IFP- The Science and Technology Department of the Iranian President�s Office has released a book to review Iran�s achievements in various fields of science and technology during the past year.


The book, entitled �Science and Technology in Iran: A Brief Review�, provides the readers with an overview of the country�s 2017 achievements in 13 different fields of science and technology.
The book starts with a history of science and technology in Iran, and then elaborates on the Islamic Republic�s �national policy documents on science, technology, and innovation.�

The first chapter also highlights Iran�s global position in terms of scientific publications, and provides a review of the country�s latest scientific and technological statistics.

From the second chapter on, the book offers specific information, data, and statistics about 13 fields of science and technology, including nanotechnology; biotechnology; stem cell technology; cognitive sciences; medicinal plants and traditional medicine; and information and communication technology.

Cultural and creative industries; aerospace; aviation technology; marine industries; water, drought, erosion, and environment technologies; conventional energies (oil and gas); and renewable energies are the other fields of science and technology covered in this book.

Each chapter of this book is divided into five parts: �History and background�, �Objectives and strategies�, �Capacities and capabilities�, �Authorities�, and �International cooperation.�

The online version of the book can be downloaded from the official website of the Science and Technology Department of the Iranian President�s Office, through this link.