Which Topics Drive Dissemination? Alternative Bibliometrics Analysis of the Highest-Ranking Articles in 3 Infectious Diseases Journals Before COVID-19

Jasmine R. Marcelin, Shipra Goel, William N. Niehaus, Robert C. Messersmith, Kelly A. Cawcutt

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Abstract

Dissemination of research is paramount to improving patient care. Historically, dissemination is reported in conventional bibliometrics. However, with the increased utilization of digital platforms for communication, alternative bibliometrics describe more real-time dissemination of information. This study documents dissemination of publication topics in infectious diseases journals prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numberofae116
JournalOpen Forum Infectious Diseases
Volume11
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2024

Keywords

  • alternative metrics
  • altmetrics attention scores
  • bibliometrics
  • infectious diseases
  • social media

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Infectious Diseases

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