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Unveiling the Landscape of Big Data Analytics in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the digital transformation marked by healthcare 4.0 has spurred a surge in data generation, giving rise to ‘big data’. Big data analytics has become an effective tool in the healthcare industry, revolutionising medical research, patient care, and healthcare management. This study undertakes a meticulous bibliometric analysis, drawing upon a dataset of 2212 articles from the Scopus database spanning 2014 to 2023, to unravel the trajectory of big data analytics in healthcare. The research explores diverse dimensions, from the distribution of studies across years to the productivity rankings of journals, countries, and institutions, elucidating the evolving trends and key contributors. Co-authorship networks and keyword co-occurrence analysis reveal thematic clusters and intellectual structures, contributing to a nuanced understanding of the field. The results underscore the escalating global interest in the fusion of big data and healthcare, illuminating collaborations, and identifying influential players. Additionally, the study identifies pressing challenges, including security concerns and skill shortages, emphasizing the imperative of overcoming these barriers for effective big data applications in healthcare. Serving as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, this research not only captures the current landscape but also provides insights for future exploration, contributing to strategic planning in this dynamic domain.

Sports engagement and mental toughness in high-performance: A study with tennis players from Ecuador and Portugal

The purpose of this study was to analysis the relationship of sport engagement and mental toughness in elite tennis players from Ecuador and Portugal. The study featured 265 elite tennis players (127 from Ecuador and 138 from Portugal), with ages between 15 and 30 years old (Mage = 18.81; SD = 3.73) and belonging to the most advanced categories of the national ranking of both countries. Two questionnaires were used including the Mental Toughness Index and Athlete Engagement Questionnaire. We realized a quantitative analysis, where the ANOVA statistical analysis test of unidirectional repetitive measures, Pearson correlation (ρ) and Cronbach (α) were used, which supported the analysis. The results showed that tennis players from both countries have high levels of sport engagement and mental toughness. In addition, the results showed positively relationship between sport engagement and mental toughness, indicating that players to become mentally tougher need to be dedicated and enthusiastic about the sport. On the other hand, not significant differences between both genders and countries were evident. This study reinforces the importance of developing psychological programs, based on sport engagement and mental toughness in order to developing determined, tough and component athletes to overcome adversity.

Female representation on editorial boards of leading ophthalmology journals

PurposeTo assess the gender distribution of editorial board members of the leading ophthalmology journals according to SCImago Journal and Country Rank (SJR). MethodsTo evaluate the editorial boards of the ophthalmological journals in category Q1 of the SJR in a cross-sectional study. The primary outcome measured was the proportion of women as editor-in-chief and editorial board members. For the top 10 journals, the internal composition of the editorial board was analyzed and classified into four categories. The study was performed in Oftalmosalud Instituto de Ojos, Lima, Peru, from July to October 2022. In addition, the authors analyzed the women’s participation in previous years as editorial board members. ResultsThirty-two ophthalmology journals were classified within the Q1 category. Female representation as editor-in-chief of Q1 ophthalmology journals was 14.63% (6/41) and as part of the editorial board was 32.9% (122/371). In the top 10 ophthalmology journals, none of the editors-in-chief (Category I) was a woman (p < .001); 11% (11/100) in category II (p < .001), 38.42% (88/229) in Category III (p < .001), and 32.25% (10/31) in category IV (p = 0.07) were women. There was no significant correlation between the percentage of female representation and the SJR (r = 0.32, p = 0.07). ConclusionWomen are underrepresented among editorial board members of the leading ophthalmological journals and this disparity is greater in senior positions. However, there has been an increase in participation through the years.

