SLSU Affiliate Advances Research on Infectious Diseases in ASEAN Region

Southern Leyte State University affiliate, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III, along with three other researchers from different parts of the world uncovered vital trends in health and social sciences focusing on infectious diseases through a comprehensive analysis of health research outputs from ASEAN countries. 

Employing scientometric analysis, the research provides critical insights into the region’s health research landscape by examining over 12,000 publications from esteemed databases including Web of Science and Scopus. The article highlights the fundamental contribution of countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore to the significant acceleration of research activities in the region since 2003.

The article’s appropriateness to the Sustainable Development Goal No. 3: Good Health and Well-Being reflects Dr. Prisno’s work, who also teaches Economics of Global Health Policy at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in London, UK.

Signifying our commitment to advancing knowledge, Southern Leyte State University takes great pride in its role in this research endeavor. As we explore the ever-changing realm of health research in Southeast Asia, it is important that we continue to embrace innovative solutions that strengthen public health and resilience amidst  global challenges.

To read full content: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85203337399&doi=10.24171%2fj.phrp.2024.0058&partnerID=40&md5=fb169cea2c59aacb810676f6f3fe1b49