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Perspectives on Neuroscience
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Neuroscience research in Africa: Current status
Foad Abd-Allah1, Najib Kissani2, Anthony William3
1Department of Neurology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Eneurologicalsci
|February 13, 2018
Summary
Neuroscience research in Africa is limited, with South Africa leading publications. A positive correlation exists between Gross Domestic Product and neuroscience output, highlighting the need for improved research strategies across the continent.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Medical Research
- Scientific Publications
Background:
- Limited data exists on African contributions to global neuroscience research.
- Understanding the current state of neuroscience research in Africa is crucial for development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current landscape of neuroscience research across 52 African countries.
- To compare publication output and identify trends in African neuroscience.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was performed using Medline and other databases.
- Searched for articles authored by African researchers in local and international journals.
Main Results:
- Neuroscience constitutes 9.1% of total medical publications from Africa.
- South Africa demonstrates the highest percentage of neuroscience publications.
- A positive correlation was observed between Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and neuroscience publication numbers.
Conclusions:
- Significant disparities exist in neuroscience research output across African nations.
- Economic factors, such as GDP, appear to influence research productivity.
- Developing targeted strategies is essential to enhance neuroscience research capacity and output in Africa.
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