Bibliometric Analysis of Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal using Scopus Database.

Area of Science:

• Orthopaedics
• Musculoskeletal Research
• Trauma Surgery

Background:

• The Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal (MOJ) is the official publication of the Malaysian Orthopaedic Association and ASEAN Orthopaedic Association.
• Established in 2007, MOJ disseminates new knowledge and research updates in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal health.
• MOJ achieved a Q2 rank in the Scopus database in 2022, indicating significant growth and impact.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric analysis of articles published in the Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal.
• To explore publication trends, author contributions, and research distribution within the journal.
• To identify areas for potential improvement in international research collaboration.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric data from 2007 to 2022 were extracted from the Scopus database.
• The bibliometrix package in R Studio was used for data extraction and analysis.
• Key parameters analyzed included authors, countries, document types, keywords, and citations.

Main Results:

• A total of 305 articles were analyzed, with original and review articles forming the majority.
• Top-cited articles originated from diverse countries, but international author collaboration was minimal.
• Keywords related to "COVID-19" and "pandemic" were prominent due to the global health crisis.

Conclusions:

• The analysis provides insights into the contributors and research trends in orthopaedics.
• The study highlights a need for enhanced international collaboration among orthopaedic researchers.
• Fostering collaboration is expected to lead to higher quality publications in the field.