bims-evares Biomed News
on Evaluation of research
Issue of 2026–10–04
twenty papers selected by
Thomas Krichel, Open Library Society
  1. Bibliometric Analysis of Papers from the School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection Database (2006-2022).
  2. Trends in dermatological research publications in the Arab world from 2000 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis.
  3. Characteristics of the Top 50 Most-Cited Arthroscopic Remplissage Articles Reveal Growing Recognition But Persistent Knowledge Gaps.
  4. Article- and Journal-Level Associations Between Altmetric Attention Scores and Citations in High-Attention Ophthalmology Publications.
  5. Enhancing global prosthodontic research visibility through national specialty journals: Insights from the Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society.
  6. Higher citation rates of network research publications in Pediatrics education.
  7. Bibliometric Factors and Sentiment as Predictors of Lamellar Keratoplasty Trends in the United States.
  8. Gender disparities in leadership of methodological research in health science.
  9. Open access, China, and the changing geography of publishing in bone science: Lessons from Bone Research.
  10. Mapping the gender attrition gap in academic psychology.
  11. Research trends in artificial intelligence use in women's health (from 1992 to 2024): A bibliometric analysis.
  12. A Bibliometric Analysis of Pediatric Fracture Research Published in Journals Indexed in the ULAKBİM TR Index.
  13. Author diversity in the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior 1958-2025.
  14. To Whom National Culture Matters: An Analysis of Mentions of Countries in Titles and Abstracts in Social and Personality Psychology and Related Fields From 1990 to 2020.
  15. Letter re: "Publish or Perish: Rethinking Productivity in Academic Surgery".
  16. Regional differences in institutional characteristics, faculty composition, and fellowship availability across US pediatric ophthalmology programs.
  17. Advancing Equity for Global Health Author Teams within the Publishing Ecosystem.
  18. Rethinking How Research Is Measured in the Otolaryngology Match.
  19. Multiculturalism and Social Justice Themes in Group Counseling Research: A Latent Dirichlet Allocation Analysis of Published Abstracts.
  20. Chinese-owned science journal created to rival the best.
  1. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2026 Sep;60(3): 359-383
    Bibliometric Analysis of Papers from the School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection Database (2006-2022).
    Ivana Pažur.
      This paper presents the results of a bibliometric analysis of the scientific production of authors from the School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection database from 2006 to 2022.
    MATERIAL AND METHODS: The sample consists of 1,521 papers analyzed according to parameters such as author's address and affiliation, followed by productivity indicators (document types, publication years, journals, languages, WoSCC subject categories, open access, authors, and co-authors) and citation metrics (citations, h-index, JCR quartiles, key topics), using WoSCC tools, InCites, VOSviewer, and Excel.
    RESULTS: Most of the papers are categorized as articles (86%), while other document types account for 14%. The analysis has shown a continuous growth of scientific production during the observed period, and the publication of papers is concentrated in a small number of journals (5% of journals publish 53% of papers).
    RESULTS: Analyzing the representation of individual journals, the largest number of papers was published in Acta Stomatologica Croatica (20%), but overall, 59% of papers were published in journals of international publishers with a major increase in the number of papers in MDPI journals. The majority of papers (65%) are indexed in the WoSCC SCI-Expanded database. Since 2019, a significant shift towards publishing in higher-quality JCR Q1 and Q2 journals has been observed, as well as an increase in the number of open access papers. A substantial number of papers are in some form of open access (44%), paid open access predominates (51%) and citations of open access papers account for 46%. The largest number of open access papers was published in the journal Acta Stomatologica Croatica (176; 27%). The largest number of papers (26%) involved collaboration among six authors per paper, which is also the average number of authors per paper. Papers resulting from international collaboration account for 27%, and within the School of Dental Medicine, teams of two to four authors collaborate most frequently.
    CONCLUSION: Citation analysis has shown that the selected papers received a total of 19,128 citations, with an average of 13 citations per paper, while the h-index is 53. Only 13% of the papers had no citations, and the highest number of citations is scattered across a large number of papers.
    CONCLUSION: Scientific output of authors from the School of Dental Medicine in the observed period is characterized by a continuous increase in the number of published papers and greater representation in higher quality foreign scientific journals, stronger international collaboration, increased citation rates and significant adoption of open access publishing.
    Keywords:  Authorship; Bibliometrics; Citation metrics; Dental Periodicals Publishing; MeSH Terms: Periodicals as Topic; School of Dental Medicine University of Zagreb; Scientific productivity
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.15644/asc60/3/9
  2. Dermatol Reports. 2026 Sep 29.
    Trends in dermatological research publications in the Arab world from 2000 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis.
    Sulaiman Khalid Alfouzan, Pillai Arun Gopinathan, Ikram Ul Haq, Faisal Alsharif, Saud Alsharif, Juwana Salah Salamah.
      This bibliometric analysis examines the publication trends in dermatology within the Arab world from 2000 to 2023. The study highlights the region's scientific contributions and evaluates the global visibility and impact of dermatological research. The Web of Science (WoS) database was employed to conduct a retrospective bibliometric analysis. The bibliometric indicators, like the global overview of dermatology research, categorization of research by country, citation metrics, annual growth rates, leading publishing journals, prominent countries, authorship patterns, authors, and analysis of the top key words, were analyzed. VOSviewer software was employed. The authors from Arab countries produced 2,390 dermatology records from 2000 to 2023, representing 2.22% of global dermatology research. Saudi Arabia (35%) and Egypt (26.73%) were the primary contributors. The Cureus journal was the preferred publication, while Hamida Turki was recognized as the most prolific author. The study illustrates consistent growth in dermatology research and collaboration, with prospects for future advancement.
    Keywords:  Arab world; Dermatology; bibliometric; publication trends; skin diseases
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4081/dr.2026.10622
  3. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil. 2026 Sep 25. e70001
    Characteristics of the Top 50 Most-Cited Arthroscopic Remplissage Articles Reveal Growing Recognition But Persistent Knowledge Gaps.
    Brian S Tao, Ross Clarke, Kevin A Hao, Antonio Cusano, John D Kelly, Robert L Parisien, Richard Ma, Xinning Li.
       Purpose: To identify and examine the article, author, and journal characteristics of the top 50 most-cited articles on the arthroscopic remplissage procedure for the treatment of anterior shoulder instability in the field of orthopaedic sports medicine.
    Methods: A bibliometric analysis was performed for the most-cited arthroscopic remplissage articles using the Web of Science databases with the search term "remplissage" OR "posterior capsulotenodesis" OR "infraspinatus tenodesis." Articles were included if their primary focus was on the arthroscopic remplissage technique and with or without associated clinical outcomes. Articles addressing shoulder instability, shoulder dislocation, and surgical decision making without explicit reference to the arthroscopic remplissage technique were excluded.
    Results: The top 50 articles on arthroscopic remplissage received a total of 2727 citations with an average of 55 citations per year. Citations have increased from 2008 to 2024. The most frequently cited article with the highest citations-per-year was Purchase et al. (2008), which introduced the arthroscopic remplissage technique. The top three articles were cited >100 times. The top-cited articles were predominantly published in Arthroscopy, authored most frequently (first or co-author) by Grant Garcia (10%), with the majority originating from the USA (38%), especially from University of Pennsylvania (8%). No relationship was found between level of evidence and number of citations (P = .69). Adjusted for study design and level of evidence, there was a 1.3 increase in citations per year for every 1 unit increase in journal impact factor (95% CI: 0.28-2.38, P = .02).
    Conclusions: No relationship was found between the level of evidence and number of citations of arthroscopic Remplissage articles; however, journal impact factor was associated with citation frequency when adjusted for study design and level of evidence.
    Clinical Relevance: Articles with the most citations often correlate with greater influence by shaping clinical decision-making and guiding future research. By identifying and characterizing the recurrent themes of the top-cited articles, we provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution, current understanding, and impact of the arthroscopic remplissage technique in the treatment of anterior shoulder instability.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/ars2.70001
  4. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2026 Oct 01.
    Article- and Journal-Level Associations Between Altmetric Attention Scores and Citations in High-Attention Ophthalmology Publications.
    Xiaofei Wang, Zhuxin Xiong, Mengda Li, Sanfeng Xin, Yih Chung Tham, Yaxing Wang, Tien Yin Wong, Jun Kong.
       Importance: Altmetric Attention Scores (AAS) measure attention to scholarly articles through social media, news coverage, or policy citations. How AAS aligns with impact factors for ophthalmic peer-reviewed medical literature remains unclear.
    Objective: To assess correlations between AAS and citation metrics at the article and journal levels.
    Design, Setting, and Participants: This cross-sectional study included all citable items published between 2022 and 2023 in a subset of ophthalmology journals indexed in the 2024 Journal Citation Reports. The top 500 articles ranked by AAS were selected as a high-attention publication subset for detailed analysis.
    Main Outcomes and Measures: The primary outcome was Spearman rank correlations between AAS rankings and normalized citation rankings (calculated as total citations divided by months elapsed since publication) at the individual article level and between an entire journal's AAS rankings and Journal Impact Factor (JIF) rankings.
    Results: This study included 24 059 citable items in 99 journals. Among the top 500 high-attention articles, correlation between individual article-level AAS rankings and citation rankings was 0.08 (95% CI, -0.01 to 0.16; P = .08). At the journal level, correlation was 0.57 (95% CI, 0.41-0.69; P < .001). Correlations for predominantly clinical research-oriented journals compared with predominantly nonclinically or mixed research-oriented journals were 0.64 (95% CI, 0.46-0.79) vs 0.43 (95% CI, 0.09-0.69) (difference = 0.21; 95% CI, -0.09 to 0.60; P = .24). Multivariable analysis showed that AAS rankings were independent of document type (review vs original article: β = -10.6; 95% CI, -47.8 to 26.6; P = .58) or publication date (per month elapsed: β = 0.7; 95% CI, -1.1 to 2.5; P = .45).
    Conclusions and Relevance: In this cross-sectional study of high-attention ophthalmology publications, individual article-level AAS rank was not associated with citation rank, whereas journal-level Altmetric rank was moderately associated with JIF rank and greater for clinical research-oriented journals. These findings suggest that online attention and impact factor reflect partially overlapping but distinct dimensions of research dissemination and that both metrics are independent, important variables that may contribute to judging the value of peer-reviewed medical journals.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2026.4232
  5. J Indian Prosthodont Soc. 2026 Oct 01. 26(4): 317-322
    Enhancing global prosthodontic research visibility through national specialty journals: Insights from the Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society.
    Unnati Gedam, Uday Kiran Uppada.
       ABSTRACT: This study aimed to evaluate the contribution of the Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society (JIPS) toward enhancing global prosthodontic research visibility through a comprehensive evaluation of publication trends, citation dynamics, thematic distribution, and international authorship patterns over 21 years. A cross-sectional study was undertaken evaluating all articles published in JIPS from January 2005 to December 2025. Data were retrieved from the journal's official archives. The key variables assessed included annual publication volume, study design, thematic domains, citation metrics, geographic distribution of authorship, and journal impact indicators. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and temporal trend evaluation. A total of 1238 articles were published during the study period. Original articles accounted for the largest number of publications (54.4%), followed by case reports/series (22%) and review articles (15%). The early publication trends (2005-2015) were focused on research related to complete denture and fixed partial denture, whereas the recent research (2016-2025) showed a substantial inclination toward implantology, digital prosthodontics, and biomaterial innovations. International authorship contributions increased progressively over the study period, particularly from America, Asia, Africa, and some European countries, reflecting the journal's expanding global reach. Citation performance improved substantially following key indexations in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The journal demonstrated a steady growth in the impact metrics, including impact factor, SCImago Journal Rank, and quartile rankings. National specialty journals like JIPS play a pivotal role in enhancing global research visibility by promoting region-specific research dissemination, improving accessibility through indexations, and aligning with contemporary and emerging scientific advancements in prosthodontics.
    Keywords:  Analysis; authorship; dental implant; journal impact factor; prosthesis; prosthodontics
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.4103/jips.jips_121_26
  6. Acad Pediatr. 2026 Oct 01. pii: S1876-2859(26)00257-3. [Epub ahead of print] 103475
    Higher citation rates of network research publications in Pediatrics education.
    Alan Schwartz.
       OBJECTIVE: Publications of medical education research networks have been associated with higher rigor and higher-level outcomes. We sought to determine whether they also receive more citations than comparable papers.
    METHODS: We compared citation rates for pediatric education articles published from studies by the Association of Pediatric Program Directors Longitudinal Educational Assessment Research Network (APPD LEARN) with other pediatric education papers, non-pediatric education papers, non-education pediatric papers, and non-education non-pediatric papers, controlling for journal, issue, and numbers of co-authors using a Poisson model.
    RESULTS: We matched 50 APPD LEARN papers with 79 other pediatric education articles, 472 non-pediatric non-education articles, and 200 non-pediatric education articles. APPD LEARN articles had a significantly higher citation rate than other pediatric education articles in the same issues (adjusted incidence rate ratio 1.53, 95% CI 1.37-1.72, p<.001). Higher number of authors was also associated with higher citation rates (adjusted incidence rate ratio 1.38, 95% CI 1.35-1.41, p<.001). Non-Pediatric education articles were more highly cited than Pediatric education articles (marginal mean difference 10.6, 95% CI 9.7 - 11.4, p<.001) and Pediatric non-education articles were more highly cited than non-Pediatric non-education articles (marginal mean difference 1.7, 95% CI 1.1 - 2.3, p<.001).
    DISCUSSION: Our results are consistent with the hypothesis that network-based medical education papers receive more citations than comparable non-network-based papers.
    Keywords:  bibliometrics; citation analysis; medical education research networks; pediatrics education
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acap.2026.103475
  7. Eye Contact Lens. 2026 Sep 29.
    Bibliometric Factors and Sentiment as Predictors of Lamellar Keratoplasty Trends in the United States.
    Douglas A Brown, Sawdah N Munir, Wuqaas M Munir.
       OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship of scientific publication factors to lamellar keratoplasty volume in the United States (USA).
    METHODS: Bibliometric analysis was performed using the R package, Bibliometrix, on the Scopus citation database to analyze trends in literature regarding Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK), Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), and deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, and compared with published reports from the Eye Bank Association of America.
    RESULTS: Our search yielded 1,356 DSAEK articles published between 2004 and 2023 with an annual overall percentage growth rate of 27.65%. There were 1,622 DMEK published articles between 2006 and 2023 with an annual overall percentage growth rate of 35.64%. The most productive countries by corresponding author were the United States (388), Japan (99), and Italy (68) for DSAEK compared with Germany (310), the United States (274), and the Netherlands (133) for DMEK. Eye Bank Association of America data demonstrated relatively rapid adoption of DSAEK in the United States, while DMEK sustained a slower, steadier increase in surgeries.
    CONCLUSION: DSAEK seems to be predominantly a US-first phenomenon with rapid adoption and surgeries outpacing the rate of global publications. DMEK seems to be predominantly a European-first technique with a more diverse origin of publications which outpaced the relatively slower surgical rate in the United States.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric; Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty; Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty; Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty; Keratoplasty
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000001315
  8. PLoS One. 2026 ;21(9): e0359403
    Gender disparities in leadership of methodological research in health science.
    Nicolette Christodoulakis, Daeria O Lawson, Jessyca Silva, Jack Young, Laura N Anderson, Harriette G C Van Spall, Carmen H Logie, Lawrence Mbuagbaw.
       OBJECTIVES: Gender disparities in methodological studies are largely unexplored. We aimed to examine gender representation between first and last authorship positions in methodological research in health science.
