References
- Afolabi, I., S. I. Popoola, A. U. Adoghe, A. A. Atayero, and O. O. Fayomi. 2019. “Research Trends in Nigerian Universities: Analysis of Number of Publications in Scopus (2008-2017).” International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology 10 (3): 148–157.
- Aidam, J., and I. Sombie. 2016. “The West African Health Organization’s Experience in Improving the Health Research Environment in the ECOWAS Region.” Health Research Policy and System 14: 30. doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s/2961-016-0102-7.
- Almeida, J. A. S., A. A. C. C. Pais, and S. J. Formosinho. 2009. “Science Indicators and Science Patterns in Europe.” Journal of Informetrics 3 (2): 134–142. doi:https://doi.org/10.1010/j.joi2009.01.001.
- Baykoucheva, S. 2010. “Selecting A Database for Drug Literature Retrieval: A Comparison of MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science.” Science & Technology Libraries 29 (4): 276–288. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/0194262x.2010.522946.
- Boshoff, N., and M. A. Akanmu. 2017. “Scopus or Web of Science for a Bibliometric Profile of Pharmacy Research at a Nigerian University?” South African Journal of Libraries & Information Science 83 (2): 12–22. doi:https://doi.org/10.7553/83-2-1682.
- Briggs, R. C., and S. Weathers. 2016. “Gender and Location in African Politics Scholarship: The Other White Man’s Burden.” African Affairs 115 (460): 466–489. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/afraf/adw009.
- Carillo, M. R., E. Papagni, and A. Sapio. 2013. “Do Collaborations Enhance the High-quality Output of Scientific Institutions? Evidence from the Italian Research Assessment Exercise.” The Journal of Socio-economics 47: 25–36. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socec.2013.08.005.
- Cheeseman, N., C. Death, and L. Whitfield. 2017. “Notes on Researching Africa.” African Affairs 1–5. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/afraf/adx005.
- Clarivate Accelerating Innovation. 2020. “Web of Science: Summary of Coverage.” Accessed 2 June 2020. https://clarivate.libguides.com/webofscienceplatform
- Confraria, H., J. Blanckenberg, and C. Swart. 2018. “The Characteristics of Highly Cited Researchers in Africa.” Research Evaluation 27 (3): 222–237. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/reseval/rvy017.
- Confraria, H., and M. M. Godinho. 2015. “The Impact of African Science: A Bibliometric Analysis.” Scientometrics 102: 1241–1268. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-014-1463-8.
- Duermeijer, C., M. Amir, and A. Schoombee. 2018. “Africa Generates Less than 1% of the World’s Research: Data Analytics Can Change That.” Elsevier. Accessed 22 August 2019. https://www.elseiver.com/connect/africa-generates-less-than-1-of-the-worlds-research-data-analytics-can-change-that>
- Elsevier. 2020. “Scopus: Access and Use Support Center.” https://service.elsevier.com/app/answers/detail/a-id/11274/suppothub/scopus/
- Ezeanolue, E. E., W. N. A. Menson, D. Petel, G. Aarons, A. Olutola, M. Obiefune, P. Dakum, P. Okonkwo, B. Gobir, T. Akinmurele; Nigeria Implementation Science Alliance, et al. 2018. “Gaps and Strategies in Developing Health Research Capacity: Experience from the Nigeria Implementation Science Alliance.” Health Research Policy and Systems 16: 10. doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-018-0289-x.
- Ezema, I. J., and H. U. Igbo. 2016. “Electronic Theses and Dissertations and the Promotion of Scholarship in African Universities: Prospects and Challenges.” International Information & Library Review 48 (1): 21–30. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2016.1146038.
- Gaillard, J. 2010. “Measuring Research and Development in Developing Countries: Main Characteristics and Implications for the Frascati Manual.” Science, Technology & Society 15 (1): 77–111. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/097172180901500104.
- Genga, E. K., O. Oyoo, L. R. Espinoza, and A. Adebajo. 2017. “African Journal of Rheumatology: Enhancing the Visibility of Rheumatology in Africa.” Clinical Rheumatology 36: 2167–2168. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-017-3761-z.
- Gorraiz, J., and C. Schloegl. 2009. “A Bibliometric Analysis of Pharmacology and Pharmacy Journals: Scopus versus Web of Science.” Journal of Information Science 34 (5): 715–725. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/0165551507086991.
- Harman, S. 2016. “Film as Research Method in African Politics and International Relations: Reading and Writing HIV/AIDS in Tanzania.” African Affairs 115 (461): 733–750. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/afraf/adw057.
- Hayne, L. A., and A. T. S. Wyse. 2018. “Econometric Analysis of Brazilian Scientific Production and Comparison with BRICS.” Science, Technology & Society 23 (1): 25–46. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/0971721817744442.
- Horton, R. 2000. “North and South: Bridging the Information Gap.” Lancet 355: 2231–2236. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(00)02414-4.
- Jabeen, M., L. Yun, M. Rafiq, M. Jabeen, and M. A. Tahir. 2015. “Scientometric Analysis of Library and Information Science Journals 2003 – 2012 Using Web of Science.” International Information & Library Review 47: 71–82. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2015.1113602.
