Waleed Sweileh
Biographic Data
| ID | 1155159 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Waleed Sweileh |
| GIVEN NAMES | Waleed |
| FAMILY NAME | Sweileh |
| SIGNATURE | SWEILEH W |
| AFFILIATIONS | An-Najah National University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9460-5144 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 32 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 32 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Mapping the research landscape on food and nutritional literacy
Purpose The study aims to analyze research trends and hotspots in the field of food and nutrition literacy to inform evidence-based policymaking, and promote the health and well-being of the general population. Design/methodology/approach The Scopus database was used to retrieve relevant research articles using specific keywords related to food or nutritional literacy. Findings The analysis included 341 research articles, predominantly authored b…
Research Trends and Patterns on International Migration of Health Workers (1950–2022)
In the context of globalization and liberalization, the international migration of health workers has gained prominence due to increased cross-border mobility. This migration trend, impacting healthcare systems, has intensified recently, driven by factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and demand in high-income countries. The present study was designed to give an overview on research trends and patterns of scholarly production on this topic. Relevant…
Analysis and mapping of global research publications on migrant domestic workers
Recognizing the importance of evidence-based research in informing migration policies and empowering migrant domestic workers (MDWs), this study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of MDW research patterns and trends. Using a descriptive cross-sectional study design, research articles on MDWs were retrieved from the Scopus database. The findings reveal a substantial increase in research output in recent years, with notable contributions from…
The impact of social determinants of health on international migrants’ health outcomes
Purpose The aim of this study is to conduct an in-depth exploration of the research landscape concerning the impact of social determinants of health (SDH) on the health outcomes of international migrants. Design/methodology/approach Leveraging the extensive Scopus database, this study retrieved a total of 2,255 articles spanning the years 1993–2023. The framework for analysis used the SDH categories outlined by the World Health Organization. Find…
Bibliometric Analysis of Income Inequality Research Published in Top Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Journals
Utilizing the Scopus database, this interdisciplinary bibliometric study delved into the intricate relationship between income inequality and public health. A descriptive analysis of research articles published from 1993 to 2022 targeted 371 top-tier public health journals, yielding 1154 articles. Notably, a surge in the number of publications and citations occurred from 2017 to 2022. Primary research foci of income inequality in top journals foc…
An extensive analysis and mapping of research landscape on stigma in mental disorders
Analysis and Mapping of Scientific Literature on Detention and Deportation of International Migrants (1990–2022)
Analysis and mapping of literature on child marriage published in peer-reviewed journals (1983 – 2022)
Child marriage, a stark disruption of the traditional childhood experience, remains a pressing concern, yet the scientific exploration of this complex issue has been surprisingly overlooked in terms of comprehensive analysis and mapping. This study aimed to bridge this gap by conducting an extensive examination and mapping of child marriage literature within peer-reviewed journals. Employing the powerful Scopus database, the study combed through …
Global Research Trends of Health-Related Publications on Ramadan Fasting from 1999 to 2021
Global research activity on mathematical modeling of transmission and control of 23 selected infectious disease outbreak
BACKGROUND: Mathematical analysis and modeling allow policymakers to understand and predict the dynamics of an infectious disease under several different scenarios. The current study aimed to analyze global research activity on mathematical modeling of transmission and control of several infectious diseases with a known history of serious outbreaks. METHODS: Relevant publications were retrieved using a comprehensive validated search query. The da…
Global research publications on irrational use of antimicrobials
Substandard and falsified medical products
OBJECTIVE: Substandard and falsified (SF) medical products are a global public health threat. The presence and spread of SF drugs negatively affect (1) patients' safety and health outcomes, (2) national economy, (3) public trust in the healthcare system, and (4) the international fight against serious health challenges such as malaria and antimicrobial resistance. The objective of the current study was to investigate and provide a snapshot analys…
Bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed literature on antimicrobial stewardship from 1990 to 2019
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization recommended the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in the clinical settings to minimize the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The current study aimed to assess global research activity on AMS as one measure for efforts dedicated to contain AMR. METHOD: A bibliometric method was applied using Scopus. A validated search query was implemented. Bibliometric indicators an…
