Papers of possible intereest to Sig Metrics readers part 2
Eugene Garfield
eugene.garfield at THOMSONREUTERS.COM
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Title:
Sino-Canadian Collaborations in Stem Cell Research: A *Scientometric* Analysis
Authors:
Ali-Khan, SE; Ray, M; McMahon, DS; Thorsteinsdottir, H
Author Full Names:
Ali-Khan, Sarah E.; Ray, Monali; McMahon, Dominique S.;
Thorsteinsdottir, Halla
Source:
PLOS ONE, 8 (2):10.1371/journal.pone.0057176 FEB 28 2013
Language:
English
Document Type:
Article
KeyWords Plus:
INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATION; REGENERATIVE MEDICINE; CRITICAL-VIEW; CHINA; INNOVATION; IMPACT; INDIA
Abstract:
Background: International collaboration (IC) is essential for the advance of stem cell research, a field characterized by marked asymmetries in knowledge and capacity between nations. China is emerging as a global leader in the stem cell field. However, knowledge on the extent and characteristics of IC in stem cell science, particularly China's collaboration with developed economies, is lacking.
Methods and Findings: We provide a *scientometric* analysis of the China-Canada collaboration in stem cell research, placing this in the context of other leading producers in the field. We analyze stem cell research published from 2006 to 2010 from the Scopus database, using co-authored papers as a proxy for collaboration. We examine IC levels, collaboration preferences, scientific impact, the collaborating institutions in China and Canada, areas of mutual interest, and funding sources. Our analysis shows rapid global expansion of the field with 48% increase in papers from 2006 to 2010. China now ranks second globally after the United States. China has the lowest IC rate of countries examined, while Canada has one of the highest. China-Canada collaboration is rising steadily, more than doubling during 2006-2010. China-Canada collaboration enhances impact compared to papers authored solely by China-based researchers This difference remained significant even when comparing onl!
y papers published in English.
Conclusions: While China is increasingly courted in IC by developed countries as a partner in stem cell research, it is clear that it has reached its status in the field largely through domestic publications. Nevertheless, IC enhances the impact of stem cell research in China, and in the field in general. This study establishes an objective baseline for comparison with future studies, setting the stage for in-depth exploration of the dynamics and genesis of IC in stem cell research.
Reprint Address:
Univ Toronto, Dalla Lana Sch Publ Hlth, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Addresses:
[Ali-Khan, Sarah E.; Thorsteinsdottir, Halla] Univ Toronto, Dalla Lana Sch Publ Hlth, Toronto, ON, Canada.
[Ray, Monali] Univ Toronto, Mississauga Acad Med, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada.
[McMahon, Dominique S.] Univ Toronto, Munk Sch Global Affairs, Toronto, ON, Canada.
[Thorsteinsdottir, Halla] Small Globe, Toronto, ON, Canada.
E-mail Address:
halla.thorsteins at utoronto.ca
Funding Acknowledgement:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR); RMEthnet network [457569]; Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health at the University Health Network; University of Toronto; CIHR New Investigator Award
Funding Text:
This research was funded by a subgrant to HT from a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR-www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca) Net grant to the RMEthnet network led by Prof. Abdallah Daar (Fund number 457569). It was supported by the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, as well as the McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health at the University Health Network and the University of Toronto. HT was supported by a CIHR New Investigator Award and finalized the paper while she was a Senior Visiting Scientist at the Institute of Policy and Management, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.
Cited Reference Count:
57
Times Cited:
0
Publisher:
PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE, 1160 BATTERY STREET, STE 100, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 USA
ISSN:
1932-6203
Article Number:
e57176
Web of Science Categories:
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Research Areas:
Science & Technology - Other Topics
IDS Number:
098DA
Unique ID:
WOS:000315524900054
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Title:
Impact factor versus Q1 class of *journals* in world university rankings
Authors:
Tayyab, S; Boyce, AN
Author Full Names:
Tayyab, S.; Boyce, A. N.
Source:
CURRENT SCIENCE, 104 (4):417-419; FEB 25 2013
Language:
English
Document Type:
Editorial Material
Reprint Address:
Univ Malaya, Fac Sci, Inst Biol Sci, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia.
Addresses:
[Tayyab, S.; Boyce, A. N.] Univ Malaya, Fac Sci, Inst Biol Sci, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia.
