The determinants of epidemics and pandemics preparedness in the least developed African countries: evidence from the global health security index
Jihad Ait Soussane
International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance2026https://doi.org/10.1108/ijhcqa-02-2025-0016article
AJG 1ABDC C
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0.50
What the paper says
This study is the first to empirically assess pandemic preparedness in the least developed African countries using an integrated, multidimensional framework and robust estimation techniques. It fills a significant research gap by localizing global theoretical models to the African context.
Evidence weight
0.50
Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40
| F · citation impact | 0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20 |
| M · momentum | 0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07 |
| V · venue signal | 0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03 |
| R · text relevance † | 0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20 |
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