Congenital heart disease research landscape in the Arab world: a 25-year bibliometric review
<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">While research on congenital heart disease has been extensively conducted worldwide, comprehensive studies from developing countries and the Arab world remain scarce.</p><h3>Aim</h3><p dir="ltr">This study...
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| Summary: | <h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">While research on congenital heart disease has been extensively conducted worldwide, comprehensive studies from developing countries and the Arab world remain scarce.</p><h3>Aim</h3><p dir="ltr">This study aims to perform a bibliometric review of research on congenital heart disease in the Arab world from 1997 to 2022.</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">We analyzed data from the Web of Science, encompassing various aspects such as topics, countries, research output, citations, authors, collaborations, and affiliations. This comprehensive science mapping analysis was done using the R statistical software's Bibliometrix Package.</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The research output from Arab countries over the 25 years showed an average annual growth rate of 11.5%. However, Arab countries exhibited lower research productivity than the United States and Europe, with a 24-fold difference. There was substantial variation in research output among 22 Arab countries, with five countries contributing to 78% of the total publications. Most of the published research was clinical, with limited innovative contributions and a preference for regional journals. High-income Arab countries displayed higher research productivity and citation rates than their low-income developing counterparts. Despite being categorized as upper-middle-income, post-conflict countries exhibited low research productivity. About one-quarter of the published articles (26%) resulted from collaborative efforts among multiple countries, with the United States being the most frequent collaborator. Enhanced research productivity and impact output were strongly associated with increased international cooperation.</p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p dir="ltr">Research productivity in the Arab region closely correlates with a country's GDP. Success hinges on governmental support, funding, international collaboration, and a clear research vision. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, educational institutions, and governments to strengthen research programs and nurture a research culture.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1332291" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1332291</a></p> |
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