Análisis bibliométrico de la literatura publicada sobre SIDA en el Sur de África

C. A. Macías-Chapula; A. Mijangos-Nolasco; J. J. Eguía Lis-Márquez; M. E. Ramírez Godoy; G. García-Hernández

doi:10.3989/redc.2002.v25.i4.277

Bibliometric analysis on AIDS publications in South Africa

Authors

C. A. Macías-Chapula Hospital General de México. Programa de Información Científica y Tecnológica. México, D.F.
A. Mijangos-Nolasco Hospital General de México. Programa de Información Científica y Tecnológica. México, D.F.
J. J. Eguía Lis-Márquez Hospital General de México. Programa de Información Científica y Tecnológica. México, D.F.
M. E. Ramírez Godoy Dirección General de Bibliotecas. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
G. García-Hernández

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/redc.2002.v25.i4.277

Keywords:

scientific production, bibliometrics, HIV, AIDS, Africa Southern, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, developing countries, MEDLINE, comparative study

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to present the results of a bibliometric research conducted on AIDS in Africa, Southern. The literature production and communication patterns were analysed in an attempt to obtain indicators so as to support the decision making processes related to the prevention and control of AIDS. An Internet MEDLINE bibliographic search was conducted on AIDS and Africa, Southern for the period 1980-2001. The research was limited to studies conducted on humans; and indicators related to productivity, geographic distribution by country, language and subject content were identified.
A total of 1.820 postings were retrieved and analysed. Main production was distributed among South Africa (42.36%), Zimbabwe (20.44%) and Zambia (19.90%). Most of the documents corresponded to articles published in scientific journals (55.33%). English was the main language used (97.75%); and the production in collaboration of two or more authors was significant (55.61%). The subject content of the research was related mainly to Health Education, Infant, and Sex Behaviour. A high production at the national level —mainly local universities— and the influence of USA and United Kingdom academic institutions was also found. A comparison with other geographic regions as well as the lines for further research actions are described.

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2002-12-30

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Macías-Chapula, C. A., Mijangos-Nolasco, A., Eguía Lis-Márquez, J. J., Ramírez Godoy, M. E., & García-Hernández, G. (2002). Bibliometric analysis on AIDS publications in South Africa. Revista Española De Documentación Científica, 25(4), 433–441. https://doi.org/10.3989/redc.2002.v25.i4.277

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Vol. 25 No. 4 (2002)

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