The Information Analysis of Avian Influenza Research by Gopubmed / 中华医学科研管理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To probe into the status and development trend of avian influenza,so as to provide reference for further research.Methods The article took the avian influenza literature as the object of study,took Gopubmed as the retrieval and statistical tool,made information analysis of the subjects,time,sources,distribution,authors and literature development trends of avian influenza research.Results The main subjects of avian influenza literature involved influenza in birds and influenza,human.There has been a sharp increase on the literature number of avian influenza in the recent decade with the most in 2006.The United States accounted for the most literature and China ranked the second place.The sources of avian influenza literature were mainly the SCI journals from the United States and European countries.Conclusions Gopubmed can show a vivid picture of the current situation and development trend of avian influenza research.Further improvements are needed both in the quality and quantity of avian influenza research in China