Table 2.
Characteristics of publications included in this systematic review
| Publication characteristics | N | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliation of corresponding authora | ||
| Private Institution or Foundation | 33 | 52 |
| Public University | 12 | 19 |
| Private University | 8 | 13 |
| Governmental Organization | 5 | 8 |
| None | 5 | 8 |
| Type of journal | ||
| Social Sciences & Humanities | 16 | 27 |
| Health Sciences | 27 | 45 |
| Life Sciences | 17 | 28 |
| Type of publication | ||
| Original article | 32 | 53 |
| Commentary | 14 | 23 |
| Letter | 8 | 13 |
| Editorial | 3 | 5 |
| Conference proceedings | 2 | 3 |
| Workshop proceedings | 1 | 2 |
aThe numbers add up to more than the total number of 60, as some authors had more than one affiliation