Social media and predictors of traditional citations: insights from the Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery

Jadhav, Ashutosh P.; Ducruet, Andrew F.; Leacy, Reade De; Fargen, Kyle M

doi:10.1136/neurintsurg-2018-014689

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“…The 44 correlational studies evaluated the relationship between Altmetrics and bibliometrics in a variety of health research fields and disciplines, covering generic medical or biomedical research disciplines [ 16 , 57 , 60 - 62 , 66 , 70 , 78 , 81 - 83 ], or more specific disease-related research fields, such as multiple sclerosis [ 43 ], neurological research [ 73 ], Parkinson disease [ 53 ], psoriasis [ 25 ], and sepsis [ 44 , 67 ]. Some articles covered clinical or dental medicine [ 64 , 65 , 75 ] and different kinds of surgery [ 59 , 68 , 77 ]; others focused on specialized branches of medicine, such as urology [ 34 , 38 , 39 , 58 ], radiology [ 76 ], and coloproctology [ 69 ].…”

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“…Twitter was the most popular social media platform discussed in correlational studies (21 of 44 studies) [ 16 , 17 , 32 , 34 , 38 , 42 , 45 , 53 , 55 , 56 , 59 , 62 , 63 , 68 , 69 , 72 , 74 , 76 , 78 - 80 ], followed by Mendeley (15 studies) [ 25 , 45 , 55 , 57 , 60 , 63 , 71 , 72 , 75 - 79 , 82 , 83 ]. In reference to the association between Altmetric scores and bibliometrics, the results were mixed.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Use of Social Media to Increase the Impact of Health Research: Systematic Review

Bardus¹,

El-Rassi²,

Chahrour³

et al. 2020

J Med Internet Res

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Background Academics in all disciplines increasingly use social media to share their publications on the internet, reaching out to different audiences. In the last few years, specific indicators of social media impact have been developed (eg, Altmetrics), to complement traditional bibliometric indicators (eg, citation count and h-index). In health research, it is unclear whether social media impact also translates into research impact. Objective The primary aim of this study was to systematically review the literature on the impact of using social media on the dissemination of health research. The secondary aim was to assess the correlation between Altmetrics and traditional citation-based metrics. Methods We conducted a systematic review to identify studies that evaluated the use of social media to disseminate research published in health-related journals. We specifically looked at studies that described experimental or correlational studies linking the use of social media with outcomes related to bibliometrics. We searched the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Excerpta Medica dataBASE (EMBASE), and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) databases using a predefined search strategy (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews: CRD42017057709). We conducted independent and duplicate study selection and data extraction. Given the heterogeneity of the included studies, we summarized the findings through a narrative synthesis. Results Of a total of 18,624 retrieved citations, we included 51 studies: 7 (14%) impact studies (answering the primary aim) and 44 (86%) correlational studies (answering the secondary aim). Impact studies reported mixed results with several limitations, including the use of interventions of inappropriately low intensity and short duration. The majority of correlational studies suggested a positive association between traditional bibliometrics and social media metrics (eg, number of mentions) in health research. Conclusions We have identified suggestive yet inconclusive evidence on the impact of using social media to increase the number of citations in health research. Further studies with better design are needed to assess the causal link between social media impact and bibliometrics.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Use of Social Media to Increase the Impact of Health Research: Systematic Review

Bardus¹,

El-Rassi²,

Chahrour³

et al. 2020

J Med Internet Res

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“…Twitter was the most popular social media platform discussed in correlational studies (21 of 44 studies) [16,17,32,34,38,42,45,53,55,56,59,62,63,68,69,72,74,76,[78][79][80], followed by Mendeley (15 studies) [25,45,55,57,60,63,71,72,[75][76][77][78][79]82,83]. In reference to the association between Altmetric scores and bibliometrics, the results were mixed.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The 44 correlational studies evaluated the relationship between Altmetrics and bibliometrics in a variety of health research fields and disciplines, covering generic medical or biomedical research disciplines [16,57,[60][61][62]66,70,78,[81][82][83], or more specific disease-related research fields, such as multiple sclerosis [43], neurological research [73], Parkinson disease [53], psoriasis [25], and sepsis [44,67]. Some articles covered clinical or dental medicine [64,65,75] and different kinds of surgery [59,68,77]; others focused on specialized branches of medicine, such as urology [34,38,39,58], radiology [76], and coloproctology [69].…”