E-mail Address:
saadtayyab2004 at um.edu.my
Cited Reference Count:
1
Times Cited:
0
Publisher:
INDIAN ACAD SCIENCES, C V RAMAN AVENUE, SADASHIVANAGAR, P B #8005, BANGALORE 560 080, INDIA
ISSN:
0011-3891
Web of Science Categories:
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Research Areas:
Science & Technology - Other Topics
IDS Number:
101CP
Unique ID:
WOS:000315753100013
Cited References:
[Anonymous], 2011, 2011 Journal Citation Reports ®,
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Title:
Comparison between *journals* from mainland China and international *journals* in the field of emergency medicine
Authors:
Shao, JF; Shen, HY
Author Full Names:
Shao, Ju-fang; Shen, Hui-yun
Source:
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, 31 (2):421-424; 10.1016/j.ajem.2012.09.007 FEB 2013
Language:
English
Document Type:
Letter
Reprint Address:
Zhejiang Univ, Sch Med, Affiliated Hosp 2, Editorial Off World Journal Emergency Med, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, Peoples R China.
Addresses:
[Shao, Ju-fang] Zhejiang Univ, Sch Med, Affiliated Hosp 2, Editorial Off World Journal Emergency Med, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, Peoples R China.
[Shen, Hui-yun] Zhejiang Univ, Sch Med, Affiliated Hosp 2, Editorial Off Chinese Journal Emergency Med, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, Peoples R China.
E-mail Address:
nancysjf at 163.com
Cited Reference Count:
4
Times Cited:
0
Publisher:
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC, 1600 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULEVARD, STE 1800, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-2899 USA
ISSN:
0735-6757
Web of Science Categories:
Emergency Medicine
Research Areas:
Emergency Medicine
IDS Number:
100GR
Unique ID:
WOS:000315686100034
Cited References:
Moya-Anegon F, 2007, Scientometrics, V73, P53
Uzun A, 2002, INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION & LIBRARY REVIEW, V34, P21
Wang JA, 2010, World J Emerg Med, V1, P5
Shao J. F., 2009, EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL, V26, P573
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Title:
Trend of Knowledge Production of Research Centers in the Field of Medical Sciences in Iran
Authors:
Falahat, K; Eftekhari, MB; Habibi, E; Djalalinia, S; Peykari, N; Owlia,
P; Malekafzali, H; Ghanei, M; Mojarrab, S
Author Full Names:
Falahat, K.; Eftekhari, M. B.; Habibi, E.; Djalalinia, Sh; Peykari, N.;
Owlia, P.; Malekafzali, H.; Ghanei, M.; Mojarrab, Sh
Source:
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 42 55-59; 1 JAN 2013
Language:
English
Document Type:
Article
Author Keywords:
Medical Research Center, Knowledge Production, Health System
KeyWords Plus:
HEALTH RESEARCH
Abstract:
Establishment of medical research centers at universities and health-related organizations and annually evaluation of their research activities was one of the strategic policies which followed by governmental organization in last decade in order to strengthening the connections between health research system and health system. The aim of this study is to scrutinize the role of medical research centers in medical science production in Iran. This study is a cross sectional which has been performed based on existing reports on national *scientometrics* and evaluation results of research performance of medical research centers between years 2001 to 2010. During last decade number of medical research centers increased from 53 in 2001 to 359 in 2010. Simultaneous scientific output of medical research centers has been increased especially articles indexed in ISI (web of science). Proper policy implementation in the field of health research system during last decades led to improvin!
g capacity building and growth knowledge production of medical science in recent years in Iran. The process embedding research into the health systems requires planning up until research products improves health outcomes and health equity in country.
Reprint Address:
Minist Hlth & Med Educ, Tehran, Iran.
Addresses:
[Falahat, K.; Eftekhari, M. B.; Habibi, E.; Djalalinia, Sh; Peykari, N.; Owlia, P.; Ghanei, M.; Mojarrab, Sh] Minist Hlth & Med Educ, Tehran, Iran.
[Eftekhari, M. B.] Univ Welf & Rehabil, Social Determinants Hlth Res Ctr, Tehran, Iran.
[Djalalinia, Sh; Peykari, N.] Univ Tehran Med Sci, Endocrine & Metab Res Ctr, Tehran, Iran.
[Owlia, P.] Shahed Univ, Fac Med, Dept Microbiol, Tehran, Iran.
[Malekafzali, H.] Univ Tehran Med Sci, Dept Hlth, Tehran, Iran.
E-mail Address:
mojarab.shanaz at yahoo.com
Cited Reference Count:
11
Times Cited:
0
Publisher:
IRANIAN SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY, SCHOOL PUBLIC HEALTH & INST HEALTH RESEARCH, TEHRAN UNIV MEDICAL SCIENCES, P O BOX 6446-14155, TEHRAN, 00000, IRAN
ISSN:
2251-6085
Web of Science Categories:
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Research Areas:
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
IDS Number:
100GZ
Unique ID:
WOS:000315687100011
Cited References:
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Mohammadhassanzadeh Hafez, 2010, ARCHIVES OF IRANIAN MEDICINE, V13, P313
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Title:
The most *cited* Saudi neurosurgical publications
Authors:
Jamjoom, AA; Jamjoom, BA; Jamjoom, AB
Author Full Names:
Jamjoom, Aimun A.; Jamjoom, Bakur A.; Jamjoom, Abdulhakim B.
