A Bibliometric Analysis on Tuberculosis Research of Korea from 1979 to 2017.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence, incidence, and mortality rates of tuberculosis (TB) have declined steadily in Korea since 1965. This study aimed to identify the characteristics and provide quantitative analysis of published medical literatures on TB written by researchers based in Korea.

Methods

We conducted a systematic literature search via the Web of Science database for articles in Science Citation Index (Expanded) journals, on TB, and published by researchers based in Korea, from inception to 2017. All articles were analyzed by publication year, publishing journal, article type, study design, research institutes, and research funds.

Results

During the study period, we identified 1,101 articles and included them for analysis. The first was published in 1979, while 105

SUBMITTER: Lee HW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6427052 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature