One Hundred Top-cited Papers on Chronic Otitis Media: A Bibliometric Study

Abstract Background: Citation analysis is a crucial contribution across all scientific disciplines. In recent years, extensive research has been conducted on chronic otitis media (COM). Therefore, it is essential to conduct a citation analysis focusing on the most frequently cited publications concerning COM. Objective: This study aims to identify and analyze the top 100 articles on COM that have received the highest number of citations from 2000 to 2024. This analysis will emphasize the most significant advancements and contributions in the field of COM during this period. Materials and Methods: We identified the top 100 most cited articles in COM on June 25, 2024, from 41 journals using the Dimensions AI database. The analysis compared the results from each author, focusing on fundamental data such as article titles, countries of publication, and study types. Descriptive counts or percentages were utilized to compare different categories. VOSviewer was used for visualization of the journal’s network. Results: Between 2000 and 2024, the total number of citations for articles on COM ranged from 49 to 1194, with 27 papers receiving more than 100 citations. The most highly cited article on COM among the top 100 was from the United States. In addition, 17 of the top institutions associated with these highly cited articles were based in the United States. Conclusion: Our study employs bibliometric and visualization analyses of key articles to depict the current research landscape in COM, outline historical trends in research, and provide insights into future directions for understanding and predicting chronic middle ear infections.