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Khorasanizadeh M, Shahbandi A, Maroufi SF, Taghipour P, Sayedsalehi S, Zeinaddini-Meymand A, Imeni Kashan A, Panov F, Kellner CP, Mocco J, Shrivastava R. Trends of Neurosurgical Publications in High-Impact Medical Journals: A Bibliometric Study. World Neurosurg 2024:S1878-8750(24)01347-0. [PMID: 39111658 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.07.205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 07/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND The subspecialized, clinically complex nature of neurosurgery should not result in marginalization or under-representation of neurosurgical scientific output. This study aims to provide an overview of the trends of neurosurgical publications in high-impact medical journals during the past 3 decades. METHODS An electronic database search was performed to identify all articles affiliated with neurosurgery departments published in 10 highly regarded medical journals. The trend of the proportion of neurosurgical publications to total publications in these journals was examined over time. Subgroup analyses on the basis of location, setting, domain, grant source, and topic of the articles were performed. RESULTS Overall, 2090 neurosurgical publications were identified in the selected journals, comprising 0.26% of those journals' publications. The proportion of neurosurgical publications to total publications in these journals increased over time, from 0.03% before 1991 to 0.35% after 2020. Most studies were single-center (82.7%), clinical (52.4%), and primary research (89%). The United States (40.1%), China (12.4%) and the United Kingdom (7.1%) had the greatest number of neurosurgical publications among those analyzed. The share of clinical neurosurgical articles increased over time compared with basic and translational articles (P = 0.01). Among neurosurgical subspecialties, neuro-oncology (60.1%), vascular (19.0%), and general (7.0%) had the greatest number of publications identified, with substantial increases in vascular publications over time. The mean number of citations per year received by neurosurgical articles has increased over time, from 1.65 (before 1991) to 4.12 (2010-2020). CONCLUSIONS Neurosurgery's proportion of high-impact journal publications has increased over time.
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- MirHojjat Khorasanizadeh
- Department of Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Neurosurgical Research Network (NRN), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- School of Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA.
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Montazeri A, Mohammadi S, M Hesari P, Ghaemi M, Riazi H, Sheikhi-Mobarakeh Z. Preliminary guideline for reporting bibliometric reviews of the biomedical literature (BIBLIO): a minimum requirements. Syst Rev 2023; 12:239. [PMID: 38102710 PMCID: PMC10722750 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-023-02410-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A bibliometric review of the biomedical literature could be essential in synthesizing evidence if thoroughly conducted and documented. Although very similar to review papers in nature, it slightly differs in synthesizing the data when it comes to providing a pile of evidence from different studies into a single document. This paper provides a preliminary guideline for reporting bibliometric reviews of the biomedical literature (BIBLIO). METHODS The BIBLIO was developed through two major processes: literature review and the consensus process. The BIBLIO started with a comprehensive review of publications on the conduct and reporting of bibliometric studies. The databases searched included PubMed, Scopus, Web of Sciences, and Cochrane Library. The process followed the general recommendations of the EQUATOR Network on how to develop a reporting guideline, of which one fundamental part is a consensus process. A panel of experts was invited to identify additional items and was asked to choose preferred options or suggest another item that should be included in the checklist. Finally, the checklist was completed based on the comments and responses of the panel members in four rounds. RESULTS The BIBLIO includes 20 items as follows: title (2 items), abstract (1 item), introduction/background (2 items), methods (7 items), results (4 items), discussion (4 items). These should be described as a minimum requirements in reporting a bibliometric review. CONCLUSIONS The BIBLIO for the first time provides a preliminary guideline of its own kind. It is hoped that it could contribute to the transparent reporting of bibliometric reviews. The quality and utility of BIBILO remain to be investigated further.
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- Ali Montazeri
- Population Health Research Group, Health Metrics Research Center, Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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- Population Health Research Group, Health Metrics Research Center, Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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- Vali-E-Asr Reproductive Health Research Center, Family Health Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Quality of Life Research Groups, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Athe R, Dwivedi R, Singh K, Babusab Hulmani S, Karadi N, Boraiah C, Vasu S. Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers and Job Loss From a Gender Perspective in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2023; 15:e48219. [PMID: 38050506 PMCID: PMC10693901 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.48219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant stress and anxiety among the general population and healthcare workers (HCWs) worldwide. India is one of the countries severely impacted by the pandemic. This review explores the gender perspective of mental health conditions among HCWs and job loss during the pandemic in India. Electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) were searched for articles published till March 2021. Studies that reported the prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, and worry among HCWs in India during the pandemic and job loss in both males and females due to COVID-19 were included. We used a random-effects model to estimate pooled prevalence rates with 95% CIs. We assessed heterogeneity using the I2 statistic. The meta-analysis included 11 studies; the pooled prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, and worry among HCWs was 34.9% (95%CI 27.33, 42.47), 35.4% (95%CI 24.46, 46.33), 32.9% (95%CI 25.43, 40.37), and 42.87% (95%CI 25.83, 59.91), respectively. The pooled prevalence of job loss due to COVID-19 was 16.6% (95%CI 8.34, 19.66). We employed meta-regression and Egger's regression for publication bias. The meta-analysis findings suggest that the prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, and worry among HCWs in India during COVID-19 was high. Furthermore, job loss due to COVID-19 has also been prevalent in India. These findings emphasize the need for mental health support for HCWs and those who have lost their jobs during the pandemic. It is essential to prioritize mental health and job creation policies in India to support individuals affected by COVID-19.
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- Ramesh Athe
- Data Science and Intelligent Systems, Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad, Dharwad, IND
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- Science and Humanities, Indian Institute of Information Technology Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, IND
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- Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad, Dharwad, IND
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- Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad, Dharwad, IND
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- Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad, Dharwad, IND
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- Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad, Dharwad, IND
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- Science and Humanities, Indian Institute of Information Technology Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, IND
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Raj A. Gender and the COVID-19 pandemic: Multinational research indicate that we must support and compensate LMIC women's leadership in crises. EClinicalMedicine 2022; 53:101748. [PMID: 36415747 PMCID: PMC9671551 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2022.101748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- Anita Raj
- Center on Gender Equity and Health, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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