Disparities in document indexation in two databases (Scopus and Web of Science) among six subject domains, and the impact on journal-based metrics

O objetivo desta pesquisa é aprofundar o conhecimento dos pesquisadores sobre o tema Gestão de Docentes em Instituições de Ensino Superior, com o intuito de conhecer as mais relevantes produções científicas internacionais sobre o assunto, seus autores, periódicos e palavras-chave. Para tanto, foi elaborado um Portfólio Bibliográfico, utilizando-se como instrumento de intervenção o ProKnow-C que, após pesquisa nas bases Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, ASSIA e Ebsco host, e o processo de filtragem realizado com o auxílio do instrumento de intervenção, resultou em 18 artigos finais. A partir deste portfólio foi possível evidenciar que o periódico mais presente na literatura é o Teaching and Teacher Education. O artigo mais citado é o The impact of training of university teachers on their Os autores com mais destaque são: Lindblom-Ylänne, S., Nevgi, A. e Trigwell, K. e, as palavras-chave mais presentes são: Teacher, University, Performance, Evalu, Management, Assess e Higher Education.

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Physical activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis - an agile lifelong behaviour: a qualitative meta-synthesis

RMD Open ◽

10.1136/rmdopen-2021-001635 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. e001635

Author(s):

Emma Swärdh ◽

Christina Opava ◽

Nina Brodin

Keyword(s):

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Body Awareness ◽

Main Theme ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Online Databases ◽

Taking Action ◽

The Impact

BackgroundPhysical activity (PA) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is considered a cornerstone in the treatment. To highlight aspects involved in supporting a positive PA behaviour, it is important to understand the patients’ perceptions of the phenomenon.ObjectiveThe aim of this qualitative meta-synthesis was to explore and synthesise patient perceptions of PA in RA.MethodsA purposeful search was conducted across three online databases (PubMed, CINAHL and Web of Science). The methodological quality of the included studies was appraised, and data were extracted and analysed using an interpretive inductive thematic synthesis.ResultsFifteen studies met the inclusion criteria and were included. PA was identified as an agile lifelong behaviour, with one main theme: The disease as a persistent catalyst for or against PA illustrating how the constant presence of the disease itself underlies the entire process of a life with or without regular PA. Seven subthemes: ‘considering aggravated symptoms’, ‘acknowledging the impact on health’, ‘becoming empowered and taking action’, ‘keeping informed to increase awareness’, ‘creating body awareness’, ‘dealing with social support’ and ‘feeling satisfied with circumstances and achievements’ were interpreted as facilitators and/or challenges.ConclusionThis synthesis has identified PA as an agile lifelong behaviour in which the disease pervades all aspects of an individuals’ perception of PA. Placed in a theoretical context, our findings outline a model for tailoring PA support to the drivers and determinants of a certain individual, which will improve clinical practice for the benefit of both health professionals and patients with RA.

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Systematic review and bibliometric analysis of African anesthesia and critical care medicine research part II: a scientometric analysis of the 116 most cited articles

BMC Anesthesiology ◽

10.1186/s12871-021-01246-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ulrick Sidney Kanmounye ◽

