Jamal Rezaei Orimi, Bita Ghazizadeh, Azam Khosravi, Seyyed Amir Hosein Latifi, Mehdi Salehi, Mohammad Hosein Asadi, Seyed Abdollah Mahmoodi,
Volume 28, Issue 4 (10-2025)
Abstract
Introduction: Studies examining scientific output provide valuable insights into the development and growth of research activities. The primary objective of this article is to evaluate graduate theses in the field of the history of medicine in Iran from 2001 to 2021, with a particular focus on research trends, the contributions of universities and academic institutions, and patterns of scholarly activity.
Methods: This research is of an applied type and was conducted using the quantitative content analysis method. The statistical population of the research consisted of 558 theses published in universities and scientific centers of the country. Data were collected using a structured content analysis checklist and subsequently analyzed employing descriptive statistical methods.
Results: The research findings indicate that Tehran University produced the highest number of theses with 66, followed by Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences with 49, and Payame Noor University with 36. The highest number of theses were written in 2017 (9.67%), and the lowest number was in 2003. Moreover, the history, professional doctorate, and Persian language and literature departments published the highest number of theses, with 160, 78, and 46, respectively.
Conclusions: The results of this research show that the history of medicine in Iran has experienced significant growth in the past two decades. This growth is evident in the increasing number of theses and the increased participation of universities and scientific centers.
