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Scientometric Study on Non-communicable Diseases in Iran: A Review Article
Niloofar Peykari1, Hassan Hashemi1, Gholamreza Asghari2
1Iranian Non Communicable Diseases Committee (INCDC), Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.
Iranian Journal of Public Health
|September 6, 2018
Summary
This study analyzed non-communicable diseases (NCDs) research from Iran between 2000-2016. Cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease publications show a positive trend, while respiratory diseases lag, highlighting a need for increased regional collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics and Scientometrics
- Public Health Research Trends
- International Scientific Collaboration Analysis
Background:
- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose a significant global health challenge, necessitating evidence-based interventions.
- Scientific literature is crucial for developing effective strategies to combat NCDs.
- Understanding research output trends and collaboration patterns is vital for public health policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the publication trends of four major NCDs (cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases) from Iran over a 17-year period (2000-2016).
- To assess the extent of international scientific collaboration in NCD research originating from Iran.
- To identify key research areas and collaboration patterns within Iranian NCD publications.
Main Methods:
- A scientometric review of publications indexed in Scopus database from 2000 to 2016.
- Analysis of article counts, citation data, and international collaboration metrics for cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases.
- Mapping of frequently used terms in NCD research using VOSviewer software.
Main Results:
- A steady increase in NCD publications from Iran was observed over the 17-year period, with cancer research showing the highest volume and impact.
- Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic respiratory diseases followed in publication output and citation impact, respectively.
- The United States was the most frequent collaborator, with limited collaboration noted from regional countries. Frequently used terms included diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and breast cancer.
Conclusions:
- Iranian research output in cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases is robust within the global scientometric landscape.
- There is a clear need to enhance research efforts and scientific output in the area of chronic respiratory diseases.
- Strengthening collaboration with regional countries is recommended to bolster Iran's NCD research impact.
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