earticle

영어

Purpose: To identify research trends and assess the academic influence of frequently used keywords through examining the correlation between author keyword frequency and total citation frequency in research articles published in the Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services from 2012 to 2023. Methods: Author keywords were extracted from selected articles, and their corresponding total citation frequencies were analyzed. Pearson’s correlation and simple regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between keyword frequency and citation count. Additionally, keywords were classified into four groups based on the total citation frequency of the papers in which they appeared and their distribution was analyzed. Results: Revealed a significant correlation between author keywords frequency and total citation frequency. Frequently used keywords generally have higher citation counts, indicating their academic influence. However, in emergency medical services research, repeated keyword usage does not always lead to high citation rates, and the overall citation frequency of journals is relatively low. Conclusion: This study provides insights into the relationship between author keyword frequency and the academic impact of emergency medical service research. The results suggest that frequently used keywords may enhance research visibility; however, citation rates vary depending on the research focus. Future studies should consider systematic keyword selection to improve academic influence.