Five decades of the<i>International Endodontic Journal</i>: Bibliometric overview 1967–2020

Aim The International Endodontic Journal (IEJ) has served as a platform for research and clinical practice in Endodontics since 1967. This study provides bibliographic analysis overview of the publications that have appeared IEJ from 1967 to 2020. Methodology A literature search was performed Elsevier's Scopus database locate all Journal. Various bibliometric software packages including open-source visualization Gephi Biblioshiny (version 2.0) were employed data analysis. Results total 3739 records with citation details selected retrieved allow be performed. indicates grown both terms productivity influence. Over time, journal been associated an increase number manuscripts published citations they attracted, but minor downward fluctuations last few years. Bibliographic coupling articles revealed major themes include ‘endodontics’, ‘root canal treatment’, ‘calcium hydroxide’, ‘apical periodontitis’, ‘mineral trioxide aggregate’, ‘microbiology’, ‘cyclic fatigue’, ‘cone-beam computed tomography’ ‘micro-computed tomography’. Authors affiliated institutions UK contributors linked other countries such Brazil, USA Malaysia. largest University São Paulo, Brazil. Conclusion is one leading journals Endodontology providing innovative reports more than 50 Publications wide range authors, around world.