Contemporary Pioneers of Child Psychiatry from the Developing World

Background: The emergence of the earlier pioneers of pediatric psychiatry was associated with the evolution of understanding of child psychiatric disorders. Pediatric psychiatry begins with the recognition that children are not simply small adults. Through the insights of figures such as Thomas Willis, Henry Maudsley, and Hermann Emminghaus, the field gradually gained recognition and understanding. Important milestones include the work of William Thierry Preyer and Alfred Binet in developmental psychology, which laid the groundwork for pediatric psychiatry. The identification of autism disorders by Grunya Efimovna and the pioneering efforts of Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger further advanced the field. Bibliometrics is the analysis of academic publications including citation analysis with aim of determining the impact or influence of papers and the academic who authored them. Bibliometric assessments have been increasingly used to quantitatively and qualitatively assess the scientific/research productivity of academic leaders in various field of medicine. The use of Bibliometrics to determine modern pioneers has been recently suggested. Materials and methods: Over 1000 Google Scholar Citation profiles were scrutinized in May 2024 to identify super-elite clinical pediatric psychiatrists from 178 developing countries with an H-index of 20 or higher. The search aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the global distribution of academic leadership in this specialized field. Results: In May 2024, notable clinical pediatric psychiatrists with H-indices of 20 or higher were identified from three countries, including Aamir Jalal Al-Mosawi from Iraq (H-index 23), Shahrokh Amiri from Iran (H-index 23), and Murat Coşkun from Turkey (H-index 20). Additionally, several countries boasted pediatric psychiatrists with H-indices of 10 or higher, indicative of significant academic impact. Countries with pediatric psychiatrists’ profiles having an H-index of 10 or higher included Bangladesh. Kosovo, Mexico, New Zealand. This bibliometric analysis sheds light on the distribution of academic leadership in clinical pediatric psychiatry globally. The identification of super-elite pediatric psychiatrists underscores the significance of their contributions to the field. However, the varying levels of academic impact across different regions highlight opportunities for further research and collaboration to enhance scholarly productivity and knowledge dissemination. By leveraging bibliometric tools like the H-index, stakeholders can better understand and support academic leaders in advancing pediatric psychiatric care and research on a global scale. Conclusion: This study showed three notable clinical pediatric psychiatrists with H-indices of 20 or higher from three countries, including Aamir Jalal Al-Mosawi from Iraq (H-index 23).