Evaluation of Collections on Nursing Education and Research

Andrea GoldsteinInfo 667

2/16/2011

Table of Contents

Introduction…………………………..……………………………………………………………2Brief Test Summary

Raw Scores………………………………………………………………………………...2Brief Test Results………………………………………………………………………….2

Brief Test Detailed ResultsLevel 1 – Minimal…………………………………………………………………………3Level 2 – Basic…………………………………………………………………………….4Level 3 – Instructional…………………………………………………………………….5Level 4 – Research………………………………………………………………………...6

Brief Test Titles and Counts………………………………………………………………………7Coverage Power Test Summary………………………………………………………………….10Coverage Power Test Details…………………………………………………………………….11Comparison of Brief Test and Coverage Power Test……………………………………………12WorldCat Collection Analysis

Related Authors………………………………………………………………………….12Related Subjects………………………………………………………………………….13Languages………………………………………………………………………………..13

Publish or Perish Journal Impact Analysis………………………………………………………14Audience Levels Analysis……………………………………………………………………….14Web of Science Journal Analysis

Top Authors……………………………………………………………………………..15Top Institutions………………………………………………………………………….15Top Titles………………………………………………………………………………..16Literature by Publication Year…………………………………………………………..16

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Introduction

This project analyzes the literature in the field of nursing. Specifically, it looks at materials on the subject of Nursing – Education and Research, corresponding to the Library of Congress classes RT71-RT81.5.

To find materials within this class range in WorldCat, the following search strategy was used:

lc: RT71 OR lc: RT72 OR lc: RT73 OR lc: RT73.5 OR lc: RT73.7 OR lc: RT74 OR lc: RT74.5 OR lc: RT74.7 OR lc: RT75 OR lc: RT76 OR lc: RT77 OR lc: RT78 OR lc: RT79 OR lc: RT80 OR lc: RT81 OR lc: RT81.5 and cg: 07 and ((dt= “bks”) or (dt= “ser”))

Results were limited to materials held at 50 or more libraries. Materials were also limited to books and serial publications. This search returned 1,354 records.

The collections of five libraries were analyzed with respect to their materials on nursing education and research. The libraries are all affiliated with universities with nursing schools in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Three of these schools (University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore) have nationally ranked nursing research programs, while the remaining two (Drexel University and Jefferson University) are less well-known. The OCLC symbols for these schools are: University of Pennsylvania (PAU), Johns Hopkins (JHW), University of Maryland, Baltimore (MDU), Drexel University (HHN), and Jefferson University (TVJ). Some of these symbols are different than those for the main libraries (notably Johns Hopkins and Drexel), as the medical collections are considered separate from the rest of the schools’ holdings.

Brief Test Summary

Raw Scores for Brief TestPercent Covered

Level # Titles PAU JHW MDU HHN TVJ1 10 100 80 100 80 802 10 90 90 90 60 803 10 80 50 70 40 404 10 40 60 40 10 40

Brief Test ResultsSchool RLG Scale WLN ScalePenn 3 – Instructional 3c – Advanced Instructional Support

Johns Hopkins 4 – Research 4 – ResearchUMB 3 – Instructional 3c – Advanced Instructional SupportDrexel 2 – Basic 3a – Basic Instructional Support

Jefferson 2 – Basic 3a – Basic Instructional Support

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Brief Test Detailed Results

In each of the following tables, an “x” indicates the library holds the item listed, while “no” indicates the library does not own the title.

Note: Because only 6 items in WorldCat were held at 750 or more libraries (necessary for level 1), the first 10 items in the search were used for level 1, despite having lower counts.

