Scientometric insights into neurology publications in Iran

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Neuroscience
• Medical Science

Background:

• Neurology is a critical branch of medical science.
• Iranian neuroscience developed with a delay but has progressed significantly.
• Efforts have paved the way for diagnosing and treating neurological diseases in Iran.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the progression of neurological science in Iran.
• To analyze the bibliometric and scientometric data of neurological research.
• To identify trends and focus areas in Iranian neuroscience.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric and scientometric analysis.
• Data retrieval from Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus from 1963 onwards.
• Presentation of published activities through charts and tables.

Main Results:

• A consistent increase in scientific studies within the field of neurology.
• Research focus in neuroscience is primarily on specialist and PhD training.
• Key research areas include multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and brain strokes.
• Publication output is influenced by research facilities and collaborations.

Conclusions:

• Neurological studies in Iran are on an upward trajectory.
• Research is broadly categorized into educational needs for specialists and clinical needs identified by neurologists.
• Publications are driven by both educational objectives and the practical demands of treating neurological conditions.