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Kristen M Robertson1, Jacquelyn E Bowser2, Joshua Bernstein3
1Department of Public Health, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL.
Annals of Global Health
|December 10, 2017
Summary
Veterinary journals in Arabic-speaking regions are limited in electronic access and Arabic-language options. This hinders collaboration between human and animal health professionals, impacting public health initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Public Health
- Zoonotic Diseases
Background:
- High prevalence of foodborne and zoonotic diseases in Arabic-speaking countries necessitates human-animal health professional collaboration.
- Accessibility of research and evidence-based practices in these regions is poorly understood.
- This study assesses the availability of professional veterinary journals in Arabic-speaking countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the availability and accessibility of professional veterinary journals in Arabic-speaking regions.
- To identify gaps in electronic access and language options for veterinary research.
Main Methods:
- An electronic search was conducted across 6 databases.
- Criteria included publication period, activity status, and available languages.
- All aspects of veterinary medicine and specialties were considered.
Main Results:
- 29 veterinary journals were identified; the oldest active publication is 63 years old.
- 10 journals are currently interrupted or ceased; 19 are active.
- All active journals are open-access electronic, 8 also in print. Egypt, Iraq, and Sudan are primary publication locations.
Conclusions:
- Electronic access and Arabic-language options for veterinary journals are limited compared to English-speaking countries.
- Reasons for language limitations may reflect differences in public health, education, and professional practices.
- Inadequate representation and limited access of regional veterinary journals highlight the need for further cultural and publisher preference evaluation to foster collaboration.
