Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Output Mapping of Farhangian University in the Scopus Database (2012–2025)

Document Type : Review Article

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Department of Art Education, Farhangian University, P.O. Box 14665-889, Tehran, Iran

10.48310/itt.2025.19634.1124

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Background and Objectives: The present study aims to determine the status of scientific output from all centers and campuses of Farhangian University indexed in the Scopus database since its establishment in 2012 and to evaluate the university’s performance in the field of education on an international scale. Methods This research is a scientometric analytical study conducted through a bibliometric review using a library-based method. The statistical population includes all scientific publications affiliated with the university from 2012 to 2025. Data analysis was performed utilizing VOSviewer software (version 1.6.20). Findings: Based on the analysis of 1,495 articles indexed in Scopus and affiliated with Farhangian University, the degree of collaboration was found to be 4.49, indicating an average participation of more than four authors per article. Additionally, the collaboration index was estimated at 5.08, which considers only multi-authored papers and reflects a high intensity of cooperation in group publications. The findings reveal that subject areas such as molecular chemistry, molecular structure, and elemental chemistry (phosphorus, sulfur, silicon) demonstrate the highest scientific density and thematic correlation. Furthermore, based on citation counts, Mohammad Reza Mahmoudian ranks first with 1,272 citations, indicating the significant impact of his research in the field. This study quantitatively and qualitatively assesses the research performance of Farhangian University, identifies the strengths and weaknesses of its scientific domains, and provides a foundation for future research planning.

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