Source:
NEUROSCIENCES, 18 (1):83-86; JAN 2013
Language:
English
Document Type:
Article
KeyWords Plus:
IMPACT; WORKS
Reprint Address:
King Khalid Natl Guard Hosp, Dept Surg, POB 9515, Jeddah 21423, Saudi Arabia.
Addresses:
[Jamjoom, Aimun A.] Western Gen Hosp, Dept Neurosurg, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, Midlothian, Scotland.
[Jamjoom, Bakur A.] Kettering & Dist Gen Hosp, Dept Trauma & Orthoped, Kettering, Northants, England.
[Jamjoom, Abdulhakim B.] King Khalid Natl Guard Hosp, Neurosurg Sect, Jeddah 21423, Saudi Arabia.
E-mail Address:
jamjoomab at gmail.com
Cited Reference Count:
5
Times Cited:
0
Publisher:
RIYADH ARMED FORCES HOSPITAL, PO BOX 7897, RIYADH, KSA 11159, SAUDI ARABIA
ISSN:
1319-6138
Web of Science Categories:
Clinical Neurology
Research Areas:
Neurosciences & Neurology
IDS Number:
101BL
Unique ID:
WOS:000315750100015
Cited References:
Jamjoom Bakur A., 2012, SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL, V33, P93
Bhattacharjee Yudhijit, 2011, SCIENCE, V334, P1344
Meho Lokman I., 2007, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, V58, P2105
Ponce Francisco A., 2010, JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, V112, P233
Ponce Francisco A., 2010, JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, V112, P223
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Title:
The More Publication, the Higher Impact Factor: Citation Analysis of Top Nine Gastroenterology and Hepatology *Journals*
Authors:
Elizee, PK; Ghassab, RK; Raoofi, A; Miri, SM
Author Full Names:
Elizee, Pegah Karimi; Ghassab, Romina Karimzadeh; Raoofi, Azam; Miri,
Seyyed Mohammad
Source:
HEPATITIS MONTHLY, 12 (12):10.5812/hepatmon.8467 DEC 2012
Language:
English
Document Type:
Article
Author Keywords:
Self-Citation, Journal Impact Factor, Gastroenterology
KeyWords Plus:
SELF-CITATION
Abstract:
Background: The impact factor (IF), as the most important criterion for journal's quality measurement, is affected by the self-citation and number of publications in each journal.
Objectives: To find out the relationship between the number of publications and self-citations in a journal, and their correlations with IF.
Materials and Methods: Self-citations and impact factors of nine top gastroenterology and hepatology journals were assessed during the seven recent years (2005-2011) through Journal Citation Reports (JCR, ISI Thomson Reuters).
Results: Although impact factors of all journals increased during the study, five out of nine journals increased the number of publications from 2005 to 2011. There was an increase in self-citation only in the journal of HEPATOLOGY (499 in 2005 vs. 707 in 2011). Impact factors of journals (6.5 +/- 3.5) were positively correlated with total number of publications (248.6 +/- 91.7) (R: 0.688, P < 0.001). Besides, the self-citation rate (238.73 +/- 195.317) was highly correlated with total number of publications in each journal (248.6 +/- 91.7) (R: 0.861, P < 0.001). On the other hand, impact factor without self-citation (6.08 +/- 3.3) had a correlation (R: 0.672, P < 0.001) with the number of published items (248.6 +/- 91.7).
Conclusions: The number of articles and self-citation have definite effects on IF of a journal and because IF is the most prominent criterion for journal's quality measurement, it would be a good idea to consider factors affecting on IF such as self-citation. Published by Kowsar Corp, 2012. cc 3.0.
Reprint Address:
Kowsar Corp, Hoensbroek, Netherlands.
Addresses:
[Elizee, Pegah Karimi; Ghassab, Romina Karimzadeh; Raoofi, Azam; Miri, Seyyed Mohammad] Kowsar Corp, Hoensbroek, Netherlands.
[Elizee, Pegah Karimi; Miri, Seyyed Mohammad] Baqiyatallah Res Ctr Gastroenterol & Res Ctr, Tehran, Iran.
E-mail Address:
karimzadeh at my-kowsar.com
Funding Acknowledgement:
Kowsar Corporation
Funding Text:
Funding of the current research is provided by Kowsar Corporation.