    METHODS: We searched for methodological articles as part of a large study focused on creating a methodological study reporting checklist. We extracted the names of the first and last authors of all included studies and determined their gender using Genderize.io, classifying authors as women if the gender probability was ≥ 60%. Our primary outcome was the proportion of studies with women in leadership roles (first or last author as separate outcomes). Secondary outcomes included the proportion of studies with both or either the first or last authors as women. We examined associations between women's leadership and country income level, World Health Organization region, number of authors on the study team, and publication year.
    RESULTS: Of the 1,375 included studies, the genders of 1,332 first authors and 1,334 last authors were determined. Among first authors, 675 (50.7%) were women, and 657 (49.3%) were men, indicating no gender difference. Among last authors, 486 (36.4%) were women, and 848 (63.6%) were men, with a statistically significant difference (χ² = 98.23, p < 0.001). Studies with women last authors had fewer listed co-authors than those with men (t = -3.63, p < 0.001; risk difference = -27.14%, 95% CI -32.50% to -21.77%). In adjusted models, women's last authorship was negatively associated with number of authors (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]=0.93, 95% CI 0.90-0.97). Publication year was associated with both women first (aOR=1.03, 95% CI 1.01-1.05) and last (aOR=1.05, 95% CI 1.02-1.07) authorship.
    CONCLUSIONS: Our findings highlight a gender disparity in last authorship positions, with men more often in these roles. The association between women last authorship position and smaller author teams may reflect differences in collaborative structure and access to leadership opportunities in larger-scale methodological research. Addressing these disparities can help foster more inclusive research environments, especially within methodological research.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0359403
  9. Bone. 2026 Oct 01. pii: S8756-3282(26)00341-8. [Epub ahead of print] 118115
    Open access, China, and the changing geography of publishing in bone science: Lessons from Bone Research.
    Hiroshi Kawaguchi.
      Open access has widened access to scientific knowledge while shifting much of the cost of publication from readers and libraries to authors and their funders. At the same time, China has rapidly expanded its research output and journal infrastructure, reshaping the geography of scientific publishing. This Commentary examines how these developments intersect in bone science, using Bone Research as a case study. The journal's rise reflects genuine scientific achievement as well as the strategic combination of full open access, international publishing infrastructure, a large research community, authoritative reviews, and strong representation of rapidly expanding interdisciplinary topics. Its high Journal Impact Factor should be understood as a measure of citation performance, not as evidence that every article is more rigorous or clinically consequential than work published elsewhere. These changes matter for osteoporosis research and care because publication costs and citation-oriented editorial priorities may influence which investigators, research questions, and forms of clinical evidence become visible. China did not create these rules; it adapted to them at exceptional scale and speed. A more equitable system should preserve reader access, improve transparency about article processing charges and manuscript transfers, reduce reliance on journal-level metrics, protect editorial independence from publication revenue, and support researchers with limited publication funding.
    Keywords:  Article processing charge; China; Journal impact factor; Open access; Publication equity; Research assessment
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2026.118115
  10. Am Psychol. 2026 Sep 28.
    Mapping the gender attrition gap in academic psychology.
    Xinyi Zhao, Anna I Thoma, Ralph Hertwig, Dirk U Wulff.
      Women comprise the majority of students and early-career scholars in psychology, yet they are less likely to remain active in research over time. This pattern raises a central question: At what stages of academic careers do women disproportionately leave academia, and what factors drive their attrition? Using large-scale bibliometric data tracking 78,216 psychologists who began publishing between 2000 and 2014, we examine gender differences in research career attrition operationalized through publishing activity across the full trajectory from entry onward. Although women accounted for more than 60% of new entrants, they experienced higher attrition rates than men, with the gender gap peaking approximately 5 years after first publication. Early-career performance-particularly first-authored publications-was the strongest predictor of subsequent retention, whereas last-authored publications were most closely associated with continued activity at later-career stages. Collaboration patterns and institutional context also shaped career persistence, though less strongly than publication indicators. Notably, gender differences in research attrition persisted even after accounting for these career determinants, especially during early-career stages. These findings suggest that gender inequality in psychology is driven less by recruitment than by differential retention over time. Addressing early-career vulnerability may therefore be essential to achieving equitable representation in senior academic leadership within the discipline. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0001778
  11. Women Health. 2026 Sep 28. 1-12
    Research trends in artificial intelligence use in women's health (from 1992 to 2024): A bibliometric analysis.
