title: Iran Diabetes Research Roadmap (IDRR): the study protocol.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disorder which is increasing worldwide. This study aimed to undertake a survey of the diabetes research in Iran to identify gaps and highlight strengths in order to develop a roadmap for diabetes research in Iran for the next years.
  
  
  METHODS
  To develop a roadmap and to identify major areas of diabetes research, we carried out a systematic assessment of Iranian diabetes research publications. All obtained studies were categorized to 11 groups and each group was classified according to the "study design", "subject area", "World Health Organization (WHO) classification", and "Australian Standard Research Classifications". The number of publications per each year was calculated. Research trends in publications in each area were assessed and compared.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  By this study, we will provide the highlighted priorities, the gaps of research and strategic mapping of each area of diabetes research that could serve as a precious guideline for national research initiatives in the field of diabetes. By a strategic map, we can achieve many advances in the all aspects of diabetes research that finally impact on the health, quality of life and well-being of diabetic patients.
authors.affiliation: Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Gita
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Shafiee
authors.affiliation: Diabetes Researcher Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 5th floor, Diabetes Clinic, Cross Heyat Ave., Shahrivar Ave., North Kargar St., Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Ensieh
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Nasli-Esfahani
authors.affiliation: Diabetes Researcher Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 5th floor, Diabetes Clinic, Cross Heyat Ave., Shahrivar Ave., North Kargar St., Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Fatemeh
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bandarian
authors.affiliation: Diabetes Researcher Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 5th floor, Diabetes Clinic, Cross Heyat Ave., Shahrivar Ave., North Kargar St., Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Maryam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Peimani
authors.affiliation: Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Bahareh
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Yazdizadeh
authors.affiliation: Diabetes Researcher Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 5th floor, Diabetes Clinic, Cross Heyat Ave., Shahrivar Ave., North Kargar St., Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Farideh
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Razi
authors.affiliation: Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Farshad
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Farzadfar
authors.affiliation: Endocrinology and Metabolism Researcher Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Bagher
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Larijani
keywords: Diabetes mellitus; Protocol; Roadmap