Understanding the performance of geographic limits on Web of Science Core Collection databases, using the United Kingdom as an example.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To consider the approaches within Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) databases for limiting geographically. To compare the limits to an adaptation of NICE's UK MEDLINE filter for use on WoSCC databases.

Methods

We tested and appraised the inbuilt functions and search field options that support identification by countries/regions and affiliations. We compared these with an adapted filter to identify healthcare research on or about the UK. We calculated the recall of the inbuilt limits and filter using 177 studies and investigated why records were missed. We also calculated the percentage reduction of the overall number-needed-to-screen (ONNS).

Results

Inbuilt limits within WoSCC enable identification of research from specific countries/regions or affiliat

SUBMITTER: Fulbright HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11486044 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature