Globalization of The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Over The Last Decade: A Continent, Country, and State Level Analysis
Abstract
Introduction: Craniofacial surgery continues to be a rapidly evolving field, due in part to interdisciplinary collaboration that has allowed for sharing of knowledge and methodologies, which has expanded greatly due to online publications. The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (JCS) is a highly regarded journal that has attracted attention for its mission to increase diversity and global representation in research publications. The purpose of this study is to provide an objective measurement of global participation in craniofacial research, specifically as it pertains to the JCS.
Methods: Through a bibliometric analysis, the country of origin of all articles published in the JCS from 2010 to 2019 was analyzed.
Results: In line with its mission, the JCS increased its overall production 1.9 times during the past decade and increased its global representation 1.6 times, as represented by the number of countries contributing (78). The journal produced 8,147 articles with top producers being Turkey (1424), USA (1397), China (1178), South Korea (1023), and Italy (644). The highest represented states were Florida (156), New York (130), California (117), Massachusetts (112), and Pennsylvania (106).
Conclusions: The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery has the greatest diversity of country representation of the major plastic and reconstructive journals compared. The JCS has stayed true to its mission to foster craniofacial research and is a valuable resource for craniofacial surgeons across the world. This study provides an analysis of trends in global contributions to craniofacial research and highlights areas for further increasing global contributors to the field of craniofacial surgery.
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About the Presenters
Erin O’Rorke
I am a third-year medical student based at the Vancouver campus for my clinical rotations. I grew up in Maple Valley, Washington with my brother and my wonderful parents, a mechanic and a bookkeeper. I am the first in my family to attend college, and earned my Bachelor of Science in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology from the University of Washington before attending medical school at Washington State University. I have an interest in developing a career within breast surgery, specifically reconstruction after procedures such as mastectomies. I am also passionate about increasing female representation in surgery. I love to explore the outdoors in my free time. My most recent trips include Joshua Tree National Park, the Redwood Forest, and Banff, Canada.