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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
Published on: October 24, 2019
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TRAUMATOLOGY AND ORTHOPEDICS: A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY
Rebecca Fiorani de Oliveira Nascimento1, João Antonio Matheus Guimarães1, Patrícia Cristina Dos Santos Costa1
1Divisão de Ensino e Pesquisa (DIENP), Instituto Nacional de Traumatologia e Ortopedia (INTO), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Acta Ortopedica Brasileira
|August 12, 2026
Summary
Scientific output from the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics (INTO) shows progressive growth, particularly in applied research. Collaboration with public universities is high, supporting public health and policy development in orthopedics.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics and Traumatology
- Bibliometrics
- Public Health Research
Background:
- The National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics (INTO) has a 50-year history.
- Mapping scientific production is crucial for understanding research impact and trajectory.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map the scientific production of the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics (INTO) over its 50-year history.
- To analyze publication trends, co-citation networks, keyword co-occurrence, and institutional collaborations.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive bibliometric study utilizing PubMed, Scopus, and BVS databases.
- Analysis of 522 articles published between 2007 and 2024.
- Identification of author co-citation networks, keyword networks, and institutional interaction networks.
Main Results:
- Progressive growth in INTO's publications observed.
- Significant increase in publications (44.83% average annual growth) in the last six years (2019-2024).
- Keywords indicate a focus on applied research, epidemiology, and basic/translational research designs.
Conclusions:
- INTO demonstrates a well-articulated scientific collaboration network, with frequent partnerships with public universities (UFRJ, UFF, UERJ, USP).
- Research output aligns with INTO's mission, contributing to public health, orthopedic health promotion, and data for public policy formulation.