Iranian Scientific Development Analysis from 1960 to 2024

Publication and citation data spanning 1960–2024 examines the impact of the 1979 Iranian Revolution on scientific development. The dataset, authored by Ehsan Roohi, uses longitudinal scientometric analysis and counterfactual modeling to assess changes in research volume and quality. It includes Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) metrics and top-cited-paper shares for comparative analysis.

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in scientific publication volume based on longitudinal data from 1960–2024
• Assess research quality gaps using Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and top-cited-paper shares
• Model the opportunity cost of political disruption using Synthetic Control Method (SCM) and developmental-growth proxy scenarios
• Study the quantity–quality paradox in scientific output described in the analysis
• Evaluate the concept of the Middle-Income Trap (MIT) and Rentier State in relation to scientific development

Strengths

• Data covers a long temporal range from 1960 to 2024
• Analysis employs two complementary counterfactual strategies: Synthetic Control Method (SCM) and developmental-growth proxy scenarios
• File size is 5.5 KB, indicating a compact and likely focused dataset

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download

Provenance

Source

figshare

Collection Method

Combines longitudinal scientometric analysis with counterfactual modeling

Time Range

1960–2024

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-03 17:41:32; freshness should be verified

Geography

Iran, with comparisons to other systems