Trends in Neuro-Oncology Publications
Author Information
Author(s): Maroufi S. Farzad, Maroufi S. Parmis, Fallahi Mohammad Sadegh, Sheehan Jason P.
Primary Institution: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Hypothesis
This study examines the publication trends of the Journal of Neuro-Oncology, focusing on country and gender representation.
Conclusion
The study found that the Journal of Neuro-Oncology has shown a trend towards balanced international representation and increased gender equity among authors.
Supporting Evidence
- The Journal of Neuro-Oncology has published 8,154 documents since its inception in 1983.
- The U.S. contributed 40.1% of the total publications in the journal.
- Female first authors increased from 12.5% in 1983 to 32.9% in 2024.
- International collaboration in publications rose from 4.76% in 1983 to 20.98% in 2024.
- The average number of authors per paper reached 10.4 by 2024.
Takeaway
The Journal of Neuro-Oncology is becoming more inclusive, with more countries and women contributing to research over time.
Methodology
Statistical analyses were conducted using R, and a novel Country-Related Diversity (CRD) index was introduced to assess representativeness.
Potential Biases
Potential bias may arise from the reliance on corresponding authors' country affiliations, which may not reflect where the research was conducted.
Limitations
The study relied on published articles and did not include data on submitted or in-press papers, which may affect the comprehensiveness of the analysis.
Participant Demographics
The study analyzed contributions from 29,174 authors, with a focus on gender representation among first and senior authors.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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