:

• Andrology
• Reproductive Medicine
• Urology

Background:

• Andrology research has grown significantly over the past decade.
• A comprehensive analysis of top-cited articles is lacking.
• Understanding influential research is crucial for future advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify the top 1000 cited articles in andrology journals.
• To analyze leading authors, institutions, countries, and funding agencies.
• To map key trends in andrology research from 2013-2022.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of articles indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection.
• Data collection spanned from 2013 to 2022.
• Identification of top-cited publications, affiliations, and funding sources.

Main Results:

• 9827 articles were published in andrology journals between 2013-2022.
• Top publishers included 'Andrology', 'Asian Journal of Andrology', and 'Andrologia'.
• Leading institutions were Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Egyptian Knowledge Bank, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
• The National Natural Science Foundation of China was the primary funding agency.

Conclusions:

• This study provides a comprehensive overview of influential andrology research.
• Key contributors and funding trends are identified.
• Insights support future research directions and collaborations in andrology.