ArticleBMC women's health2016
Endometriosis and its global research architecture: an in-depth density-equalizing mapping analysis.
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- Living with Endometriosis: A Narrative Analysis of the Experiences of Kenyan Women.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Editorial: The impact of endometriosis.Frontiers in global women's health · 2023Article
- A Comparative Study of Endometriosis and Normal Endometrium Based on Ultrasound Observation.Applied bionics and biomechanics · 2022Article
- Stigma and social support and their impact on quality of life and self-esteem among women with endometriosis in Latin-America and the Caribbean.PLOS global public health · 2022Article
- An assessment of Polish women's level of knowledge about endometriosis: a pilot study.BMC women's health · 2021Article
- Mammography: density equalizing mapping of the global research architecture.Quantitative imaging in medicine and surgery · 2021Article
- Needlestick injuries: a density-equalizing mapping and socioeconomic analysis of the global research.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2020Article
- New quality and quantity indices in science (NewQIS): results of the first decade-project progress review.Scientometrics · 2019Article
- World-wide research architecture of vitamin D research: density-equalizing mapping studies and socio-economic analysis.Nutrition journal · 2018Article
- Social sciences research in the Central European city of Wrocław: A density-equalizing mapping analysis.PloS one · 2018Article
- Ectopic pregnancy: exploration of its global research architecture using density-equalising mapping and socioeconomic benchmarks.BMJ open · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundEndometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases. It is still a chameleon in many aspects and urges intense research activities in the fields of diagnosis, therapy and prevention. Despite the need to foster research in this area, no in-depth analysis of the global architecture of endometriosis research exists yet.
methodsWe here used the NewQIS platform to conduct a density equalizing mapping study, using the Web of Science as database with endometriosis related entries between 1900 and 2009. Density equalizing maps of global endometriosis research encompassing country-specific publication activities, and semi-qualitative indices such as country specific citations, citation rates, h-Indices were created.
resultsIn total, 11,056 entries related to endometriosis were found. The USA was leading the field with 3705 publications followed by the United Kingdom (952) and Japan (846). Concerning overall citations and country-specific h-Indices, the USA again was the leading nation with 74,592 citations and a modified h-Index of 103, followed by the UK with 15,175 citations (h-Index 57). Regarding the citation rate, Sweden and Belgium were at top positions with rates of 22.46 and 22.26, respectively. Concerning collaborative studies, there was a steep increase in numbers present; analysis of the chronological evolution indicated a strong increase in international collaborations in the past 10 years.
conclusionsThis study is the first analysis that illustrates the global endometriosis research architecture. It shows that endometriosis research is constantly gaining importance but also underlines the need for further efforts and investments to foster research and ultimately improve endometriosis management on a global scale.
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