Measuring reach in oral and maxillofacial surgery: Proposal of a new bibliometric index incorporating reads.

IF 2 3区医学 Q2 Dentistry

Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Pub Date : 2025-09-17 DOI:10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102559

Ricardo Grillo, Mariana Aparecida Brozoski, Maria Cristina Zindel Deboni, Fernando Melhem-Elias

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Abstract

Objective: This study aims to explore the relationship between traditional citation metrics and alternative indicators of research impact, focusing on oral and maxillofacial surgery. It examines the role of readings and mentions in understanding a study's broader influence and proposes a novel bibliometric index to integrate these dimensions.

Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted on articles published in 12 primary oral and maxillofacial surgery journals, using data from Dimensions, ResearchGate, and Mendeley. The top 25 most cited and mentioned articles were analyzed for readings, mentions, and citations. Data normalization with Z-scores and regression analysis was performed to evaluate correlations between readings and citations. Data visualization and statistical analyses were conducted using RStudio.

Results: Among 132,905 published articles, 609 were analyzed. A moderate positive correlation (R = 0.663) between readings and citations was observed, with readings exceeding citations by an average of 7.3 times. Regression analysis indicated readings as a meaningful predictor of citation impact, explaining 44% of the variation in citation scores. Complications and platelet-rich products emerged as topics with higher engagement. Despite correlations, readings and citations captured distinct aspects of article significance, emphasizing readership's importance in reflecting immediate relevance and broader interest.

Conclusion: The study underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to research impact assessment. The proposed "Impact for Readers" index, combining readings and citations, offers a nuanced metric that values both academic recognition and practical utility, aligning with the evolving priorities of the scientific community in the digital era.

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口腔颌面外科手术中伸达量的测量：一种包含阅读量的新文献计量指标的提出。

目的：以口腔颌面外科为研究对象，探讨传统被引指标与研究影响替代指标之间的关系。它考察了阅读和提及在理解研究的广泛影响中的作用，并提出了一个新的文献计量指数来整合这些维度。方法：使用Dimensions、ResearchGate和Mendeley的数据，对发表在12种口腔颌面外科主要期刊上的文章进行文献计量学分析。我们分析了前25篇被引用和被提及最多的文章的阅读量、被提及次数和被引用次数。用z分数和回归分析进行数据归一化，以评估阅读和引用之间的相关性。使用RStudio进行数据可视化和统计分析。结果：在132905篇已发表文章中，共分析609篇。阅读量与被引量呈中等正相关（R = 0.663），平均超过被引量7.3倍。回归分析表明，阅读是引文影响的一个有意义的预测因子，解释了44%的引文得分变化。并发症和富含血小板的产品成为高参与度的话题。尽管相关，阅读和引用捕获了文章意义的不同方面，强调读者在反映直接相关性和更广泛的兴趣方面的重要性。结论：本研究强调了综合评估研究影响的必要性。拟议的“对读者的影响”指数结合了阅读量和引用量，提供了一个微妙的衡量标准，既重视学术认可，又重视实际效用，与数字时代科学界不断变化的优先事项保持一致。

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Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dentistry-Oral Surgery

CiteScore

2.20

自引率

9.10%

发文量

305

期刊介绍： J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg publishes research papers and techniques - (guest) editorials, original articles, reviews, technical notes, case reports, images, letters to the editor, guidelines - dedicated to enhancing surgical expertise in all fields relevant to oral and maxillofacial surgery: from plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face, oral surgery and medicine, … to dentofacial and maxillofacial orthopedics. Original articles include clinical or laboratory investigations and clinical or equipment reports. Reviews include narrative reviews, systematic reviews and meta-analyses. All manuscripts submitted to the journal are subjected to peer review by international experts, and must: Be written in excellent English, clear and easy to understand, precise and concise; Bring new, interesting, valid information - and improve clinical care or guide future research; Be solely the work of the author(s) stated; Not have been previously published elsewhere and not be under consideration by another journal; Be in accordance with the journal''s Guide for Authors'' instructions: manuscripts that fail to comply with these rules may be returned to the authors without being reviewed. Under no circumstances does the journal guarantee publication before the editorial board makes its final decision. The journal is indexed in the main international databases and is accessible worldwide through the ScienceDirect and ClinicalKey Platforms.