방사선 의료기기 수출 활성화 방안에 관한 연구

Korea's trade development is accompanied by the government's policy to foster industries. Entering the ranks of advanced countries, Korea should seek directions for the development of technology-intensive and high-value-added industries such as medical devices and entry into overseas markets. In particular, the radiation medical device industry for the purpose of prevention and treatment due to the increase in cancer patients and aging population is expected to continue to grow. Therefore, this study set up five research questions to revitalize the export of radiation medical devices and conducted in-depth interviews with manufacturers. As a result of the interview analysis, the subjects are having difficulty preparing for exports due to the lack of time, cost, information, and manpower. In order to solve this problem, first, it is necessary to reorganize the trade consulting system and trade practical education, such as opening a Micro Degrees course for radiation medical devices and establishing Running Mate trade consulting. Second, it is necessary to attempt platform-oriented online trade marketing with different proportions of off-line trade marketing methods. Third, it is necessary to improve the linked government support system and conditional trade finance system.

Ranking of Countries according to the Index of Economic Freedom with Multicriteria Decision making Methods

Every investor wants to conduct their economic or commercial activity in a country with ease. Economic freedom refers to the public limitations that individual or institutional investors must abide by in order to conduct their business. Individual or institutional investors have the chance to produce, consume, and invest more in nations with high levels of economic freedom. If a nation has a high level of economic freedom, it means that institutions and norms are founded and that the economy runs under free market circumstances. Individual or institutional investors are protected and their legal rights are upheld by the public authorities. In this study, the level of tariffs in the country, the presence of restrictions on foreign investments and capital, the black market situation, the taxation system in the country, the presence and importance of the public sector in the economy, the inflation in the country, the country's inflation, and the country's level of tariffs are all taken into account on a country-by-country basis. The study was conducted by the Heritage Foundation, which has its headquarters in the United States since 1996. Independence of the banking and financial sectors, controls on the prices of products and services and employee wages, regulation and regulation, investor property rights, etc. The data of the "Economic Freedom Index", which consists of fourteen basic criteria including all stages, were examined. This index consists of ten and includes these criteria. With this study, entropy-weighted multi-qualified benefit for the criteria and weights determined in the index calculated by the Heritage Foundation. It aims to provide a fresh option by ranking the "Economic Freedom Index" for all the study's participating nations using the MAUT approach. Keywords: multi-criteria decision making, economic freedom index, entropy, MAUT

The illusion of the Holy Grail of decoupling: Are there countries with relatively high SDGI and moderately low ecological footprint?

The development of sustainability indicators at the national level emerged due to the limitations of using GDP as a measure of well-being, sustainability, and resilience. Over time, various indicators and rankings have been formulated, with a shift in focus from solely economic growth to a more encompassing perspective. The objective of this study was to create a new ranking, based on the integration of two methodologies, namely UN Sustainable Development Goals Index (SDGI), and the Global Footprint Network's Ecological Footprint (EF), in order to identify meaningful clusters of countries based on both measures. Hierarchical clustering was utilized to group countries, while the Nearest Neighbour method was employed to filter out outliers, and the Ward method determined the final clusters. Additionally, the Pearson's correlation coefficient was calculated to assess the relationship between the 17 SDGIs and the EF. The clustering outcomes revealed that a three-cluster solution can be considered satisfactory. The results obtained with the new method demonstrate that the environmental dimension of SDGI is a sufficient metric for environmental sustainability in terms of ranking countries.

BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THE GREATEST NUCLEAR DISASTERS: WHAT IS KNOWN SO FAR AND WHAT ARE THE PROSPECTS?

Abstract. The high potential of nuclear power to combat climate change and support sustainable development plays a critical role in achieving the goal of the Paris Agreement. Moreover, with the ever-increasing demand for electricity, it is essential to consider nuclear power as a reliable source of energy. However, it should be noted that although the risk of a radiological accident is small, it always exists, and therefore it is crucial to have a complete understanding of the management of nuclear power. Herein, we present a statistical review of nuclear accident research at Chernobyl and Fukushima Nuclear Power Plants using bibliometric analysis to identify key patterns in scientific results and current issues in accident research. More than 10,000 articles have been collected from the SCOPUS database covering the periods 1986–2022 and 2011–2022 on Chernobyl and Fukushima, respectively. The results were obtained from two perspectives: first, we identified stages through which pre- and post-accident researches have evolved, and then we analysed the spatial correlation between energy-economic performance and scientific literature for the leading productive countries. From the analysis of research trends, it was found that the number of articles increased sharply immediately after the accident and slightly decreased over time. Among the most attractive subject categories in terms of the largest number of publications and received citations were environmental sciences, medicine and energy policy. The productive country ranking was mostly topped by the country in which the accident occurred. Spatial statistical analysis revealed a strong correlation between the scientific productivity and energy-economic performance of the leading countries.

