Trends in Scientific Publications for the French West Indies and the Dominican Republic from 1990 through 2019: Infectious Diseases.

OBJECTIVE: The French West Indies (FWI) and the Dominican Republic (DR) are also, by virtue of their geographical positions, exposed to infectious diseases. The objective of this study was to describe trends in scientific publication for the FWI and the DR using bibliometric analysis, to describe existing international collaborations for each site, and to identify directions for potential collaboration between the 2 sites. METHODOLOGY: Using data (publications from 1990-2019) from the Web of Science and PubMed databases, a bibliometric analysis was performed. Three bibliometric indicators were used: quantitative, performance, and organization-specific. RESULTS: There were 3599 articles published in the indicated span of time, with at least 1 author affiliated with either the FWI (N = 2552) or the DR (N = 1047). Journals ranked in the first quartile, which represent the highest quality journals in each Journal Citation Record category, were the most strongly represented, (38% for the FWI and 50.32% for the DR). In terms of the FWI publications, authors from mainland France were the primary collaborators (1754, 35%); for publications from the DR, the US provided the largest number of collaborators (898; 43%). The infectious disease category predominated, with 2 clusters emerging: arbovirus infections (FWI) and HIV infection (DR). CONCLUSION: This study is one of the first to perform a bibliometric analysis of the 30-year scientific output of the FWI and the DR. Both sites published articles about infectious diseases, indicating that this might be a strong area for future collaborations.

Visualization of scientific collaboration and themes for arbovirus disease in the caribbean: A forty-year trend analysis with focus on dengue, Zika and Chikungunya.

BACKGROUND: The (re-)emergence of arboviruses in the Caribbean, and worldwide, is a major public health issue of concern to all scientific research stakeholders. This study aimed to use bibliometric analysis to identify the contribution of Caribbean countries to scientific production regarding the three arboviruses with the greatest impact, namely zika, chikungunya and dengue. METHOD: Bibliographic data related to arbovirus diseases were collected from three international databases (Web of Science, Pubmed, and Scopus), filtered by Caribbean islands of affiliation. VosViewer was used to identify scientific connections between countries or institutions and to identify research themes. RESULTS: The dataset comprised 1332 indexed articles, with 50% of articles categorized in the top quartile of quality. Cuba was found to lead research on dengue, with a total of 300 articles, and 18 international connections. The USA-Puerto Rico duo was found to be the leader on emerging arboviruses (Zika and Chikungunya), followed by a predominantly French-language cluster (mainland France, Guadeloupe, Martinique). Key research topics were related to clinical presentations, epidemiology, and research on mosquito-borne viruses CONCLUSIONS: Co-authorship network analysis on emerging arboviruses revealed the dynamics of collaboration, and provides insights into Caribbean collaborations that deserve to be created and consolidated in case of resurgence of new arbovirus epidemics.

Research challenges and opportunities in the Caribbean area: first bibliometric study in the French West Indies, from 1989 to 2018

[ABSTRACT]. Objective. To analyze, describe, and quantify the collaborations and scientific output of the two university teaching hospitals of Martinique and Guadeloupe, at the regional, national, and international level. Methods. A bibliometrics analysis was performed from the international databases Web of Science and PubMed, for the period from 1989 to 2018, inclusive (30 years). Three types of bibliometric indicators were used, namely quantitative indicators, performance indicators, and organization-specific indicators. Affiliations of the first and last authors were identified from PubMed. Results. Between 1989 and 2018, a total of 1 522 indexed articles were published with at least one author affiliated to either the University Hospital of Martinique (n = 827) or the University Hospital of Guadeloupe (n = 685). The majority of articles were in category Q1 (35.8% for Martinique and 35.2% for Guadeloupe). In Martinique, over the last 30 years, the three main research areas have been clinical neurology, ophthalmology, and surgery, together representing 28.7% of all research areas, with the highest number of articles published in the field of clinical neurology (n = 81). In the University Hospital of Guadeloupe, the area of hematology was largely represented, with 79 articles published. For both hospitals, the first and last authors of the articles published were mainly from mainland France. Conclusions. This quantitative analysis shows the development of medical and scientific research in Martinique and Guadeloupe over the last three decades, as well as the extent of their collaborative partnerships at the national and international levels.

