Respiratory syncytial virus: a systematic scientometric analysis of the global publication output and the gender distribution of publishing authors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Worldwide, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) represents the predominant viral agent causing bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children. To conduct research and tackle existing healthcare disparities, RSV-related research activities around the globe need to be described. Hence, we assessed the associated scientific output (represented by research articles) by geographical, chronological and socioeconomic criteria and analysed the authors publishing in the field by gender. Also, the 15 most cited articles and the most prolific journals were identified for RSV research.

Design

Retrospective, descriptive study.

Setting

The NewQIS (New Quality and Quantity Indices in Science) platform was employed to identify RSV-related articles published in the Web of Science

SUBMITTER: Bruggmann D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5577886 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature