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Analysis of research output parameters: density equalizing mapping and citation trend analysis.

Beatrix Groneberg-Kloft, Cristian Scutaru, Axel Fischer

    BMC Health Services Research
    |January 28, 2009
    PubMed
    Summary

    Health research output varies significantly across European countries, highlighting funding imbalances. Comparative benchmarking can identify these disparities and inform equitable resource allocation for better health outcomes.

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