    Derya Adibellİ, Nurcan Kırca.
      Artificial intelligence is widely used in women's health, as it is in all areas of healthcare. This study aimed to examine the use of artificial intelligence in women's health bibliometrically. This is a descriptive bibliometric study. Data were obtained from the Web of Science Core Collection database. VOSviewer and the Bibliometrix package in R software programs were used to analyze the data. Country, institution, journal, author, citation, keyword, and collaboration analyses were performed. A total of 592 articles were analyzed. A total of 1079 institutions from 89 countries have contributed to artificial intelligence in women's health. The most productive author is Benavent M. with five articles. The most productive country is the United States with 742 publications, and the most productive institution is the University of California System with 62 publications. The leading journal in terms of publications is the Journal of Medical Internet Research (20 publications). The most frequently used keywords are women, health, and risk. This study serves as a guide for identifying potential stakeholders for future research plans. It also establishes a fundamental framework for evidence-based applications of artificial intelligence for researchers and clinicians.
    Keywords:  Artificial intelligence; Co-citation analysis; bibliometrics; science mapping; women’s health
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/03630242.2026.2735952
  12. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2026 Sep 07. 60(5):
    A Bibliometric Analysis of Pediatric Fracture Research Published in Journals Indexed in the ULAKBİM TR Index.
    Yakup Kahve, Tahsin Aydın, Utku Gürhan.
       OBJECTIVE: Pediatric fractures are among the most common traumas in childhood and constitute an important public health issue. Although bibliometric studies in this field have recently appeared in the international literature, a comprehensive national-level evaluation is lacking in Türkiye. The aim of this study is to perform a bibliometric analysis of pediatric fracture research published in journals indexed in the ULAKBİM TR Index, and to examine publication characteristics, thematic trends, and interdisciplinary collaboration patterns within this indexing system.
    METHODS: A search was conducted in ULAKBİM TR Index database on August 15, 2025, using the keywords "çocuk" (child) "pediatrik" (pediatric), "kırık" (fracture), and "fracture." All publications containing these terms in their title or abstract were included. Bibliographic data such as year of publication, journal, authors, institutions, keywords, and citation counts were analyzed. In addition, keyword cooccurrence networks and interdisciplinary collaboration networks were generated.
    RESULTS: A total of 166 articles were evaluated. The highest number of publications appeared in Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica (17.5%) and Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (10.2%). Institutional contributions predominantly originated from training and research hospitals affiliated with the Ministry of Health (59.6%). In keyword analysis, "child" (50), "surgery" (37), "method" (14), and "radiography" (11) were the most frequently used terms. In the interdisciplinary collaboration network, the strongest connections were observed between Orthopedics and Traumatology and Emergency Medicine, while contributions from fields such as Pediatrics, Radiology, and Public Health remained more limited.
    CONCLUSION: Pediatric fracture research published in journals indexed in the ULAKBİM TR Index suggests a gradual increase in publication activity over time, with a concentration in specific journals and institutions and a predominant focus on surgical approaches. Contributions related to rehabilitation, psychosocial effects, and long-term functional outcomes were relatively limited in the national literature.   Cite this article as: Kahve Y, Aydın T, Gürhan U. A bibliometric analysis of pediatric fracture research published in journals indexed in the ULAKBİM TR index. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc., 2026; 60(5), 0680, doi: 10.5152/j.aott.2026.25680.
    Keywords:  Bibliometric analysis; ULAKBİM TR Index; multidisciplinary; pediatric fracture
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.5152/j.aott.2026.25680
  13. J Exp Anal Behav. 2026 Nov;126(3): e70144
    Author diversity in the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior 1958-2025.
    Shrinidhi Subramaniam, Catalina Ibarra, Lu Aguiniga, Sadie Datray, Penelope Lee, Molly DeMayo, Elizabeth Kyonka.
