In this paper we develop a methodology to assess the scientific wealth of territories at field level. Our methodology uses a bibliometric approach based on the observation of academic research performance and overall scientific production in each territory. We apply it to assess disparities in the Italian territories in the medical specialties at the front line of the COVID-19 emergency. Italy has been the first among western countries to be severely affected by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study reveals remarkable inequities across territories, with scientific weaknesses concentrated in the south. Policies for rebalancing the north-south divide should also consider, in addition to tangible assets, the gap in production and availability of quality medical knowledge.

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揭示科学财富中的地域不平等以对抗 COVID-19 的文献计量方法

在本文中，我们开发了一种方法来评估领域层面的科学财富。我们的方法使用文献计量方法，该方法基于对每个领域的学术研究表现和整体科学产出的观察。我们应用它来评估意大利领土在 COVID-19 紧急情况前线医学专业的差异。意大利是西方国家中第一个受到 COVID-19 大流行严重影响的国家。该研究揭示了跨地区的显着不平等，科学薄弱环节集中在南部。除了有形资产之外，重新平衡南北鸿沟的政策还应考虑生产和优质医学知识供应方面的差距。