Adusumilli PS, Chan MK, Ben-Porat L, Mullerad M, Stiles BM, Tuorto S, Fong Y "Citation characteristics of basic science research publications in general surgical journals " Journal of Surgical Research 128 (2): 168-173 Sp. Iss. SI, OCT 2005

[Eugene Garfield]

Y. Fong : E-mail Addresses: fongy at mskee.org

Title: Citation characteristics of basic science research publications in
general surgical journals

Author(s): Adusumilli PS, Chan MK, Ben-Porat L, Mullerad M, Stiles BM,
Tuorto S, Fong Y

Source: JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH 128 (2): 168-173 Sp. Iss. SI, OCT 2005

Document Type: Article    Language: English
Cited References: 16      Times Cited: 0

Abstract:
Background.
Basic science research (BSR) publications in general surgical (GS) journals
are an important "translational bridge" for practicing surgeons and
surgical trainees. The purpose of this study is to characterize the BSR
publications in GS journals and to analyze their citation frequencies.

Methods.
In 1996, all (224) BSR publications in the five highest rated U.S. GS
journals (by impact factor) were reviewed, characterized, and their
citation frequencies were compared to BSR publications in non-GS journals.

Results.
On average, a BSR publication from these journals is cited 32 times (range
1-141, median 11). Half of the publications were cited more than 10 times
in 6 years and 22% were cited twice, or more, within I year of publication.
One in four publications were cited twice or more in journals with an
impact factor greater than five. Citation frequencies of BSR publications
in GS journals were related to the journal impact factor (P = 0.07), and to
having a basic scientist (i.e., Ph.D.) as one of the authors (P < 0.01).
Citation characteristics of BSR publications in GS journals were similar to
those of BSR publications in non-GS journals with similar impact factors.

Conclusions.
We found that BSR publications in the U.S. GS journals studied had
significant citation frequencies. (c) 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights
reserved.

Author Keywords: translational research; surgical research; citation
frequency; impact factor

Addresses: Fong Y (reprint author), Mem Sloan Kettering Canc Ctr, Dept
Surg, 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10021 USA
Mem Sloan Kettering Canc Ctr, Dept Surg, New York, NY 10021 USA

E-mail Addresses: fongy at mskee.org

Publisher: ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE, 525 B ST, STE 1900, SAN
DIEGO, CA 92101-4495 USA
Subject Category: SURGERY
IDS Number: 979RS

ISSN: 0022-4804

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