Section: Areas Of Health Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Use of Social Media to Increase the Impact of Health Research: Systematic Review (Preprint)

Bardus¹,

El-Rassi²,

Chahrour³

et al. 2019

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BACKGROUND

Academics in all disciplines increasingly use social media to share their publications on the internet, reaching out to different audiences. In the last few years, specific indicators of social media impact have been developed (eg, Altmetrics), to complement traditional bibliometric indicators (eg, citation count and h-index). In health research, it is unclear whether social media impact also translates into research impact.

OBJECTIVE

The primary aim of this study was to systematically review the literature on the impact of using social media on the dissemination of health research. The secondary aim was to assess the correlation between Altmetrics and traditional citation-based metrics.

METHODS

We conducted a systematic review to identify studies that evaluated the use of social media to disseminate research published in health-related journals. We specifically looked at studies that described experimental or correlational studies linking the use of social media with outcomes related to bibliometrics. We searched the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Excerpta Medica dataBASE (EMBASE), and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) databases using a predefined search strategy (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews: CRD42017057709). We conducted independent and duplicate study selection and data extraction. Given the heterogeneity of the included studies, we summarized the findings through a narrative synthesis.

RESULTS

Of a total of 18,624 retrieved citations, we included 51 studies: 7 (14%) <i>impact studies</i> (answering the primary aim) and 44 (86%) <i>correlational studies</i> (answering the secondary aim). Impact studies reported mixed results with several limitations, including the use of interventions of inappropriately low intensity and short duration. The majority of correlational studies suggested a positive association between traditional bibliometrics and social media metrics (eg, number of mentions) in health research.

CONCLUSIONS

We have identified suggestive yet inconclusive evidence on the impact of using social media to increase the number of citations in health research. Further studies with better design are needed to assess the causal link between social media impact and bibliometrics.

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“…23 Scientific journals are not exempt from adopting social media to expand their online access and popularity building. 24 Ethical considerations of posting patient-related content online are not only limited by 'legal' or regulatory statutes, but by 'professionalism' which requires self-discipline and fidelity. 18 25 The American College of Physicians and the Federation of State Medical Boards stated that maintaining trust in the profession and patient-physician relationship requires that physicians consistently apply ethical principles for preserving the relationship, confidentiality, privacy, and respect for persons to online settings and communications.…”

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Social media usage for neurointerventionalists: report of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery Standards and Guidelines Committee

Fargen

Lee

Mokin

et al. 2021

J NeuroIntervent Surg

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The purpose of this publication is to provide a review of social media usage by neurointerventionalists. Using published literature and available local, regional, and national guidelines or laws, we reviewed data on social media usage as it pertains to neurointerventional surgery. Recommendations are provided based on the quality of information and conformity of medico-legal precedent and law. Social media is a growing entity as it is used both promotionally and educationally. Neurointerventionalists may post de-identified radiographic images with discussions, but should be conscientious and adhere to applicable laws and regulations, strict ethical codes, and institutional policies.

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Social media and predictors of traditional citations: insights from the Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery

Cited by 6 publications

References 14 publications

The Use of Social Media to Increase the Impact of Health Research: Systematic Review

The Use of Social Media to Increase the Impact of Health Research: Systematic Review

The Use of Social Media to Increase the Impact of Health Research: Systematic Review (Preprint)

Social media usage for neurointerventionalists: report of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery Standards and Guidelines Committee

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