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Research code: 25502
Ethics code: IR.SUMS.SCHEANUT.REC.1401.054
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yarmohammadi H, Jahangiri M, Ali Mohammadloo M, Kamalinia M. Evaluation of the research trend in the field of occupational safety in Iranian journals using a scientometrics approach. ioh 2024; 21 (1) : 21
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Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , jahangiri_m@sums.ac.ir
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Background and aims: Occupational safety and health is a vital issue for the society that requires the attention of researchers and authorities. Examining the published articles in this field in Iranian journals can contribute to a better understanding of the status and trends of research. In this regard, the scientometrics approach is a suitable tool for evaluating the impact and identifying the strengths and weaknesses of occupational safety research in Iran. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the research trends in the field of occupational safety in Iranian journals using the scientometrics method.
Methods: The research was conducted in a descriptive manner with a scientometrics approach. The research population included articles in the field of occupational safety published in ten relevant journals until the end of 1401(2023/3/20). Data were collected using a researcher-made checklist and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Excel and VOSviewer software.
Results: A total of 925 articles related to occupational safety were collected. The trend of these studies has been growing in the last two decades. The journal "Occupational Health of Iran" published the most articles with 239 (25.8%). The majority of articles were in the areas of risk assessment (148 articles), occupational accidents (146 articles), and human error (97 articles). The journal "Occupational Health of Iran" also had the highest average citations.
Conclusion: The review showed that the subject of occupational safety is increasingly important in Iran. However, given the breadth of the topics, there is a need for a greater focus on publishing articles in this field and aligning with global standards. Suggestions such as strengthening research collaborations, supporting researchers to focus on emerging topics, and introducing occupational safety as a top priority can help improve the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the articles
Methods: The research was conducted in a descriptive manner with a scientometrics approach. The research population included articles in the field of occupational safety published in ten relevant journals until the end of 1401(2023/3/20). Data were collected using a researcher-made checklist and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Excel and VOSviewer software.
Results: A total of 925 articles related to occupational safety were collected. The trend of these studies has been growing in the last two decades. The journal "Occupational Health of Iran" published the most articles with 239 (25.8%). The majority of articles were in the areas of risk assessment (148 articles), occupational accidents (146 articles), and human error (97 articles). The journal "Occupational Health of Iran" also had the highest average citations.
Conclusion: The review showed that the subject of occupational safety is increasingly important in Iran. However, given the breadth of the topics, there is a need for a greater focus on publishing articles in this field and aligning with global standards. Suggestions such as strengthening research collaborations, supporting researchers to focus on emerging topics, and introducing occupational safety as a top priority can help improve the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the articles
Article number: 21
Keywords: Occupational safety, Scientometrics, VOSviewer, Risk assessment, Occupational accidents, Human error
Type of Study: Review Article |
Subject:
Safety
Received: 2024/07/14 | Accepted: 2025/02/4 | Published: 2024/05/30
Received: 2024/07/14 | Accepted: 2025/02/4 | Published: 2024/05/30
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