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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
Published on: October 24, 2019
[Scientific output in the health sciences in Ecuador]
Iván Sisa1, Mauricio Espinel, Marco Fornasini
1Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador. isisa@usfq.edu.ec
Summary
Ecuador
Area of Science:
- Bibliometric analysis of health sciences research publications in Ecuador.
- Focus on clinical-surgical, epidemiology, basic sciences, and health systems research.
Context:
- Examines health sciences publications in Ecuador between 1999 and 2009.
- Utilizes data from LILACS and MEDLINE databases.
- Highlights the landscape of scientific output in a developing nation's health sector.
Purpose:
- To inform the development of a national research and development policy.
- To align research efforts with Ecuador's health priorities.
- To identify trends and characteristics of health sciences research production.
Summary:
- A total of 625 articles were published, predominantly in clinical-surgical areas (60%).
- Limited research addressed primary causes of morbidity and mortality (4.3% and 7.2%).
- Private institutions and hospitals produced more research than public institutions and universities.
- A slight increase in research output was observed in the last two years, potentially linked to increased R&D investment.
Impact:
- Reveals a low volume of scientific production in Ecuadorian health sciences during the study period.
- Suggests a need for strategic investment and policy to bolster health research.
- Provides baseline data for future research and development policy evaluation in Ecuador.
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