Abstract: High Voltage Electrical Burn Injuries of Hand in Children: A Clinico-Aetiological Study and Role of a Doctor in Its Prevention
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MATERIALS AND METHODS: A list of fellowship programs was obtained from the website of American Society of Craniofacial Surgery (ASCFS). Faculty demographics and institution characteristics were obtained from official program websites. H-indices for each faculty member were calculated using the Scopus database (Elsevier, USA). Data was assessed using bivariate analysis (Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests) and multiple linear regression models to determine the relationship between independent variables and total publications, career H-index and 5-year H-index (H5-index) of each faculty.
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