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The 100 most cited papers on thymoma: a bibliometric analysis

Authors: Lei Liu, Jiaqi Zhang, Guige Wang, Ke Zhao, Chao Guo, Cheng Huang, Shanqing Li, Yeye Chen

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Objectives

The aim of this bibliometric analysis was twofold: to identify the 100 most cited research articles on thymoma and to highlight future research opportunities in light of past and current research efforts.

Methods

The Web of Science database was queried to identify the 100 most cited articles on thymoma. Imformations relevant to scientific research were extracted and analyzed: first author, journal, impact factor, type of article, year of publication, country, organization and keywords.

Results

The publication year of the top 100 most cited articles ranged from 1981 to 2018, and the number of citations ranged from 97 to 1182. Most of the included articles are original (75/100) and are mainly retrospective studies (52/75). The United States has the most published articles and citations, and the Annals of Thoracic Surgery is the most sourced journal (n = 16). Through VOSviewer analysis, high-density keywords mainly come from thymic carcinoma/invasive thymoma management, immune-related diseases, and laboratory research.

Conclusions

To our knowledge, this is the first bibliometric study on thymoma. We found most of the top 100 most cited articles are original and retrospective research. The United States has the published and cited works. Presently, the hot keywords for thymoma research has gradually tilted towards immune-related diseases and laboratory research.

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Title: The 100 most cited papers on thymoma: a bibliometric analysis
Authors: Lei Liu
Jiaqi Zhang
Guige Wang
Ke Zhao
Chao Guo
Cheng Huang
Shanqing Li
Yeye Chen
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Thymoma
Thymoma
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02201-9

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