Physical activity and aging research: A Bibliometric analysis

Authors: Möller, A.M., Ansari, P., Ebrahim, N.A. and Khoo, S.

Journal: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

Volume: 24

Issue: 3

Pages: 476-483

eISSN: 1543-267X

ISSN: 1063-8652

DOI: 10.1123/japa.2015-0188

Abstract:

Physical activity and aging research has burgeoned in the past few decades. However, despite the increase in scholarly publications, no attempts have been made to summarize the publication landscape and identify work that has had great impact on physical activity and aging research. We conducted a bibliometric analysis and collected publication data from 1980 to February 6, 2015, in the Web of Science Core Collection. Of 9,935 publications, most were published after 2007 and almost 60% were in the category of geriatrics and gerontology or sport sciences. Highly cited publications (n = 45) were mostly authored by researchers from US institutions and were quantitative in nature. Publications that reported on the associations between physical activity and health, or effects of physical activity on health, in older adults made up 60% of the highly cited publications. We expect more scholars from various backgrounds and geographical regions to join the conversation on physical activity and aging.

Source: Scopus

Physical Activity and Aging Research: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Authors: Müller, A.M., Ansari, P., Ebrahim, N.A. and Khoo, S.

Journal: J Aging Phys Act

Volume: 24

Issue: 3

Pages: 476-483

eISSN: 1543-267X

DOI: 10.1123/japa.2015-0188

Abstract:

Physical activity and aging research has burgeoned in the past few decades. However, despite the increase in scholarly publications, no attempts have been made to summarize the publication landscape and identify work that has had great impact on physical activity and aging research. We conducted a bibliometric analysis and collected publication data from 1980 to February 6, 2015, in the Web of Science Core Collection. Of 9,935 publications, most were published after 2007 and almost 60% were in the category of geriatrics and gerontology or sport sciences. Highly cited publications (n = 45) were mostly authored by researchers from US institutions and were quantitative in nature. Publications that reported on the associations between physical activity and health, or effects of physical activity on health, in older adults made up 60% of the highly cited publications. We expect more scholars from various backgrounds and geographical regions to join the conversation on physical activity and aging.

Source: PubMed

Preferred by: Payam Ansari

Physical Activity and Aging Research: A Bibliometric Analysis

Authors: Muller, A.M., Ansari, P., Ebrahim, N.A. and Khoo, S.

Journal: JOURNAL OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Volume: 24

Issue: 3

Pages: 476-483

eISSN: 1543-267X

ISSN: 1063-8652

DOI: 10.1123/japa.2015-0188

Source: Web of Science (Lite)

Physical Activity and Aging Research: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Authors: Müller, A.M., Ansari, P., Ebrahim, N.A. and Khoo, S.

Journal: Journal of aging and physical activity

Volume: 24

Issue: 3

Pages: 476-483

eISSN: 1543-267X

ISSN: 1063-8652

DOI: 10.1123/japa.2015-0188

Abstract:

Physical activity and aging research has burgeoned in the past few decades. However, despite the increase in scholarly publications, no attempts have been made to summarize the publication landscape and identify work that has had great impact on physical activity and aging research. We conducted a bibliometric analysis and collected publication data from 1980 to February 6, 2015, in the Web of Science Core Collection. Of 9,935 publications, most were published after 2007 and almost 60% were in the category of geriatrics and gerontology or sport sciences. Highly cited publications (n = 45) were mostly authored by researchers from US institutions and were quantitative in nature. Publications that reported on the associations between physical activity and health, or effects of physical activity on health, in older adults made up 60% of the highly cited publications. We expect more scholars from various backgrounds and geographical regions to join the conversation on physical activity and aging.

Source: Europe PubMed Central