Level 1 – Minimal

PennJohns Hopkins

University of Maryland - Baltimore Drexel Jefferson

Nurse educator. [Journal] x x x x xResearch in nursing & health. [Journal] x x x x xWestern journal of nursing research. [Journal] x x x x xAnnual review of nursing research. [Journal] x x x x x

Just a nurse : from clinic to hospital ward, battleground to cancer unit: the hearts and minds of nurses today/ Kraegel & Kachoyeanos (1989) x x x no no

Expertise in nursing practice : caring, clinical judgment, and ethics/ Benner; Tanner & Chesla (1996) x x x x noDictionary of nursing theory and research / Powers (2006) x no x x xEncyclopedia of nursing research / Fitzpatrick & Kazer (2006) x no x x xHospitals, paternalism, and the role of the nurse / Ashley (1976) x x x no x

Essentials of nursing research : methods, appraisal, and utilization; Polit & Beck (2006) x x x x xPercent held 100% 80% 100% 80% 80%

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Level 2 - Basic

PennJohns Hopkins

University of Maryland - Baltimore Drexel Jefferson

Evidence-based teaching : current research in nursing education / Stevens & Cassidy (1999) x x x x x

Nursing research : generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice / Polit & Beck (2008) x x x x x

Toward a caring curriculum : a new pedagogy for nursing / Bevis & Warson (1989) x x x no x

Basic steps in planning nursing research : from question to proposal / Wood, Kerr, & Brink (2006) x x x x noNotter's essentials of nursing research / Hott, Budin, & Notter (1999) x x x x xHandbook of clinical nursing research / Hinshaw & Feetham (1999) x x x no x

Basic steps in planning nursing research : from question to proposal/ Brink & Wood (1994) x x x x xNursing research : a qualitative perspective / Munhall & Boyd (1993) x x x x xCompleting a qualitative project : details and dialogue / Morse (1997) no no no no xEthnography in nursing research / Roper & Shapira (2000) x x x no noPercent held 90% 90% 90% 60% 80%

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Level 3 – Instructional

PennJohns Hopkins

University of Maryland - Baltimore Drexel Jefferson

From student to nurse : a longitudinal study of socialization / Simpson & Back (1979) x x no no no

Speaking of nursing-- : narratives of practice, research, policy, and the profession / Diers (2004) x no no no no

On doctoral education in nursing : the voice of the student / Carpenter & Hudacek (1996) x x x x xCollaboration for articulation : RN to BSN / Rapson (1987) x x x no no

Research methods for undergraduate students in nursing / Seaman & Verhonick (1982) x x x no x

Educational competencies for graduates of associate degree nursing programs / Coxwell & Gillerman (2000) x x x no xNarrative research in nursing / Holloway & Freshwater (2007) no no no no no

Design and analysis of clinical nursing research studies / Martin & Thompson (2000) x no x x noThe doctor of nursing practice and clinical nurse leader : essentials of program development and implementation for clinical practice / Fitzpatrick & Kazer (2009) no no x x noManaged care curriculum for baccalaureate nursing programs / Hart (1995) x no x x xPercent held 80% 50% 70% 40% 40%

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Level 4 – Research

PennJohns Hopkins

University of Maryland - Baltimore Drexel Jefferson

A Guide for teachers of nurses / Raybould (1975) no x no no xAnalyzing the cost of baccalaureate nursing education / Brown & Lyons (1982) x x x no x

Reading research : a user-friendly guide for nurses and other health professionals / Davies & Logan (2003) no x no no noFoundation studies for nursing using enquiry-based learning / Grandis (2003) no no no no noMosby's family practice sourcebook : evidence-based emphasis / Marshall (2001) no no x x x

Ogier's reading research : how to make research more approachable. / Lanoe & Ogier (2002) x x no no noChallenges and new directions in nursing education / Oermann & Heinrich (2007) no x no no no

Curriculum planning in nursing education : practical applications / Pendleton & Myles (1991) no no no no noStatement on graduate education in nursing (1978) x no x no xNursing education facilities : programming considerations and architectural guide (1964) x x x no noPercent held 40% 60% 40% 10% 40%

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Brief Test Titles and OCLC Counts

Minimal Level 1#

Count Title1

1363Nurse educator. Publication: [Philadelphia, Pa., etc., Lippincott, etc.] 1976 -

