A scientometric analysis on coronaviruses research (1900-2020): Time for a continuous, cooperative and global approach.

ABSTRACT: Infectious diseases remain a complex, recurring, and challenging public health hazard. Coronaviruses have led to multidimensional consequences on health, mobility, and socio-economic conditions. Despite the significance and magnitude of impact from epidemics to the pandemic, literature is sparse on comprehensive coronaviruses related research performance over time. This study aimed at a scientometric evaluation of coronaviruses related literature including COVID-19. Data related to Coronavirus research was extracted from the Web of Science (WoS). All types of publications (28,846) were included and retrieved. To measure the quantity and quality of the publications, "R-Bibliometrix" package was used for detailed analysis exploring a wide range of indicators. Generally, an increasing trend w

SUBMITTER: Malik AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7833583 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature