Bibliometric Analysis of Studies in the Policy-Making Field of Facing the COVID-19 Crisis in Iran

Purpose: The crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic has provided a plethora of study opportunities for researchers in the policy-making field. This article aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of articles addressing policy-making strategies to combat the COVID-19 crisis in Iran.Methodology: This research adopts an applied approach and utilizes bibliometric methods. The statistical population comprises articles published in journals specializing in policy-making within the realms of science and technology, social and economics, and general and strategic fields from February 2020 to the commencement of 2024.Findings: The analysis reveals that Iranian researchers have published a total of 118 articles across 27 scientific journals focusing on policy-making responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. These articles are distributed as follows: 59 in the science and technology domain, 32 in social and economic sectors, and 27 articles addressing general and strategic aspects.Conclusion: Evaluation of the articles within the policy-making domain concerning the COVID-19 crisis demonstrates a prompt and effective response from the Iranian research community. These studies can assist policy-makers in making timely and well-informed decisions amidst similar crises.Value: This article represents the first academic endeavor dedicated to analyzing studies within the policy-making field in response to the COVID-19 crisis in Iran. It aims to assess, emphasize, and present a comprehensive report on the research articles in this area.