The Scientific Production of the Moroccan Researchers in Computer Science from 2007 to 2016: Analysis and Assessment

Abstract

<p class="0abstractCxSpFirst"><span lang="EN-US">The main purpose of this research is to examine the state of scientific research in the field of Computer Science in Morocco during the last decade and compare the scientific production in this field among the 3 North African countries.</span></p><p class="0abstractCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US">Based on a bibliometric study - carried out by searching the Scopus database with a combined search strategy based on the keywords listed - and on an analysis of the data collected, this study evaluated the number of publications, co-authorship and scientific collaboration networks locally in Morocco and regionally with Algeria and Tunisia.</span></p><p class="0abstractCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US">There is a lack of communication and collaboration between universities in neighboring countries or sometimes between the universities of the same country.</span></p><p class="0abstractCxSpLast"><span lang="EN-US">Finally, for conclude, our study presents recommendations for improving the visibility and ranking of the Moroccan university and the Moroccan researcher within its global scientific community.</span></p>