Joel Noutakdie Tochie ◽

Aimé Mbonda ◽

Cynthia Kévine Wafo ◽

Leonid Daya ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Critical Care ◽

South African ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

World Journal ◽

Critical Care Medicine ◽

Scientometric Analysis ◽

Medicine Research ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background Scientometrics is used to assess the impact of research in several health fields, including Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine. The purpose of this study was to identify contributors to highly-cited African Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine research. Methods The authors searched Web of Science from inception to May 4, 2020, for articles on and about Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine in Africa with ≥2 citations. Quantitative (H-index) and qualitative (descriptive analysis of yearly publications and interpretation of document, co-authorship, author country, and keyword) bibliometric analyses were done. Results The search strategy returned 116 articles with a median of 5 (IQR: 3–12) citations on Web of Science. Articles were published in Anesthesia and Analgesia (18, 15.5%), World Journal of Surgery (13, 11.2%), and South African Medical Journal (8, 6.9%). Most (74, 63.8%) articles were published on or after 2013. Seven authors had more than 1 article in the top 116 articles: Epiu I (3, 2.6%), Elobu AE (2, 1.7%), Fenton PM (2, 1.7%), Kibwana S (2, 1.7%), Rukewe A (2, 1.7%), Sama HD (2, 1.7%), and Zoumenou E (2, 1.7%). The bibliometric coupling analysis of documents highlighted 10 clusters, with the most significant nodes being Biccard BM, 2018; Baker T, 2013; Llewellyn RL, 2009; Nigussie S, 2014; and Aziato L, 2015. Dubowitz G (5) and Ozgediz D (4) had the highest H-indices among the authors referenced by the most-cited African Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine articles. The U.S.A., England, and Uganda had the strongest collaboration links among the articles, and most articles focused on perioperative care. Conclusion This study highlighted trends in top-cited African articles and African and non-African academic institutions’ contributions to these articles.

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The Clinical Utility of Virtual Reality in Neurorehabilitation: A Systematic Review

Journal of Central Nervous System Disease ◽

10.1177/1179573518813541 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

pp. 117957351881354 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Thais Massetti ◽

Talita Dias da Silva ◽

Tânia Brusque Crocetta ◽

Regiani Guarnieri ◽

Bruna Leal de Freitas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Virtual Reality ◽

Virtual Environments ◽

Neurological Disorders ◽

Clinical Utility ◽

Spinal Cord Injuries ◽

Web Of Science ◽

The Past ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

The Impact

Background: Virtual reality (VR) experiences (through games and virtual environments) are increasingly being used in physical, cognitive, and psychological interventions. However, the impact of VR as an approach to rehabilitation is not fully understood, and its advantages over traditional rehabilitation techniques are yet to be established. Method: We present a systematic review which was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). During February and March of 2018, we conducted searches on PubMed (Medline), Virtual Health Library Search Portal databases (BVS), Web of Science (WOS), and Embase for all VR-related publications in the past 4 years (2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018). The keywords used in the search were “neurorehabilitation” AND “Virtual Reality” AND “devices.” Results: We summarize the literature which highlights that a range of effective VR approaches are available. Studies identified were conducted with poststroke patients, patients with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, and other pathologies. Healthy populations have been used in the development and testing of VR approaches meant to be used in the future by people with neurological disorders. A range of benefits were associated with VR interventions, including improvement in motor functions, greater community participation, and improved psychological and cognitive function. Conclusions: The results from this review provide support for the use of VR as part of a neurorehabilitation program in maximizing recovery.

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Methodological adequacy of articles published in two open-access Brazilian cardiology periodicals

Sao Paulo Medical Journal ◽

10.1590/s1516-31802010000200008 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 128 (2) ◽

pp. 85-89 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Cristiane Rufino Macedo ◽

Davi Leite da Silva ◽

Maria Eduarda Puga

Keyword(s):

Web Of Science ◽

Scientific Information ◽

Quality Standards ◽

Scientific Activity ◽

Electronic Library ◽

Scientific Methods ◽

Assessment Performance ◽

Performance Results ◽

Study Designs ◽

The Impact

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The use of rigorous scientific methods has contributed towards developing scientific articles of excellent methodological quality. This has made it possible to promote their citation and increase the impact factor. Brazilian periodicals have had to adapt to certain quality standards demanded by these indexing organizations, such as the content and the number of original articles published in each issue. This study aimed to evaluate the methodological adequacy of two Brazilian periodicals within the field of cardiology that are indexed in several databases and freely accessible through the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), and which are now indexed by the Web of Science (Institute for Scientific Information, ISI). DESIGN AND SETTING: Descriptive study at Brazilian Cochrane Center. METHODS: All the published articles were evaluated according to merit assessment (content) and form assessment (performance). RESULTS: Ninety-six percent of the articles analyzed presented study designs that were adequate for answering the objectives. CONCLUSIONS: These two Brazilian periodicals within the field of cardiology published methodologically adequate articles, since they followed the quality standards. Thus, these periodicals can be considered both for consultation and as vehicles for publishing future articles. For further analyses, it is essential to apply other indicators of scientific activity such as bibliometrics, which evaluates quantitative aspects of the production, dissemination and use of information, and scientometrics, which is also concerned with the development of science policies, within which it is often superimposed on bibliometrics.

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Research evaluation of author’s citation-based performance through the relative author superiority index

Transinformação ◽

10.1590/2318-08892017000200006 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 191-201 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Guillermo Armando RONDA-PUPO

Keyword(s):

Web Of Science ◽

Research Evaluation ◽

H Index ◽

Isi Web Of Science ◽

High Citation ◽

Group Evaluation ◽

Percentile Rank ◽

Citation Indexes ◽

Applied Microbiology ◽

The Impact

Abstract The aim of this paper is to further explore the recent conversation about the indicators for research evaluation through citation-based indexes. It evaluates the Cuban Biotechnology; Applied Microbiology researchers’ citation-based performance, according to their scientific production in journals of the ISI Web of Science database through the Relative Author Superiority Index. The methodology comprises six steps: (1) preparation of the data; (2) calculation of the Percentile Rank Index for each of the papers; (3) calculation of the Author Superiority Index for each of the authors; (4) Calculation of the Relative Author Superiority Index; (5) Comparison of the Author Superiority Index of each author to their Hirsch (H) and G citation indexes and (6) individual or group evaluation of the citation-based performance. The findings suggest that the group of Cuban researchers in biotechnology achieved a high citation-based performance within the analyzed period. The results show the effectiveness of this index to assess the citation performance of individual or group researchers when the impact factor of the researcher or group under evaluation is not high. In addition, the Relative Author Superiority index could be complementary to other previous indicators such as H-index, G-index or citation counts as it overcomes the limitations of the age of publications, length of the author’s career, and the self-citation problem that are present in other indicators.

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Bibliometric analysis of multi-language veterinary journals

Transinformação ◽

10.1590/2318-08892017000300011 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 29 (3) ◽

pp. 343-353

Author(s):

Erwin KRAUSKOPF ◽

Fernanda GARCIA ◽

Robert FUNK

Keyword(s):

Impact Factor ◽

Bibliometric Analysis ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Country Of Origin ◽

Citation Distribution ◽

Journal Citation Reports ◽

The Subject ◽

Number Of Citations ◽

The Impact ◽

Main Language

Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between language and total number of citations found among documents in journals written in English and other languages. We selected all the journals clustered together in the Journal Citation Reports 2014 under the subject category “Veterinary Sciences” and downloaded all the data registered between 1994-2013 by Web of Science for the journals that stated publishing documents in languages other than English. We classified each of these journals by quartile and extracted information regarding their impact factor, language(s) stated, country of origin, total number of documents published, total number of reviews published, percentage of documents published in English and the quartile in which each journal ranked. Of the 48,118 documents published by the 28 journals analyzed, 55.8% were published in English. Interestingly, although most of the journals state being multi-language, most documents published in quartile 1 journals were in English (an average of 99.2%), while the percentage was 93.1% in quartile 2 journals, 62.1% in quartile 3 journals and 27.4% in quartile 4 journals. We also confirmed that citation distribution in these journals was highly skewed. The results of this study suggest that journals should consider adopting English as the main language as this will increase citation counts and the impact factor of the journal.

