[Impact of scientific publications of German otorhinolaryngologist in international comparison].
BACKGROUND
The value of German publications in otorhinolaryngology in comparison to the international community has not been analyzed in detail yet.


METHODS
Using the Web of Science ® data base a quantitative bibliometric analysis of publications in the field of otorhinolaryngology was performed for the years 2000-2010. We compared countries, institutions and individual authors in relation to the whole field of otorhinolaryngology and to special topics.


RESULTS
57 157 ENT-publications were identified for the period between 2000 and 2010. The second most number, 12 % of the publications came from Germany. Ranking the authors with most publications, 6 German scientists could be found on the fi rst 20 ranks. USA, Japan, and Germany were the dominating countries looking on publication for the subspecialties. From Germany originated the most publications for the topics smell and taste disorders.


CONCLUSIONS
Publications form German institutions in the field of clinical and experimental otorhinolaryngology have a high impact in international comparison. German authors could be found in all subspecialties of otorhinolaryngology on the top 3 places.
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Thüringer Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek, Jena.
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D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D055811:Journal Impact Factor; D000857:Olfaction Disorders; D010036:Otolaryngology; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D013038:Specialization; D013651:Taste Disorders; D014481:United States