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PGI Outshines AIIMS in Citation Impact
6 Sep
Summary
- PGI Chandigarh research shows stronger citation impact than AIIMS New Delhi.
- AIIMS New Delhi published more papers, but PGI had higher growth and citations.
- International collaborations significantly boost research visibility for both.
A comparative study of research output between PGI Chandigarh and AIIMS New Delhi from 2015 to 2025 reveals distinct strengths. AIIMS New Delhi produced a higher volume of research, with 29,807 papers compared to PGI's 21,889. This larger output from AIIMS is attributed to its greater size, extensive international funding, and broader collaborations.
PGI Chandigarh, however, exhibited a slightly higher compound annual growth rate of 7.2%, versus AIIMS' 6.9%. Crucially, PGI's research demonstrated a stronger citation impact in several years. In 2017, PGI achieved an average of 39.2 citations per paper, significantly higher than AIIMS' 31. PGI also noted substantial research growth post-pandemic.
Both institutions benefit greatly from international scientific networks. Highly cited papers from PGI and AIIMS are frequently linked to global initiatives like the Global Burden of Diseases and published in top-tier journals. This highlights the integral role of global projects and collaborations in enhancing research visibility and citation metrics for both premier medical institutes.