2980

Research in nursing & health. Publication: Hoboken, N.J., Wiley Subscription Services. 1978-

3912

Western journal of nursing research. Publication: [Newbury Park, CA, etc.] Sage Publications. 1979-

4910

Annual review of nursing research. Publication: New York : Springer Pub. Co., 1983-

5

878

Just a nurse : from clinic to hospital ward, battleground to cancer unit : the hearts and minds of nurses today / Author: Kraegel, Janet M.; Kachoyeanos, Mary.Publication: New York : Dutton, 1989

6

758

Expertise in nursing practice : caring, clinical judgment, and ethics/ Author: Benner, Patricia E.; Tanner, Christine A.,; Chesla, Catherine A.Publication: New York, NY : Springer Pub. Co., 1996

7

749

Dictionary of nursing theory and research / Author: Powers, Bethel Ann, 1943-; Knapp, Thomas R., Publication: New York, NY : Springer Pub. Co., 2006

8

742

Encyclopedia of nursing research / Author: Fitzpatrick, Joyce J.,; Kazer, Meredith Wallace, Publication: New York : Springer Pub., 2006

9

703

Hospitals, paternalism, and the role of the nurse / Author: Ashley, Jo Ann, 1939-Publication: New York : Teachers College Press, 1976

10

703

Essentials of nursing research : methods, appraisal, and utilization / Author: Polit, Denise F.; Beck, Cheryl Tatano. Publication: Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006

Basic Level 211

640

Evidence-based teaching : current research in nursing education / Author: Stevens, Kathleen R.; Cassidy, Virginia R.Publication: Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett, 1999

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12

623

Nursing research : generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice / Author: Polit, Denise F.; Beck, Cheryl Tatano. Publication: Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008

13

607

Toward a caring curriculum : a new pedagogy for nursing / Author: Bevis, Em Olivia.; Watson, Jean,Publication: New York, N.Y. : National League for Nursing, 1989

14

570

Basic steps in planning nursing research : from question to proposal / Author: Wood, Marilynn J.; Kerr, Janet C.,; Brink, Pamela J.Publication: Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2006

15

538

Notter's essentials of nursing research / Author: Hott, Jacqueline Rose.; Budin, Wendy C.; Notter, Lucille E.Publication: New York, N.Y. : Springer, 1999

16

504

Handbook of clinical nursing research / Author: Hinshaw, Ada Sue.; Feetham, Suzanne. Publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, 1999

17

475

Basic steps in planning nursing research : from question to proposal / Author: Brink, Pamela J.; Wood, Marilynn J.Publication: Boston : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 1994

18

451

Nursing research : a qualitative perspective / Author: Munhall, Patricia L.; Boyd, Carolyn Oiler.Publication: New York : National League for Nursing Press, 1993

19

436

Completing a qualitative project : details and dialogue / Author: Morse, Janice M. Publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, 1997

20

408

Ethnography in nursing research / Author: Roper, Janice M.; Shapira, Jill. Publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, 2000

Instructional Level 321

379

From student to nurse : a longitudinal study of socialization / Author: Simpson, Ida Harper.; Back, Kurt W. Publication: Cambridge [Eng.] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1979

22

354

Speaking of nursing-- : narratives of practice, research, policy, and the profession/ Author: Diers, Donna. Publication: Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2004

23

336

On doctoral education in nursing : the voice of the student / Author: Carpenter, Dona Rinaldi. ; Hudacek, Sharon. Publication: New York : NLN Press, 1996

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24

302

Collaboration for articulation : RN to BSN / Author: Rapson, Mary Fry. Publication: New York : National League for Nursing, 1987

25

282

Research methods for undergraduate students in nursing / Author: Seaman, Catherine H. C.; Verhonick, Phyllis J. Publication: New York : Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1982

26

264

Educational competencies for graduates of associate degree nursing programs / Author: Coxwell, G.; Gillerman, H. Corp Author: National League for Nursing., Council of Associate Degree Nursing., Competencies Task Force. Publication: Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett, 2000

27

237

Narrative research in nursing / Author: Holloway, Immy.; Freshwater, Dawn. Publication: Oxford, UK ; Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2007

28

206

Design and analysis of clinical nursing research studies / Author: Martin, Colin R., 1964-; Thompson, David R., Publication: London ; New York : Routledge, 2000

29

185

The doctor of nursing practice and clinical nurse leader : essentials of program development and implementation for clinical practice / Author: Fitzpatrick, Joyce J.; Kazer, Meredith Wallace, Publication: New York : Springer, 2009

30

152

Managed care curriculum for baccalaureate nursing programs / Author: Hart, Sylvia. Publication: Washington, DC : American Nurses Foundation, 1995

Research Level 431

140A Guide for teachers of nurses / Author: Raybould, Elizabeth. Publication: Oxford : Blackwell Scientific, 1975

32

133

Analyzing the cost of baccalaureate nursing education / Author: Brown, Elsa L.; Lyons, John M. Publication: New York, N.Y. : National League for Nursing, 1982

33

123

Reading research : a user-friendly guide for nurses and other health professionals / Author: Davies, Barbara; Logan, Jo. Publication: Toronto : Mosby, 2003

34

110

Foundation studies for nursing using enquiry-based learning / Author: Grandis, Sue. Publication: Houndmills, Basingstroke, Hampshire; New York, N.Y. : Palgrave Macmillan, 2003

35

100

Mosby's family practice sourcebook : evidence-based emphasis / Author: Marshall, Kenneth G. Publication: St. Louis, MO : Mosby, Inc., 2001

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36

92

Ogier's reading research : how to make research more approachable. Author: Lanoë, Nicky.; Ogier, Margaret E. Publication: London : Baillière Tindall, 2002

37

81

Challenges and new directions in nursing education / Author: Oermann, Marilyn H.; Heinrich, Kathleen T. Publication: New York : Springer, 2007

38

72

Curriculum planning in nursing education : practical applications / Author: Pendleton, Stella; Myles, Alan. Publication: London ; New York : E. Arnold, 1991

3962

Statement on graduate education in nursing / Publication: Kansas City, Mo. : The Association, 1978

40

51

Nursing education facilities : programming considerations and architectural guide / Corp Author: Joint Committee on Educational Facilities for Nursing of the National League for Nursing and the Public Health Service.Publication: Washington, D.C. : U.S. Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service : For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., 1964

Coverage Power Test Summary

School RLG level WLN levelPenn 4 – Research 4 – Research Johns Hopkins 3 – Instructional 3a – Basic Instructional SupportUniversity of Maryland – Baltimore 4 – Research 4 – Research Drexel 2 – Basic 2a – Introductory Jefferson 3 – Instructional 3b – Intermediate Instructional Support

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Coverage Power Test Details

cgRange

sWLN RLG Lit

PAU

PAU %

JHW

JHW %

MDU

MDU %

HHN

HHN % TVJ

TVJ %

31

2500 or

more 1a Min. 0 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

30

2000 to

2499 1a 1 0 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%29

1500-1999 1a 1 0 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

28

1000-1499 1a 1 1 1

100% 1

100% 1

100% 1

100% 1

100%

27

900-999 1b 1 3 3

100% 3

100% 3

100% 3

100% 3

100%

26

800-899 1b 1 1 1

100% 1

100% 1

100% 0 0% 0 0%

25

700-799 2a Bas. 5 5

100% 3 60% 5

100% 3 60% 1 20%

24

600-699 2a 2 10 10

100% 8 80% 8 80% 5 50% 9 90%

23

500-599 2b 2 30 25 83% 21 70% 27 90% 12 40% 21 70%

22

400-499 2b 2 70 60 86% 48 69% 61 87% 29 41% 42 60%

21

300-399 3a

Instr.