Bibliometric analysis of scientific publications on “sustainable development goals” with emphasis on “good health and well-being” goal (2015–2019)
BACKGROUND: Global progress in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires significant national and international research efforts and collaboration. The current study aimed to provide policymakers, academics, and researchers with a snapshot of global SDGs-related research activity. METHOD: This was a cross-sectional descriptive bibliometric study. SciVerse Scopus was used to retrieve SDGs-related research publications for t…
Bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed literature on climate change and human health with an emphasis on infectious diseases
Global Research Activity on Elder Abuse
Bibliometric analysis of global scientific literature on vaccine hesitancy in peer-reviewed journals (1990–2019)
The last decade witnessed a noticeable increase in the number of publications. Influenza vaccine and parental concerns about the human papillomavirus vaccine were the main focus of the retrieved literature. Information on vaccine hesitancy needs to be collected from all countries to build a better coalition against the anti-vaccination groups. Re-building trust in vaccines requires targeting parents by providing adequate information on the vaccin…
Knowledge, attitude and practices among parents regarding food poisoning
Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding food poisoning prevention are associated with each other and are affected by a complex interplay between socio-economic variables. The study highlights the need for health education programmes and general awareness campaigns that intend not only to enhance knowledge but also promote parents to practice food safety measures strictly and further strengthen their awareness level
Global output of research on the health of international migrant workers from 2000 to 2017
BACKGROUND: Approximately 150 million international migrant workers work under conditions that increase their risk of illness and injuries. The current study aimed to assess and analyze the global output of research on the health of international migrant workers to promote national and international policies that could help improve the health of international migrant workers. METHODS: A bibliometric methodology was implemented using Scopus databa…
Research trends on human trafficking
BACKGROUND: Human trafficking is a crime against humanity. It is also a serious threat to global health and security. Globalization has made human trafficking an easier task for the criminal organizations. No data are available on the volume, research trends, and key players in this field. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the research activity and research trends on human trafficking. METHODS: A bibliometric method was adopted. Lite…
Bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed literature in transgender health (1900 – 2017)
BACKGROUND: Transgender community is marginalized and under-researched. Analysis of peer-reviewed literature in transgender health is needed to better understand health needs and human rights of transgender people. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze global research activity in transgender health published in peer-reviewed journals. METHODS: Peer-reviewed documents in transgender health were retrieved using Scopus database. VOSviewer …
Bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed literature on Syrian refugees and displaced people (2011–2017)
The Syrian conflict has created the worst humanitarian crisis of our time with approximately half of Syria’s pre-war population killed or forced to flee their homes. The current study aimed to analyze peer-reviewed literature published on Syrian refugees and displaced people. A bibliometric methodology was implemented using Scopus database after retrieving documents relevant to Syrian refugees and displaced people. In total, 323 documents were re…
Bibliometric analysis of global migration health research in peer-reviewed literature (2000–2016)
Our heat map of research output shows that despite the ever-growing prominence of human mobility across the globe, and Sustainable Development Goals of leaving no one behind, research output on migrants' health is not consistent with the global migration pattern. A stronger evidence base is needed to enable authorities to make evidence-informed decisions on migration health policy and practice. Research collaboration and networks should be encour…
Global research trends of World Health Organization’s top eight emerging pathogens
BACKGROUND: , 2015, World Health Organization published a priority list of eight pathogens expected to cause severe outbreaks in the near future. To better understand global research trends and characteristics of publications on these emerging pathogens, we carried out this bibliometric study hoping to contribute to global awareness and preparedness toward this topic. METHOD: Scopus database was searched for the following pathogens/infectious dis…
Bibliometric analysis of medicine – related publications on refugees, asylum-seekers, and internally displaced people
BACKGROUND: Wars and violent domestic conflicts have forced millions of people to move outside their homes. Meeting the basic health needs of those people requires an understanding of research activity and research output on this topic. The objective of this study was to shed light on the quantity and impact of medicine - related publications on refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced people (IDP). METHOD: Scopus database was used to re…
Analysis and mapping of global research publications on migrant domestic workers
