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Scholarly Activity of Radiation Oncologists in High-Income Developing Countries: Saudi Arabia as an Example
Majed A Alghamdi1,2, Suliman M Alghamdi2,3, Yasir A Bahadur4
1Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Al Baha University, Al Baha, Saudi Arabia.
JCO Global Oncology
|March 15, 2021
Summary
Radiation oncology research in Saudi Arabia increased in volume and international collaboration but not in quality. Further national efforts are needed to improve research productivity and enhance the level of evidence (LOE).
Area of Science:
- Medical Oncology
- Radiation Oncology Research
Background:
- Saudi Arabia's radiation oncology research landscape is evolving.
- Understanding publication trends and quality metrics is crucial for academic advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the trends and quality indicators of publications by radiation oncologists in Saudi Arabia between 2010 and 2019.
- To assess changes in research output and collaboration over two 5-year periods.
Main Methods:
- PubMed database search for publications by Saudi radiation oncologists (2010-2019).
- Data collection on international collaboration, journal impact factor, citations, and article types.
- Independent assessment of Level of Evidence (LOE) for each publication.
Main Results:
- 186 publications were analyzed, with cohort studies being the most common type.
- International collaboration increased significantly in the second 5-year period (2015-2019).
- However, citation counts and journal impact factors decreased, and the LOE did not improve.
Conclusions:
- Radiation oncology research activity in Saudi Arabia shows increased volume and international collaboration.
- There is a need for a concerted national strategy to enhance research quality and productivity.
- Prioritizing research and allocating resources are essential for improving the level of evidence in publications.
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