scholarly journals Scientific efforts on SARS-CoV-2 research: A global survey analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (02) ◽  
pp. 185-190
Author(s):  
Zhiwei Jia ◽  
Yaohong Wu ◽  
Fan Ding ◽  
Tianlin Wen
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Research Output ◽  
General Situation ◽  
Survey Analysis ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Medical Virology ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Number Of Publications

Introduction: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak has been a global pandemic. Researchers have made great efforts to investigate SARS-CoV-2. However, there are few studies analyzing the general situation of SARS-CoV-2 research at global level. This study aimed to characterize global scientific efforts based on SARS-CoV-2 publications. Methodology: SARS-CoV-2 -related publications were retrieved using Web of Science. The number of publications, citation, country, journal, study topic, total confirmed cases, and total deaths were analyzed. Results: A total of 441 publications were identified. China contributed the largest number of publications (198, 44.90%), followed by USA (51, 11.56%), Italy (28, 6.35%), Germany (19, 4.31%), and South Korea (13, 2.95%). Upper-middle-income economies (51.70%) produced the most SARS-CoV-2 publications, followed by high-income (45.12%), lower-middle-income (2.95%), and low-income economies (0.23%). The research output had a significant correlations with total confirmed cases (r = 0.666, p = 0.000) and total deaths (r = 0.610, p = 0.000). China had the highest total citations (1947), followed by USA (204), and Germany (54). China also had the highest average citations (9.83), followed by Netherlands (5.80), and Canada (5.43). The most popular journals were Journal of Medical Virology, Eurosurveillance, and Emerging Microbes and Infections. The most discussed topic was the epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2. Conclusions: Scientific research on SARS-CoV-2 is from worldwide researchers' efforts, with some countries and journals having special contributions. The countries with more total confirmed cases and total deaths tend to have more research output in the field of SARS-CoV-2. China was the most prolific country, and had the highest quality of publications on SARS-CoV-2.

What do Fiscal Indicators of Fifteen Major States of India Reveal? 2005–2006 to 2013–2014

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 45-66
Author(s):  
R. Mohan ◽  
N. Ramalingam
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Major Part ◽  
Capital Outlay ◽  
Tax Revenue ◽  
Fiscal Deficit ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Development Expenditure ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Better Than

The article examines the revenue and expenditure trends of 15 states of India during the period 2005–2006 to 2013–2014, by grouping them into high, middle and low income based on per capita Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). The analysis reveals that the middle-income states have performed better than the high- and low-income states in own tax effort, whereas low-income states are ahead of all states average in proportion of development expenditure to GSDP. The quality of fiscal deficit has improved, as a major part of it is capital outlay for 12 out of 15 states. Central grants and taxes have shown progressive trends with the degree of progressivity more in the latter. In devolution of resources to local self governments (LSGs), only 5 states are ahead of all states average. The association between development expenditure, own tax revenue effort, devolution of Central taxes and Central grants is positive and statistically significant.

scholarly journals Psychological interventions for bipolar disorder in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review

BJPsych Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 375-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mekdes Demissie ◽  
Charlotte Hanlon ◽  
Rahel Birhane ◽  
Lauren Ng ◽  
Girmay Medhin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

BackgroundAdjunctive psychological interventions for bipolar disorder have demonstrated better efficacy in preventing or delaying relapse and improving outcomes compared with pharmacotherapy alone.AimsTo evaluate the efficacy of psychological interventions for bipolar disorder in low- and middle-income countries.MethodA systematic review was conducted using PubMed, PsycINFO, Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane database for systematic review, Cochrane central register of controlled trials, Latin America and Caribbean Center on Health Science Literature and African Journals Online databases with no restriction of language or year of publication. Methodological heterogeneity of studies precluded meta-analysis.ResultsA total of 18 adjunctive studies were identified: psychoeducation (n = 14), family intervention (n = 1), group cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) (n = 2) and group mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) (n = 1). In total, 16 of the 18 studies were from upper-middle-income countries and none from low-income countries. All used mental health specialists or experienced therapists to deliver the intervention. Most of the studies have moderately high risk of bias. Psychoeducation improved treatment adherence, knowledge of and attitudes towards bipolar disorder and quality of life, and led to decreased relapse rates and hospital admissions. Family psychoeducation prevented relapse, decreased hospital admissions and improved medication adherence. CBT reduced both depressive and manic symptoms. MBCT reduced emotional dysregulation.ConclusionsAdjunctive psychological interventions alongside pharmacotherapy appear to improve the clinical outcome and quality of life of people with bipolar disorder in middle-income countries. Further studies are required to investigate contextual adaptation and the role of non-specialists in the provision of psychological interventions to ensure scalability and the efficacy of these interventions in low-income country settings.Declaration of interestNone.

