Organizational impact in the dermatologic literature

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Bibliometrics
• Scientific Impact Analysis

Background:

• Assessing institutional impact in scientific literature is crucial for understanding research influence.
• Previous analyses often focus on limited timeframes or specific journals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify leading institutions contributing to dermatology literature from 1981-1994.
• To evaluate institutional impact using both gross and average citation metrics.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of citation data from 58,201 articles published in 17 top-tier dermatology journals (1981-1994).
• Ranking institutions based on total citations received during the study period.
• Ranking institutions by the average number of citations per article (blended impact factor).

Main Results:

• Identified institutions with the highest overall citation counts.
• Identified institutions with the highest average citations per article, indicating a higher impact per publication.
• Provides a dual perspective on institutional influence in dermatology research.

Conclusions:

• The study highlights key institutions shaping dermatologic literature during a significant period.
• Utilizing both gross and blended impact factors offers a more nuanced understanding of research contributions.
• Findings can inform research funding, collaborations, and academic evaluations in dermatology.