Cuban scientific production on osteoporosis. A metric analysis through Scopus during the period 1973-2015

Abstract

In this paper, the results of a bibliometric study of cuban scientific production on osteoporosis are exposed. This work was done in order to determine the productivity and visibility of researchers and institutions that have among their fronts research, prevention, care and treatment of osteoporosis. The study was conducted in the period from 1973 to 2015. It was used as the primary source of information Scopus database. The articles where Cuban researchers participated are analyzed. Bibliometric indicators are used to characterize the most productive researchers and institutions. The main countries with which Cuba is associated to investigate the topic under study, as well as internal collaborations are identified. The most productive researchers belong to the Center of Natural Products, from the National Center for Scientific Research, a leading institution in this field. Spain, followed by Mexico are the countries with the most partnerships are established. The cuban, spanish and swiss journals are the most commonly used to disseminate the results of cuban researchers in this field. In addition, research fronts were identified according to the dynamics of publications about characterization, prevention and management of osteoporosis.