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Title: Scholarly Research Output on COVID-2019: The Published Literature Analysis on the ISI Web of Science Databases
Authors: Nain Tara, Muhammad Rafi, Asad Ullah Khan
Journal: Journal of Information Management and Practices (JIMP)
Publisher: Islamia University, Bahawalpur
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2022
Volume: 2
Issue: 1
Language: English
Keywords: Coronavirusresearch analysisliterature reviewweb of sciencepandemicCOVID-2019
The research portrays evaluation of published literature on the topic of COVID-2019 globally. The ISI Web of sciences database was used to access the published literature till December 01, 2020. The types of publications included in the research were, editorials, letters, reviews, articles, case reports, abstracts, and books. The indicators based on the factors; publication period, the most contributing authors, most publishing institutes, countries’ contributions, and research journals titles. A total of 82371 documents were retrieved from the database. The USA has produced 16229 documents that are the almost 20% of the total publications. The contribution on research from China is at second position with the numbers of 6994 (8.491%). Italy in research productivity remained third with the number of 5925 (7.193 %). England, India, Canada, Spain Germany, Australia, and France remained in the top ten productive countries in the publication of Covid-2019 respectively. The research publications percentage of these seven countries remained 2.721- 7.005 percent.
To evaluate the published literature on COVID-2019 globally using bibliometric analysis of the ISI Web of Science database.
Quantitative bibliometric analysis of documents indexed in the ISI Web of Science database until December 01, 2020. Publication types included editorials, letters, reviews, articles, case reports, abstracts, and books. Analysis was based on publication period, contributing authors, publishing institutes, countries' contributions, and research journals.
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D --> E["Analyze Data for Productivity and Trends"];
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The study highlights the significant global research output on COVID-2019, with developed countries leading in publications. The findings provide insights into research trends, key contributors, and focus areas, which can inform future research and public health strategies for emerging pandemics.
A total of 82,371 documents were retrieved. The USA was the most productive country (16,229 documents, 19.702%), followed by China (6,994 documents, 8.491%) and Italy (5,925 documents, 7.193%). BMJ Clinical Research and BMJ British Medical Journal were the most productive journals. Harvard University was the leading academic institute. Infectious Diseases, Respiratory System, and Public Environmental Occupational Health were the most researched areas.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a major global public health issue, generating substantial research. The USA, China, and Italy have made significant contributions to the published literature. The study's findings are valuable for understanding research productivity and identifying key players in pandemic research.
1. Total documents retrieved: 82,371 documents were retrieved from the ISI Web of Science database. (Confirmed)
2. USA's contribution: The USA produced 16,229 documents, representing approximately 19.702% of the total publications. (Confirmed)
3. Top journal: BMJ Clinical Research was the most productive journal with 1,105 publications (1.341%). (Confirmed)
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