A Bibliometric Analysis of the Journal of Rahyaft

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The aim of the present study was the quantitative analysis of 58 articles from Rahyaft Journal. Analytical-descriptive method and bibliometric analysis were adapted. The study population included all documents of Rahyaft Journal since their publication (1992) to spring-summer of 2015. The results indicatea low cooperation of female (18%) and high cooperation of male (81%) in providing articles. Tehran University had the greatest scientific cooperation with this journal. The average of published articles in each issue was 13.1. Citation to English articles and resources was at the highest level among various resources. 760 documents were published among which 5168 were Farsi and 2515 were EnglishAmong 760 documents, 566 authorship, 114 translation, 55 reports and 25 introduction and criticism of book were published by 1028 people. Fazel Larijani was the most active author as well the most active translator by publishing 13 articles and 8 translated articles. The faculty members were among the most active authors in creating the documents of this journal.

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