Peter Anderson, Zane M Diamond, Thu Pham, Angela Baeza Peña, Carla Tapia, Levon Blue, Melanie Saward, Angelina Hurley, Kate Pecar, Amanda Kelly, Owen Forbes, Veronica Goerke, Jeane Diamond, Abby Cathcart, Chizu Sato, Koji Maeda, Russell Fox, Wren D W Howe
{"title":"Indigenous rights-based approaches to decolonising research methodologies in settler colonial contexts.","authors":"Peter Anderson, Zane M Diamond, Thu Pham, Angela Baeza Peña, Carla Tapia, Levon Blue, Melanie Saward, Angelina Hurley, Kate Pecar, Amanda Kelly, Owen Forbes, Veronica Goerke, Jeane Diamond, Abby Cathcart, Chizu Sato, Koji Maeda, Russell Fox, Wren D W Howe","doi":"10.3389/frma.2025.1553208","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/frma.2025.1553208","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Indigenous knowledge and perspectives continue to be misrepresented and misunderstood in settler colonial states, including within academic circles. This is particularly the case in the field of research, where non-Indigenous researchers continue to design and conduct research in their field of expertise without appropriate collaboration and guidance from Indigenous experts.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>We explore the Indigenous rights-based approach (IRBA) as a means of decolonising research methodologies, focussing on the Australian context as a case study, where an Aboriginal Australian higher education expert has worked in a dyadic relationship with one Aboriginal and 16 non-Aboriginal subject experts to develop their knowledge, skills, and understanding of how to employ IBRA in their research. After working collaboratively, it became possible to analyse the similarities and differences in the use of IBRA across various fields of study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our analysis reveals five key aspects that were revealed during the implementation of the Indigenous rights-based approach: (1) Indigenous People as Data, (2) Protocols of engagement, (3) Privileging Indigenous Knowledge Systems, (4) Community Benefit, and (5) Tackling Doctoral Research Training.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>We found that an Indigenous rights-based approach is crucial for decolonising research in settler colonial states such as Australia. Working in a dyadic partnership between an Indigenous higher education expert and academic researchers across several disciplines, we have seen an emergent approach to researching with Indigenous Peoples that allows non-Aboriginal researchers to work with Indigenous people in a manner that is ethical, relevant, and significant for Indigenous communities, contributing to place-based reconciliation and Indigenous community empowerment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We recommend how non-Indigenous researchers can collaborate with their universities to successfully implement an IRBA. Critically, this will require each university to employ Indigenous higher education experts who will lead and support professional development in research with non-Aboriginal people and communities. This will require a fundamental shift in how research is conceptualised, conducted, and disseminated.</p>","PeriodicalId":73104,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in research metrics and analytics","volume":"10 ","pages":"1553208"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12287929/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144710060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessing biomedical research capacities in selected countries of Latin America: challenges, opportunities, and recommendations.","authors":"Jorge A Huete-Perez, Narayana Salvatierra","doi":"10.3389/frma.2025.1594303","DOIUrl":"10.3389/frma.2025.1594303","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite increasing scientific output, biomedical research in Latin America remains unevenly developed, particularly in countries that are often overlooked in regional science policy discussions. This study assesses research capacities in Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, and Peru, identifying key challenges, opportunities, and strategies to strengthen the region's scientific landscape. Using a mixed-methods approach-including surveys, expert interviews, and data analysis-this study examines infrastructure, institutional support, funding mechanisms, researcher training, and international partnerships. Additionally, it evaluates the impact of global programs, such as the Pew Latin American Fellows Program, in advancing research capacity. Findings highlight substantial differences in national R&D investment, workforce development, and institutional capabilities. Colombia and Costa Rica exhibit more developed research ecosystems, while Guatemala, Panama, and Peru face constraints such as limited national funding, dependency on external grants, and gaps in PhD/postdoctoral training. However, emerging opportunities include specialization in key biomedical fields, notably infectious diseases, genomics, and biotechnology, strengthening global partnerships, and leveraging research networks to address Latin America's pressing health challenges. This study contributes to ongoing discussions on regional science policy and international collaboration by addressing knowledge gaps and providing evidence-based recommendations for research funding, institutional development, and workforce expansion. To foster long-term growth, it recommends increasing national R&D investment, modernizing research infrastructure, expanding doctoral and postdoctoral training, and strengthening institutional and global research partnerships. By implementing targeted policies and institutional strategies, Latin America can enhance its role in global biomedical research and innovation while addressing regional health priorities.