F.T. Akinsolu Author

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Analyzing the research output of preventive chemotherapy neglected tropical diseases in Africa: A Social network analysis

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F.T. Akinsolu

Social network analysis (SNA) is a novel method for quantifying research output and a hallmark of contemporary academic research. Neglected tropical
diseases (NTDs) share a lot in common with rare diseases. Although not all are considered rare, NTDs are often misdiagnosed and treatments are less
available. The aim of this study is to assess collaboration trends and to identify leading scientists, author affiliations and funding organizations of five
preventive chemotherapy neglected tropical diseases (PC-NTDs) in Africa in order to support planning, implementation and management of these
diseases. SNA was used to analyse author’s affiliations, collaborations and research funding organizations (name/locations) in publications on five
PC-NTDs. PubM... view more»

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