scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Number of Citations to Clinical Therapeutic Articles Mentioning Level of Evidence

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Beydokhti ◽  
Nosrat Riahinia ◽  
Hamid R Jamali ◽  
Saeid Asadi ◽  
Seyed Mohammad Riahi
Keyword(s):  
Web Of Science ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Background Level ◽  
Clinical Papers ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Article Type ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
Level I ◽  
Number Of Citations

Background: Level of evidence (LoE) is a hierarchical system for classifying the quality of studies. Objectives: This study examined the factors affecting the number of citations to clinical articles related to the treatment of human diseases that have included the LoE in their abstracts. Methods: A total of 3,683 therapeutic articles published between 2011 and 2013 that mentioned the LoE in their abstract and were indexed in PubMed and Web of Science were retrieved. The LoE and type of study design were extracted from abstracts and other bibliographic and citation information was obtained from PubMed and Web of Science databases. Independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation test and linear regression were used to analyze the relationship between the variables. Results: Articles with level I evidence had the lowest frequency (290, 7.9%) and articles with level IV had the highest frequency (1,831, 49.7%). Five-year citations ranged from zero to 215, with a median of 13 citations. The median values of five-year citations from level I to level V were 20.5, 15, 14, 11, and 6 citations, respectively. Evaluation of the models to examine the factors affecting the number of citations showed that the change of evidence-level from level I to V reduced the number of citations (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Journal Impact Factor, LoE, number of references, number of authors, number of title words, number of pages, article type and subject category accounted for about 25% of the variation in five-year citations of clinical papers. Clinical papers with high LoE (levels I & II) received more citations over a five-year period than those with lower LoE (levels III & IV).

The 100 most cited articles in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1020-1028
Author(s):  
Yifan Ren ◽  
Hong Kuan Kok ◽  
Kevin Zhou ◽  
Julian Maingard ◽  
Ronil V Chandra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Citation Analysis ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
High Profile ◽  
Scholarly Publications ◽  
Article Type ◽  
The Usa ◽  
History Of ◽  
Number Of Citations ◽  
The Web

BackgroundThe Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery (JNIS) published its first volume in 2009. Over the ensuing years, JNIS flourished and has published a considerable number of high-profile articles. Citation analysis is a method of quantifying various metrics related to scholarly publications.ObjectiveTo apply citation analysis to the 100 most cited papers in the history of JNIS.MethodsThe most cited articles in JNIS were identified by using the Web of Science database. The top 100 articles were ranked according to their number of citations. Further information was obtained for each article, including citations per year, year of publication, authorship, article topics, and article type and level of evidence.ResultsThe total number of citations for the 100 most cited articles in JNIS ranged from 18 to 132 (median 26.0). Most articles (75%) were published between 2012 and 2015 and originated in the USA (79%). Eighteen authors have contributed five or more articles to the top 100 list. The most common topics are related to acute ischemic stroke and cerebral aneurysm.ConclusionsThis study highlights the influence of JNIS over its first decade by providing a comprehensive list of the 100 most cited articles and their authors as well as topics covered. This study also highlights the important factors driving the growth of JNIS.

scholarly journals The prevalence of musculoskeletal discomforts and its relation with work posture in Carpet Weavers, Boshruyeh City

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mojtaba Mokhtari ◽  
Gholam Hossein Halvani ◽  
Zohreh Rahayi ◽  
Hossein Fallah ◽  
Saeed Ghaneh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Statistical Relationship ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Standard Work ◽  
Carpet Industry ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test

Introduction: Carpet industry is one of the most important, dangerous and traditional industries in Iran. Non-Ergonomic factors such as non-standard work tools, inappropriate physical postures, long hours of work and insufficient rest of carpet weavers can lead to musculoskeletal disorders. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort and its relationship with posture in rural carpet weavers in Boshruyeh city.   Methods: This study is descriptive, analytical and cross-sectional. The sampling method was census-based and included all rural carpet weavers in Boshruyeh city who were active at least 6 months prior to the beginning of the study and were willing to cooperate (62 people). In order to investigate musculoskeletal discomforts, used from Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ) and for posture assessment, The Occupational Repetitive Action Index (OCRA) method was used. The collected data by using SPSS software IBM 24 (Pearson correlation test) was analyzed.   Results: The results showed that 98.39% of the workers felt discomfort at least in one of the 20 assessed regions. The most common discomfort of carpet weavers was 72.88% in the lower back region and the lowest incidence of discomfort was 9.68% in the hip/buttocks. There was a significant statistical relationship between scores of musculoskeletal discomforts in 11of 20 assessed regions with OCRA score (p <0.05), There was also a significant statistical relationship between age, work hours and work experience with CMDQ score (p <0.05).   Conclusions: It seems Insufficient rest, Repetitive work, and incorrect posture are of factors affecting the musculoskeletal discomfort.observe the principles of ergonomics, especially having proper postures and regular rest along with stretching can be helpful in reducing the incidence of discomfort and musculoskeletal disorders.

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP PRACTICES OF SCHOOL PRINCIPALS: A CASE STUDY IN WANGDUEPHODRANG DISTRICT, BHUTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norbu . ◽  
Norbu .
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Leadership ◽  
Leadership Practices ◽  
School Effectiveness ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Managerial Roles ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
Quantitative Results

Principal Leadership is a globally discussed concept in the education sector and by the governments. Apparently, instructional leadership has gained popularity worldwide among many other leadership styles. It plays an important role in quality education and school effectiveness. Hence, the study has been undertaken to understand the prevailing leadership practices, and determine common instructional leadership practices with an additional focus on the factors or challenges of instructional leadership practices of the principals. The study has been carried out in Wangduephodrang District with a total respondents principals and teachers of 76. The data was collected through a mixed method, using the purposive sampling method. Semi-structured questionnaires and one to one interviews were used in the study. The data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 and used to draw descriptive statistics and inferential reports. Further the data were also analysed using the Pearson correlation test. The quantitative data were interpreted through narration to support the quantitative results. Some of the key findings were, instructional leadership practices of the principals were found to be inadequate, principals concentrating on managerial roles and delegating supervisory responsibilities to staff. Some major issues faced were numerous roles and responsibilities given to principals, shortage of teachers, inadequate instructional responsibilities, and lack of time and leadership training. Accordingly, the authors share a few recommendations to the relevant stakeholders and agencies for learning and development purposes.

scholarly journals Identification and Ranking Paramount Factors Affecting the Organizational Health Using AHP Method (Case Study: Gas Transmission Office in Area 7)

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Maryam Asgharinajib ◽  
Rohollah Sohrabi ◽  
Kambiz Hamidi
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Organizational Health ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Gas Transfer ◽  
Final Model ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Area 7 ◽  
National Organizations ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test

<p>The organizational health is amongst the overriding concepts in management employed to indicate the overall condition of organizations and companies. Organizational health in national organizations would culminate into appropriate decisions, policy-making and due application of policies. Hence, the aim of this study was to identify and rank paramount factors affecting the organizational health.</p><p>The data gathering instrument was researcher-made questionnaires. 500 questionnaires were distributed among the employees of Gas Transfer Office in Area 7 and 230 of them were collected and analyzed by virtue of structural equations modeling<strong> </strong>in LISREL Software. The verification procedure was carried out through the “Pearson Correlation Test” using SPSS. The ranking of aforementioned factors was carried out through the use of AHP analysis in Expert Choice Software.</p><p>The results showed that there was a significant relationship between organizational health and the factors such as trust, motivation, responsiveness, reputation, capabilities, outward tendency, path-objective, collaboration, coordination, innovation, ethics, communication, commitment, leadership, performance identifying ,culture, employee effectiveness, and, resource usage. The final model was validated. Also, the final model was validated. Communication factor is ranked as the first paramount factor while capability factor is the 18th factor.</p>

scholarly journals The 50 Most-Cited Articles in Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Research: A Bibliometric Analysis

Cartilage ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-204
Author(s):  
Zaira S. Chaudhry ◽  
Brianna Fram ◽  
R. Frank Henn ◽  
Seth L. Sherman ◽  
Sommer Hammoud
Keyword(s):  
Meniscal Allograft Transplantation ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Allograft Transplantation ◽  
Meniscal Allograft ◽  
Article Type ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Number Of Citations ◽  
Moderate Positive Correlation ◽  
Insight Into

Objective To identify the 50 most-cited articles in meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) research and analyze their characteristics. Design In September 2017, the Scopus database was queried to identify the 50 most-cited articles in MAT research. Variables analyzed include number of citations, publication year, journal, institution, country of origin, article type, study design, and level of evidence. Citation density was calculated for each article. The correlation between citation density and publication year and the correlation between level of evidence and number of citations, citation density, and publication year were computed. Results The 50 most-cited articles were published in 12 journals between 1986 and 2011. The number of citations ranged from 59 to 290 (109.3 ± 48.6). Citation density ranged from 2.7 to 17.6 citations per year (7.0 ± 3.3). There was a positive correlation between citation density and publication year ( r = +0.489, P < 0.001). Overall, 56% of the articles were clinical and 44% were basic science. Of the 28 clinical articles, 61% were level IV or V evidence. Level of evidence was not significantly correlated with number of citations ( r = −0.059, P = 0.766), citation density ( r = +0.030, P = 0.880), or publication year ( r = −0.0009, P = 0.996). Conclusion This analysis provides the orthopedic community with a readily accessible list of the classic citations in MAT research and provides insight into the historical development of this procedure. Although there was a moderate positive correlation between citation density and publication year, articles with stronger levels of evidence were not more frequently cited despite the increasing trend toward evidence-based practice.

