P-50 Development of Scientific and Clinical research Cooperation in the Caribbean: A new bibliometric Internet platform (DOSCCAR)
Author(s):
C Contaret, J Deloumeaux , A Puello , V Polanco , A P Ortiz , O Edwige , M Dramé
Year of Presentation:
2024
Objective: The Caribbean's unique epidemiological challenges necessitate concerted efforts in public health. With prevalent vector-borne diseases and high rates of cardiovascular conditions and cancers, collaboration between Caribbean countries is crucial. This study aims to propose an interactive website platform to identify research profiles, addressing collaboration, research areas, impact on the scientific community, and alignment with public health issues.
Methods: Utilizing Web of Science and Medline-indexed publications, bibliometric indicators were employed to analyze scientific output from 1988 to 2022 across 20 Caribbean countries/islands. Quantitative indicators, performance metrics, and visualization tools facilitated comprehensive analysis. The interactive website, developed in PHP with MySQL Database, provides detailed insights through graphical representations and interactive maps.
Results: The DOSCCAR website offers 189 graphics and 64 videos, showcasing collaborative networks, research themes, and publication trends. It provides a multilingual interface (French, English, Spanish) for accessibility. Graphs address collaboration patterns, research areas, impact on the scientific community, and alignment with public health issues, facilitating comprehensive analysis.
Conclusion: The DOSCCAR study underscores the importance of collaboration in addressing common public health challenges in the Caribbean. While some countries show potential for scientific output, collaboration within the region remains suboptimal. Initiatives such as Martinique and Guadeloupe's integration into the OECS demonstrate progress, but more efforts are needed to foster scientific collaboration. Identifying stakeholders and facilitating collaboration are essential to drive local research development. Strengthening collaborative efforts among Caribbean nations is imperative to address shared public health concerns effectively.