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PubMed Medical publications from Libya.

O Bakoush1, Aa Al-Tubuly, N Ashammakhi

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Libyan medical research output is significantly lower than in comparable nations, with limited publications and low citation frequency. Enhancing medical research in Libya is crucial for advancing the field.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical research
  • Bibliometrics
  • Public health

Background:

  • Medical publications are vital for advancing healthcare.
  • Assessing national contributions to global medical knowledge is important.
  • Libya's medical research output has not been extensively studied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the contribution of Libyan medical publications to the PubMed database.
  • To compare Libya's research output with regional countries (Tunisia, Morocco, Yemen).
  • To analyze publication rates relative to population and GDP.

Main Methods:

  • Data extraction from PubMed for publications affiliated with Libya.
  • Comparative analysis of publication data from Libya, Tunisia, Morocco, and Yemen.
  • Calculation of publications per million population and per billion US$ GDP.

Main Results:

  • Libya produced significantly fewer PubMed publications compared to Tunisia, Morocco, and Yemen.
  • Libya's publication rate was 2.4 per million population per year, versus 20.4 for Tunisia.
  • Libyan research exhibited very low citation frequency compared to regional counterparts.

Conclusions:

  • Libyan medical research output is substantially lower than in similar countries.
  • There is a clear need to enhance medical research productivity and impact in Libya.
  • Further strategies are required to boost Libya's contribution to medical science.