SynthesisSultan Qaboos University medical journal2017
Neurology Research in Saudi Arabia: Urgent call for action.
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- Clinical Neurology Research Output From Türkiye: A Bibliometric Analysis.Noro psikiyatri arsivi · 2024Article
- Diabetes-related foot disease research in Aotearoa New Zealand: a bibliometric analysis (1970-2020).Journal of foot and ankle research · 2022Article
- Bibliometric analysis of Neurosciences research productivity in Saudi Arabia from 2013-2018.Neurosciences (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) · 2020Article
- Authors' Selection of Target Journals and Their Attitudes to Emerging Journals: A survey from two developing regions.Sultan Qaboos University medical journal · 2019Article
- Re: Neurology Research in Saudi Arabia: Urgent call for action.Sultan Qaboos University medical journal · 2017Article
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Abstract
objectivesResearch activities in Saudi Arabia are promoted at the governmental and institutional levels. However, the output and quality of research conducted in the field of neurology has not yet been measured quantitatively. This study therefore aimed to analyse neurology-related publications from Saudi Arabia.
methodsThis study was conducted in January 2016. A systematic search using the PubMed
resultsA total of 1,292 neurology-related publications were identified. Neurology research increased linearly with time, with most publications originating from Riyadh (67%) and the university sector (≈47%). However, most neurology-related articles were published in journals which had an impact factor of <1 (55%).
conclusionNeurology research in Saudi Arabia has increased substantially over the last 20 years. However, as most articles were published in low-impact journals, the quality of research remains inadequate and should be improved. It is important that an official research culture be established in both governmental and private universities as well as colleges and health institutions in Saudi Arabia. The formation of clinical academic departments staffed by research experts is recommended to ensure the quality of neurology research output.
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