Scientific publications in nursing journals from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong: a 10-year survey of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

China has witnessed remarkable progress in scientific performance in recent years. However, the quantity and quality of nursing publications from three major regions (Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong) have not been reported. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of scientific research productivity from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong in the field of nursing.

Methods

Articles published in the 110 nursing journals originating from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong between 2005 and 2014 were retrieved from the Web of Science. The total number of articles published, the impact factor, and the citation count were analyzed.

Results

There were 2,439 publications between 2005 and 2014 from China, including 438 from Mainland China, 1,506

SUBMITTER: Zhang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4793333 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature