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Immunotherapy research in the Arab world: A bibliometric analysis
Ahmad Afyouni1, Jana Kotaich2, Sara Sarout3
1Lebanese University, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Beirut, Lebanon; MEDICA Research Investigation, Beirut, Lebanon.
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Summary
Immunotherapy research in Arab countries shows growth but lags globally. Key areas include vaccination and COVID-19, with Qatar and Lebanon leading in normalized publication rates. Addressing research barriers is crucial for future contributions.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical research
- Immunology
- Health sciences
Background:
- Immunotherapy harnesses the immune system for disease treatment, including cancer, transplantation, and vaccination.
- Arab countries have historically lagged in biomedical research output compared to global benchmarks.
- This study analyzes the trajectory of immunotherapy research within the Arab world.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the activity and trends of immunotherapy research in Arab countries from 2000 to 2024.
- To provide a bibliometric overview for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers.
- To identify key research focus areas within the Arab world.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of immunotherapy publications from Arab countries using the PubMed database (2000-2024).
- Normalization of publication counts by country population and Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
- Analysis of MeSH keywords using VOSviewer to identify research trends.
Main Results:
- Arab nations contributed 1.73% of global immunotherapy papers, with a publication surge until 2022 followed by a decline.
- Qatar led in publications per capita (130.08/million), while Lebanon led in publications per GDP (11.09/billion USD).
- Prominent research themes included vaccination, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines, and transplantation conditioning.
Conclusions:
- Bibliometric analysis reveals current immunotherapy research landscapes and trends in the Arab world.
- Findings offer a foundational understanding for stakeholders in the field.
- Overcoming existing barriers is essential to enhance the Arab world's contribution to immunotherapy research.
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