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The optometric literature: an editor's perspective

W M Lyle1

  • 1School of Optometry, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

Optometry and Vision Science : Official Publication of the American Academy of Optometry
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Optometric and medical literature show parallel trends, with shorter articles and fewer case reports. Increased support for clinical research is needed to address evolving scientific fads.

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Area of Science:

  • * Bibliometrics and scientific publishing trends.
  • * Comparative analysis of medical and optometric literature.

Background:

  • * Understanding the evolution of scientific communication is crucial for researchers and publishers.
  • * Identifying trends in publication can inform future research support and journal policies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To compare trends in optometric literature with those in the broader medical literature.
  • * To analyze changes in article characteristics and content over time.

Main Methods:

  • * Surveyed multiple optometric and medical journals.
  • * Classified and counted published articles over a period of five or more years.
  • * Compared observed trends between the two literature types.

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Main Results:

  • * Observed parallel shifts in both optometric and medical literature.
  • * Noted a trend towards shorter articles and an increase in the number of authors per paper.
  • * Documented a decrease in the proportion of case reports and anecdotal reports.

Conclusions:

  • * The distinction between basic and clinical science is often blurred, making classification impractical.
  • * Scientific fads appear to follow cyclical patterns of approximately 10 years.
  • * There is a need for increased support and funding for clinical research.