Review of Futures Studies Papers in Iranian Scientific Journals from 2008 to 2022.

Purpose: The present study aims to show the similarities and differences of the 18 sub-fields related to each of the six concepts of futures studies, foresight, futurology, future thinking, futurism and future mining by studying and comparing the topics investigated in the scientific productions of futures studies (in its general sense). Method: The method of collecting information and the method of analysis are scientific and specialized library research. Data analysis was done using Excel software. The research is descriptive-exploratory in terms of practical purpose and in terms of nature and method, was carried out using scientometric techniques and qualitative approach in order to collect data to conceptualize and provide prescriptive analysis. The basis of analyzes is scientific research and scientific promotion articles indexed in the database of Iranian scientific publications (Magiran). Findings: The results show that the highest frequency of articles in the field of futures studies is urban and regional 205 articles, religious and religious 128 articles, and defense and military 102 articles. In addition, the highest rate of growth of articles in the studied fields is in 2022. Conclusion: The results of this research are in line with the comparison of the frequency of scientific articles published in the six studied concepts related to the future in the fifteen -year period of 2008 to 2022, and the results of the analysis show that the highest frequency of articles is related to the concept of futures studies with 822 and foresight with 279 respectively. The research title is dedicated. In addition, the highest growth of articles in these fifteen years is for the concept of futures studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]