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Mapping diabetes research in Middle Eastern countries during 2007-2013: A scientometric analysis.
Zahra Emami1, Nadjla Hariri1, Mohammad Ebrahim Khamseh2
1Department of Knowledge & Information Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran
|February 22, 2019
Summary
This scientometric study mapped diabetes mellitus research in the Middle East from 2007-2013. Turkey and Iran led scientific production, with key research areas including prevalence, risk factors, and complications.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics and Scientometrics
- Public Health
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Scientometric studies are crucial for understanding global scientific output and facilitating regional research comparisons.
- Mapping scientific research provides insights into productivity and collaboration patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scientometric analysis of diabetes mellitus research in Middle Eastern countries.
- To map scientific output and citation patterns between 2007 and 2013.
Main Methods:
- Analytical study utilizing a scientometric approach.
- Data sourced from Web of Science database for diabetes mellitus research.
- Analysis performed using Excel and HistCite software for mapping.
Main Results:
- 6,532 records from 3,926 institutions and 19,323 authors were analyzed.
- Turkey (31.91%) and Iran (21.7%) were the leading countries in scientific production.
- Key research topics included diabetes prevalence, risk factors, complications, and glucose monitoring.
Conclusions:
- Iran holds a prominent position in diabetes research due to high scientific production and citation rates.
- Turkey, Iran, and Israel are top-ranking countries in Middle Eastern diabetes research.
- Findings can inform healthcare providers, policymakers, and support the establishment of a regional diabetes network.
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