Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Associate Professor, Medical Library and Information Sciences, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences and Cardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2 Medical Library and Information Sciences, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
3 PhD Student, Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: Biomarkers are indicators than can be evaluated and found in biological environments. They are also used as indicator to determine the natural biological and pathological process, even as reactions to pharmacologic treatments. The major aim of current study is to analyze the scientific outputs in the field of Biomarkers and to determine the prolific countries in the field. Methods: All data was extracted from biological database of MEDLINE. Extracting data was restricted to the MeSH term of Biological Markers in the time span of 2000-2010. Excel and SPSS18 software packages were used for the statistical analysis of gathered data. Results: The result of study showed that a total number of 116,368 scientific documents have been indexed as a main heading of Biological Markers in MEDLINE through 2000-2010. Middle East countries all together have shared 2.1 % of total publication in MEDLINE. Shiraz university of Medical Science sharing 20% of total publication from Iran was the most productive university among Iranian educational institutes. Conclusion: Although the number of scientific output in the field of Biomarkers has increased during the period of study and Iran appeared active in this process, but the gap between Iranian production and influences countries still is great and considerable. Policy makers’ Attention is needed to remove the barriers and pave the way for future scientific activities in the country. Keywords: Biological Markers; Scientometrics; MEDLINE; Iran; Middle East
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