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The present study aims to explore the global landscape of neurotechnology research and investigate the factors that influence its citation impact. The data for the study were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection database, resulting in a total of 1,473 articles related to neurotechnology. The study identified a notable increase in neurotechnology research over time, peaking at 37.20% from 2020 to 2023, with Scientific Reports as the leading journal. Collaborative efforts with two to four authors constituted 42.90% of the total articles. The United States led country-level contributions (29.26%). The University of California secured the top rank with 4.48% of the total publications. The United States Department of Health and Human Services remains at the top by contributing funding to 7.46% of research papers in the field of Neurotechnology research. Statistical tests confirmed significant correlations between research funding, collaboration, and research availability mode with citation impact. Positive correlations were identified between research funding and collaboration, while open access availability showed a negative correlation with citation impact. These findings deepen our understanding of neurotechnology research dynamics, providing insights for researchers, institutions, and policymakers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Predatory publishers have been a growing concern since librarian Jeffrey Beall first coined the phrase in 2010. Much like any phishing ploy, predatory publishers know what to exploit, making academic researchers feel pressured to publish and increase their bibliometrics in order to gain funding and earn tenure. Examples of the poor peer review processes of predatory publishers highlights the issues surrounding the research contained in their journals and, while evaluating predatory publishers, traditional journals also have fallen under the microscope for their peer review processes. With predatory publishers gaining more attention and growing at a rapid pace, more information is being published to inform researchers how to detect and avoid these journals. Thanks to Beall's work, librarians are finding their expertise being recognized and may soon find a stronger place in research processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Since 2019, the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has transformed into a global pandemic, and studies on COVID-19 are crucial in finding solutions to deal with the pandemic. The objective of this study is to present a bibliometric analysis of COVID-19–related literature published in Pakistani medical journals. In this study, the PakMediNet database was searched for COVID-19–related literature on February 11, 2022. The required bibliometric data of each publication were documented in Microsoft Excel. About 67% of the 480 articles found were original articles, among which the vast majority (99%) were published in 2021 and 2022. Hamzaullah Khan, Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, and the National University of Medical Sciences were the most prolific author, journal, and institution, respectively. The most cited publication received 491 citations. Psychology and public health were the most preferred subjects. Pakistani medical journals have published a significant number of publications on COVID-19. However, international contributions and citations of these publications were low. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Three leading research databases—PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus—each offer unique ways of indexing citations and interpreting an article's impact. Identifying the approach each takes to citation analysis and marking their distinctions has implications for not only scholars but information professionals engaged with medical reference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This interview with Eugene Garfield describes the development of citation indexes for scientific journals, mentors and colleagues who influenced his work, and the importance and value of medical librarians in educating users to use various tools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]