Statement of the Second Step of the Islamic Revolution and the Country's Scientific Roadmap

The Supreme Leader's expectations from the youth in the field of science and research were expressed and the task for the policy makers was clarified in the statement of the second step of the Islamic revolution. The comprehensive scientific map of the country was approved about thirteen years ago, and its updating was emphasized in 2018, therefore, according to the scientific progress and the experiences of the country in the field of science and technology, it should be possible to formulate a new road map for the advancement of the country's science as soon as possible in full coordination with the statement of the second step.

By using qualitative content analysis method the recommendations of the Supreme Leader and top-level documents and scientific documents regarding scientific progress and the number of scientific articles in different fields were examined and challenges and solutions regarding the preparation of the country's scientific road map were presented.

Although the scientific resurrection in recent years, the speed of scientific growth, and the achievement of world records are mentioned in the statement of the second step of the Islamic revolution, but historical backwardness and being behind the peaks have also been mentioned. In this statement, creation of the sources of knowledge, continuing scientific acceleration and scientific endeavor are strongly recommended.

Considering the intense competition in scientific acceleration that has arisen in the world, our country should be able to realize the second step with a prudent scientific road map and in accordance with the statement. One of the most important scientific fields of the country is the field of health, in which its progress is rapidly emerging in the society. Therefore, the roadmap should have a schedule and measurable goals. Designing a ten-year map intelligently for this very important scientific field can promote the Islamic Republic of Iran as one of the great powers of the world in the near future.