      We used application programming interfaces (APIs) to estimate gender and race/ethnicity based on names of first and last authors in 4,833 articles published in the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior (JEAB) from 1958 to 2025. From the first to the most recent 5-year interval, Gender API estimated that the percentage of articles with women first authors increased from 6% to 33% and the percentage of first authors Ethnicolr API classified as more likely than not to be authors of color (AOC) increased from 5% to 25%, with similar gains in percentages of last authors estimated to be women or AOC. The proportion of names classified as feminine and as less likely to be White has grown steadily, but even after two-thirds of a century of growth, these groups are underrepresented relative to the U.S. adult population, college graduates working in science-related fields, and higher education faculty. These findings underscore the need for ongoing efforts to address systemic barriers and promote equitable representation in scholarly publishing.
    Keywords:  Authors; Ethnicolr API; diversity; gender API; representation
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/jeab.70144
  14. Int J Psychol. 2026 Dec;61(6): e70275
    To Whom National Culture Matters: An Analysis of Mentions of Countries in Titles and Abstracts in Social and Personality Psychology and Related Fields From 1990 to 2020.
    Igor de Almeida, Yukiko Uchida, Kongmeng Liew, Lean Franzl Lim Yao, Eiji Aramaki.
      Culture significantly influences human psychology, making it essential for psychological research, particularly in social psychology, to acknowledge its importance. However, the majority of psychological research ignores or marginalises culture and context. This is problematic because, despite representing a small portion of humanity (specifically Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic (WEIRD) populations) mainstream psychology is published as if it represented the whole humanity. Among the subfields of psychology, social psychology is arguably the one in which this issue should be least prevalent. To investigate this, we conducted a study on titles and abstracts of articles from 69 social psychology journals published between 1990 and 2020, examining how cultural diversity and awareness of its importance changed over time. The results indicate that cultural awareness is more prominent in journals focused on culture, international or local issues; while remaining almost entirely absent in journals focused on theory, reviews and business. Furthermore, cultural awareness displays an imbalance regarding culture: while WEIRD mentions remain most common, mentions of other regions appear to be disproportionately represented or 'inflated' in specific contexts. The generalizability of psychological theories will remain impossible if culture is not integrated as a central factor in research.
    Keywords:  WEIRD; culture; diversity in research; social psychology
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1002/ijop.70275
  15. Am Surg. 2026 Sep 29. 31348261494203
    Letter re: "Publish or Perish: Rethinking Productivity in Academic Surgery".
    Shigeki Matsubara.
      
    Keywords:  artificial intelligence; promotion; publish or perish
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348261494203
  16. J AAPOS. 2026 Sep 26. pii: S1091-8531(26)00576-8. [Epub ahead of print] 105303
    Regional differences in institutional characteristics, faculty composition, and fellowship availability across US pediatric ophthalmology programs.
    Haley Chishom, Josephine M Rudd Zhong Manis, Brenton T Bicknell, Lance Dzubinski, Yejin Heo, Alvina Liang, Taylor L Aaserud, Shayan Massoumi, Robert Tauscher, Stephanie Goei, Steven E Brooks.
       PURPOSE: To examine regional differences in faculty composition, fellowship availability, and faculty characteristics in US pediatric ophthalmology programs.
    METHODS: Program characteristics, faculty demographics, academic rank, and research productivity were collected from the institutional websites of 111 academic pediatric ophthalmology programs across four US regions: Northeast, South, Midwest, and West. The following variables were analyzed: number and percentage of pediatric ophthalmologists, presence of pediatric ophthalmology fellowships, and faculty characteristics, such as gender distribution and length of practice.
    RESULTS: The West had the highest average number of pediatric ophthalmologists per program (4.6), followed by the Midwest (4.4), Northeast (3.8), and South (3.4) (P = 0.37), with pediatric ophthalmologists constituting 13.7% of total ophthalmology faculty in the Northeast, 14.5% in the South, 11.8% in the Midwest, and 12.7% in the West (P = 0.60). The proportion of ophthalmology departments offering a pediatric fellowship was higher in the Midwest (53.6%) than in the West (33.3%), South (21.6%), and Northeast (16.1%) (P = 0.01). The average years in practice for academic pediatric ophthalmologists was highest in the Northeast (19.7 years) compared with other regions (P = 0.03). Female representation ranged from 49.5% in the Northeast to 67.2% in the West (P = 0.08).
