Evaluation of Chiropractic & Osteopathy Journal from 2005 to 2008
Author Information
Author(s): Ian D Coulter, Raheleh Khorsan
Primary Institution: RAND Corp.
Hypothesis
How well has the Chiropractic & Osteopathy journal achieved its stated objectives from 2005 to 2008?
Conclusion
The journal has had mixed success in achieving its objectives, with a stronger focus on chiropractic than osteopathy.
Supporting Evidence
- 83 full-length articles were published in the journal from April 2005 to September 12, 2008.
- Only 4 of the 83 articles were focused on osteopathy.
- 40 articles originated from the USA, indicating a dominance in publication from that country.
- 37% of the articles published were primary research studies.
Takeaway
This study looked at articles published in a chiropractic journal to see if it met its goals, and found it mostly focused on chiropractic rather than osteopathy.
Methodology
Reviewed all abstracts for articles published from 2005 to 2008 and categorized them based on various criteria.
Potential Biases
The dominance of articles from the USA may skew the journal's representation as an international publication.
Limitations
The journal has a strong focus on chiropractic, with very few articles on osteopathy, which may not meet the expectations of all readers.
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