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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review of Published Pregnancy Cases

Frontiers in Public Health ◽

10.3389/fpubh.2020.558144 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Author(s):

Carina Rodrigues ◽

Inês Baía ◽

Rosa Domingues ◽

Henrique Barros

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Adverse Effects ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Pregnancy Outcomes ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Study Quality ◽

Neonatal Deaths ◽

Live Births ◽

Milk Samples ◽

The Impact

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is an emerging concern regarding the potential adverse effects during pregnancy. This study reviews knowledge on the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy and describes the outcome of published cases of pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19.Methods: Searches were conducted in PubMed®, Scopus®, Web of Science®, and MedRxiv® up to 26th June 2020, using PRISMA standards, to identify original published studies describing pregnant women at any gestational age diagnosed COVID-19. There were no date or language restrictions on the search. All identified studies were included irrespective of assumptions on study quality.Results: We identified 161 original studies reporting 3,985 cases of pregnant women with COVID-19 (1,007 discharged while pregnant). The 2,059 published cases with pregnancy outcomes resulted in 42 abortions, 21 stillbirths, and 2,015 live births. Preterm birth occurred in 23% of cases. Around 6% of pregnant women required admission to an intensive care unit and 28 died. There were 10 neonatal deaths. From the 163 cases with amniotic fluid, placenta, and/or cord blood analyzed for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, 10 were positive. Sixty-one newborns were positive for SARS-CoV-2. Four breast milk samples from 92 cases showed evidence of SARS-CoV-2.Conclusion: Emerging evidence suggests that vertical transmission is possible, however, there is still a limited number of reported cases with intrapartum samples. Information, counseling and adequate monitoring are essential to prevent and manage adverse effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy.

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Analysis of the international impact of the Brazilian base “Qualis”-Education

10.26686/wgtn.13026446 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

FG Rocha ◽

RF Sabino ◽

Alejandro Frery

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Web Of Science ◽

International Level ◽

Research Institutions ◽

International Context ◽

International Impact ◽

Current Scenario ◽

The Impact

© 2020, Akadémiai Kiadó, Budapest, Hungary. This work deals with the journals in the area of Education classified in the last available Brazilian Qualis database, period 2013–2016, seeking to analyze the alignment of the strata to international bibliometric criteria. The impact of a journal implies its internationalization, which is a standard adopted worldwide. This subject has been gaining prominence in higher education and research institutions, which began to consider the production of their researchers in indexed journals.Considering the national and international relevance and the fact that they aggregate publications from various fields, we used data from the Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases. The results show that belonging to the most relevant international bases is not among the Capes requirements for the classification of journals, and also that there is a relatively low number of journals with a real impact for scientific dissemination in the field of Education. The conclusions indicate that, in the current scenario, researchers in this field will continue to publish their work in journals with little or no impact, making the output of Brazilian research remain without prominence at an international level. To ensure that the Qualis stratification in the field of Education does not distance itself from the international context, it is necessary to adopt criteria that privilege factors such as adherence to WoS and Scopus, especially for the A1 and A2 journals, considered of highest quality.

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Validation of journal impact metrics of Web of Science and Scopus

Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries ◽

10.47657/2016181970 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 58-74

Author(s):

Syed Rahmatullah Shah ◽

Khalid Mahmood

Keyword(s):

Research Study ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Practical Importance ◽

Library Science ◽

Research Quality ◽

Science Data ◽

Good Tool ◽

The Impact ◽

Journal Impact ◽

Erroneous Data

Citation based metrics are widely used to assess the impact of research published in journals. This paper presents the results of a research study to verify the accuracy of data and calculations of journal impact metrics presented in Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus in the case of three journals of information and library science. Data collected from the websites of journals were compared with that of two citation extended databases. The study manually calculated Journal Impact Factor (JIF) and Impact per Publication (IPP) in accordance with formulas given in the databases. Data were also collected from the Google Scholar for the purpose of comparison. The study found discrepancies in two sets of data and bibliometric values, i.e., systematic values presented in WoS and Scopus and calculated in this study. Commercial databases presented inflated measures based on fabricated or erroneous data. The study is of practical importance to researchers, universities and research financing bodies that consider these bibliometric indicators as a good tool for measuring performance, assessing, and evaluating research quality as well as researchers.

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