Assistant Professor, Department of History, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Background and Objective:Drawing a scientific map of the scientific productions of Iranian surgical history is to examine the current status and scientific position of this field at the national and international levels. The aim of this measure is to identify strengths and weaknesses, determine research priorities, and improve the quality and quantity of scientific productions in the field of surgical history. Materials & Methods:The present study was conducted using documentary and word co-occurrence analysis methods. This study is also applied in terms of its purpose. The research population consisted of all indexed articles by Iranian researchers in the Web of Science database during the years 1960 to 2024 in the field of Iranian surgical history. The desired maps were also drawn using VOSviower software. Results:Analysis of scientific maps and networks of collaboration in the field of Iranian surgical history from 1960 to 2024 shows that this field has a significant thematic diversity and scientific depth. Topics such as cardiovascular surgery, cancer, bariatric surgery, neurology and pediatric diseases, case studies, and epidemiology are among the main research axes. Focusing on the words "surgery" and "Iran" indicates special attention to local issues and the country's health needs. Also, diverse clustering and strong connections between different topics indicate scientific maturity and a move towards interdisciplinary research. In terms of international cooperation, Iran plays a role as the central core of science production in this field and has the most interactions with advanced countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada, which has led to improved quality and knowledge transfer. At the organizational level, the universities of medical sciences in Tehran, Shiraz, Tabriz, and other specialized centers play an important role in advancing the country's scientific research and development by creating extensive cooperation networks. In general, these trends promise a bright future for improving Iran's scientific standing in the field of surgery and global medicine, and provide the basis for the development of interdisciplinary research and better response to the health needs of the community. Conclusion:The results of the analysis of scientific maps and cooperation networks in the field of Iranian surgical history show that this field has a variety of topics, scientific maturity, and extensive national and international cooperation. These trends will pave the way for improving Iran's scientific standing in surgery and developing interdisciplinary research and better response to the health needs of the community.
Boraghi,F and Barzin,S S . (2025). Drawing a scientific map of surgical history articles based on citation and thematic analysis. (e736376). Iranian Journal of Surgery, 33(Winter), e736376
MLA
Boraghi,F , and Barzin,S S . "Drawing a scientific map of surgical history articles based on citation and thematic analysis" .e736376 , Iranian Journal of Surgery, 33, Winter, 2025, e736376.
HARVARD
Boraghi F, Barzin S S. (2025). 'Drawing a scientific map of surgical history articles based on citation and thematic analysis', Iranian Journal of Surgery, 33(Winter), e736376.
CHICAGO
F Boraghi and S S Barzin, "Drawing a scientific map of surgical history articles based on citation and thematic analysis," Iranian Journal of Surgery, 33 Winter (2025): e736376,
VANCOUVER
Boraghi F, Barzin S S. Drawing a scientific map of surgical history articles based on citation and thematic analysis. Iranian Journal of Surgery. 2025;33(Winter):e736376.
