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Scientific efforts on SARS-CoV-2 research: A global survey analysis
Zhiwei Jia1, Yaohong Wu2, Fan Ding3
1Department of Orthopedics, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
|March 10, 2021
Summary
Global research on Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) shows China leading in publications and citations. Higher case and death counts correlated with increased SARS-CoV-2 research output worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Global Health Research
Background:
- The Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic necessitated extensive global research efforts.
- A comprehensive analysis of the global scientific landscape concerning SARS-CoV-2 was lacking.
- This study aimed to map and characterize worldwide research activities on SARS-CoV-2.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the global scientific output on SARS-CoV-2.
- To identify leading countries, institutions, and journals in SARS-CoV-2 research.
- To examine the relationship between research output and pandemic impact (cases and deaths).
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of SARS-CoV-2 publications retrieved from Web of Science.
- Quantitative assessment of publication numbers, citations, country of origin, journals, and study topics.
- Correlation analysis between research output and total confirmed cases/deaths.
Main Results:
- A total of 441 publications were analyzed, with China being the most prolific contributor (44.90%).
- Research output significantly correlated with total confirmed cases (r=0.666) and deaths (r=0.610).
- China led in both total and average citations, indicating high-quality contributions to SARS-CoV-2 research.
Conclusions:
- Global scientific research on SARS-CoV-2 is extensive, with notable contributions from specific countries and journals.
- Pandemic severity, measured by cases and deaths, positively influenced research production.
- China emerged as the leading nation in SARS-CoV-2 research quantity and impact.
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