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

摘要: Objective Worldwide, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) represents predominant viral agent causing bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children. To conduct research tackle existing healthcare disparities, RSV-related activities around globe need to be described. Hence, we assessed associated scientific output (represented by articles) geographical, chronological socioeconomic criteria analysed authors publishing field gender. Also, 15 most cited articles prolific journals were identified for RSV research. Design Retrospective, descriptive study. Setting The NewQIS (New Quality Quantity Indices Science) platform was employed identify published Web of Science until 2013. We performed a numerical analysis all articles, examined citation-based aspects (eg, citation rates); results visualised density equalising mapping tools. Results 4600 articles. USA led field; US-American 2139 (46.5%% articles), which have been 83 000 times. When related benchmarks such as gross domestic product or Research Development expenditures, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia Chile ranked leading positions. A total 614 on (13.34% attributed collaborations. These primarily established between high-income countries. gender indicated that male scientists dominated countries except Brazil. Conclusions majority originated from whereas developing nations showed only minimal publication productivity barely part any collaborative networks. capacity these should increased order assist addressing inequities resource allocation clinical burden