Recognizing the importance of evidence-based research in informing migration policies and empowering migrant domestic workers (MDWs), this study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of MDW research patterns and trends. Using a descriptive cross-sectional study design, research articles on MDWs were retrieved from the Scopus database. The findings reveal a substantial increase in research output in recent years, with notable contributions from…
Assessing the Scientific Research Productivity of the Palestinian Higher Education Institutions
An-Najah National University (ANNU) is a Palestinian university that was established more than 35 years ago. The objective of this study was to do a bibliometric assessment of research output, which describes the growth, contribution, and impact of research carried out by the faculty members, researchers, or students of ANNU in the past 35 years. The data used for this study were retrieved from Scopus database. Bibliometric analysis was used to i…
Influence of patients’ disease knowledge and beliefs about medicines on medication adherence
Beliefs and knowledge are important factors in understanding variations in medication adherence among diabetic patients. The BMQ can be used as a tool to identify people at higher risk of non-adherence. Improving knowledge of patients about their illness might positively influence their medication adherence
Prevalence of depression among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Prevalence of depression found in our study was higher than that reported in other countries. Although 40% of the screened patients were potential cases of depression, none were being treated with anti-depressants. Psychosocial assessment should be part of routine clinical evaluation of these patients at primary healthcare clinics to improve quality of life and decrease adverse outcomes among diabetic patients
Worldwide research productivity in the field of electronic cigarette
This bibliometric study is a testament to the progress in EC research from the world over the last few years. More effort is needed to bridge the gap in EC-based research and to promote better evaluation of EC, risks, health effects, or control services worldwide
The Validity and Reliability of the Parent Fever Management Scale
Assessing the Scientific Research Productivity of the Palestinian Higher Education Institutions
An-Najah National University (ANNU) is a Palestinian university that was established more than 35 years ago. The objective of this study was to do a bibliometric assessment of research output, which describes the growth, contribution, and impact of research carried out by the faculty members, researchers, or students of ANNU in the past 35 years. The data used for this study were retrieved from Scopus database. Bibliometric analysis was used to i…
Relationship of treatment satisfaction to health‐related quality of life
BACKGROUND: Evaluation of the association between treatment satisfaction and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) may enable health-care providers to understand the issues that influence quality of life and to recognize the aspects of hypertension treatment that need improvement to enhance the long-term treatment outcomes. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between HRQoL and treatment satisfaction in a sample of …
A bibliometric analysis of literature on malaria vector resistance
BACKGROUND: Emergence of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors is a real threat to future goals of elimination and control of malaria. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess research trend on insecticide resistance of Anopheles mosquito. In specific, number of publications, countries, institutions, and authors' research profile, citation analysis, international collaborations, and impact of journals publishing documents on insec…
Global research trends of World Health Organization’s top eight emerging pathogens
BACKGROUND: , 2015, World Health Organization published a priority list of eight pathogens expected to cause severe outbreaks in the near future. To better understand global research trends and characteristics of publications on these emerging pathogens, we carried out this bibliometric study hoping to contribute to global awareness and preparedness toward this topic. METHOD: Scopus database was searched for the following pathogens/infectious dis…
Bibliometric analysis of medicine – related publications on refugees, asylum-seekers, and internally displaced people
BACKGROUND: Wars and violent domestic conflicts have forced millions of people to move outside their homes. Meeting the basic health needs of those people requires an understanding of research activity and research output on this topic. The objective of this study was to shed light on the quantity and impact of medicine - related publications on refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced people (IDP). METHOD: Scopus database was used to re…
Global output of research on the health of international migrant workers from 2000 to 2017
BACKGROUND: Approximately 150 million international migrant workers work under conditions that increase their risk of illness and injuries. The current study aimed to assess and analyze the global output of research on the health of international migrant workers to promote national and international policies that could help improve the health of international migrant workers. METHODS: A bibliometric methodology was implemented using Scopus databa…
Research trends on human trafficking
BACKGROUND: Human trafficking is a crime against humanity. It is also a serious threat to global health and security. Globalization has made human trafficking an easier task for the criminal organizations. No data are available on the volume, research trends, and key players in this field. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the research activity and research trends on human trafficking. METHODS: A bibliometric method was adopted. Lite…
Bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed literature in transgender health (1900 – 2017)
BACKGROUND: Transgender community is marginalized and under-researched. Analysis of peer-reviewed literature in transgender health is needed to better understand health needs and human rights of transgender people. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze global research activity in transgender health published in peer-reviewed journals. METHODS: Peer-reviewed documents in transgender health were retrieved using Scopus database. VOSviewer …
Bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed literature on Syrian refugees and displaced people (2011–2017)
The Syrian conflict has created the worst humanitarian crisis of our time with approximately half of Syria’s pre-war population killed or forced to flee their homes. The current study aimed to analyze peer-reviewed literature published on Syrian refugees and displaced people. A bibliometric methodology was implemented using Scopus database after retrieving documents relevant to Syrian refugees and displaced people. In total, 323 documents were re…
Bibliometric analysis of global migration health research in peer-reviewed literature (2000–2016)
Our heat map of research output shows that despite the ever-growing prominence of human mobility across the globe, and Sustainable Development Goals of leaving no one behind, research output on migrants' health is not consistent with the global migration pattern. A stronger evidence base is needed to enable authorities to make evidence-informed decisions on migration health policy and practice. Research collaboration and networks should be encour…
Knowledge, attitude and practices among parents regarding food poisoning
Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding food poisoning prevention are associated with each other and are affected by a complex interplay between socio-economic variables. The study highlights the need for health education programmes and general awareness campaigns that intend not only to enhance knowledge but also promote parents to practice food safety measures strictly and further strengthen their awareness level
Bibliometric analysis of scientific publications on “sustainable development goals” with emphasis on “good health and well-being” goal (2015–2019)
BACKGROUND: Global progress in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires significant national and international research efforts and collaboration. The current study aimed to provide policymakers, academics, and researchers with a snapshot of global SDGs-related research activity. METHOD: This was a cross-sectional descriptive bibliometric study. SciVerse Scopus was used to retrieve SDGs-related research publications for t…
Bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed literature on climate change and human health with an emphasis on infectious diseases
Global Research Activity on Elder Abuse
Bibliometric analysis of global scientific literature on vaccine hesitancy in peer-reviewed journals (1990–2019)
The last decade witnessed a noticeable increase in the number of publications. Influenza vaccine and parental concerns about the human papillomavirus vaccine were the main focus of the retrieved literature. Information on vaccine hesitancy needs to be collected from all countries to build a better coalition against the anti-vaccination groups. Re-building trust in vaccines requires targeting parents by providing adequate information on the vaccin…
Global research publications on irrational use of antimicrobials
Substandard and falsified medical products
OBJECTIVE: Substandard and falsified (SF) medical products are a global public health threat. The presence and spread of SF drugs negatively affect (1) patients' safety and health outcomes, (2) national economy, (3) public trust in the healthcare system, and (4) the international fight against serious health challenges such as malaria and antimicrobial resistance. The objective of the current study was to investigate and provide a snapshot analys…
Bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed literature on antimicrobial stewardship from 1990 to 2019
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization recommended the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in the clinical settings to minimize the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The current study aimed to assess global research activity on AMS as one measure for efforts dedicated to contain AMR. METHOD: A bibliometric method was applied using Scopus. A validated search query was implemented. Bibliometric indicators an…
Global Research Trends of Health-Related Publications on Ramadan Fasting from 1999 to 2021
Global research activity on mathematical modeling of transmission and control of 23 selected infectious disease outbreak
BACKGROUND: Mathematical analysis and modeling allow policymakers to understand and predict the dynamics of an infectious disease under several different scenarios. The current study aimed to analyze global research activity on mathematical modeling of transmission and control of several infectious diseases with a known history of serious outbreaks. METHODS: Relevant publications were retrieved using a comprehensive validated search query. The da…
An extensive analysis and mapping of research landscape on stigma in mental disorders
Medicine (24 works) · Political science (24 works) · MEDLINE (19 works) · Public health (19 works) · Scopus (19 works) · Law (12 works) · Library science (12 works) · Nursing (11 works) · Sociology (11 works) · Bibliometrics (10 works)