scholarly journals Publication characteristics of studies published in the The Spine Journal from 2005 to 2015

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Park ◽  
Joseph A. Gil ◽  
Justin Kleiner ◽  
Adam E.M. Eltorai ◽  
Alan H. Daniels
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Funding Source ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Level I ◽  
High Level ◽  
Study Type ◽  
Number Of Citations

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: There is a growing demand for evidence-based- practices and informed clinical decision making supported by reliable, high-quality research.PURPOSE: To analyze trends in the level of evidence of publications and to evaluate the publication characteristics that influence the quality of research in The Spine Journal (TSJ)STUDY DESIGN: Comprehensive publication assessment.SAMPLE: All studies published in TSJ from the years 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2015 were reviewed and analyzed.OUTCOME MEASURES: Level of evidence, study type, funding source, author country, author department, and number of citations.METHODS:  Multivariable logistic regression, and multivariable linear regression analyses, and chi square tests were used to analyze the trends of published studies level of evidence, study type, the specialties of authors, author countries, number of citations, and funding sources.RESULTS: A total of 1,456 articles were evaluated. There was a decrease in the percentage of high level evidence (level 1 and 2) studies from 73.6% in 2005 to 49.8% in 2015 (p=0.0045). There was a significant increase in the percentage studies with reporting funding support (p<0.0001). Funded studies were more likely to have a higher level of evidence (p<0.0001). The percentage of studies from international authors increased from 17.8% in 2005 to 69.1% in 2015 (p<0.0001). The percentage of studies with orthopedic authors decreased from 67% in 2005 to 44.9% in 2015 with a corresponding increase in the percentage of studies with neurosurgeon authors from 14.4% in 2005 to 23.2% by 2015, as well as an increase in the percentage of studies with a collaboration of authors from both specialties from 5.1% in 2005 to 8.7% in 2015 (p = 0.0007). Orthopedic and neurosurgery collaboration in authorship did not affect the level of evidence of the studies nor the number of citations of the studies (p=0.7583). Earlier studies had a higher SCOPUS citation number but were not affected by the level of evidence (p=0.2515) nor the department of the author(s) (p=0.9107).CONCLUSIONS: The publication characteristics of articles in TSJ have evolved between 2005 and 2015 with a 3.9-fold increase in International authorship and a 32% decrease in the proportion of Level I and Level II studies. Inter-departmental collaboration, funding source, and country of origin may affect level of evidence and number of citations. Continued efforts to increase level of evidence should be considered.

Dupuytren’s Contracture: A Bibliometric Study of the Most Cited Papers

Hand Surgery ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (03) ◽  
pp. 402-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cormac Weekes Joyce ◽  
Kenneth Mary Joyce ◽  
George Rahmani ◽  
Sean Michael Carroll ◽  
Jack Laurence Kelly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Web Of Science ◽  
Hand Surgery ◽  
Dupuytren’S Contracture ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Dupuytren's Contracture ◽  
Article Type ◽  
Surgery Journals ◽  
The Web ◽  
Medical Plastic

The literature on Dupuytren’s contracture is vast yet little information is known as to which papers have been the most influential. The purpose of this study was to identify the 50 most cited papers on Dupuytren’s contracture and perform a citation analysis. Utilizing the Web of Science™, 23 surgical, medical, plastic and hand surgery journals were searched for papers on Dupuytren’s contracture. Resulting articles were ranked in order of times cited and each paper was analyzed for article-type, year of publication, country of origin, institution and level of evidence. The 50 most cited articles represent many important landmarks in Dupuytren’s treatment and contain several seminal works by experts in the field. Whilst the top 50 list highlights the important papers on the condition, they certainly do not provide information about the quality of the evidence of the research, as most papers presented level 4 or 5 evidence.

scholarly journals A Bibliometric Analysis of Fragility Fractures: Top 50

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 639
Author(s):  
Nicolas Vuillemin ◽  
Hans-Christoph Pape ◽  
Pol Maria Rommens ◽  
Kurt Lippuner ◽  
Klaus-Arno Siebenrock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Origin ◽  
Fragility Fractures ◽  
Senior Author ◽  
Interdisciplinary Studies ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Thomson Reuters ◽  
Bibliometric Review ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Level I ◽  
Number Of Citations

Background and Objectives: The population is aging and fragility fractures are a research topic of steadily growing importance. Therefore, a systematic bibliometric review was performed to identify the 50 most cited articles in the field of fragility fractures analyzing their qualities and characteristics. Materials and Methods: From the Core Collection database in the Thomson Reuters Web of Knowledge, the most influential original articles with reference to fragility fractures were identified in February 2021 using a multistep approach. Year of publication, total number of citations, average number of citations per year since year of publication, affiliation of first and senior author, geographic origin of study population, keywords, and level of evidence were of interest. Results: Articles were published in 26 different journals between 1997 and 2020. The number of total citations per article ranged from 12 to 129 citations. In the majority of publications, orthopedic surgeons and traumatologists (66%) accounted for the first authorship, articles mostly originated from Europe (58%) and the keyword mostly used was “hip fracture”. In total, 38% of the articles were therapeutic studies level III followed by prognostic studies level I. Only two therapeutic studies with level I could be identified. Conclusions: This bibliometric review shows the growing interest in fragility fractures and raises awareness that more high quality and interdisciplinary studies are needed.

scholarly journals The 50 Most Cited Articles in Orthopedic Cartilage Surgery

Cartilage ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 238-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Armin Arshi ◽  
Nathan J. Siesener ◽  
David R. McAllister ◽  
Riley J. Williams ◽  
Seth L. Sherman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basic Science ◽  
Geographic Origin ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Publication Number ◽  
Article Type ◽  
Number Of Citations ◽  
Citation Classics ◽  
Science Citation Index Expanded

Objective To determine the 50 most cited articles in orthopedic cartilage surgery and their characteristics. Design A systematic review of the Science Citation Index Expanded was performed for articles related to cartilage surgery published in the 66 journals under the category “Orthopedics.” The 50 most cited articles were determined, and the following characteristics were analyzed for each article: authors, journal and year of publication, number of citations, geographic origin, article type (basic science or clinical), article subtype by study design, and level of evidence. Citation density (total number of citations/years since publication) was also computed. Results The 50 most cited articles ranged from 989 to 172 citations, with citation density ranging from 71.5 to 4.1. The publication years spanned from 1968 to 2008, with the 2000s accounting for half (25) of the articles and the highest mean citation density (14.6). The 50 most cited articles were published in 11 journals. The majority of the articles (29) were clinical, with level IV representing the most common level of evidence (10). The remaining basic science articles were most commonly animal in vivo studies (14). Stronger level of evidence was correlated with overall number of citations ( P = 0.044), citation density ( P < 0.001), and year of publication ( P = 0.003). Conclusions Articles with stronger levels of evidence are more highly cited, with an increasing trend as evidence-based practice has been emphasized. This article list provides clinicians, researchers, and trainees with a group of “citation classics” in orthopedic cartilage surgery.

scholarly journals Influential literatures in periprosthetic infection following joint arthroplasty: A bibliometric review

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 221049172110097
Author(s):  
Hayley Ennis ◽  
Clark Jia-Long Chen ◽  
Kevin Bondar ◽  
Johnathon McCormick ◽  
Colin Zieminski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Periprosthetic Joint Infection ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Periprosthetic Infection ◽  
Joint Infection ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Joint Arthroplasty ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Article Type ◽  
Prosthetic Joint Infections

The objective of this bibliometric literature review was to identify and analyze the most frequently cited manuscripts on the topic of periprosthetic joint infection. Periprosthetic infection following joint arthroplasty is a complication leading to rising rates of mortality and increasing economic strain. No prior study has evaluated the most impactful literature on the topic of periprosthetic joint infection (“PJI”) in total hip and knee arthroplasty. Knowledge and appreciation of the most influential publications on this topic can guide and inspire future research endeavors. Using the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science database, the 50 most cited articles related to periprosthetic infection following joint arthroplasty were identified. Numerous metrics including citation frequency, year of publication, country of origin, level-of-evidence (LOE), article type, and contributing authors/institutions were recorded. The seven most cited articles (per year) during the past 10 years were also identified. The years of publications of the articles included in the final analysis ranged from 1969 to 2014. “Current concepts: Prosthetic-joint infections” by Zimmerli et al. was the most frequently cited article. Level of Evidence (“LOE”) of 2 and 3 were the most common. Clinical outcomes was the most common article type. Mayo Clinic and Thomas Jefferson University produced the most publications. Hanssen and Parvisi were the most productive authors. 2000–2009 ( n = 25) was the most prolific decade in terms of number of publications. Using citation analysis as an indication of influence, the most influential articles on periprosthetic joint infection were highlighted. Analysis of the most recognized publication on PJI provides an enhanced understanding of the diagnosis, treatment, and future research of PJI. Future studies may combine the search results of multiple databases including Scopus, Web of Science and PubMed to rectify any discrepancies in citation data and to capture additional literature on PJI.

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