Visualizing highly cited scientific output of Indian physiotherapists: A bibliometric study [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]
Background: Physiotherapy research supports the advancement of evidence-based practice and the development of a highly skilled workforce. This study aims to visualize the highly cited scientific output of Indian physiotherapists from 1999 to 2018. Methods: A descriptive study design was adopted to v...
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| author | Arun Vijay Subbarayalu Manuelraj Peter Mohamed Idhris Sivasankar Prabaharan Muhil Sakthivel Vinoth Raman Palanivel R.M. Ola Ibrahim Ramzi |
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| description | Background: Physiotherapy research supports the advancement of evidence-based practice and the development of a highly skilled workforce. This study aims to visualize the highly cited scientific output of Indian physiotherapists from 1999 to 2018. Methods: A descriptive study design was adopted to visualize the highly cited scientific output of Indian physiotherapists using the Web of Science (WoS) database from 1999 to 2018. A search was carried out using the following keywords "((TS=(physiotherapy) OR TS=("physical rehabilitation") OR TS=("physical therapy")) AND AD=(India))Indexes=SCI-EXPANDED, SSCI, A&HCI, CPCI-S, CPCI-SSH, ESCI, CCR-EXPANDED, IC Timespan=1999-2018”. Data collected were analyzed using Incites from WoS and VOSviewer software. Results: A total of 488 articles were published between 1999 and 2018, with a peak of 103 in 2016 with 2419 citations. A decline in publication count was observed after 2016. The journal International Journal of Physiotherapy published the highest number of articles (n=35). Manipal University (n=36) was found to be the most active institution for physiotherapy research in India, as determined by publishing the most articles. Indian physiotherapists published the highest number of research articles in collaboration with US authors (n=24). Conclusion: There is an increasing trend in the scientific output of Indian physiotherapists over the past two decades; however, a decline is observed after 2016. It is recommended that research collaborations across the globe are increased and scientific output should be improved, leading to a higher number of citations. Future research should explore factors influencing the scientific production of Indian physiotherapists and devise appropriate strategies to attain further improvement. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c3a07dea505c46da95ff784a02b5a3422022-12-22T02:49:22ZengF1000 Research LtdF1000Research2046-14022020-05-01910.12688/f1000research.22390.226175Visualizing highly cited scientific output of Indian physiotherapists: A bibliometric study [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]Arun Vijay Subbarayalu0Manuelraj Peter1Mohamed Idhris2Sivasankar Prabaharan3Muhil Sakthivel4Vinoth Raman5Palanivel R.M.6Ola Ibrahim Ramzi7Quality Measurement and Evaluation Department, Deanship of Quality and Academic Accreditation, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi ArabiaLibrary Systems Department, Deanship of Library Affairs, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi ArabiaInstitutional Repository Department, Deanship of Library Affairs, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi ArabiaQuality Measurement and Evaluation Department, Deanship of Quality and Academic Accreditation, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi ArabiaMeasurement & Evaluation Unit, Office of Vice Presidency for Graduate Studies & Scientific Research, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi ArabiaQuality Measurement and Evaluation Department, Deanship of Quality and Academic Accreditation, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi ArabiaQuality Measurement and Evaluation Department, Deanship of Quality and Academic Accreditation, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi ArabiaCollege of Public Health & Academic Accreditation Department, Deanship of Quality and Academic Accreditation, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi ArabiaBackground: Physiotherapy research supports the advancement of evidence-based practice and the development of a highly skilled workforce. This study aims to visualize the highly cited scientific output of Indian physiotherapists from 1999 to 2018. Methods: A descriptive study design was adopted to visualize the highly cited scientific output of Indian physiotherapists using the Web of Science (WoS) database from 1999 to 2018. A search was carried out using the following keywords "((TS=(physiotherapy) OR TS=("physical rehabilitation") OR TS=("physical therapy")) AND AD=(India))Indexes=SCI-EXPANDED, SSCI, A&HCI, CPCI-S, CPCI-SSH, ESCI, CCR-EXPANDED, IC Timespan=1999-2018”. Data collected were analyzed using Incites from WoS and VOSviewer software. Results: A total of 488 articles were published between 1999 and 2018, with a peak of 103 in 2016 with 2419 citations. A decline in publication count was observed after 2016. The journal International Journal of Physiotherapy published the highest number of articles (n=35). Manipal University (n=36) was found to be the most active institution for physiotherapy research in India, as determined by publishing the most articles. Indian physiotherapists published the highest number of research articles in collaboration with US authors (n=24). Conclusion: There is an increasing trend in the scientific output of Indian physiotherapists over the past two decades; however, a decline is observed after 2016. It is recommended that research collaborations across the globe are increased and scientific output should be improved, leading to a higher number of citations. Future research should explore factors influencing the scientific production of Indian physiotherapists and devise appropriate strategies to attain further improvement.https://f1000research.com/articles/9-207/v2 |
| spellingShingle | Arun Vijay Subbarayalu Manuelraj Peter Mohamed Idhris Sivasankar Prabaharan Muhil Sakthivel Vinoth Raman Palanivel R.M. Ola Ibrahim Ramzi Visualizing highly cited scientific output of Indian physiotherapists: A bibliometric study [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] F1000Research |
| title | Visualizing highly cited scientific output of Indian physiotherapists: A bibliometric study [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] |
| title_full | Visualizing highly cited scientific output of Indian physiotherapists: A bibliometric study [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] |
| title_fullStr | Visualizing highly cited scientific output of Indian physiotherapists: A bibliometric study [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] |
| title_full_unstemmed | Visualizing highly cited scientific output of Indian physiotherapists: A bibliometric study [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] |
| title_short | Visualizing highly cited scientific output of Indian physiotherapists: A bibliometric study [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] |
| title_sort | visualizing highly cited scientific output of indian physiotherapists a bibliometric study version 2 peer review 1 approved 2 approved with reservations |
| url | https://f1000research.com/articles/9-207/v2 |
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