161

115 71% 88 55% 134 83% 31 19% 94 58%

20

200-299 3b 3

208

137 66% 85 41% 141 68% 26 13%

105 50%

19

150-199 3c 3

156 93 60% 50 32% 90 58% 18 12% 55 35%

18

100-149 4 Res.

261

133 51% 64 25% 144 55% 14 5% 98 38%

17 75-99 4 4

193 84 44% 36 19% 70 36% 12 6% 53 27%

16 50-74 4 4

252 76 30% 46 18% 82 33% 9 4% 28 11%

15 25-49 4 4

505 95 19% 49 10% 79 16% 22 4% 27 5%

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Comparison of Brief Test and Coverage Power Test

Brief Test Coverage Power TestSchool RLG Level WLN Level RLG Level WLN LevelPenn 3 3c 4 4Johns Hopkins 4 4 3 3aUMB 3 3c 4 4Drexel 2 3a 2 2aJefferson 2 3a 3 3b

Interestingly, the levels attained by each library changed depending on whether a brief test or a coverage power test was being administered. The University of Pennsylvania, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and Jefferson University all scored higher on the coverage power test. Johns Hopkins, however, went from a research level collection to an instructional collection. Drexel University’s collection remained more or less the same regardless of the test used. Because the coverage power test looks at the library’s entire collection instead of only 40 items, it is likely that the levels for the coverage power test are a more accurate measure of each library’s collection than is the brief test.

WorldCat Collection Analysis

Top LC Subject Headings for RT71-81.5

Nursing 100%Soins infirmiers 94%Nursing research 42%Education, Nursing 28%Verpleegkunde 22%Onderzoek 16%Evidence-based medicine 14%Krankenplege 10%Onderzoeksmethoden 10%Nurses 10%Research design 8%Nursing schools 8%Education, Nursing, Continuing 8%Wetenschappelijke technieken 8%Staff development 8%Soins medicaux 6%Evidence-based nursing 6%Infirmieres 6%Medecine factuelle 6%Engermagem (metodos de pesquisa) 6%

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Top Authors for RT71-81.5Polit, Denise F. 14%Beck, Cheryl Tatano 10%Fitzpatrick, Joyce J., 1944- 6%Hungler, Bernadette P. 6%Wood, Marilynn J. 4%Brink, Pamela J. 4%Grove, Susan K. 4%Watson, Jean, 1940- 4%Waltz, Carolyn Feher 4%National Nursing Staff Development Organization (U.S.) 4%Burns, Nancy, Ph.D. 4%Benner, Patricia E. 4%Haase, Patricia T. 4%Oermann, Marilyn H. 4%Tanner, Christine A., 1947- 2%Kachoyeanos, Mary 2%Midwest Nursing Research Society 2%Kraegel, Janet M. 2%National League for Nursing 2%American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2%

Languages of RT71-81.5 TitlesEnglish 6838French 178Spanish 61Chinese 12Swedish 11German 7Dutch 4Norwegian 2Portuguese 2Japanese 1Russian 1Hebrew 1Danish 1Thai 1Ukrainian 1Korean 1Other 11

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Publish or Perish Journal Impact Analysis

The most widely owned publication in the field is Nurse Educator. According to Publish or Perish, the three most highly cited works in this journal are:

Benner, P., & Wrubel, J. (1982). Skilled clinical knowledge: The value of perceptual awareness. Nurse Educator, 7(3), 11-17. (Cited 124 times)

Darling, L.A.W. (1985). What do nurses want in a mentor? Nurse Educator, 10(1), 18-20. (Cited 98 times)

Piles, Carole L. (1990). Providing spiritual care. Nurse Educator, 15(1), 36-41. (Cited 86 times)

Audience Level Analysis

Two titles from each of the four brief test levels were selected and analyzed using OCLC’s Audience Level Module. Interestingly, almost all titles selected were identified to be in the range for the Instructional level (0.51-0.75). This included Basic titles that have a higher audience level than expected as well as Research titles that have a lower audience level than expected. While most items were in the Instructional range, the audience levels did increase as holding counts decreased, as would be expected.

