Study on the Relationship Between International Collaboration Papers and Academic Impact in Global Health — A Case Study of the Chinese Consortium of Universities for Global Health

Corresponding author: Li Hao, h.li@whu.edu.cn

DOI: 10.12201/bmr.202504.00015

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  Abstract: Objective: To explore the relationship between international collaboration papers and academic impact in global health, using the member universities of the Chinese Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CCUGH) as a case study. The aim is to provide insights for enhancing international research collaboration in the global health field among Chinese universities and improving the academic impact of their publications. Methods: A total of 31 CCUGH member universities global health journal articles published between 2014 and 2024 were analyzed. Statistical analysis was conducted using Excel, while regression analysis and chi-square tests in R 4.3.1 were employed to examine (1) the association between internationally co-authored papers and academic impact, and (2) the correlation between collaboration breadth and academic influence. Results: From 2014 to 2024, the annual publication output demonstrated a consistent upward trend, with an average growth rate of 69.0%. Non-internationally collaborative publications increased steadily, averaging 65 articles annually, while internationally collaborative publications exhibited fluctuating growth, averaging 33 articles per year. International collaboration positively influenced academic impact, with broader collaborative networks correlating with higher academic influence. Conclusion: Although CCUGH universities have achieved steady growth in global health publications, the proportion of internationally collaborative papers remains relatively low. To advance Chinas global health research, institutions should prioritize strengthening international research partnerships to enhance academic impact.

  Key words: Global Health; International Collaboration Papers; Academic Impact; Chinese Consortium of Universities for Global Health; Journal Publications

  Submit time: 7 April 2025

  Copyright: The copyright holder for this preprint is the author/funder, who has granted biomedRxiv a license to display the preprint in perpetuity.
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