</p>","PeriodicalId":73104,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in research metrics and analytics","volume":"10 ","pages":"1594303"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12271115/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144676725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Decades of discovery: unveiling emerging trends, pivotal research areas, and landmark publications in national tobacco research in India.","authors":"Alok Singh, Akanksha Kashyap, Saurabh Varshney, Sudip Bhattacharya","doi":"10.3389/frma.2025.1496571","DOIUrl":"10.3389/frma.2025.1496571","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Tobacco use remains a major public health concern in India, contributing significantly to the burden of non-communicable diseases and premature mortality. Over the past two decades, national tobacco research has evolved in response to shifting regulatory frameworks, scientific developments, and increasing awareness of tobacco's health, social, and environmental implications. The World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), adopted in 2003, has played a catalytic role in aligning research efforts with global priorities. However, there is a need to map the growth and direction of this research to identify strengths, gaps, and emerging trends within the Indian context.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A bibliometric analysis was conducted to evaluate tobacco-related research output affiliated with Indian institutions between 2003 and 2024. Data were retrieved from the SCOPUS database, limited to peer-reviewed journal articles and reviews published in English. Analytical tools included SCOPUS Analytics, Microsoft Excel, the Biblioshiny package in R, and VOS viewer software. These tools were used to extract and visualize trends in publication volume, subject categories, key authors, institutional collaborations, citation metrics, and thematic hotspots. Inclusion criteria were confined to Indian-affiliated institutions contributing to national and global discourse on tobacco research.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Tobacco research in India showed a consistent upward trend post-2003, with notable surges corresponding to key public health developments. The majority of publications were concentrated in the domain of medicine, particularly focusing on cancer prevention and tobacco control interventions. Leading contributors included institutions such as the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), with significant collaborations observed with United States-based researchers. Despite increased output, research on the social and environmental consequences of tobacco use remained limited. Additionally, international collaboration was relatively low, and funding was primarily from Indian agencies, with minimal support from global or low-income country partnerships. Notably, recent studies employed advanced methodologies, such as machine learning and nanotechnology, and examined newer themes like the intersection of tobacco use and COVID-19-related respiratory risks.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The findings indicate a maturing research ecosystem around tobacco in India, strongly anchored in biomedical science and policy interventions. However, the underrepresentation of interdisciplinary studies exploring socio-cultural and ecological dimensions suggests a critical gap. Moreover, the low levels of international collaboration and inadequate funding for low-income contexts highlight systemic limitations that could hinder progress. To advance tobacco research nationally and globally","PeriodicalId":73104,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in research metrics and analytics","volume":"10 ","pages":"1496571"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12267211/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144661164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluating and supporting leadership, management, and mentoring: a framework for catalyzing responsible research and healthy research environments.","authors":"Tristan McIntosh, Alison L Antes","doi":"10.3389/frma.2025.1569524","DOIUrl":"10.3389/frma.2025.1569524","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Those who lead research teams have myriad roles and responsibilities that are pivotal to both producing rigorous and responsible scientific work and creating a supportive research environment that cultivates this work. We begin by presenting a leadership, management, and mentoring (LMM) framework focused on three critical roles researchers must play that have direct impact on the scientific work, the work environment, and research team dynamics: the role of research leader, research manager, and research mentor. Research leadership involves fostering a healthy research culture by building relationships where team members feel respected and supported. Research management involves providing oversight and direction of day-to-day operations to ensure tasks are done effectively, rigorously, and responsibly. Research mentoring involves providing opportunities and support to team members so that they develop professionally and build their careers. While these three roles are distinct, there is overlap in the professional, interpersonal, and intrapersonal skills that underlie their effective performance, such as communication, active listening, emotion management, and self-reflection. We also draw attention to some of the challenges when performing LMM roles. A variety of sources and types of evaluation measures may be used to comprehensively assess the functioning of a research team and its leader(s). We illustrate key domains for measurement, example indicators of effectiveness in those domains, and examples of the types of measures that could be used for evaluation. We discuss how top-down evaluation, bottom-up evaluation, and self-evaluation methods could be employed for data collection and note that each of these methods has strengths and limitations. We recommend multiple sources and types of data but acknowledge that evaluation must be feasible and practical. We note best practices and key implementation considerations for each method of measurement. When combined, these three methods provide a robust approach for evaluating LMM. We conclude with a description of key considerations for supporting the evaluation and application of LMM in real-world settings at academic institutions. Such considerations include senior leadership buy-in and communication about LMM expectations and providing appropriate framing, time, support, and incentives for LMM. We also highlight institutional risk factors that may inadvertently undermine LMM goals.