Authors : Raju Vaishya, Brij Mohan Gupta, Ghouse Modin Nabeesab Mamdapur, Shri Ram, Abhishek Vaish, Kartikeyan P Iyengar
DOI : 10.1093/postmj/qgag066
Volume : 0
Issue : 0
Year : 2026
Page No : 01-12
Abstract Purpose of the Study To conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of publications in the Postgraduate Medical Journal from 1927 to 2025, examining publication trends, citation impact, authorship characteristics, institutional productivity, international collaborations, and thematic evolution. Study Design Bibliometric analysis of publications indexed in SCOPUS. Data were retrieved and analysed using established bibliometric tools to evaluate publication output, document types, citation patterns, contributing countries and institutions, collaborative networks, and keyword-based thematic trends. Results A total of 18,169 publications were identified, receiving 210,317 citations, with an average of 11.57 citations per paper. Research articles accounted for the majority of publications (67.81%), followed by review articles (13.18%). Although fewer in number, review articles demonstrated nearly threefold higher citation impact compared with research articles. The United Kingdom contributed the highest number of publications, while increasing contributions from more than 100 countries, particularly the United States, India, and China, reflected the journal's expanding international reach. Keyword and thematic analyses highlighted major research focus areas including medical education, chronic diseases, and clinically oriented research topics. Conclusions The Postgraduate Medical Journal has maintained a strong and sustained scholarly influence over nearly a century of publication. Its evolving international collaborations and broad thematic coverage underscore its continuing importance in postgraduate medical education and clinically relevant research worldwide.