Citation classics in obstetrics and gynecology: the 100 most frequently cited journal articles in the last 50 years

Objective Our objective was to characterize the most frequently cited articles published in obstetrics and gynecology journals during the last 50 years. Study Design We utilized the 2008 edition of Journal Citation Reports and Social Sciences Citation Index database to determine the most frequently...

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Published in:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2010-10, Vol.203 (4), p.355.e1-355.e7
Main Authors: Brandt, Justin S., MD, Downing, Amy C., BS, Howard, David L., MD, PhD, Kofinas, Jason D., MD, Chasen, Stephen T., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bibliometrics
Biological and medical sciences
citation analysis
citation classics
Databases, Bibliographic
Delivery. Postpartum. Lactation
Gynecology
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Journal Impact Factor
landmark articles
Medical sciences
Obstetrics
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Periodicals as Topic - statistics & numerical data
Publications - statistics & numerical data
Research Design
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
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Summary:Objective Our objective was to characterize the most frequently cited articles published in obstetrics and gynecology journals during the last 50 years. Study Design We utilized the 2008 edition of Journal Citation Reports and Social Sciences Citation Index database to determine the most frequently cited articles published after 1956. Articles were evaluated for several characteristics, and an unadjusted categorical analysis was performed to compare pre- and post-1980 articles. Results The 100 most frequently cited articles were published in 11 journals between 1957 and 2004. Most articles were published by US-based authors. Forty-four articles were related to obstetrics and 56 were related to gynecology. The most common study design was observational. There were only 7 randomized controlled trials, and randomized controlled trials were not more common after 1980 (6.3% vs 8.1%; P = .71). Conclusion Most “citation classics” in obstetrics and gynecology are observational studies published in high-impact journals by US-based authors after 1980.
ISSN:0002-9378
1097-6868
DOI:10.1016/j.ajog.2010.07.025