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A bibliometric analysis on articles, authors and high-impact institutions in the field of pluripotent stem cells based on data from Scopus  

He Lin, Bai Jinwei, Su Wei   

  1. Department of Science & Technology of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
  • Received:2019-06-11 Revised:2019-06-17 Accepted:2019-07-06 Online:2020-03-08 Published:2020-01-20
  • Contact: He Lin, Department of Science & Technology of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
  • About author:He Lin, Master, Department of Science & Technology of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
  • Supported by:
    the Project of Sichuan Provincial Science and Technology Department, No. 2018ZR0369

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Pluripotent stem cells have brought a new light for treating many diseases, and countries are increasing their investment and attention in this field.

OBJECTIVE: To provide reference for Chinese institutions or authors engaged in pluripotent stem cells, so as to promote the quality and international competitiveness in this research field.

METHODS: A retrospective retrieval was performed using the keywords “pluripotent stem cell” OR “pluripotential stem cell” OR “multipotent stem cell” OR “multipotential stem cell” for the articles concerning pluripotent stem cells published from 2014 to 2018 in the Scopus database published by Elsevier. The retrieved articles were analyzed by using SciVaL and Microsoft Excel 2007. It revealed the scholars and institutions of the articles, high-impact papers and research status in China.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) From 2014 to 2018, the Scopus database contains a total of 18 508 articles addressing pluripotent stem cells. Its Field-Weighted Impact Factor is 1.43, its medical discipline output is 6 398, and its Field-Weighted Citation Impact is 1.38. 27.7% of the articles are highly cited, 48.4% of the articles are published in highly influential journals, and 27% of the articles are completed by international cooperation. (2) The institution with the largest number of publications is 805 articles at Harvard University, with a total of 1 732 authors and a total of 21 654 citations. The Chinese Academy of Sciences ranks fourth in terms of volume, publishing 394 articles and 1 139 authors, with a total of 5 313 citations. (3) The most published individual was Professor JOSEPH from Stanford University, 117 articles, total cited 2 878 times, H-index 74. (4) Of the 5 papers cited greater than 500 times, 2 are reviews and 3 original researches. Six Japanese institutions are in the top 10 in Asia, followed by three in China and one in India. The author of the most published articles in China is Professor Pei Duanqing, who has published 45 articles with a total of 864 citations. (5) In summary, in 2014-2018, Harvard University in the United States takes the lead, with evident output and influence. The United States and Japan each account for 3 of the top 10 scholars and Germany holds two, while Chinese influential scholars or institutions in the field have yet to work. Comprehensive analysis of high-impact research institutions, research authors, and research articles provides forward-looking thinking for scientific research in the field of pluripotent stem cells.

Key words: pluripotent stem cell, Scopus, bibliometric analysis, statistical analysis

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