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DJALALINIA S, TALEI MB, NAJJARI A, BAGHERI MR, AKHONDZADEH S, MALEKZADEH R, EBADIFAR A. Development of Evaluation System for Iranian Health Research Networks: Challenges and Lessons Learned. Iran J Public Health 2020; 49:104-113. [PMID: 32309229 PMCID: PMC7152632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Health research networks (HRNs) are critical components of large-scale systems of production and validation of scientific evidence. As evaluation of research systems is a reliable process to measure efficiency and effectiveness of their activities, we aimed to report the processes of development of evaluation indicators' for Iranian health research networks and the results of conducted assessment. METHODS In 2017, for the first time, aim to develop the evaluation framework for national HRNs, following the qualitative approach to assess the quality of research we designed the peer review method as one of the most important tools. This qualitative method was conducted according to experts' views in specific fields. Key policy makers and stakeholders collaboratively developed a number of criteria for evaluation of research performance of Iranian HRNs. Following the review of conducted studies, benefitting from published guide line, these indicators were defined under 4 main axes of governance and leadership; infrastructures; research products and research impact. RESULTS Based on requirements of developed protocol for evaluation of HRNs in Iran, 18 HRNs completed the processes of evaluation. Results show a progressive need for more attention to precise planning of HRNs for achieving to goals. Another point to consider is the attention to documenting processes. The observational system for researches for detection of latest research priority was the most important issues that need to be more addressed by all of networks. CONCLUSION Research evaluation of Iranian HRNs more over creating of constructive positive competition provide an overview of the shortcomings and research challenges could be used for better planning and promotion of the health research system.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shirin DJALALINIA
- Deputy of Research and Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran,Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy of Research and Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy of Research and Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy of Research and Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy of Research and Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran,Psychiatric Research Center, Roozbeh Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy of Research and Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran,Digestive Diseases Research Center, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy of Research and Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran,Dentofacial Deformities Research Center, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Corresponding Author:
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PEYKARI N, HASHEMI H, ASGHARI G, AYAZI M, JANBABAEI G, MALEKZADEH R, RAEISI A, SADROLSADAT A, ASADI-LARI M, FARSHAD A, FARZADFAR F, GHANEI M, HAGHDOOST AA, HESHMAT R, JAMSHIDI H, OSTOVAR A, TAKIAN A, LARIJANI B. Scientometric Study on Non-communicable Diseases in Iran: A Review Article. Iran J Public Health 2018; 47:936-943. [PMID: 30181990 PMCID: PMC6119576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Non-Communicable disease (NCDs) is a killer of people that needs to urgent actions across the world. Scientific evidence is the critical arm for effective interventions. Therefore, we aimed to quantify the trend of four main NCDs' scientific publication in a 17-yr period, and reflect international collaboration. METHODS This scientometric study on four main NCDs; cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases were carried out through the narrative review in international databases of Scopus from 2000 to 2016. In this way, the number of articles, citations, and international collaboration were assessed, and the frequently used terms on noncommunicable diseases were mapped by VOSviewer software. RESULTS Over the 17 years, 25827 articles about four main NCDs by Iran indexed in Scopus have increasing trend steadily. However, chronic obstructive respiratory publications have slow trend. The number of articles, citations, and h index of cancer-related publications was higher than the others. Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic respiratory diseases scientometrics indicators state in next positions, respectively. The most collaborative country was USA in the four areas, and there was not seen region countries' collaboration in top ten levels. The frequently used terms in NCDs' articles in order were diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and breast cancer. CONCLUSION Iran provides appropriate face of cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases publications in the mirror of NCDs' scientometry. However, there is need for more effort in chronic respiratory diseases researches, and strengthen collaboration with regional countries.
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- Niloofar PEYKARI
- Iranian Non Communicable Diseases Committee (INCDC), Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Iranian Non Communicable Diseases Committee (INCDC), Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Food and Drug Organization, INCDC, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Social Health Deputy, INCDC, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Curative Affairs Deputy, INCDC, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Research and Technology Deputy, INCDC, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Public Health Deputy, INCDC, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Development Deputy, Management, and Resources, INCDC, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- International Affairs, INCDC, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Occupational Health Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Planning and Coordination Deputy, INCDC, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Dept. of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Osteoporosis Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Equity Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Iranian Non Communicable Diseases Committee (INCDC), Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran,Corresponding Author:
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MALEKZADEH R, AKHONDZADEH S, EBADIFAR A, BARADARAN EFTEKHARI M, OWLIA P, GHANEI M, FALAHAT K, HABIBI E, SOBHANI Z, DJALALINIA S, PAYKARI N, MOJARRAB S, ELTEMASI M, LAALI R. Health Research Governance: Introduction of a New Web-based Research Evaluation Model in Iran: One-decade Experience. Iran J Public Health 2016; 45:1309-1314. [PMID: 27957437 PMCID: PMC5149494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Governance is one of the main functions of Health Research System (HRS) that consist of four essential elements such as setting up evaluation system. The goal of this study was to introduce a new web based research evaluation model in Iran. METHODS Based on main elements of governance, research indicators have been clarified and with cooperation of technical team, appropriate software was designed. Three main steps in this study consist of developing of mission-oriented program, creating enabling environment and set up Iran Research Medical Portal as a center for research evaluation. RESULTS Fifty-two universities of medical sciences in three types have been participated. After training the evaluation focal points in all of medical universities, access to data entry and uploading all of documents were provided. Regarding to mission - based program, the contribution of medical universities in knowledge production was 60% for type one, 31% for type two and 9% for type three. The research priorities based on Essential National Health Research (ENHR) approach and mosaic model were gathered from universities of medical sciences and aggregated to nine main areas as national health research priorities. Ethical committees were established in all of medical universities. CONCLUSION Web based research evaluation model is a comprehensive and integrated system for data collection in research. This system is appropriate tool to national health research ranking.
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Affiliation(s)
- Reza MALEKZADEH
- Digestive Disease Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran, Psychiatric Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran, Dentofacial Deformities Research Center, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran,Corresponding Author:
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- Shahed University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy for Research & Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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