Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 MSc, Scientometrics, Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Knowledge and Information Science, Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Knowledge and Information Science, Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: Assessment of the citations to scientific researches and journals by invention patents is a way to analyze the relationship between the science and technology. The purpose of this research was to investigate citations to English-language journals approved by Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education in patents registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database.Methods: This descriptive survey was conducted based on citation analysis and scientometrics techniques. The study population included 268 English-language journals approved by the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education. The title of each journal was used to search at the USPTO database.Results: 207 patents cited to 49 English-language journals approved by Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical. Note that 65% of patents in this group were in the class A (i.e., human necessities). Most patents citing Iranian medical journals belonged to the United States, and were assigned by Stanford University.Conclusion: Iranian journals, using the necessary processes and strategies according to their policies, can have a better internationally position in terms of article status and being technology-centered. Therefore, due to the increasing publication rate of articles in the country, their quality should be considered (focused on) more than quantity.
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