Cited Reference Count:
20
Times Cited:
0
Publisher:
KOWSAR PUBL, PATERSWEG 22,, HOENSBROEK, LIMBURG 6431 GC, NETHERLANDS
ISSN:
1735-143X
Article Number:
e8467
Web of Science Categories:
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Research Areas:
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
IDS Number:
100JP
Unique ID:
WOS:000315695700007
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Title:
How Current Are Leading Evidence-Based Medical Textbooks? An Analytic Survey of Four Online Textbooks
Authors:
Jeffery, R; Navarro, T; Lokker, C; Haynes, RB; Wilczynski, NL; Farjou, G
Author Full Names:
Jeffery, Rebecca; Navarro, Tamara; Lokker, Cynthia; Haynes, R. Brian;
Wilczynski, Nancy L.; Farjou, George
Source:
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, 14 (6):431-437; 10.2196/jmir.2105 NOV-DEC 2012
Language:
English
Document Type:
Article
Author Keywords:
databases, bibliographic, medical informatics, evidence-based medicine
KeyWords Plus:
CARE; POINT; INFORMATION
Abstract:
Background: The consistency of treatment recommendations of evidence-based medical textbooks with more recently published evidence has not been investigated to date. Inconsistencies could affect the quality of medical care.
Objective: To determine the frequency with which topics in leading online evidence-based medical textbooks report treatment recommendations consistent with more recently published research evidence.
Methods: Summarized treatment recommendations in 200 clinical topics (ie, disease states) covered in four evidence-based textbooks-UpToDate, Physicians' Information Education Resource (PIER), DynaMed, and Best Practice-were compared with articles identified in an evidence rating service (McMaster Premium Literature Service, PLUS) since the date of the most recent topic updates in each textbook. Textbook treatment recommendations were compared with article results to determine if the articles provided different, new conclusions. From these findings, the proportion of topics which potentially require updating in each textbook was calculated.
Results: 478 clinical topics were assessed for inclusion to find 200 topics that were addressed by all four textbooks. The proportion of topics for which there was 1 or more recently published articles found in PLUS with evidence that differed from the textbooks' treatment recommendations was 23% (95% CI 17-29%) for DynaMed, 52% (95% CI 45-59%) for UpToDate, 55% (95% CI 48-61%) for PIER, and 60% (95% CI 53-66%) for Best Practice (chi(2)(3)=65.3, P<.001). The time since the last update for each textbook averaged from 170 days (range 131-209) for DynaMed, to 488 days (range 423-554) for PIER (P<.001 across all textbooks).
Conclusions: In online evidence-based textbooks, the proportion of topics with potentially outdated treatment recommendations varies substantially. (J Med Internet Res 2012;14(6):e175) doi:10.2196/jmir.2105
Reprint Address:
McMaster Univ, Dept Clin Epidemiol & Biostat, Hlth Informat Res Unit, CRL Bldg,1st Floor 1280 Main St West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada.
Addresses:
[Jeffery, Rebecca; Navarro, Tamara; Lokker, Cynthia; Haynes, R. Brian; Wilczynski, Nancy L.; Farjou, George] McMaster Univ, Dept Clin Epidemiol & Biostat, Hlth Informat Res Unit, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada.
E-mail Address:
bhaynes at mcmaster.ca
Funding Acknowledgement:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research [MOP 86465]; McMaster PLUS
Funding Text:
Andrea Shum, Rahela Malaeekeh, and Irena Strakosha provided data collection support. This work was funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research, MOP 86465.McMaster University has nonexclusive contracts, managed by the Health Information Research Unit, supervised by RBH, with several professional and commercial publishers, to supply newly published studies and systematic reviews that are critically appraised for research methods and assessed for clinical relevance through the McMaster Premium Literature Service (McMaster PLUS). TN and CL are partly paid through these contracts and RBH receives remuneration for supervisory time and royalties. RJ, NLW, GF are not affiliated with McMaster PLUS or any of the textbooks in this study. McMaster PLUS is formally used for updating online textbooks including PIER, DynaMed and Clinical Evidence (which is included in Best Practice). UpToDate also lists Clinical Evidence and ACP Journal Club (which is supported by McMaster PLUS) as re!
sources. The publishers, editors, and staff of these textbooks did not contribute to the funding, design, conduct, analysis, or reporting of this study, which was independently funded.
Cited Reference Count:
17
Times Cited:
0
Publisher:
JMIR PUBLICATIONS, INC, 59 WINNERS CIRCLE, TORONTO, ON M4L 3Y7, CANADA
ISSN:
1438-8871
Article Number:
e175
Web of Science Categories:
Health Care Sciences & Services; Medical Informatics
Research Areas:
Health Care Sciences & Services; Medical Informatics
IDS Number:
099TV
Unique ID:
WOS:000315646000034
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