Document Type : Original Article(s)
Authors
1 PhD Student, Health Information Management, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Member of Medical Education Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2 B.A. Student, Computer Science, ACECR Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: Scientific Production is one of the frequently used measures of research performance of a country, a region or a university. In the present study, the number of approved research projects, congress proceedings, journal articles and books published by the researchers of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2006 were identified and then compared with those of 2005. Methods: We performed the present cross-sectional study by searching medical databases and assessing the related documents produced in the year 2006. Then the results were compared with the same scientific production in 2005. Results: The findings showed 100% increase in published indexed and non-indexed journal articles, a growth of 99% in approved research projects and 94% in congress proceedings in 2006 compared with those in 2005. Conclusion: The study indicated a significant growth in research performance of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences through 2006. Keywords: Research; Databases; Universities.
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