Bibliométrie des publications biomédicales dans la revue «La Tunisie Médicale» (2000-2019)

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Published Mar 10, 2026
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Vol. 104 No. 01 (2026): Tunis Med Jan 2026

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Asma Ben Abdelaziz
Biochemistry Department, Sahloul Hospital, Sousse, Faculty of Pharmacy, Monastir. University of Monastir, Tunisia
Youssef Zanina
Research Laboratory LR 19 SP 01 "Hospital Performance Measurement and Support", Sahloul Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
Najeh Adaily
Internal Medicine Department, Research Laboratory LR 19 SP 01 "Hospital Performance Measurement and Support", Sahloul Hospital in Sousse, "Ibn Al Jazzar" Faculty of Medicine, University of Sousse, Tunisia
Rihab Moncer
Physical Medicine Department, Research Laboratory LR 19 SP 01 "Hospital Performance Measurement and Support", Sahloul Hospital in Sousse, Faculty of Medicine "Ibn Al Jazzar", University of Sousse, Tunisia
Mohamed Khelil
Research Laboratory LR 19 SP 01 "Hospital Performance Measurement and Support", Information Systems Department, Sahloul Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
Ahmed Ben Abdelaziz
Research Laboratory LR 19 SP 01 ‘Hospital Performance Measurement and Support’, Information Systems Department, Sahloul Hospital, Sousse, Faculty of Medicine ‘Ibn Al Jazzar’, University of Sousse, Tunisia

Abstract

Objective: To describe the editorial, methodological, and thematic typology of biomedical publications in the journal "La TunisieMédicale" (Tunis Med) over a 20-year period.


Methods: This was a bibliometric study of publications in Tunis Med (ISSN 0041-4131) between 2000 and 2019, based on MEDLINE consultation (via Web of Science), using MeSH descriptors, in the two decades A (2000-2009) and B (2010-2019).


Results: Between 2000-2019, 4,135 publications (A=1,989;B=2,146) were published by Tunis Med by 12,402 authors (A=6,156;B=8,150), and indexed by 5,153 MeSH descriptors (A=3,554;B=3,616). Classified mainly in the research areas "Pediatrics" (30%) and "Geriatrics/Gerontology" (26%), their "MeSH Qualifiers" were mainly clinical: "diagnosis" (37%), "Etiology" (28%) and "Complications" (24%). While writing in English increased considerably (A=8%;B=54%), the measures "Survival" (A=29;B=16) and "Multivariate Analysis" (A=9;B=11) continued to be little applied. Biological factors ("Pregnancy", "Age", "Consanguinity") and those associated with health systems ("Hospitalization", "Patient Satisfaction", "Length Of Stay") were the most studied health determinants. Neoplastic and cardiovascular diseases were the most explored health problems, including "Lung Neoplasms" (A=32;B=51), «Kidney Neoplasms» (A:10; B:25), "Bone Neoplasms" (A=17;B=28), "Hypertension" (A=31;B=26), "Myocardial Infarction" (A=26;B=15), and "Heart Failure" (A=16;B=7). The most explored surgical procedures were: "Laparoscopy" (A=33;B=31), "Cesarean Section" (A=21; B=15), and "Kidney Transplantation" (A=10;B=14).


Conclusion: Between 2000-2019, Tunis Med publications focused on non-communicable diseases. Despite transitioning to English, they rarely employed advanced statistical measures and high-level evidence-based study designs. Strengthening their methodological approaches is essential to enhance the journal’s international visibility and reputation.

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Bibliometrics , Publications , Medline, Periodicals as Topic, Pediatrics , Geriatrics, Biostatistics , Neoplasms , Cardiovascular Diseases , Evidence, Based Practice , Tunisia

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Author Biographies

Asma Ben Abdelaziz, Biochemistry Department, Sahloul Hospital, Sousse, Faculty of Pharmacy, Monastir. University of Monastir, Tunisia

Faculty of Pharmacy of Monastir, University of Monastir (Tunisia)

Biochemistry laboratory, Sahloul hospital (Tunisia)

Najeh Adaily, Internal Medicine Department, Research Laboratory LR 19 SP 01 "Hospital Performance Measurement and Support", Sahloul Hospital in Sousse, "Ibn Al Jazzar" Faculty of Medicine, University of Sousse, Tunisia

Laboratoire de Recherche LR 19 SP 01 «Mesure et Appui à la Performance Hospitalière»

Faculté de Médecine «Ibn Al Jazzar». Université de Sousse (Tunisie)

Service de Médecine Interne. Hôpital Sahloul de Sousse (Tunisie)

Rihab Moncer, Physical Medicine Department, Research Laboratory LR 19 SP 01 "Hospital Performance Measurement and Support", Sahloul Hospital in Sousse, Faculty of Medicine "Ibn Al Jazzar", University of Sousse, Tunisia

Laboratoire de Recherche LR 19 SP 01 «Mesure et Appui à la Performance Hospitalière»

Faculté de Médecine «Ibn Al Jazzar». Université de Sousse (Tunisie)

Service de Médecine Physique. Hôpital Sahloul de Sousse (Tunisie)

Mohamed Khelil, Research Laboratory LR 19 SP 01 "Hospital Performance Measurement and Support", Information Systems Department, Sahloul Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia

Laboratoire de Recherche LR 19 SP 01 «Mesure et Appui à la Performance Hospitalière»

Direction des Systèmes d’Information. Hôpital Sahloul de Sousse (Tunisie)

Ahmed Ben Abdelaziz, Research Laboratory LR 19 SP 01 ‘Hospital Performance Measurement and Support’, Information Systems Department, Sahloul Hospital, Sousse, Faculty of Medicine ‘Ibn Al Jazzar’, University of Sousse, Tunisia

Laboratoire de Recherche LR 19 SP 01 «Mesure et Appui à la Performance Hospitalière»

Faculté de Médecine «Ibn Al Jazzar». Université de Sousse (Tunisie)

Direction des Systèmes d’Information. Hôpital Sahloul de Sousse (Tunisie)

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