Trends of Publications and Country Rankings in Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health from Asia: A Bibliometric Study from 1996 to 2022

Trends of Publications and Country Rankings in Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health from Asia: A Bibliometric Study from 1996 to 2022

Material and social deprivation in the European Union: Country-level analysis

The study focuses on material and social deprivation as an important aspect of quality-of-life research in the European Union (EU). It analyses thirteen material and social deprivation items considered by the Eurostat. The study aims to compare country rankings based on severe material and social deprivation rates and country rankings obtained from composite indicators covering thirteen material deprivation items. Additionally, using Eurostat data, it evaluates material and social deprivation across EU countries in 2015-2022. The study employs different normalization and weighting methods to construct the composite indicators for country-level data. The results obtained through various methods are observed to exhibit a high degree of concordance. In particular, the severe material and social deprivation rate was found to be a good representative of material and social deprivation in a multidimensional approach. Regardless of the method used, throughout the analyzed period, Bulgarians and Romanians were in the worst situation within the EU. Slovenia and Cyprus improved their situation the most compared to other EU countries, while France, Germany, and Spain notably worsened their position between 2015 and 2022.

Examining Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions in Iranian and Chinese Context: A Mixed Methods Approach

This study investigated key cultural value dimensions in samples of undergraduate business students from Iran (n = 40) and China (n = 40). Hofstede’s national culture framework spans Power Distance, Individualism/Collectivism, Uncertainty Avoidance, and Masculinity/Femininity. A survey measured and compared cultural dimension scores between countries. Classroom observations also qualitatively assessed how societal norms shape teaching and learning. Results showed that Iranians accepted greater power inequality, showed more discomfort with unstructured situations, and were more individualist than the strongly collectivist Chinese sample. Both countries were distinctly masculine. Observation data reflected high Power Distance and Uncertainty Avoidance in Iranian classrooms, with professors tightly controlling discourse and censoring student opinions. Chinese classrooms demonstrated more collaboration and student debate. Findings update Hofstede’s country rankings with generational data. Insights can inform educational reforms catering teaching practices to cultural orientations while developing needed competencies. Limitations include sample size and generalizability. Further cross-cultural research should track evolving youth attitudes, translate macro-culture into micro-domains like academia, and leverage understanding to optimize learning systems. This mixed methodology comparing Iranian and Chinese university students on cultural dimensions and academic manifestations makes a novel contribution. Practical implications span cross-cultural understanding, organizational leadership, policy, and culture-specific social initiatives.

Criteria for choosing the type of model and method of data normalization in the index approach of social process analysis

Subject. We analyze the method of calculating the global knowledge index, results of ranking countries according to one of the components of the resulting index, calculated using additive and multiplicative models for data on a natural scale and normalized under various methods. Objectives. The aim is to identify alternative normalization methods to eliminate distortions in the ranking of countries to improve the accuracy of the results, as part of the analysis of the data normalization method used in the global knowledge index, to substantiate the expediency of replacing the currently used additive model with a multiplicative one. Methods. The study employs quantitative methods of statistical analysis. The information base of the study consists of official data from the World Bank and the UNESCO Institute of Statistics. Results. We compared three methods of normalization: the "minimum-maximum" method, which is proposed by the compilers of the index, the "distance to a reference" method, and the standardization method. The study proved that using the "distance to a reference" method, the ratios for data on a natural scale and normalized, as well as their distribution laws, are preserved. The preservation of the order of countries when calculating the resulting indicator on a natural scale and after normalization is observed when combining the proposed normalization method with a multiplicative model. Conclusions. When calculating the components of the global knowledge index, it is recommended to use a weighted geometric average, as well as to switch to the normalization method through "distance to a reference" to exclude violations of relationships between the initial and normalized data.

