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Rezaei Orimi J, Ghazizadeh B, Khosravi A, Latifi S A H, Salehi M, Asadi M H et al . Evaluating Two Decades of Graduate Scholarship in the History of Medicine in Iran (2001–2021): Growth Trends and Academic Patterns. J Arak Uni Med Sci 2025; 28 (4) :284-292
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Jamal Rezaei Orimi1 
, Bita Ghazizadeh2 , Azam Khosravi3 , Seyyed Amir Hosein Latifi3 , Mehdi Salehi3 , Mohammad Hosein Asadi4 , Seyed Abdollah Mahmoodi5
, Bita Ghazizadeh2 , Azam Khosravi3 , Seyyed Amir Hosein Latifi3 , Mehdi Salehi3 , Mohammad Hosein Asadi4 , Seyed Abdollah Mahmoodi5
1- Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medical Sciences, AND Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Management Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
2- Traditional Medicine and History of Medical Sciences Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
3- Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center (TCMRC), Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
4- Department of the History of Medical Sciences, Institute for Studies in Medicine History, Persian and Complementary Medicine, Iran University of medical Science, Tehran, Iran
5- Department of Islamic Studies, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran ,seyed.mahmoodi1885@gmail.com
2- Traditional Medicine and History of Medical Sciences Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
3- Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center (TCMRC), Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
4- Department of the History of Medical Sciences, Institute for Studies in Medicine History, Persian and Complementary Medicine, Iran University of medical Science, Tehran, Iran
5- Department of Islamic Studies, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran ,
Abstract: (373 Views)
Introduction: Studies examining scientific output provide valuable insights into the development and growth of research activities. The primary objective of this article is to evaluate graduate theses in the field of the history of medicine in Iran from 2001 to 2021, with a particular focus on research trends, the contributions of universities and academic institutions, and patterns of scholarly activity.
Methods: This research is of an applied type and was conducted using the quantitative content analysis method. The statistical population of the research consisted of 558 theses published in universities and scientific centers of the country. Data were collected using a structured content analysis checklist and subsequently analyzed employing descriptive statistical methods.
Results: The research findings indicate that Tehran University produced the highest number of theses with 66, followed by Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences with 49, and Payame Noor University with 36. The highest number of theses were written in 2017 (9.67%), and the lowest number was in 2003. Moreover, the history, professional doctorate, and Persian language and literature departments published the highest number of theses, with 160, 78, and 46, respectively.
Conclusions: The results of this research show that the history of medicine in Iran has experienced significant growth in the past two decades. This growth is evident in the increasing number of theses and the increased participation of universities and scientific centers.
Methods: This research is of an applied type and was conducted using the quantitative content analysis method. The statistical population of the research consisted of 558 theses published in universities and scientific centers of the country. Data were collected using a structured content analysis checklist and subsequently analyzed employing descriptive statistical methods.
Results: The research findings indicate that Tehran University produced the highest number of theses with 66, followed by Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences with 49, and Payame Noor University with 36. The highest number of theses were written in 2017 (9.67%), and the lowest number was in 2003. Moreover, the history, professional doctorate, and Persian language and literature departments published the highest number of theses, with 160, 78, and 46, respectively.
Conclusions: The results of this research show that the history of medicine in Iran has experienced significant growth in the past two decades. This growth is evident in the increasing number of theses and the increased participation of universities and scientific centers.
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