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Mapping of Iran’s Red Crescent Society Research Problems based on Synonym Analysis of Scientific Outputs
Mazyar Karamali, Azadeh Soleimaninejad, Peirhossein Kolivand, Reza Dehkhodaei,
Volume 18, Issue 4 (10-2024)
Abstract
Background and Aim: The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is recognized as one of the ten most powerful national societies among the Red Cross and Red Crescent societies globally in responding to disasters and emergencies. The purpose of this study is to outline the research topics of the Iranian Red Crescent Society by analyzing its scientific outputs over the past years.
Materials and Methods: The research is of an applied type with a scientometric approach and bibliometric analysis, which uses event network visualization techniques and synonym analysis. The statistical population of the study included all research conducted by the Iranian Red Crescent Society and articles indexed in the Scopus database since the 1990s. The synonym analysis of research titles conducted in the organization and article abstract information and data visualization techniques were used with VOSviewer, NVIVO, WordCloud and iThoughts software.
Results: The trend of publishing research outputs has been upward. Analysis of outputs showed that Shiraz University of Medical Sciences had the highest output and the Gastroenterology and Liver Research Center and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences had the lowest output among the 10 most active institutions. Also, the Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal had the highest output, and among the topics related to outputs, the field of medicine was ranked first and the field of Multidisciplinary was ranked lowest. Among the frequently used words, “human” was ranked first. Identifying and drawing a map of research issues for this organization showed that the problem-oriented research topics of the Red Crescent Society were categorized into nine main areas, among which relief and rescue was ranked first with 21.4% and technology and innovation was ranked lowest with 4.6%.
Conclusion: The study of the scientific and research outputs of the Iranian Red Crescent indicates the breadth and diversity of research issues in the subject areas raised. The status of research conducted in the map of Iranian Red Crescent issues by comparing the keywords showed that the research performance of this organization is higher in the fields of health services, relief and rescue, and education. Given the breadth of issues commensurate with its missions, it needs balanced growth in research and knowledge production in other areas.

Web Portals in the Era of Pandemic Crisis: A Systematic Review Study
Elham Maserat, Zeinab Mohammadzadeh, Zahra Mahmoudvand, Hasan Siamian, Pourya Taghizadeh, Azadeh Yazdanian,
Volume 19, Issue 5 (12-2025)
Abstract
Background and Aim: As a pandemic, the COVID-19 epidemic has had widespread impacts on society and has highlighted the need for effective management through timely case detection, early isolation, and treatment. Web portals have emerged as an effective information technology intervention and a solution for crisis management. This study aims to review various web portals implemented in the context of COVID-19.
Materials and Methods: In 2025, a systematic review was conducted to identify articles related to the use of web portals in the COVID-19 context. Keywords such as information technology, portal, COVID-19, and university were used to search multiple databases and search engines including Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Knowledge, Ovid Medline, and Google Scholar. Published texts from 2019 to 2025 were included in the search.
Results: Initially, 1,058 articles were retrieved, and after careful evaluation, 40 articles directly relevant to the research topic were selected for inclusion. The analysis identified several notable web portals deployed during the COVID-19 pandemic, including platforms such as COVIDome, Over COVID, interactive visualization portals, country-specific information portals, prediction-based systems, electronic portals for specific medical conditions, data platforms, drug repurposing portals, patient triage and scheduling tools, health mapping portals, telemetry capabilities, and epidemiology applications. The results showed that the highest number of related articles were published in 2020, primarily concentrated in the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Canada. In-depth reviews indicated that WPs such as COVIDome and MyChart significantly facilitated patient access to medical information and healthcare services. These portals not only provided timely information regarding vaccination and outbreaks but also played a crucial role in facilitating effective communication between patients and Healthcare Providers. Furthermore, the overall use of portals increased 10-fold during the pandemic, a trend that persisted afterward. Findings also highlight existing digital divides, as individuals with higher education and income levels benefited more from these portals.
Conclusion: Successful implementation of web portals requires proper management and planning, increased awareness among stakeholders including policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the general public, user training, comprehensive data integration, adherence to standards, and periodic evaluations. These measures are essential to optimize the effectiveness and utility of the portals.

Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Summer School of Laboratory Skills Prior to Internship Based on the Repetition Activity in Education for Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Students
Mohammad Ahmadian, Zahra Molaei, Monireh Rahimkhani, Shaban Alizadeh, Fariba Nabatchian, Nasrin Dashti, Hamid Choobineh, Bahram Nikmanesh, Yoosef Erfani, Mehdi Zavvar, Reza Afrisham, Ziba Majidi, Alireza Latifi, Mohammad Ebrahimi Siahboomi, Azade Omidkhoda,
Volume 20, Issue 1 (4-2026)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Preparing laboratory sciences students for clinical internship requires enhancing practical skills and effective review of theoretical topics taught in the early years. This study aimed to design, implement, and evaluate a summer school for laboratory skills to improve students’ preparedness before entering clinical internships.
Materials and Methods: This study was conducted over two consecutive academic years (2022–2023 and 2023–2024) at the School of Allied Medical Sciences, in collaboration with the Departments of Laboratory Sciences, Hematology and Blood Transfusion, and Medical Information Sciences. Educational needs were identified through literature review and unstructured interviews. Subsequently, six specialized hands-on workshops were designed and conducted, covering Hematology and Blood Banking, Biochemistry, Immunology and Serology, Microbiology, Parasitology, and Hormone Assays. The quality of the courses was assessed with a researcher-made questionnaire. The questionnaire was designed based on a literature review and considering the research objectives. The face and content validity of this questionnaire was qualitatively reviewed and confirmed by experienced teachers (5 members of the faculty of the Laboratory Sciences Department), and its reliability was calculated and confirmed based on Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.92. The questionnaire items measured the level of student satisfaction with a 5-point Likert scale from completely disagree (1) to completely agree (5). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS statistical software. The effect of the courses on the students’ competence after the internship was also measured with the questionnaire.
Results: Based on the results of the questionnaires completed by the students, 93.3% of the participants expressed their satisfaction with the overall implementation of the summer school. Further details showed that 91.6% of the students believed that the summer school was effective in improving their practical skills. Also, 78.8% of the participants gave a positive rating to the educational environment provided for practical learning, and 93.9% expressed their satisfaction with the supervision and feedback provided by the professors. Based on the results of the questionnaires after the end of the 12-unit internship, on average, 77.7% of the students stated that participating in the summer school increased their self-confidence and ability to perform laboratory tests during the internship. Also, 66.6% of the participants evaluated the course as an effective factor in improving their readiness to enter the clinical hospital environment. More than 90% considered the workshops useful for consolidating knowledge.
Conclusion: It seems that the summer school increased students’ satisfaction and preparedness for entry into the clinical environment. It is recommended that such programs be integrated into the laboratory sciences curriculum.

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