Global Research on Osteoarthritis During 1994-2023: A Scientometric Assessment of Publications and Citations.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study presents a global research scenario in the broad domain of osteoarthritis (OA) research, using quantitative and qualitative publication and citation indicators.

Methods

The study is based on 45,368 global publications, sourced from the Scopus bibliographical database, covering three decades (1994-2023). We studied the performance of the top 12 developed and top 12 developing countries. The key countries, organizations and authors at national and international levels were identified. The broad subject areas and key journals contributing to global OA research were delineated, besides identifying the broad characteristics of highly cited papers in the field.

Results

The United States and China were the most productive countries, while the Netherla

SUBMITTER: Vaishya R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11130104 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature