Scientometric Study of Theses in the Field of the History of Medical Sciences in Iran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran

3 Traditional Medicine and History of Medical Sciences Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran

4 Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medical Sciences, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran

5 Pre-hospital emergency medical services and disaster management center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran

6 Mizaj Health Research Institute (MHRI), Tehran, Iran

7 Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center (TCMRC), Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran

10.30476/rhm.2025.104595.1251

Abstract

Scientometric studies play a crucial role in managing research resources, enhancing productivity, and improving the quality of research. This study aims to investigate the scientometrics of theses in the field of the history of medical sciences published in Iran between 2013 and the end of 2022. The present study is an applied research project that was conducted using the quantitative content analysis method. The statistical population of the study consisted of 125 thesis titles published in Iranian medical universities. The research data were collected using a checklist tool and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The research findings show that Tehran (20.8%), Iran (15.2%), and Arak (13.6%) universities of medical sciences had the largest share in producing theses in this field. Most theses were written in 1401 (19.2 %) while the lowest was in 1399 (4.8 %). In terms of gender distribution, 37.6 % of students were male and 62.4 % were female. Structurally, 46.4 % (58 titles) of theses had structured abstracts while 52.8 % (66 titles) had unstructured abstracts. The most active supervisor was Mohammad Reza Rajab Nejad with 28 theses, and the most active advisor was Arman Zargaran with 9 theses. Traditional medicine PhD professors had the largest share in supervising, advising, and evaluating theses. The results of this study indicate the concentration of scientific production in some particular universities and the prominent role of traditional medicine PhD professors in this field. Additionally, the increase in the production of these in recent years and the predominance of female students in this field are notable trends.

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Journal of Research on History of Medicine
Volume 14, Issue 4
November 2025
Pages 319-336

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