British journal of neurosurgery
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Our aim is to measure and compare the academic and research output of neurosurgical departments across the U.K. and Ireland. ⋯ The h-index is useful for ranking neurosurgical departments according to their historical or recent publication output. It is particularly useful when restricted to the last 10-year period. We have been able to quantify and rank the academic output of neurosurgical units across the U.K. and Ireland, except where mentioned. This may be of interest to the clinician who wishes to pursue a career in academia or research.