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Context: The bibliometric studies on top-most articles in any subject are available and fascinating, but there is no research available analysing the fate of top-cited articles. The citation to a paper is a dynamic process which is dependent on multitude of factors and may indicate the direction of research. Aims: To analyse using bibliometric approach the current status of top-50 cited papers by Indian Periodontists based on PubMed database published in 2014. Settings and Design: Departments of Periodontology at Dental Council of India recognized Dental Institutes. A comparative follow-up Bibliometric citation analysis of publications by Indian Periodontists. Methods and Material: All the 50-top cited articles were individually searched on PubMed and Google Scholar databases for their availability and citations. The citations received by these articles till 25/11/2022 by 11.00 am Indian Standard Time were subjected to detailed analyses. Statistical analysis used: Descriptive statistics using mean, median, range, percentages and proportions. Results: Total citations to the 50-articles were increased from 597 (2012) to 932 (2022) with an overall increase of 6.7 citations/ article. 17 (34%) articles showed decrease in citations as compared to 2012 numbers; a decline of 99 citations with an average of 5.8 citations/ article. One article showed no change, and the rest 32 (64%) noted an increase by 434, averaging 13.6 citations/ article. The topmost 2012 article was relegated to 10th spot in 2022 while it remained at 6th spot in Google Scholar citations. In 2022, the topmost received 57 PubMed and 466 Google Scholar citations. Conclusions: A top-cited or classic article may not remain at that position through its life-cycle, but goes on receiving citations. There are instances of ‘erosion in citations’ as well which needs to be recognized and awareness amongst researchers is necessary. There is a need to identify current top-50 classic articles and compare them with these to understand focus on current research topics. |
