Analysis of mental health research in the Islamic Republic of Iran over 3 decades: a scientometric study
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2008; 14 (5): 1060-1069
in English
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| ID: emr-157246
ABSTRACT
This study described the characteristics of mental health research from the Islamic Republic of Iran published from 1973-2002. Research articles in psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience published in local or international journals were drawn from IranPsych, a national database of research in mental health and related disciplines. Of 3113 articles, 21.8% appeared in international journals, but there was international collaboration among the authors in only 2.3%. There was a marked increase in the number of publications over time, especially in the last 5 years. Analysis of research areas showed a proportionate rise in neuroscience research and a decline in mental health service research. Our study provides an empirical basis for policy-making and strategy planning in the nation's mental health research
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East Mediterr Health J.
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2008
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