Cienciometric Analysis of Scientific Production on Hydatidosis/Echinococcosis in Latin America

Hydatidosis/cystic echinococcosis (CE) is considered a neglected disease due to its preventive nature and impact on low-income populations. In Latin America, there is a high incidence, and in the high Andean regions, it is considered an endemic disease. The objective of this study was to quantify an...

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Published in:Journal of global infectious diseases 2024-07, Vol.16 (3), p.98-103
Main Authors: Roman, Luz Angela, Tapia-Sequeiros, Gustavo, Galeas-Torre, Maryorie Katteryne, Roman-Lazarte, Victor
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Bibliometrics
Disease
echinococcosis
International cooperation
latin america
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
neglected diseases (source: mesh nlm)
Original
Research methodology
Scientific method
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Summary:Hydatidosis/cystic echinococcosis (CE) is considered a neglected disease due to its preventive nature and impact on low-income populations. In Latin America, there is a high incidence, and in the high Andean regions, it is considered an endemic disease. The objective of this study was to quantify and analyze the scientific production of hydatidosis/echinococcosis through a bibliometric analysis in Latin America up to 2022. A bibliometric analysis study was conducted based on the scientific production of CE in the SCOPUS database until 2022 in Latin American countries. Information was collected through a systematic search. Frequencies and percentages were used to summarize the variables captured in the final database. Scientific production showed growth over the years, with Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile having the highest production. In addition, there has been a trending use of the term "neglected disease" since 2018. The most cited articles were primarily narrative reviews, book chapters, and original articles in that order. Only 27% of the studies were funded by an institution in Latin America. Scientific production in Latin America regarding CE is on the rise, especially in countries with high incidence rates. Furthermore, these countries demonstrate a significant network of international collaboration.
ISSN:0974-777X
0974-8245
DOI:10.4103/jgid.jgid_28_24