Knowledge Mapping of Nigeria’s Scientific Contribution to Antimicrobial Resistance Research: A visualized investigation using VOS viewer and Cite Space

Abstract

Objective: A comprehensive overview of the research output, including conceptual and temporal trends, is required to address the growing AMR burden in Nigeria, which was previously lacking. This study uses bibliometric analysis to show this. Methods: Data from a query of AMR articles in the Dimensions database (PubMed included) were subjected to bibliometric analysis (1972 to 2022). Bibliometric indicators, topic networks were established and topic trends were analyzed by frequency, relevance scores, and trends over time. Results: A total of 0.2% of the papers on AMR published worldwide were written by authors or institutions from Nigeria. In 2021, publications grew by 13.6%. The vast majority of publications (57.18%) were in the field of Medical and Health Sciences, with 2428 papers. The top journal for AMR papers with at least one Nigerian institution affiliation was African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology, which published 1.8% of these papers. Antimicrobial stewardship, Clinical and laboratory practices on AMR, Public health implications, Traditional and molecular methods, and Phytomedicine and drug discovery were prominent areas of focus for Nigerian researchers. Conclusion: This study provides a comprehensive overview of the AMR research output, highlighting the need of increased research capacity to address the burden of AMR in Nigeria. Because Nigeria is overly reliant on conventional methods of discovery and development, innovation is essential for the future of antibiotics.

Advancing Women's Health in Nigeria: A Review of Laboratory Science Contributions Description

“…A comprehensive overview of the research output in Nigeria, including conceptual and temporal trends, is crucial to address the country's growing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) burden. A bibliometric analysis conducted by provided a detailed insight into the AMR research output in Nigeria from 1972 to 2022 (Adeiza et al, 2022). The study revealed that only 0.2% of the papers on AMR published worldwide were written by authors or institutions from Nigeria.…”

“…The study highlighted the areas of focus for Nigerian researchers, including antimicrobial stewardship, clinical and laboratory practices on AMR, public health implications, traditional and molecular methods, and phytomedicine and drug discovery. The study concluded that there is a need for increased research capacity to address the burden of AMR in Nigeria and emphasized the importance of innovation for the future of antibiotics (Adeiza et al, 2022).…”