Comparison of journal and top publisher self-citation rates in COVID-19 research.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Journal self-citation contributes to the overall citation count of a journal and to some metrics like the impact factor. However, little is known about the extent of journal self-citations in COVID-19 research. This study aimed to determine the journal self-citations in COVID-19 research and to compare them according to the type of publication and publisher.

Methods

Data in COVID-19 research extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection 2020-2023 was collected and further analyzed with InCites. The journals with the highest self-citation rates and self-citation per publication were identified. Statistical comparisons were made according to the type of publication and publishers, as well as with other major infectious diseases.

Results

The median self-

SUBMITTER: Quincho-Lopez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11620575 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature