In this paper we develop a methodology to assess the scientific wealth of territories at field level. Our methodology uses a bibliometric approach based on the observation of academic research performance and overall scientific production in each territory. We apply it to assess disparities in the Italian territories in the medical specialties at the front line of the COVID-19 emergency. Italy has been the first among western countries to be severely affected by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study reveals remarkable inequities across territories, with scientific weaknesses concentrated in the south. Policies for rebalancing the north–south divide should also consider, in addition to tangible assets, the gap in production and availability of quality medical knowledge.

Abramo, G., D'Angelo, C.a. (2021). A bibliometric methodology to unveil territorial inequities in the scientific wealth to combat COVID-19. SCIENTOMETRICS, 126(8), 6601-6624 [10.1007/s11192-021-04017-7].

A bibliometric methodology to unveil territorial inequities in the scientific wealth to combat COVID-19

Abramo G.;D'Angelo C. A.
2021-01-01

Abstract

In this paper we develop a methodology to assess the scientific wealth of territories at field level. Our methodology uses a bibliometric approach based on the observation of academic research performance and overall scientific production in each territory. We apply it to assess disparities in the Italian territories in the medical specialties at the front line of the COVID-19 emergency. Italy has been the first among western countries to be severely affected by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study reveals remarkable inequities across territories, with scientific weaknesses concentrated in the south. Policies for rebalancing the north–south divide should also consider, in addition to tangible assets, the gap in production and availability of quality medical knowledge.
2021
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Esperti anonimi
Settore ING-IND/35 - INGEGNERIA ECONOMICO-GESTIONALE
English
Bibliometrics
Coronavirus
Knowledge capital
Medical specialties
Research performance
Research systems
Abramo, G., D'Angelo, C.a. (2021). A bibliometric methodology to unveil territorial inequities in the scientific wealth to combat COVID-19. SCIENTOMETRICS, 126(8), 6601-6624 [10.1007/s11192-021-04017-7].
Abramo, G; D'Angelo, Ca
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