</p>","PeriodicalId":73104,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in research metrics and analytics","volume":"10 ","pages":"1569524"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12259699/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144644300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A roadmap to good practice for training supervisors and leadership: a European perspective.","authors":"Seán Lacey, Tamarinde Haven, Rita Santos, Tom Farrelly, Máiréad Murray, Panagiotis Kavouras","doi":"10.3389/frma.2025.1531467","DOIUrl":"10.3389/frma.2025.1531467","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Supervision and leadership are regarded to have a major role in promoting responsible research. Various approaches to training for supervisors and leaders have been proposed. However, little is known about what works best, what kind of hurdles are faced in implementation and engagement, and what methods of assessing the effectiveness of training programs are available. Through exploring these points, this research aims to propose a roadmap to good practice for training supervisors and leadership.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A virtual marketplace for exchanging current practices and approaches for training supervisors and leadership took place in March 2024. Twenty-two policy makers from thirteen European countries, supervisors and senior research leaders were selected to participate, using opportunistic and purposive sampling. Facilitated using the Gather platform, the marketplace commenced with a non-European keynote speaker on training supervisors and leadership. Three main questions were brought forward for discussion separately-<i>What works well for successful implementation</i>? <i>What are the challenges</i>? <i>How do we assess effectiveness</i>? After the keynote presentation, marketplace participants rotated in groups between three market stalls to share thoughts on good practices for training supervisors and leadership framed around the three questions. Moderators for each of the stalls recorded detailed field notes to inform the study findings.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>During the exchange, mandatory training, especially when tailored to specific disciplines and conducted in small groups using a problem-based learning approach, was deemed effective. Awareness of power imbalances between early career researchers, supervisors, and leaders were to the fore. Critical challenges included a need for senior supervisors and leaders to participate and support research training. Also a need for systemic processes, tailored to specific local settings to avoid <i>ad hoc</i> implementation of policies, procedures and training. In assessing effectiveness there was an emphasis to share more research data and to utilize incidents of breaches of research integrity. The latter to be leveraged for learning purposes and transparency around the investigative process.</p><p><strong>Originality: </strong>There are multiple facets to good practice for training supervisors and leadership, along with a multitude of practices, however there is little evidence of practices that work, challenges around implementation, and assessing effectiveness.</p>","PeriodicalId":73104,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in research metrics and analytics","volume":"10 ","pages":"1531467"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12222142/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144562171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anna Pohl, Elise Morel, Eric A J Bleeker, Sean Kelly, Rachel Smith, Claus Svendsen, Thomas A J Kuhlbusch, Elisabeth Heunisch
{"title":"Setting off on the right path: make your research regulatory relevant.","authors":"Anna Pohl, Elise Morel, Eric A J Bleeker, Sean Kelly, Rachel Smith, Claus Svendsen, Thomas A J Kuhlbusch, Elisabeth Heunisch","doi":"10.3389/frma.2025.1561964","DOIUrl":"10.3389/frma.2025.1561964","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Scientifically well-established methods do not automatically get used in regulations. Even when there is an urgent need for regulatory relevant test methods, methods need to pass through a so-called standardization process. This involves following specific agreed processes, which define the timeline and requirements (e.g., validation, documentation, approval) before the method can be integrated in regulatory oriented standards or Test Guidelines from the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The process is often seen as too complex or too resource (and time) consuming by the scientific community, which inhibits method developers from translating their scientific methods and protocols into standards or OECD Test Guidelines. Numerous incentives exist for scientists to be (more) active in the standardization process and allow regulation to keep up with new scientific developments. These include an increase in research impacts, an expansion and diversification of the international expert network, and an access to more fundings. This paper shows scientists how to reach such outcomes, by providing guidance on how to navigate successfully through the standards and OECD Test Guidelines development processes. Especially the requirements for method validation, which is a prerequisite in this process and common across the different standardization bodies. For further details and insights, readers are invited to consult the various freely available resources generated by the NanoHarmony EU project. These are compiled in the OECD Test Guideline Process Mentor (https://testguideline-development.org/). The active participation of scientists along the entire process toward standards and OECD Test Guidelines is key. Only then can their methods be expanded into a wider, regulatory application toward a safer world.</p>","PeriodicalId":73104,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in research metrics and analytics","volume":"10 ","pages":"1561964"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12206734/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144531425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Khalid S Khan, Aurora Bueno-Cavanillas, Javier Zamora
