Six Decades of Scientific Output: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Contributions from the National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery "Manuel Velasco Suárez".

INTRODUCTION

The Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía Manuel Velasco Suárez (INNNMVS), established nearly six decades ago, was initially designed as a specialized hospital for neurological care. However, over time, it has evolved into a multifaceted health institute, encompassing three fundamental pillars: clinical care, scientific research, and academic education in neurology.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The purpose of this study is to strengthen and expand knowledge in the field of neurology. Within the context of INNNMVS, sixtieth anniversary, our goal is to examine bibliometric data from this tertiary healthcare institution, providing evidence of productivity and progress in the research field within the institute and demonstrating scientific trends and their correlation with prevalent neurological diseases in Mexico, to enhance international recognition of this institution.

METHOD

The research data from the Scopus database were obtained from the INNNMVS starting from its establishment in 1964 until 2023. We systematically classified each article and conducted a comprehensive analysis of various variables, including topic, type, citations, journal of publication, year of publication, language, collaboration, and other relevant factors. The INNNMVS has published a total of 3,915 articles between the years 1964 and 2023, with publication commencing in 1968. Since 2005, the INNNMVS has consistently published over 100 articles annually.

RESULTS

The predominant causes of illness and death in Mexico, which have received significant research attention at the INNNMVS, include strokes, tumors, psychiatric disorders, infectious diseases, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and autoimmune diseases. Simultaneously, these are the most frequently cited data. The scientific output of the INNNMVS has experienced substantial growth over the past few decades.

CONCLUSION

The most successful articles possess attributes that are absent in the majority of articles published by the INNNMVS. We extend an invitation to this institution to engage in collaborative partnerships with international affiliations and to contribute scholarly articles to esteemed international journals.