J Korean Dent Soc Anesthesiol.  2014 Sep;14(3):143-149. 10.17245/jkdsa.2014.14.3.143.

The Equality of Key Words of the Journal of Korean Dental Society of Anesthesiology with Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) (2001-2014)

• Shim YS
• Kim AH
• You YO
• Kim IH
• Yu SY
• Lee KS
• Jeong CY
• Kim EH
• Maeng SW
• An SY

• KMID: 2344987
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.17245/jkdsa.2014.14.3.143

Abstract

BACKGROUND
The purpose of this study was to analyze the equality between key words used in the Journal of Korean Dental Society of Anesthesiology and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).
METHODS
A total of 666 English key words in 187 papers (average 3.5 words in a paper) from 2001 to 2014 were eligible for this study. We classified them according to matched, and non-matched terms. After descriptive analysis, we assayed patterns of errors in using MeSH, and reviewed frequently used non-MeSH terms.
RESULTS
Fifty nine point six percent (59.6%) of total key words were completely coincident with MeSH terms, 40.39% were not MeSH terms.
CONCLUSIONS
The results show that the coincidence rate of key words with MeSH terms was at a moderate level. However, there is a need for us to understand MeSH more specifically and accurately. Use of proper key words aligned with the international standards such as MeSH is important to be properly cited. The authors should pay attention and be educated on correct use of MeSH as key words.

Keyword

Education, Dental; Evidence-Based Medicine; Medical Subject Headings; Search Engine; Subject Headings; Vocabulary, Controlled

MeSH Terms

Anesthesiology*
Education, Dental
Evidence-Based Medicine
Medical Subject Headings*
Search Engine
Societies, Dental*
Subject Headings
Vocabulary, Controlled