{"title":"Editorial: The integrity of randomized clinical trials: consensus statements from Hong Kong to Cairo.","authors":"Khalid S Khan, Aurora Bueno-Cavanillas, Javier Zamora","doi":"10.3389/frma.2025.1588882","DOIUrl":"10.3389/frma.2025.1588882","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73104,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in research metrics and analytics","volume":"10 ","pages":"1588882"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12185446/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144487374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Artificial intelligence transforming the publishing industry: a case of the book sector in Africa.","authors":"Justin Salani, Mass Masona Tapfuma","doi":"10.3389/frma.2025.1504415","DOIUrl":"10.3389/frma.2025.1504415","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The increasing availability and accessibility of artificial intelligence have triggered a seismic transformation of the publishing value chain, presenting unprecedented opportunities and challenges for publishers. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been integrated into the entire publishing value chain, streamlining the processes of content acquisition by authors and publishers, content and product development, as well as the marketing and distribution of products. However, the disruptive force of AI renders some publishing functions obsolete and transforms the production and distribution of materials, and subsequently, knowledge dissemination. Despite the acknowledged value and potential of integrating especially generative artificial intelligence in the publishing industry, concerns have been raised over integrity, copyright and intellectual property rights in AI-generated content, text and data mining. The impetus of this study emanates from a dearth of literature on the adoption, challenges and opportunities associated with the integration of AI in the production, dissemination and distribution of publications in the book sector in Africa. This paper explores the role of artificial intelligence in the production and distribution of teaching and learning materials by educational publishers. Informed by the disruptive innovation theory, this conceptual paper provides a review of the extant literature on the integration of artificial intelligence in the educational publishing value chain in Africa and its implications on creativity, integrity and intellectual property rights issues associated with AI-generated content. The paper will proffer recommendations.</p>","PeriodicalId":73104,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in research metrics and analytics","volume":"10 ","pages":"1504415"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12162916/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144303840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kleinsy Bonilla, Efraín Bámaca-López, Susana Arrechea, Luis Guillermo Velásquez Perez
{"title":"Editorial: Social technologies for inclusive development: multilevel policy and practices.","authors":"Kleinsy Bonilla, Efraín Bámaca-López, Susana Arrechea, Luis Guillermo Velásquez Perez","doi":"10.3389/frma.2025.1609399","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/frma.2025.1609399","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73104,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in research metrics and analytics","volume":"10 ","pages":"1609399"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12092459/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Francesca D'Elia, Tiziana D'Isanto, Sara Aliberti, Rosario Ceruso, Giovanni Esposito, Gaetano Raiola
{"title":"Production and impact of Italian researchers in physical-Sport education and sport pedagogy.","authors":"Francesca D'Elia, Tiziana D'Isanto, Sara Aliberti, Rosario Ceruso, Giovanni Esposito, Gaetano Raiola","doi":"10.3389/frma.2025.1478317","DOIUrl":"10.3389/frma.2025.1478317","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>In Italy, legislation in Exercise and sports sciences (ESS) had significant progress, particularly in physical and sport education, as well as sport pedagogy for compulsory teaching of Physical education by master's degree' specialist teachers, for the new profession of kinesiologist and, first the reform of Italian Constitution about social and educational value of movement and sport. The aim of this study was to measure the specific scientific output in ESS and its impact on the scientific community.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data on global scientific production related to the keywords \"Physical education,\" \"Sport education,\" and \"Sport pedagogy\" were extracted from the Scopus database, including total citations and h-index. Trends among Italian researchers were also examined. Data on the overall scientific output and specific trends of Italian researchers were extracted, along with total citations and h-index. The trends of total and relative metrics (citations and h-index) for the period 2020-2023 were evaluated using Spearman's correlation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Analysis of global scientific production on Scopus revealed 31 ESS faculty members (7 full professors, 15 associate professors and 9 researchers) for \"Sport Education\" keyword, 11 ESS faculty members (2 full professors, 5 associate professors, and 4 researcher) for \"Sport Pedagogy,\" and 18 ESS faculty members (7 full professors, 7 associate professors and 4 researcher) for \"Physical Education.\" Less than half of these researchers are directly framed with ESS. However, despite this minority representation, significant positive correlations emerged between total citations and total H-index for the period 2020-2023 (<i>rs</i> = 0.83), relative citations and relative H-index (<i>rs</i> = 0.61), relative citation and total H-index (<i>rs</i> = 0.32).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The positive correlation found between relative citations and the total h-index indicated these scholars had a greater impact with studies relevant to the identified keywords compared to other general topics. The analysis also highlighted the lack of international impact of Italian research in the educational and didactic aspect of ESS, particularly for \"Physical Education.\"</p>","PeriodicalId":73104,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in research metrics and analytics","volume":"10 ","pages":"1478317"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12089037/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144112990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}