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1Library, Documentation and Information Science Division, Indian Statistical Institute, 203 B. T. Road, Kolkata, 700108 India.
Scientometrics
|March 15, 2021
Summary
The rapid growth in COVID-19 research, with over 14,500 publications in five months, highlights a significant global scientific response. This scientometric analysis maps the landscape of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) studies, identifying key contributors and research areas.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science, focusing on virology, immunology, epidemiology, pharmacology, public health, critical care, and emergency medicine.
Background:
- Scholarly output on the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and COVID-19 has proliferated rapidly.
- Over 14,588 scientific publications were indexed in Scopus within five months (by May 31, 2020).
- This knowledge outburst necessitates understanding the research landscape.
Purpose of the Study:
- To perform a scientometric analysis of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) research.
- To map the research landscape using quantifiable publication data.
- To identify influential contributions and collaboration patterns.
Main Methods:
- Scientometric analysis of a publication dataset indexed in Scopus.
- Quantifiable characteristics of publications were analyzed.
- Examination of geographical diversity, co-authorship, and publication impact.
Main Results:
- Publication growth rate reached 1600%, averaging 100 articles per day.
- Research is concentrated in Medical Science, with key terms including virus transmission, infection control, and pandemic.
- Top academic hubs include the USA, China, Italy, and the UK, with significant collaborative research across countries and disciplines.
Conclusions:
- The study reveals a significant and synergic global research response to the novel coronavirus.
- Key institutions and countries are identified as major contributors.
- Encouraging trends in international and interdisciplinary collaboration are evident.
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