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¹Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, P.O. Box, CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland. juerg.utzinger@unibas.ch

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Geospatial Health journal uses geographical information system (GIS) and spatial analysis to study over 35 diseases, with a focus on malaria and schistosomiasis. The journal publishes research from diverse global institutions, promoting health equity.

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Area of Science:

Geospatial Health
Public Health
Spatial Epidemiology

Background:

Geospatial Health is an international journal founded in 2006, dedicated to spatial analytic tools in human and veterinary health.
The journal is published by the University of Naples Federico II and is indexed in major databases like PubMed.
It has shown consistent growth, with its impact factor rising to 1.71.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the first five years of Geospatial Health journal's publications.
To analyze the scope, content, and authorship of published research.
To assess the journal's contribution to geospatial health research and its global reach.

Main Methods:

Content analysis of 133 published contributions, focusing on original research and reviews.
Categorization of publications by health focus (human vs. veterinary), geographical origin, diseases studied, and analytical tools used.
Analysis of author demographics, including institutional affiliation and country of origin.

Main Results:

Original research constitutes the majority (79.7%) of publications, with a strong focus on human health (75%).
Malaria and schistosomiasis were the most frequently studied diseases. Contributions predominantly utilized geographical information system (GIS), spatial analysis, and remote sensing.
Authorship is international, with 29.3% from countries with low or medium human development index, indicating broad global participation.

Conclusions:

Geospatial Health has established itself as a key journal in its field, publishing significant research on prevalent diseases.
The journal effectively employs advanced spatial technologies and fosters international collaboration, including from underrepresented regions.
Future plans include increasing publication frequency and incorporating visual presentations to enhance accessibility.