Statistical analysis on scientific papers in Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention from 2002 to 2015 based on GoPubMed

Abstract

Objective This paper aimes to analyze the scientific research development trend, research emphasis and cooperation situation of Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention since its establishment, to provide the suggestions for policy-making of scientific management and related decisions. Methods Based on GoPubMed, Literature quantitative analysis was used to analyze the publication time and journal distribution, research topics and core authors of the scientific papers from 2002 to 2015. Results A total number of 4 501 research papers had been published in 576 different kinds of periodicals. Research topics were based on population health with special focus on the epidemiological, microbiological and etiological studies of infectious disease. Chronic non-communicable disease and health research were paying more and more attention to. Core author group and the core research team have been formed. Conclusions The capability to conduct scientific research was increased and the international influence was increasing year by year, the ability of infectious disease control was strengthened, and the scientific research team worked together more closely. Thus, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention should reinforce scientific management, develop advanced disciplines, as well as improve the quality of scientific research in the future. Key words: GoPubMed; Center for Disease Control and Prevention; Scientific papers; Statistical analysis