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Published on: October 24, 2019
Bibliometric study of BioImpacts using a technological impact approach
Leila Mirzapour1, Fatemeh Sheikhshoaei1
1Department of Medical Library and Information Sciences, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
BioImpacts (BI) demonstrates a 10% technological impact, with original research driving most patent citations. Iran and Tabriz University of Medical Sciences lead in influence, highlighting BI's significant contribution to technological advancement.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Bibliometrics
- Technological Impact Assessment
Background:
- Journal citations, including patent citations, are crucial for assessing a journal's influence and impact.
- Understanding a journal's technological impact aids researchers in journal selection and informs publication policies.
- BioImpacts (BI) is a journal whose technological impact warrants evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the technological impact of BioImpacts (BI) by analyzing patent citations.
- To identify the types of research and technological fields influenced by BI articles.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive bibliometric study was conducted.
- Data from 2011-2023 BioImpacts articles were extracted from Lens and Espacenet databases.
- Descriptive statistics and Excel software were used for analysis.
Main Results:
- BioImpacts exhibited a 10% technological impact.
- Original research articles were most frequently cited in patents (27 articles).
- American patents were most influenced, particularly in Human Necessities (A) and Chemistry & Metallurgy (C) sections. Iran and Tabriz University of Medical Sciences were the most active and influential country and organization, respectively.
Conclusions:
- BioImpacts possesses a considerable technological impact.
- Disseminating information on BI's technological impact is recommended.
- Implementing policies to further enhance BI's technological influence is advised.
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