Document Type : Original Article(s)
Authors
1 Instructor of Librarianship & Medical Information Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2 Assistant Professor of Librarianship and Information Sciences, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
3 . M Sc. of Librarianship and Medical Information Sciences and Director of Central Library, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: Scientometry is one of the common methods for the assessment of scientific activity of researchers and research organizations, usually using databases.
In this study, Web of Science, as one of the authoritative scientific databases, was reviewed to explore science production of IUMS researchers from 1976 to 2006.
Method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study, using a checklist for data collection. The checklist was validated by experts. A total of 488 scientific documents produced by IUMS researchers from 1976 to 2006 were retrieved from Web of Science Database.
Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and book-assessment method.
Results: Findings showed that most publications were made during the year of 2006. The most common subject was "peripheral circulation".
Conclusion: The science production of IUMS researchers appeared in ISI journals is not considerable. More incentives should be provided to encourage researchers for more publication in ISI journals.
Keywords: Science; Information Science; Databases; Production
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