COVID-19 enabled co-authoring networks: a country-case analysis.

Area of Science:

• Bibliometrics
• Public Health
• Medical Research

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic spurred rapid scientific research globally.
• Understanding national and international research collaboration patterns is crucial for public health response.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the co-authoring patterns of researchers affiliated with Greek institutions for COVID-19 related publications.
• To analyze the evolution of these publications, involved institutions, and international collaborations from January to October 2020.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed papers.
• Tracking publication output and co-authorship networks over time.
• Identifying institutional affiliations and cross-country collaborations.

Main Results:

• A steady increase in COVID-19 publication numbers and scientific collaborations was observed.
• The Higher Education Sector (HES) and Government Sector (GOV) were the primary contributors to scientific output.
• International collaborations formed visible clusters, linking nations and highlighting the interconnectedness of global research.

Conclusions:

• Greek researchers demonstrated increasing engagement in COVID-19 research with growing international ties.
• Institutional sectors like HES and GOV play a significant role in national scientific output.
• Global scientific collaboration networks are essential for addressing international health crises.