Main description:

This book is the first authoritative study of the research output and scientific impact of Nigerian health academics, including those in the diaspora. Around the world, policymakers and academics measure the scientific impact of research at national and international levels using bibliometric measures. Unfortunately, there is limited data on scientists' research productivity and impact in developing countries, particularly in Africa. Therefore, normative bibliometric information from different countries is needed to address the challenges faced by scientists in Africa. This book contributes to filling this research gap. Additionally, the author addresses the controversies surrounding the use of bibliometrics in judging research productivity and offers recommendations to improve research systems.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: The Fundamentals, Misuse and Abuses of Bibliometrics

Chapter 3: Thematic Evaluation of Nigeria's Bibliometric Research Publications

Chapter 4: Bibliometric Profile of the Health Sciences Professors in Nigerian Universities

Chapter 5: Bibliometric Profile of the Nigerian Academy of Science Health Sciences Fellows

Chapter 6: Bibliometric Profile of the Nigerian Health Sciences Professors in the Diaspora

Chapter 7: Summative Analysis and Recommendations