Concentration of Tetrabromobisphenol-A in fish: systematic review and meta-analysis and probabilistic health risk assessment.

Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A) is an emerging pollutant that enters water resources and affects various marine organisms, such as fish. Consequently, numerous studies globally investigated TBBP-A concentrations in fish fillets of the current study were meta-analyze concentration of TBBP-A in fish fillets and estimate the associated health risks for consumers. The search encompassed international databases, including Science Direct, PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science from January 1, 2005, to July 20, 2023. The ranking of countries based on the pooled (Mean) concentration of TBBP-A in fish was as follows: China (1.157 µg/kg-ww) > Czech Republic (1.027 µg/kg-ww) > France (0.500 µg/kg-ww) ∼ Switzerland (0.500 µg/kg-ww) > Netherlands (0.405 µg/kg-ww) > Germany (0.33 µg/kg-ww) > Sweden (0.165 µg/kg-ww)>UK (0.078 µg/kg-ww) > Belgium (0.065 µg/kg-ww) > South Korea (0.013 µg/kg-ww) ∼ Japan (0.013 µg/kg-ww) > Ireland (0.005 µg/kg-ww). The risk assessment showed that the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks of TBBP-A in China and France are higher compared to other countries; however, within all countries, these risks were found to be within acceptable limits.

Profound changes in global sourcing? The country of origin theory and its effects on sourcing decisions

PurposeThis study aims to examine decision factors for global sourcing, differentiated into transcontinental and continental sourcing to obtain insight into locational aspects of sourcing decisions and global trends. This study analyzed various country perceptions to reveal their influence on sourcing decisions. The country of origin (COO) theory explains why certain country perceptions and images influence purchasing experts in their selection of suppliers.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a two-study approach. In Study 1, the authors conducted discrete choice card experiments with 71 purchasing experts located in Europe and the USA to examine the importance of essential decision factors for global sourcing. Given the clear evidence that location is a factor in sourcing decisions, in Study 2 the authors investigated purchasers’ perceptions and images of countries, adding country ranking experiments on various perceived characteristics such as quality, price and technology.FindingsStudy 1 provides evidence that the purchasers’ personal relationship with the supplier plays a decisive role in the supplier selection process. While product quality and location impact sourcing decisions, the attraction of the buying company and cultural barriers are less significant. Interestingly, however, these factors seem as important as price to respondents. This implies that a strong relationship with suppliers and good quality products are essential aspects of a reliable and robust supply chain in the post-COVID-19 era. Examining the locational aspect in detail, Study 2 linked the choice card experiments with country ranking experiments. In this study, the authors found that purchasing experts consider that transcontinental countries such as Japan and China offer significant advantages in terms of price and technology. China has enhanced its quality, which is recognizable in the country ranking experiments. Therefore, decisions on global sourcing are not just based on such high-impact factors as price and availability; country perceptions are also influential. Additionally, the significance of the locational aspect could be linked to certain country images of transcontinental suppliers, as the COO theory describes.Originality/valueThe new approach divides global sourcing into transcontinental and European sourcing to evaluate special decision factors and link these factors to the locational aspect of sourcing decisions. To deepen the clear evidence for the locational aspect and investigate the possible influence of country perceptions, the authors applied the COO theory. This approach enabled authors to show the strong influence of country perception on purchasing departments, which is represented by the locational effect. Hence, the success of transcontinental countries relies not only on factors such as their availability but also on the purchasers’ positive perceptions of these countries in terms of technology and price.

Research Output inOrthopaedics and Sports Medicine from Nigeria and Africa - A Bibliometric Analysis.

Nigeria has a relatively large scientific community that produces an adequate research output among African countries. Not many studies have analysed the research output in orthopaedics and sports medicine from Nigeria and Africa. Hence, we aimed to analyze the research output in orthopaedics and sports medicine from Nigeria and Africa. We used the SCOPUS data from the Scimago Journal & Country Rank website. It allows us to draw various journal metrics for research. Between 1996 and 2022, Nigerian research publications in orthopaedics and sports medicine had grown from 4 in 1996 to 39 in 2022 (a 10-fold growth) but overall is 62nd in the world representing 0.07% of publications in the period. In the same period, Africa published 8297 papers in orthopaedics and sports medicine representing only 1.24% of the global publications in this field. There is low research output in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine from Nigeria and, the whole African continent. However, there has been a growth in the publications from Africa.

