Bibliometric Trends in Nail Psoriasis Research Publications

Abstract

Introduction: Bibliometric analysis provides an objective assessment of current research patterns and highlights the impact of selected publications in any given scientific discipline. Methods: We sought to provide information about dynamic research trends in nail psoriasis by analyzing the 50 most cited articles on this topic, which were identified utilizing the Scopus citation database. Results: The median number of citations was 79 (range, 60-337) per article. Publication dates ranged from 1969 to 2020, while the majority of articles (46%) were published between 2000 and 2009. The top 50 highly cited articles were published in 19 different journals, with a median impact factor of 5.248 (range, 1.022-16.102). The British Journal of Dermatology published the greatest number of highly cited articles (n = 9). Most publications were original articles, and most cited research topics included medical treatment and correlation of nail psoriasis with psoriatic arthritis. Most publications originated from the USA and UK, while Phoebe Rich and Dennis McGonagle were the two most contributing authors. Conclusion: This analysis provides information about emerging bibliometric trends and may guide future research in the field of nail psoriasis.