Comparative study of scientific publications in urology and nephrology journals originating from USA, China and Japan (2001-2010).

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the past decade, scientific research has developed rapidly in China, but the growth seems to vary widely between different disciplines. In this study, we aimed to compare the quantity and quality of publications in urology and nephrology journals from USA, China and Japan.

Methods

Journals listed in the "Urology and Nephrology" category of Science Citation Index Expanded subject categories were included. Scientific papers in these journals written by researchers from USA, Japan and China were retrieved from the "PubMed" and "Web of Knowledge" online databases.

Results

The annual number of total scientific articles increased significantly from 2001 to 2010 in China, and has ranked second in the world since 2006. In the field of urology and nephrology, the

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3411650 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature