Research trajectory of the mechanism of preeclampsia: a scientometric perspective

Table 3 Top 25 Cited Authors with the Strongest Citation Bursts

Cited authors	Years	Strength	Begin	End
Chesley LC	1980	27.31	1980	2013
Weiner CP	1980	22.9	1988	2007
Sibai BM	1980	36	1990	2011
Taylor RN	1980	32.63	1990	2009
Gant NF	1980	27.16	1990	2011
Walsh SW	1980	40.83	1992	2009
Dekker GA	1980	35.7	1992	2011
Greer IA	1980	31.09	1992	2013
Friedman SA	1980	30.72	1992	2009
Branch DW	1980	22.98	1992	2013
Hubel CA	1980	37.86	1994	2013
Davidge ST	1980	29.64	1994	2009
Conrad KP	1980	27.46	1994	2009
lyall F	1980	25.03	1994	2009
Kupferminc MJ	1980	26.08	1996	2011
Zhou Y	1980	28.03	1998	2009
Gifford RW	1980	28.38	2002	2015
Maynard SE	1980	29.09	2004	2013
Wallukat G	1980	24.06	2004	2015
Levine RJ	1980	43.03	2006	2015
Irgens HU	1980	24.4	2006	2017
Sibai B	1980	46.36	2008	2017
Phipps EA	1980	33.8	2020	2024
Rana S	1980	49.99	2022	2024
Ives CW	1980	27.22	2022	2024

This table highlights the top 25 most cited authors in preeclampsia research with the most robust citation bursts, reflecting periods of intense focus on their work. Notable authors include CHELSEY LC, whose foundational studies had a citation burst from 1980 to 2013 with a strength of 27.31, and SIBAI BM, with a burst strength of 46.36 from 2008 to 2017, emphasizing his significant contributions to hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. Recent influential authors such as PHIPPS EA and RANA S demonstrate intense bursts from 2020 to 2024, reflecting emerging trends in the field. The timeline visually illustrates these bursts, with red bars indicating periods of heightened citation activity, showcasing enduring foundational research and new advancements shaping current preeclampsia studies

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