The state of cancer research in fragile and conflict-affected settings in the Middle East and North Africa Region: A bibliometric analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer represents a disproportionate burden in LMICs, especially conflict-affected countries in the MENA region. Research output on cancer fails to match the growing burden in the region. This bibliometric study aims to examine the status and trends of cancer research in fragile and conflict-affected settings in the MENA region from 2000 to 2021, while also incorporating economic and demographic indicators as additional factors of analysis.

Methods

The Web of Science databases were searched for publications related to cancer research in Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, Syria, and Yemen from January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2021. The retrieved publications were screened based on preset eligibility criteria and the final list was analyzed using the Bibliometrix Pack

SUBMITTER: Sater ZA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10076849 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature