| Abstract: |
This paper examines publications related to the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) from Latin American and European countries, specifically focusing on
whether the issues and challenges faced by these regions differ significantly.
Latin American countries may be addressing region-specific health concerns or
environmental challenges different from the European countries. A
bibliographic universal classification of SDGs may overlook such crucial
issues and nuances vital to the development of these countries. This study
emphasises the differing priorities between Latin America and certain
countries in the Global North regarding the health and well-being of all
individuals. It focuses on improving reproductive, maternal, and child health,
ending epidemics of major contagious diseases, reducing non-communicable
diseases, promoting mental health and well-being, and addressing behavioral
and environmental health risk factors. While Latin American countries often
focus on topics like infections or mental health, the Global North tends to
priorities Covid 19 and cancer. These differences reflect distinct economic,
social, and political contexts, with us Global North sometimes overlooking the
foundational needs of Global South countries. The research employs a sample
from the Open Alex database, focusing on the ten most productive countries in
Latin America and the ten most productive countries in Europe in SDG 3 Good
Health and Well-being in the period of 2023-2024. The study, which falls under
the framework of SDG 3 publications and employs data analytics techniques,
identifies priority topics for Latin America and Europe, as well as common
interests across both regions. Utilising predictive models based on machine
learning, the study forecasts the topics that these countries are likely to
prioritize in the near future with an accuracy of 60%. This level of accuracy
may be influenced by the sample size used; therefore, future analyses will
incorporate additional data, such as examining abstracts to determine whether
European countries continue to diverge in their focus or if they find common
ground on certain topics. This approach will provide valuable insights into
regional priorities and the potential evolution of research related to the
Sustainable Development Goals. The contrast between Latin America and Europe
is valuable and quite original, since many global analyses tend to homogenize
realities. |