Infectious diseases citation patterns: mapping the literature 2008–2010

Abstract

The citations to current and older publications in a range of disciplines, heavy citation of journals, and citation of miscellaneous and government documents revealed the depth and breadth of resources needed for the study of infectious diseases.

Citation data as a proxy for quality or scientific influence are at best PAC (probably approximately correct)

“…In research evaluation the five sources of errors mentioned earlier (miss a very common factor; miss a very rare factor; having to deal with partially incorrect theories; use of approximate algorithms; data errors) do occur. Errors related to probability (the P in PAC) may occur when random sampling from a database is applied (Franceschini, Maisano, & Mastrogiacomo, ; Rethlefsen & Livinski, ). Moreover, it can be said that the inclusion or exclusion of some journals in a database also constitutes a chance factor.…”

Feasibility study of mitigation and suppression strategies for controlling COVID-19 outbreaks in London and Wuhan

“…Throughout human history, Infectious diseases (ID), also known as transmissible diseases or communicable diseases, are considered as serious threats to global public health and economics [ 1 ]. From the 1918 influenza pandemic in Spain resulting in nearly 50 million deaths in 1920s, to recent ongoing global outbreaks of corona-virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) killing over 11 thousands people in all over the world [ 2 ], infectious disease is a leading contributor to significant mortality and causes huge losses to society as well as personal family burden. Among a variety of factors leading to emergence and outbreaks of ID, the key issues are population density and human mobility where in these cities with developed transportation systems, pathogens can be spread to large geographic space within a short period of time.…”

Feasibility Study of Mitigation and Suppression Strategies for Controlling COVID-19 Outbreaks in London and Wuhan

“…Throughout human history, Infectious diseases (ID), also known as transmissible diseases or communicable diseases, are considered as serious threats to global public health and economics [1]. From the 1918 influenza pandemic in Spain resulting in nearly 50 million deaths in 1920s, to recent ongoing global outbreaks of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) killing over 11 thousands people in all over the world [2], infectious disease is a leading contributor to significant mortality and causes huge losses to society as well as personal family burden. Among a variety of factors leading to emergence and outbreaks of ID, the key issues are population density and human mobility where in these cities with developed transportation systems, pathogens can be spread to large geographic space within a short period of time.…”