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ArticleCureus2020

A Bibliometric Analysis of COVID-19 Research Activity: A Call for Increased Output.

Mohamad Chahrour, Sahar Assi, Michael Bejjani, Ali A Nasrallah, Hamza Salhab, Mohamad Fares, Hussein H Khachfe

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Article in Cureus, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 98 papers, 7 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

98 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  3. Characteristics of published/registered clinical trials on COVID-19 treatment: A systematic review.Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences · 2021
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  5. Neurological Manifestations in COVID-19 Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques · 2021
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Mohamad ChahrourSurgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, LBN.
Sahar AssiMiscellaneous, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, LBN.
Michael BejjaniMiscellaneous, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, LBN.
Ali A NasrallahUrology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut , LBN.
Hamza SalhabSurgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, LBN.
Mohamad FaresSports Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, LBN.
Hussein H KhachfeGeneral Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, LBN.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has impacted many countries across all inhabited continents, and is now considered a global pandemic, due to its high rate of infectivity. Research related to this disease is pivotal for assessing pathogenic characteristics and formulating therapeutic strategies. The aim of this paper is to explore the activity and trends of COVID-19 research since its outbreak in December 2019.

methodsWe explored the PubMed database and the World Health Organization (WHO) database for publications pertaining to COVID-19 since December 2019 up until March 18, 2020. Only relevant observational and interventional studies were included in our study. Data on COVID-19 incidence were extracted from the WHO situation reports. Research output was assessed with respect to gross domestic product (GDP) and population of each country.

resultsOnly 564 publications met our inclusion criteria. These articles came from 39 different countries, constituting 24% of all affected countries. China produced the greatest number of publications with 377 publications (67%). With respect to continental research activity, Asian countries had the highest research activity with 434 original publications (77%). In terms of publications per million persons (PPMPs), Singapore had the highest number of publications with 1.069 PPMPs. In terms of publications per billion-dollar GDP, Mauritius ranked first with 0.075.

conclusionCOVID-19 is a major disease that has impacted international public health on a global level. Observational studies and therapeutic trials pertaining to COVID-19 are essential for assessing pathogenic characteristics and developing novel treatment options.

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bibliometriccoronavirus diseasecovid19novel coronaviruspublic health

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PMID32328369
PMCPMC7174863

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