scholarly journals PACK Child: the development of a practical guide to extend the scope of integrated primary care for children and young adolescents

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (Suppl 5) ◽  
pp. e000957 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandy Picken ◽  
Juliet Hannington ◽  
Lara Fairall ◽  
Tanya Doherty ◽  
Eric Bateman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Decision Support Tool ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Childhood Mortality ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Support Tool

Pioneering strategies like WHO’s Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) have resulted in substantial progress in addressing infant and child mortality. However, large inequalities exist in access to and the quality of care provided in different regions of the world. In many low-income and middle-income countries, childhood mortality remains a major concern, and the needs of children present a large burden upon primary care services. The capacity of services and quality of care offered require greater support to address these needs and extend integrated curative and preventive care, specifically, for the well child, the child with a long-term health need and the child older than 5 years, not currently included in IMCI. In response to these needs, we have developed an innovative method, based on experience with a similar approach in adults, that expands the scope and reach of integrated management and training programmes for paediatric primary care. This paper describes the development and key features of the PACK Child clinical decision support tool for the care of children up to 13 years, and lessons learnt during its development.

scholarly journals Level of confidence in and endorsement of the health system among internet users in 12 low-income and middle-income countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. e002205
Author(s):  
Sanam Roder-DeWan ◽  
Anna Gage ◽  
Lisa R Hirschhorn ◽  
Nana A Y Twum-Danso ◽  
Jerker Liljestrand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Internet Survey ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Effective Care ◽  
Universal Health

IntroductionPeople’s confidence in and endorsement of the health system are key measures of system performance, yet are undermeasured in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). We explored the prevalence and predictors of these measures in 12 countries.MethodsWe conducted an internet survey in Argentina, China, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa collecting demographics, ratings of quality, and confidence in and endorsement of the health system. We used multivariable logistic regression to assess the association between confidence/endorsement and self-reported quality of recent healthcare.ResultsOf 13 489 respondents, 62% reported a health visit in the past year. Applying population weights, 32% of these users were very confident that they could receive effective care if they were to ‘become very sick tomorrow’; 30% endorsed the health system, that is, agreed that it ‘works pretty well and only needs minor changes’. Reporting high quality in the last visit was associated with 4.48 and 2.69 greater odds of confidence (95% CI 3.64 to 5.52) and endorsement (95% CI 2.33 to 3.11). Having health insurance was positively associated with confidence and endorsement (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 1.68, 95% CI 1.49 to 1.90 and AOR 1.34, 95% CI 1.22 to 1.48), while experiencing discrimination in healthcare was negatively associated (AOR 0.67, 95% CI 0.56 to 0.80 and AOR 0.63, 95% CI 0.53 to 0.76).ConclusionConfidence and endorsement of the health system were low across 12 LMICs. This may hinder efforts to gain support for universal health coverage. Positive patient experience was strongly associated with confidence in and endorsement of the health system.

scholarly journals Website quality: An analysis of scientific production

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Morales-Vargas ◽  
Rafael Pedraza-Jiménez ◽  
Lluís Codina
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Community ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
Information Architecture ◽  
General Application ◽  
Website Quality ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Number Of Citations ◽  
Constant Growth

A range of different methods and tools have been proposed by both academics and professionals in recent years for evaluating the quality of websites. Some are of general application and can be used to assess any type of website, while others have been adapted to the specialized characteristics of the websites employed in a given sector. This paper undertakes an analysis of existing scientific production in this field, with the aim of identifying its most relevant publications, its principal authors and the specific sectors served by the sites under evaluation. By triangulating review methods, 716 texts, published between 2000 and 2018, were identified in Scopus, Web of Science and other databases and examined. In addition to basic bibliographic information, the number of citations received by each text was recorded using Google Scholar. The area of knowledge in which each author works was also categorized based on his or her specific affiliations. The results point to a growing interest in website quality in a scientific community that has a presence in more than 70 countries. Its authors are drawn from various disciplines, although the highest number of publications is recorded in computer science, business and medical informatics. The most frequently cited texts are in fact seminal books in the associated disciplines of usability, information architecture and user experience. However, as of 2007, the number of texts describing evaluation tools for the websites of specific sectors – most notably, education (33%), health (27%) and commerce (21%) – increased their share. In conclusion, it is evident that website quality is a field of study undergoing constant growth and increasing specialization and one that offers ample opportunities for research.

Lower Income Levels Correlate With Increased Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiong He ◽  
Mengyuan Zhang ◽  
Yongle Wang ◽  
Jin Zhang ◽  
Yi Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Income Level ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Income Levels

Abstract BackgroundIncome level is an important factor that influences the occurrence of gestational diabetes. Thus, this systematic review and network meta-analysis aimed at evaluating the correlation between income levels and the prevalence of gestational diabetes. MethodsRelevant published studies were searched in Pubmed, Web of Science, Cochrane library, and Ovid from the establishment time of database to January 3, 2020. Finally, 13 eligible clinical studies involving 1,817,801 women were selected from a total of 3776 studies and included in this study. The statistical softwares Revman5.3 and Stata14.0 were used to compare the prevalence of gestational diabetes in five different income levels; low, lower middle, medium, upper middle, and high. ResultsThe incidences of gestational diabetes in people with different economic income levels were: high income <middle income <upper middle income <lower middle income <low income. ConclusionThere is no linear correlation between income levels and incidences of gestational diabetes. However, the overall prevalence of gestational diabetes is inversely proportional to income level, that is, the higher the income level, the lower the prevalence of gestational diabetes.

The scientific progress and prospects of artificial intelligence in digestive endoscopy: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peiling Gan ◽  
Shu Huang ◽  
Xiao Pan ◽  
Shali Tan ◽  
Chunyu Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Scientific Progress ◽  
Digestive Endoscopy ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Research Frontiers

UNSTRUCTURED Abstract Background: A growing number of studies have reported artificial intelligence (AI) has been developed for diagnosis and outcome prediction in clinical practice. Furthermore, AI in digestive endoscopy has attracted much attention, which has shown promising and stimulating results. Our study aimed to visualize the articles to determine the trends and hotspots of AI in digestive endoscopy. Methods: Publications on AI in digestive endoscopy research were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) on March 14, 2021. Microsoft Excel 2016, VOSviewer 1.6.11.0, and CiteSpace V were used to assess and plot the research output. Results: The analytic research was based on original articles and reviews. A total of 121 records of AI research in digestive endoscopy published from 2017 to 2021 were retrieved. The citation number for these articles ranged from 0 to 142. The number of published articles increased 68-fold just from 2017 to 2020. All publications were distributed among 31 countries and 296 institutions. Asian countries had the most publications in this field (80.17%). Among the 31 countries, China and Japan were consistently the leading driving force and contributed mostly (31.40% and 28.93%, respectively), with a strong academic reputation in this area. Tada Tomohiro distributed the most related articles (13.22%) and was cited the most frequently. Gastrointestinal endoscopy published the largest number of publications (14.88%), and 4 of the top 10 cited references were in this leading journal. “Barrett’s esophagus” was the leading research hotspot. The keywords “classification,” “polyps,” “risk,” “histology,” and “resection” appeared most recently as research frontiers. Conclusions: Our study provides a systematic elaboration for researchers to obtain a good comprehension of AI development in digestive endoscopy.

scholarly journals Using unannounced standardised patients to obtain data on quality of care in low-income and middle-income countries: key challenges and opportunities

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. e001908 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia Wiseman ◽  
Mylene Lagarde ◽  
Roxanne Kovacs ◽  
Luh Putu Lila Wulandari ◽  
Timothy Powell-Jackson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Standardised Patients

scholarly journals Country Differences and Changes in Focus of Scientific Tobacco Control Publications between 2000 and 2012 in Europe

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc C. Willemsen ◽  
Gera E. Nagelhout
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Control ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Environmental Interventions ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Control Research ◽  
Country Differences ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Smoking And Health

Background/Aims: The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) stresses the importance of scientific research. We examined the differences between 31 European countries regarding quantity and focus of tobacco control research publications. Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and PsycInfo were searched for peer-reviewed articles on tobacco, written by European authors, published between 2000 and 2012. For 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012 we further identified the main focus of the publication. Results: The volume of European tobacco control scientific publications had almost doubled. Scandinavian countries had most publications per inhabitant, while Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia had relatively little research output. There was a smaller increase in publications about harm from tobacco, relative to publications about treatment, and education, and to publications about environmental interventions. In 2012, 49% of all publications were about health, while the total number of publications on environmental interventions was relatively small (10%). Conclusion: Research output had almost doubled, in line with global trends, but is still unevenly distributed across Europe. Although we observed a shift in European publications away from the harm of tobacco towards protecting smokers and changing the environment, the field is still dominated by publications on smoking and health.

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