Determination and classification of entrepreneurial efficiency of countries: Data envelopment analysis and hierarchical clustering analysis

Entrepreneurship initiatives have undeniable effects on national economies. States and governments produce various strategies and policies to increase the contribution of entrepreneurship to the country's economy. Entrepreneurship levels of countries are determined by various organizations. Country entrepreneurship scores and rankings are regularly published by the “Global entrepreneurship monitor (GEM)”. Countries, on the other hand, understand their current level of entrepreneurship according to these reports. In this research, it is aimed to determine the entrepreneurial activity efficiency levels (EAE) of the countries with the data obtained from the GEM 2021 reports and to cluster them according to their activity levels. In this context, forty-two country data of five indicators presented in the 2021 GEM report were used. The research was carried out in two stages. In the first stage, four output-oriented data envelopment (DEA) models were created and the EAE were determined. In the second stage, the clustering of countries according to their EAEs was carried out by hierarchical clustering analysis. According to the research findings, 21 countries were at full efficiency in the DEA-1 model, 22 countries were at full efficiency in the DEA-2 model, and 18 countries were at full efficiency in the DEA-3 and DEA-4 models. In the hierarchical clustering analysis, the countries are clustered in three groups. Twenty-two countries were included in Cluster-1, seven countries in Cluster-2, and thirteen countries in Cluster-3. Cluster-1, Cluster-2 and Cluster-3 were characterized as high, middle, and low efficiency levels, respectively. As a result of the research, suggestions were made to countries to improve their entrepreneurial activities.

The alternative ranking using two-step logarithmic normalization method for benchmarking the supply chain performance of countries

Supply chain performance signifies the success of countries in material and information flow within international trade activities. Countries strive to enhance their supply chain performance by increasing connectivity with partner countries and reducing dwell times at logistics hubs. In this study, the supply chain performance of countries based on international tracking indicators is examined using a multi-criteria decision-making approach. The paper encompasses two primary objectives. The first objective is the determination of the supply chain performance of countries. The second one is the development of a novel alternative ranking method. The study employs 10 supply chain key performance indicators as criteria and utilizes data from 72 countries. The data is sourced from logistics performance index reports published by the World Bank. The modified preference selection index (MPSI) is employed for criterion weighting. For the ranking of countries, a novel alternative ranking method named the “Alternative Ranking using two-step LOgarithmic Normalization (ARLON)” method is proposed. Through the implementation of the MPSI-ARLON hybrid method, supply chain performance and rankings of countries are computed. The findings are supported by sensitivity and comparative analyses. Furthermore, robustness tests are conducted for the ARLON method. The research concludes by presenting implications and managerial insights derived from the ARLON method.

Mechanical Strength and Microstructure Properties of Concrete Incorporating Copper Slag as Fine Aggregate: A State-of-the-Art Review

Incorporation solid waste generated in industry into concrete production is considered an environmentally sustainable approach as it reduces pollution, lowers energy consumption, and mitigates the depletion of natural resources. Copper slag (CS) is a residual material produced through the copper smelting process. The slag materials are kept in expansive landfills and consume substantial land space. The typical approaches for managing CS involve recycling, metal recovery, and the creation of additional value through the manufacturing of items, including but not limited to railroad ballast, abrasive tools, cutting tools, roofing granules, abrasive tiles, glass, asphalt surfaces, and foundations for road construction. This study aimed to evaluate the mechanical strength and microstructural properties of concrete, focusing on using CS as a substitute for fine aggregate. This review systematically analyzes its use in concrete production over the last two decades. For the review, data were collected from various publishers, which are peer-reviewed articles, and validated using databases like Scopus, Scimago journal and country rank (SJR), Web of Science, etc. This review concluded that the potential of utilizing CS as a workable alternative for fine aggregate is highly attractive, given its superior performance in mortar and concrete mixes when compared to mixes without CS.

