Defining Common Features in High Impact and Highly Cited Journal Articles on Pancreatic Tumors: An Analysis of 1044 Studies Over the Past Decade

Introduction:

Surgical researchers seek to publish their findings in esteemed surgical journals to advance science and their careers. A detailed investigation of study and manuscript attributes in a specific research area, like pancreatic neoplasia, may yield informative insights for researchers looking to maximize research impact.

Objectives:

We analyzed publications related to pancreatic surgery primarily focused on pancreatic and periampullary tumors to identify elements associated with acceptance into high impact journals and a high likelihood of future citations.

Methods:

A comprehensive review of nine surgical journals was performed between 2010 and 2019. Journals were grouped based on impact factor into high (>3), medium (1–3), and low (

Source: Annals of Surgery - November 23, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: REVIEW PAPERS Source Type: research