What question did this study set out to answer?

To analyze the geographical distribution of biomedical and clinical research publications from Gulf Cooperation Council countries over the chosen decade.

April 13, 2026Saudi Medical Journal

Geographical distribution of biomedical publications from the Gulf Corporation Council countries

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MNMargaret G. NorthwaySultan Qaboos University DDDirk DeleuWeill Cornell Medical College in Qatar YHYolande HanssensHamad Medical Corporation

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Implication

Geographical analysis reveals significant biomedical research output in Gulf Cooperation Council countries, suggesting growth opportunities.

Key Points

To analyze the geographical distribution of biomedical and clinical research publications from Gulf Cooperation Council countries over the chosen decade.
Conducted a Medline search for publications between 1990-1999
Utilized the advanced search option based on country names
Collected data on publication counts for each Gulf Cooperation Council country
A total of 6,960 Medline-listed biomedical publications were identified
Publications increased by 14% over the decade
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait led in publications, accounting for 67% and 16%, respectively
United Arab Emirates and Oman showed steady growth, while Bahrain and Qatar's publication rates plateaued

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Northway et al. (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc88303afacbeac03ea119 https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1342

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April 13, 2026Saudi Medical Journal

Geographical distribution of biomedical publications from the Gulf Corporation Council countries

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Authors

MNMargaret G. NorthwaySultan Qaboos University DDDirk DeleuWeill Cornell Medical College in Qatar YHYolande HanssensHamad Medical Corporation

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Implication

Geographical analysis reveals significant biomedical research output in Gulf Cooperation Council countries, suggesting growth opportunities.

Key Points

To analyze the geographical distribution of biomedical and clinical research publications from Gulf Cooperation Council countries over the chosen decade.
Conducted a Medline search for publications between 1990-1999
Utilized the advanced search option based on country names
Collected data on publication counts for each Gulf Cooperation Council country
A total of 6,960 Medline-listed biomedical publications were identified
Publications increased by 14% over the decade
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait led in publications, accounting for 67% and 16%, respectively
United Arab Emirates and Oman showed steady growth, while Bahrain and Qatar's publication rates plateaued

Cite This Study

Northway et al. (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc88303afacbeac03ea119 https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1342

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