    CONCLUSIONS: Regional differences exist in pediatric ophthalmology programs, particulary in fellowship availability, faculty composition, and funding. These variations may influence workforce distribution and training opportunities, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to support regions with lower representation.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.105303
  17. Ann Glob Health. 2026 ;92(1): 100
    Advancing Equity for Global Health Author Teams within the Publishing Ecosystem.
    Ella August, Archana Shrestha, Joseph C Kolars, Pebalo Francis Pebolo, Patricia Garcia.
      The global health literature reflects the need to restructure systems that balance power, remove financial barriers, and ultimately enhance equity, but immediate strategies to enhance equity are often underappreciated, particularly with regard to navigating the publishing ecosystem. Our paper describes how researchers can navigate the publishing ecosystem to create greater equity within their author teams, including those related to communication, supporting junior investigators in building their writing and professional skills, selecting journals that prioritize equity, ensuring transparent recognition of all contributors, and understanding institutional requirements for professional advancement. We also suggest changes in the publishing ecosystem to further enhance equity related to the presentation and recognition of joint authorship, developing a system for identifying predatory journals, and how publishing agreements might better promote equity in authorship. Our advice can help research teams position themselves to achieve greater equity among themselves. Additionally, our suggested changes to the publishing ecosystem will encourage future efforts toward equity.
    Keywords:  authorship; equity; global health; publishing
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.5265
  18. Ear Nose Throat J. 2026 Oct 01. 1455613261495644
    Rethinking How Research Is Measured in the Otolaryngology Match.
    Iniya Thiyagarajan, Kelley M Dodson, Daniel H Coelho.
      Research productivity has become an increasingly important factor in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS) residency selection, particularly following the transition of USMLE Step 1 to pass/fail scoring. In response, the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) will introduce a redesigned "scholarly works" section beginning in the 2027 application cycle that emphasizes peer-reviewed scholarship, consolidates related research outputs, and highlights meaningful contributions. These changes may encourage greater focus on research quality rather than publication volume and improve opportunities for applicants from less research-intensive institutions. However, persistent competitive pressures may limit their impact, as applicants are likely to continue prioritizing activities most valued during the selection process. Additional measures may be needed to reduce emphasis on research quantity and better align incentives with substantive scholarly achievement. Continued evaluation of application trends will be necessary to determine whether these reforms achieve their intended goals.
    Keywords:  Otolaryngology; education; match; residency
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613261495644
  19. Int J Group Psychother. 2026 Oct 01. 1-34
    Multiculturalism and Social Justice Themes in Group Counseling Research: A Latent Dirichlet Allocation Analysis of Published Abstracts.
    Jill D Paquin, Joseph R Miles, Andrew R Gerlach, Ana Yandrich.
      The importance of multicultural competence for effective group therapy practice has been widely acknowledged. Gaining an understanding of trends in the canon of group therapy scholarship and identifying gaps has implications for future research and practice. As such, the present study examined trends in the scholarly literature on multiculturalism (e.g., culture, ethnicity, identity) and social justice (e.g., redressing inequities, systemic oppression, and privilege) in group psychotherapy. Method: We conducted a PsycINFO search for peer-reviewed, scholarly journal articles with keywords related to group counseling and multiculturalism and social justice. We analyzed the abstracts of the resulting 277 English-language articles published from 1947-2020 using latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA), a topic modeling approach. We present themes and discuss implications for future scholarship, as well as study limitations.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/00207284.2026.2697919
  20. Nature. 2026 Sep 29.
    Chinese-owned science journal created to rival the best.
    Xiaoying You.
      
    Keywords:  Funding; Publishing; Scientific community
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-02759-z
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