Current status of dental journals published by Japanese organization

Haruto Hiraba; Yoshimasa Takeuchi; Kensuke Nishio; Hiroyasu Koizumi; Takayuki Yoneyama; Hideo Matsumura

doi:10.1016/j.jdsr.2023.12.001

Current status of dental journals published by Japanese organization

Jpn Dent Sci Rev. 2024 Dec:60:40-43. doi: 10.1016/j.jdsr.2023.12.001. Epub 2023 Dec 21.

Authors

Haruto Hiraba^{1

2}, Yoshimasa Takeuchi³, Kensuke Nishio⁴, Hiroyasu Koizumi^{1

2}, Takayuki Yoneyama^{1

2}, Hideo Matsumura⁵

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dental Materials, Nihon University School of Dentistry, 1-8-13, Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8310, Japan.
² Division of Biomaterials Science, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry, 1-8-13 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8310, Japan.
³ Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and Clinical Education, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan.
⁴ Department of Complete Denture Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry, 1-8-13 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8310, Japan.
⁵ Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry, 1-8-13 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8310, Japan.

Abstract

The publication status of dental journals in Japan was examined, with a focus on metrics such as Journal Impact Factor (JIF), Eigenfactor, Article Influence Score, and percentage of open access. A total of 18 journals published by Japanese dental organizations were identified in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR), with JIF values ranging from 0.4 to 6.6. The highest JIF was observed in The Japanese Dental Science Review. Additionally, 16 journals were not listed on the JCR. The authors explored the implications of these findings on the visibility and impact of Japanese dental research, and discussed the potential benefits of embracing open-access publications for greater global dissemination. This study highlighted the opportunities for journals to enhance their international recognition by meeting the criteria for JIF inclusion and embracing open-access publications. By adopting effective publication strategies, the dental community in Japan will be able to contribute to the advancement of dentistry globally, ensuring broader accessibility and recognition of its research contributions.

Keywords: Article Influence Score; Dentistry; Eigenfactor; Journal Impact Factor; Open access; Publishing.

Publication types

Review