MinimalJust a nurse : from clinic to hospital ward, battleground to cancer unit : the hearts and minds of nurses today by Kraegel, Janet M.; Kachoyeanos, Mary. Audience Level: 0.24 (Minimal – within 0-0.25 range)

Hospitals, paternalism, and the role of the nurse by Ashley, Jo Ann Audience Level: 0.48 (Basic – not within 0-0.25 range)

BasicToward a caring curriculum : a new pedagogy for nursing by Bevis, Em Olivia.; Watson, JeanAudience Level: 0.57 (Instructional – not within 0.26-0.50 range)

Basic steps in planning nursing research : from question to proposal by Brink, Pamela J.; Wood, Marilynn J.Audience Level: 0.63 (Instructional – not within 0.26-0.50 range)

InstructionalSpeaking of nursing-- : narratives of practice, research, policy, and the profession by Diers, Donna Audience Level: 0.6 (Instructional – within 0.51-0.75 range)

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Educational competencies for graduates of associate degree nursing programs / by Coxwell, G.; Gillerman, H.Audience Level: 0.63 (Instructional – within 0.51-0.75 range)

ResearchAnalyzing the cost of baccalaureate nursing education by Brown, Elsa L.; Brown, Elsa L.; Lyons, John M.Audience Level: 0.72 (Instructional – not within 0.76-1 range)

Statement on graduate education in nursing / by [not given]Audience Level: 0.74 (Instructional – not within 0.76-1 range)

Web of Science Journal Analysis

In order to search for the literature in the RT71-81.5 range in Web of Science, I performed a search using the Science Citation Index Expanded and the Social Sciences Citation Index for <Topic=("nurs* education") OR Topic=("nurs* research")>. The results of this search were analyzed in four ways:

Top 10 Authors:Authors Record Count % of 5834[ANON] 63 1.08%WATSON, R 33 0.57%JOHNSON, M 20 0.34%HAPPELL, B 18 0.31%LEINO-KILPI, H 17 0.29%JACKSON, D 16 0.27%VIRANI, R 16 0.27%WEBB, C 16 0.27%IRONSIDE, PM 15 0.26%ESTABROOKS, CA 14 0.24%

Top 10 InstitutionsInstitution Name Record Count % of 5834UNIV WISCONSIN 102 1.75%UNIV PENN 84 1.44%UNIV ALBERTA 80 1.37%UNIV N CAROLINA 78 1.34%UNIV TEXAS 70 1.20%UNIV CALIF SAN FRANCISCO 66 1.13%UNIV WASHINGTON 63 1.08%UNIV MICHIGAN 59 1.01%UNIV NOTTINGHAM 55 0.94%INDIANA UNIV 52 0.89%

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Top 10 Source Titles

Source Title

Record Count % of 5834

JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING 929 15.92%NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 703 12.05%JOURNAL OF NURSING EDUCATION 466 7.99%JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING 278 4.77%INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES 208 3.57%JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING 188 3.22%NURSING OUTLOOK 165 2.83%NURSING RESEARCH 165 2.83%NURSING SCIENCE QUARTERLY 119 2.04%ADVANCES IN NURSING SCIENCE 90 1.54%

Literature by Publication Year (1980-2010)Publication Year Record Count % of 5834

1980 39 0.67%1981 25 0.43%1982 30 0.51%1983 30 0.51%1984 53 0.91%1985 49 0.84%1986 42 0.72%1987 46 0.79%1988 40 0.69%1989 29 0.50%1990 57 0.98%1991 42 0.72%1992 87 1.49%1993 76 1.30%1994 150 2.57%1995 219 3.75%1996 196 3.36%1997 215 3.69%1998 208 3.57%1999 238 4.08%2000 268 4.59%2001 238 4.08%2002 255 4.37%2003 261 4.47%2004 285 4.89%2005 287 4.92%2006 360 6.17%2007 438 7.51%2008 507 8.69%2009 524 8.98%2010 531 9.10%

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