- Kilic, B., P. Philimore, D. Isiek, D. Oztoprak, E. Karkmaz, N. Abu-Rmeileh, S. Zaman, and B. Unal. 2014. “Research Capacity and Training Needs for Non-communicable Diseases in the Public Health Arena in Turkey.” BMC Health Services Research 4 (1): 373. doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-14-373.
- Kumwenda, S., H. Niang, P. W. Orondo, P. William, L. Oyinlola, G. N. Bongo, and B. Chiwona. 2017. “Challenges Facing Young African Scientists in Their Research Careers: A Qualitative Exploratory Study.” Malawi Medical Journal 29 (1): 1–4. doi:https://doi.org/10.4314/mmj.v29i1.1.
- Levine-Clark, M., and E. Gil. 2009. “A Comparative Analysis of Social Sciences Citation Tools.” Online Information Review 33 (5): 986–996. doi:https://doi.org/10.1108/14684520911001954.
- Li, J., J. F. Burnham, T. Lemley, and M. Britton. 2010. “Citation Analysis: Comparison of Web of Science, Scopus, SciFinder, and Google Scholar.” Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries 7 (3): 196–217. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/15424065.2010.505518.
- Mendonça, S., J. Pereira, and M. E. Ferreira. 2018 December 1. “Gatekeeping African Studies: What Does “Editormetrics” Indicate about Journal Governance?” In Scientometrics. Springer Netherlands. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-018-2909-1.
- Mouton, J., and A. Valentine. 2017. “The Extent of South African Authored Articles In: Predatory Journals.” South African Journal of Science 113 (7–8): 1–9. doi:https://doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2017/20170010.
- Nakanjako, D., D. Akena, D. K. Kaye, T. Tumwine, E. Okello, A. Nakimuli, A. Kambugu, H. McCullough, H. Mayanja-Kizza, M. R. Kanya, et al. 2017. “A Need to Accelerate Health Research Productivity in an African University: The Case of Makerere University College of Health Sciences.” Health Research Policy and Systems 15: 33. doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-017-0196-6.
- Ochella, D., J. Mostert, and D. C. Rotich. 2016. “Visibility of University of Ululand and Moi University Researchers in Web of Science and Scopus from 2003 to 2013.” African Journal of Library, Archives, and Information Science 26 (1): 3–15.
- Okagbue, H. I., A. A. Atayero, P. E. Oguntunde, A. A. Opanuga, P. I. Adamu, and A. O. I. Adebayo. 2018. “Exploration of Research Areas of Universities in Nigeria Based on Scopus Subject Document Classification.” International Journal of Education and Information Technologies 12: 117–123.
- Oluwasanu, M. M., N. Atara, W. Balogun, O. Awolude, O. Kotila, T. Aniagwu, P. Adejumo, O. O. Oyedele, M. Ogun, G. Arinola, et al. 2019. “Causes and Remedies for Low Research Productivity among Postgraduate Scholars and Early Career Researchers on Non-communicable Diseases in Nigeria.” BMC Research Note 12: 403. doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019-4458-y.
- Owusu-Nimo, F., and N. Boshoff. 2017. “Research Collaboration in Ghana: Patterns, Motives and Roles.” Scientometrics 110 (3): 1099–1121. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-016-2221-x.
- Parry, D. A. 2019. “Computing Research in South Africa: A Scientometric Investigation.” South Africa Computer Journal 31 (1): 51–79. doi:https://doi.org/10.18489/sacj.v31i1.674.
- Pouris, A., and Y. Ho. 2014. “Research Emphasis and Collaboration in Africa.” Scientometrics 98: 2169–2184. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-013-1156-8.
- Sabzwari, S., S. Kauser, and A. K. Khwaja. 2009. “Experiences, Attitudes and Barriers Towards Research Amongst Junior Faculty of Pakistan Medical Universities.” BMC Medical Education 9: 68. doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6920-9-68.
- Shrum, W., and P. Campion. 2000. “Are Scientists in Developing Countries Isolated?” Science, Technology & Society 5 (1): 1–34. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/097172180000500101.
- Taylor & Francis Group. (2020). “STAR: Supporting Authors in the Global South.” www.https://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/star/
- Tijssen, R. J. W. 2007. “Africa’s Contribution to the Worldwide Research Literature: New Analytical Perspectives, Trends, and Performance Indicators.” Scientometrics 71 (2): 303–327. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-007-1658-3.
- Van Dalen, H. P., and K. Henkens. 2001. “What Makes a Scientific Article Influential? The Case of Demographers.” Scientometrics 50 (3): 455–482. doi:https://doi.org/10.1023/A:101051083118.
- Vieira, E. S., and J. A. Gomes. 2009. “A Comparison of Scopus and Web of Science for A Typical University.” Scientometrics 81 (2): 587–600. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-009-2178-0.
- Youk, S., and H. S. Park. 2019. “Where and What Do They Publish? Editors’ and Editorial Board Members’ Affiliated Institutions and the Citation Counts of Their Endogenous Publications in the Field of Communication.” Scientometrics 120: 1237–1260. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-019-03169-x.
- Zekri, J., and J. U. Rehman. 2017. “North African Physicians’ Perspectives on the Challenges Facing Medical Research.” Malawi Medical Journal 29 (4): 327–329. doi:https://doi.org/10.4314/mmj.v29j4.9.