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Lucy Moore1, Hannah Hughes1, Eric Heffernan1
1Radiology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, IRL.
Cureus
|December 23, 2024
Summary
This study analyzed the top 100 most cited musculoskeletal radiology articles. The United States dominated research output, with Radiology journal publishing the most influential papers.
Area of Science:
- Musculoskeletal Radiology
- Bibliometrics
- Scientific Impact
Background:
- Article citation count reflects scientific impact.
- Understanding influential research aids field development.
- Bibliometric analysis identifies key contributions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the characteristics of the top 100 most cited articles in musculoskeletal radiology.
- To identify trends and influential factors in high-impact musculoskeletal radiology research.
- To provide insights for researchers and clinicians on seminal works in the field.
Main Methods:
- Identification of the top 100 most cited articles using Web of Science.
- Data collection on publication year, journal, citations, institution, impact factor, authorship, country, modality, and keywords.
- Descriptive statistical analysis of collected data.
Main Results:
- Citations ranged from 149 to 709 (median 208).
- The United States was the leading country of origin (74 articles).
- Radiology journal published the most articles (34), and the University of California was the leading institution (11 articles).
Conclusions:
- This analysis highlights key characteristics of highly impactful musculoskeletal radiology research.
- The findings offer insights into research trends and potential areas for future investigation.
- Understanding these influential papers can guide current and future research endeavors in the field.
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