[RESUMEN]. Objetivo. Analizar, describir y cuantificar las colaboraciones y la producción científica de los dos hospitales docentes universitarios de Martinica y Guadalupe, al nivel regional, nacional e internacional. Métodos. Se llevó a cabo un análisis de bibliometría de las bases de datos internacionales Web of Science y PubMed, en el período de 1989 al 2018, inclusive (30 años). Se emplearon tres tipos de indicadores bibliométricos, a saber: indicadores cuantitativos, indicadores de rendimiento e indicadores específicos de organización. Se establecieron las afiliaciones de los primeros y últimos autores de PubMed. Resultados. Entre 1989 y el 2018, se publicaron en total 1 522 artículos indizados con al menos un autor afiliado al Hospital Universitario de Martinica (n = 827) o bien al Hospital Universitario de Guadalupe (n = 685). La mayoría de los artículos estaban en el cuartil 1 (35,8 % en Martinica y 35,2 % en Guadalupe). En Martinica, en los últimos 30 años las tres principales áreas de investigación han sido la neurología clínica, la oftalmología y la cirugía, que juntas representan 28,7 % de todas las áreas de investigación, con el número más alto de artículos publicado en el campo de la neurología clínica (n = 81). En el Hospital Universitario de Guadalupe, el ámbito de la hematología estaba ampliamente representado, con 79 artículos publicados. En ambos hospitales, los primeros y los últimos autores de los artículos publicados eran principalmente de Francia continental. Conclusiones. Este análisis cuantitativo demuestra el desarrollo de la investigación médica y científica en Martinica y Guadalupe en los treinta últimos años, así como el alcance de sus asociaciones colaborativas a los niveles nacional e internacional.

[RESUMO]. Objetivo. Analisar, descrever e quantificar as colaborações e a produção científica dos dois hospitais universitários de Martinica e Guadalupe, no âmbito regional, nacional e internacional. Métodos. Foi realizada uma análise bibliométrica das bases de dados internacionais Web of Science e PubMed, no período de 1989 a 2018, inclusive (30 anos). Três tipos de indicadores bibliométricos foram utilizados: quantitativos, de desempenho e específicos da organização. Afiliações dos primeiros e últimos autores foram identificadas na base PubMed. Resultados. Entre 1989 e 2018, um total de 1 522 artigos indexados foram publicados com pelo menos um autor afiliado ao Hospital Universitário de Martinica (n = 827) ou ao Hospital Universitário de Guadalupe (n = 685). A maioria dos artigos estava na categoria Q1 (35,8% para Martinica e 35,2% para Guadalupe). Na Martinica, nos últimos 30 anos, as três principais áreas de pesquisa foram neurologia clínica, oftalmologia e cirurgia, representando, juntas, 28,7% de todas as áreas de pesquisa, com o maior número de artigos publicados no campo da neurologia clínica (n = 81). No Hospital Universitário de Guadalupe, a área de hematologia foi amplamente representada, com 79 artigos publicados. Para ambos os hospitais, os primeiros e os últimos autores dos artigos publicados eram principalmente da França continental. Conclusões. Esta análise quantitativa demonstra o desenvolvimento da pesquisa médica e científica na Martinica e em Guadalupe nas três últimas décadas, bem como a extensão de suas parcerias colaborativas no âmbito nacional e internacional.

Research challenges and opportunities in the Caribbean area: first bibliometric study in the French West Indies, from 1989 to 2018.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze, describe, and quantify the collaborations and scientific output of the two university teaching hospitals of Martinique and Guadeloupe, at the regional, national, and international level. METHODS: A bibliometrics analysis was performed from the international databases Web of Science and PubMed, for the period from 1989 to 2018, inclusive (30 years). Three types of bibliometric indicators were used, namely quantitative indicators, performance indicators, and organization-specific indicators. Affiliations of the first and last authors were identified from PubMed. RESULTS: Between 1989 and 2018, a total of 1 522 indexed articles were published with at least one author affiliated to either the University Hospital of Martinique (n = 827) or the University Hospital of Guadeloupe (n = 685). The majority of articles were in category Q1 (35.8% for Martinique and 35.2% for Guadeloupe). In Martinique, over the last 30 years, the three main research areas have been clinical neurology, ophthalmology, and surgery, together representing 28.7% of all research areas, with the highest number of articles published in the field of clinical neurology (n = 81). In the University Hospital of Guadeloupe, the area of hematology was largely represented, with 79 articles published. For both hospitals, the first and last authors of the articles published were mainly from mainland France. CONCLUSIONS: This quantitative analysis shows the development of medical and scientific research in Martinique and Guadeloupe over the last three decades, as well as the extent of their collaborative partnerships at the national and international levels.

International cooperation in public health in Martinique: geostrategic utility for cancer surveillance in the Caribbean.

BACKGROUND: Cooperation in public health and in oncology in particular, is currently a major issue for the island of Martinique, given its geopolitical position in the Caribbean region. The region of Martinique shares certain public health problems with other countries of the Caribbean, notably in terms of diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients with cancer. We present here a roadmap of cooperation priorities and activities in cancer surveillance and oncology in Martinique. MAIN BODY: The fight against cancer is a key public health priority that features high on the regional health policy for Martinique. In the face of these specific epidemiological conditions, Martinique needs to engage in medical cooperation in the field of oncology within the Caribbean, to improve skills and knowledge in this field, and to promote the creation of bilateral relations that will help to improve cancer management in an international healthcare environment. CONCLUSIONS: These collaborative exchanges will continue throughout 2020 and will lead to the implementation of mutual research projects across a larger population basin, integrating e-health approaches and epidemiological e-cohorts.