This is a preprint, a preliminary version of a manuscript that has not completed peer review at a journal. Research Square does not conduct peer review prior to posting preprints. The posting of a preprint on this server should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its validity or suitability for dissemination as established information or for guiding clinical practice.
A new preprint design is coming!
We have improved readability, clarity, accessibility, and opportunities for engagement.
Research article
Mara Simopoulou
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Corresponding Author
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1000-9100
License:
This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License. Read Full License
Background: The evaluative strength of available bibliometric tools in the field of clinical embryology has never been examined in the literature. This work aims to uniquely bring insight regarding the identity of clinical embryology research, introducing concerns when solely relying on the methodology of bibliometric analysis.
Methods: An all-inclusive analysis of the most bibliometrically highlighted scientific contributions with regards to the cornerstones of clinical embryology was performed employing the Scopus, Web of Science and PubMed databases. Identified articles corresponded to the time period 1978-2018. Statistical analysis was performed employing the chi square test, and the Spearman’s Correlation coefficient. An analysis of the number of publications, respective citations and h-index, g-index, along with m-quotient is presented. The top 30 contributing authors, for each distinctive area of research are listed. An attempt at visualizing the yearly published articles, clusters and collaborations of authors, along with the geographic origin of publications is also presented.
Results: Combining all searches and keywords yielded 54,522 results. In the Scopus database, employing the keyword “In Vitro Fertilization” yielded 41,292 results. The publications of the top 5 authors in each research field were analytically presented and compared to the total number of publications for each respective field. The research field of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis/Screening/Testing (PGD/PGT-A) was allocated the highest percentage of publications produced by the top 5 authors (11%). Regarding journal bibliometrics, based on the year 2017 metrics, there are only 29 journals according to WoS that refer to “Reproductive Biology”, ranking it 187th among 235 disciplines. Out of 29 journals, only 4 are not dedicated to human studies. The USA produced the highest number of publications (12,537).
Conclusions: Results indicate an explosion of interest published in the literature regarding the field of clinical embryology. Further analysis on collaborations and the trends involved should be of added value as productivity between countries varies significantly. Data provides a critical analysis on the value of research methodology entailing bibliometric tools. This may provide researchers, In-Vitro-Fertilization professionals and prospective authors with direction and guidance during literature search, while proving useful regarding manuscript design and concurring on keywords and abstract content.
Keywords
bibliometrics, clinical embryology research, scientific production, publications, h index
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Loading...
Badges
Prescreen
This manuscript passed our Prescreen assessment
Complete author information
Appropriate declaration statements
Potential risks to human health
Prescreen
History
CURRENT STATUS: Posted
View the published article at Medicina.
Version 1
Posted 07 Jan, 2020
No community comments so far
Metrics
Comments: 0
PDF Downloads: ...
HTML Views: ...
Subject Areas
Health Economics & Outcomes Research
Learn more about our company.
A new preprint design is coming!
We have improved readability, clarity, accessibility, and opportunities for engagement.
This is a preprint, a preliminary version of a manuscript that has not completed peer review at a journal. Research Square does not conduct peer review prior to posting preprints. The posting of a preprint on this server should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its validity or suitability for dissemination as established information or for guiding clinical practice.
Research article
Mara Simopoulou
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Corresponding Author
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1000-9100
Badges
Prescreen
This manuscript passed our Prescreen assessment
Complete author information
Appropriate declaration statements
Potential risks to human health
Prescreen
History
CURRENT STATUS: Posted
View the published article at Medicina.
Version 1
Posted 07 Jan, 2020
No community comments so far
Metrics
Comments: 0
PDF Downloads: ...
HTML Views: ...
Subject Areas
Health Economics & Outcomes Research
License:
This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License. Read Full License
View the published article at Medicina.
Background: The evaluative strength of available bibliometric tools in the field of clinical embryology has never been examined in the literature. This work aims to uniquely bring insight regarding the identity of clinical embryology research, introducing concerns when solely relying on the methodology of bibliometric analysis.
Methods: An all-inclusive analysis of the most bibliometrically highlighted scientific contributions with regards to the cornerstones of clinical embryology was performed employing the Scopus, Web of Science and PubMed databases. Identified articles corresponded to the time period 1978-2018. Statistical analysis was performed employing the chi square test, and the Spearman’s Correlation coefficient. An analysis of the number of publications, respective citations and h-index, g-index, along with m-quotient is presented. The top 30 contributing authors, for each distinctive area of research are listed. An attempt at visualizing the yearly published articles, clusters and collaborations of authors, along with the geographic origin of publications is also presented.
Results: Combining all searches and keywords yielded 54,522 results. In the Scopus database, employing the keyword “In Vitro Fertilization” yielded 41,292 results. The publications of the top 5 authors in each research field were analytically presented and compared to the total number of publications for each respective field. The research field of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis/Screening/Testing (PGD/PGT-A) was allocated the highest percentage of publications produced by the top 5 authors (11%). Regarding journal bibliometrics, based on the year 2017 metrics, there are only 29 journals according to WoS that refer to “Reproductive Biology”, ranking it 187th among 235 disciplines. Out of 29 journals, only 4 are not dedicated to human studies. The USA produced the highest number of publications (12,537).
Conclusions: Results indicate an explosion of interest published in the literature regarding the field of clinical embryology. Further analysis on collaborations and the trends involved should be of added value as productivity between countries varies significantly. Data provides a critical analysis on the value of research methodology entailing bibliometric tools. This may provide researchers, In-Vitro-Fertilization professionals and prospective authors with direction and guidance during literature search, while proving useful regarding manuscript design and concurring on keywords and abstract content.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Loading...