Bibliometric analysis of Journal of Social Health and Diabetes (JOSH Diabetes)

Abstract

Materials and Methods: The publications of year 2013 of JOSH Diabetes were analyzed. Total no. of articles published, type of articles, their authorship, and the coverage of various subspecialties were studied. The publications were also classified as being of Indian or foreign origin and from academic or non-academic institutions depending upon the institution of first author. Results and Conclusions: A total of 2 issues of JOSH Diabetes were published in 2013, including a total of 28 publications. Review articles and methodological issues in social health and diabetes research were published maximally. All the subspecialties were covered well, maximum being ethnography. Both academic and non-academic institutions have contributed almost equally towards this journal. The journal has been able to attract the interest of the foreign authors as well. Articles from all parts of the country have been published in JOSH Diabetes, but Haryana has contributed maximally.

Bibliometric analysis - psychosocial aspects of diabetes - publications

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