The online attention analysis on orthognathic surgery research

Ricardo Grillo, Yunus Balel, Bruno Alvarez Quinta Reis, Dani Stanbouly, Sahand Samieirad, Fernando Melhem-Elias

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Abstract

Objectives: Altmetrics is one of the fields of bibliometrics that seeks to assess the impact and interest of a given subject through Internet users. The aim of this study is to make an altmetric analysis of the orthognathic surgery literature. Methods: A literature search was conducted using Dimensions app up to December 2023. A list of the 100 most mentioned articles on the topic was compiled. A Google Trends search was performed with same strategy to visualize important data regarding internet search. Charts and tables were created using Microsoft Excel and VOSviewer software to allow bibliometric visualization. Results: There was a very poor correlation between the number of mentions and the number of citations (r = 0.0202). Most articles discussed on technical innovations associated to orthognathic surgery, majority related to virtual planning (n = 26). Other topics considered interesting to internet readers were complications (n = 18), surgical technique (n = 14), and psychological aspects/quality of life (n = 13). Conclusion: Online interest in orthognathic surgery closely aligns with the level of academic interest but is also influenced by factors such as location and economic status. The internet is a powerful tool for disseminating scientific research to a broad audience, making it more accessible and engaging than traditional academic channels.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number101826
JournalJournal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume125
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2024

Keywords

  • Bibliometrics
  • Citation analysis
  • Humans
  • Internet
  • Orthognathic surgery
  • Orthognathic surgical procedures
  • Social Media
  • Top-cited articles

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Oral Surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology

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