Evaluation of the Scientific Production in the Field of General Practice and Family Medicine in Portugal

The Portuguese publications in the field of General Practice and Family Medicine have not yet been assessed in bibliometric studies. The aim of this study was to analyze that production between 2012 and 2022. The Web of Science Core Collection was used to gather the number of articles, journals and citations obtained; the Journal Citation Reports to obtain the Impact Factor and quartile of journals; and Scimago Journal & Country Rank, for the comparison of data with other European countries. The search was based on the following query: "usf OR unidade de Saude Familiar OR centro de Saude OR ACeS OR medicina geral familiar OR Gen Practice Family SAME Portugal", and a time window between 2012 and 2022 was defined. The study considered the following quantitative indicators: total number of publications, typology, language, affiliation, co-authors, geographical distribution, thematic areas, and the number of publications/inhabitant and publications/physician from European countries; the qualitative indicators selected were the Impact Factor (IF), the quartile and the number of citations. Between 2012 and 2022, the national scientific production had an average annual growth rate of 36.6%. Of 389 publications, 73.8% were 'Articles' and 11.8% were 'Review Articles', predominantly in English (88.4%). The fields of 'General Internal Medicine' (24.7%) and 'Public Environmental Health' (14.9%) had the highest publication rates among the journals. The 389 publications received 5354 citations, for an average of 13.76 citations per article, and the average yearly citation growth was 115%. According to IF, 22.5% of the 222 journals belonged to Q4, 27.5% to Q3, 29.7% to Q2 and 20.3% to Q1, and therefore no significant bias regarding the journals where Portuguese doctors publish was observed. The bibliometric analysis allowed us to examine the evolution of the scientific production in the field of Portuguese General Practice and Family Medicine by observing an increasing publication trend and with a high potential for publication growth.

Green growth assessment across 203 economies: Trends and insights

Green growth underpins the achievement of sustainable transition through continued economic development while addressing threats to environmental sustainability and socially inclusive well-being. Yet, decoupling economic growth from natural resource depletion and environmental degradation while achieving long-term sustainable development remains complex. Here, we present a comprehensive evaluation of green growth across 203 economies using our novel dataset (i.e., Data descriptor titled, “Comprehensive green growth indicators across countries and territories” published in Scientific Data) to examine the determinants and indicators of green growth and their variations across diverse countries and regions. We further analyze the long-term trends and patterns of green growth performance, drawing insights from historical data for future policy-making. Finally, we examine the policy implications of β-convergence in green growth while addressing regional disparities. We use the constructed global measures of green growth to rank (winners and losers) countries with environmentally sustainable economic development. The top ten economies with high performance in green growth include Monaco, Singapore, New Zealand, New Caledonia, American Samoa, the US, Japan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Australia. In contrast, the bottom ten economies ranked by their low green growth performance include Saint Martin, Faeroe Islands, Turkmenistan, Sint Maarten, Palau, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Bermuda, Suriname, and Curacao in a bottom-up fashion. Our empirical results show that green growth policies that internalize the negative effects of sustainable development improve a country's socioeconomic dynamics, environmental quality of life, natural asset base, policy responses, and emission productivity.

Development of the country's innovative potential as a factor in attracting foreign investment

The purpose of the paper is to study and analyze the role of developing the country's innovative potential to attract foreign investments. The main results of the study are to obtain information that in addition to the innovative environment, ideology, politics, economy and culture of the country, foreign investors often pay attention to intellectual, scientific, technical and technological, financial, legal and entrepreneurial resources, which generally includes into the components of the concept of “innovation potential”. Countries that have been investing heavily in research and development on an ongoing basis for a long time are leaders in the ranking of countries in terms of foreign direct investment. Based on the data presented in the study it can be concluded that the development of the country’s innovative potential is an important factor for foreign investors. The novelty of the scientific work is justified by the current of globalization, since it is the global economy that makes innovation even more important since companies and investors are looking for prospects for growth and competitive advantages. There are many related studies, but there are no studies on innovation potential in the context of attracting foreign investment.