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Trends in Biodefense Strategies: Confronting Emerging Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism Threats
Abstract
Biodefense refers to a range of preventive initiatives in public health responses that play a crucial role in controlling, preventing, and reducing the impact of bioterrorism. This study analyzes publication trends and co-authorship networks in biodefense and emerging infectious diseases research from 2000 to 2024 using data from the Scopus and PubMed databases. The results of this study show the significant surge in research productivity after which major health emergencies occurred, such as the 2001's anthrax attacks in the U.S., and H1N1 and COVID-19 pandemics, highlighting the responsive nature of biodefense research. Leading organizations, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Harvard Medical School, and the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as countries like the United States, China, and Australia emerge as the most active entities in implementing worldwide collaborative efforts for scientific research in the field of biodefense. Despite growth in international partnerships, challenges such as funding disparities and research silos remain. Eventually the research suggests that opportunities for advancing biodefense research include expanding interdisciplinary and cross-national collaboration to create a more resilient, inclusive framework for addressing global health threats. Moreover, the study underscores the importance of proactive, collaborative approaches to enhance global preparedness for emerging health challenges.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Infectious Diseases
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Early Pub Date
November 7, 2025
Publication Date
October 10, 2025
Submission Date
January 18, 2025
Acceptance Date
July 9, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 3
APA
Yahya, M. A. (2025). Trends in Biodefense Strategies: Confronting Emerging Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism Threats. Experimental and Applied Medical Science, 6(3), 241-258. https://doi.org/10.46871/eams.1622524
AMA
1.Yahya MA. Trends in Biodefense Strategies: Confronting Emerging Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism Threats. Exp Appl Med Sci. 2025;6(3):241-258. doi:10.46871/eams.1622524
Chicago
Yahya, Mir Abdullatif. 2025. “Trends in Biodefense Strategies: Confronting Emerging Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism Threats”. Experimental and Applied Medical Science 6 (3): 241-58. https://doi.org/10.46871/eams.1622524.
EndNote
Yahya MA (October 1, 2025) Trends in Biodefense Strategies: Confronting Emerging Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism Threats. Experimental and Applied Medical Science 6 3 241–258.
IEEE
[1]M. A. Yahya, “Trends in Biodefense Strategies: Confronting Emerging Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism Threats”, Exp Appl Med Sci, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 241–258, Oct. 2025, doi: 10.46871/eams.1622524.
ISNAD
Yahya, Mir Abdullatif. “Trends in Biodefense Strategies: Confronting Emerging Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism Threats”. Experimental and Applied Medical Science 6/3 (October 1, 2025): 241-258. https://doi.org/10.46871/eams.1622524.
JAMA
1.Yahya MA. Trends in Biodefense Strategies: Confronting Emerging Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism Threats. Exp Appl Med Sci. 2025;6:241–258.
MLA
Yahya, Mir Abdullatif. “Trends in Biodefense Strategies: Confronting Emerging Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism Threats”. Experimental and Applied Medical Science, vol. 6, no. 3, Oct. 2025, pp. 241-58, doi:10.46871/eams.1622524.
Vancouver
1.Mir Abdullatif Yahya. Trends in Biodefense Strategies: Confronting Emerging Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism Threats. Exp Appl Med Sci. 2025 Oct. 1;6(3):241-58. doi:10.46871/eams.1622524