Scientometric study of the Iranian medical sciences sys-tematic reviews

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of In-formation Science and Knowledge Studies, Zabol University

2 PhD in Information Science, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is analyzing the Iranian medical sciences systematic review articles based on scientometric indicators.
Methodology: This study followed a quantitative approach using bibliometric techniquea and software and analyzed the 382 systematic reviews in the field of medical sciences published by Iranian authosrs from 1970 to 2016 based on Web of Science database.
Findings: Iranian researchers have published 421systematic  review articles which places them are in the 22nd rank worldwide. Out of these 421 articles, 382 items are in the the field of medical sciences. Results showed the fast rate of this type of articles since 2006 to 2015, most of the review articles indexed in General and Internal Medicine Subject Category. From the point of scientific collaboration, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences has produced most of the joint articles in collaboration with researchers from other countries and United States, Italy, France and Germany have significant role in producing Iranian medical sciences review articles. Out of 10 journals, 6 belong to Iranian organizations.
Conclusion: Regarding to the importance of review articles in health domain policy making and clinical decisions and the growing worldwide attention to this kinds of articles, suitable planning for publishing and funding systematic reviews is necessary.

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