Content Analysis of Scientific Articles on Packaging Design in Iran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student in Art Research, Faculty of Art, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Department of Visual Communication, Faculty of Art, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Analyzing articles in the field of packaging design can provide a better understanding of the necessities, topics, and responsibilities of this field to the audience, revealing strengths and weaknesses of researches over time. The present research aims to evaluate scientific articles on packaging design in Iran using a content analysis approach. For this purpose, published scientific articles in this field, comprising 49 articles out of 102 researchers, were examined. The tool used in this research was a coding checklist, the validity of which was assessed by several professors in this field. The data collection method was library-based through note-taking (fiche-keeping). To provide a quantitative description of the content of concepts, the review was conducted systematically and across 11 areas. The research results indicate that 49 articles on packaging design from 102 researchers have been published in Iranian scientific journals. Of this number, the journal ‘Packaging Science and Techniques’ ranks first among scientific journals with 27 articles or 55.10%. The year 1400 (2021-2022) holds the highest share among publication years with 16.32%. The dominant approach is qualitative, at 53.06%. ‘Consumer Packaging Design and Studies,’ at 44.89%, is the most examined sub-topic by authors. In terms of scientific collaboration frequency, single-author and two-author articles each have the highest frequency at 32.65%. 55.89% of authors were male and 44.11% were female. Management, with a 35.29% share, has the highest share among the authors’ academic disciplines. 44.11% of the authors held a Ph.D. degree. Islamic Azad University has the highest organizational affiliation at 13.72%.

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Volume 16, Issue 63 - Serial Number 63
Serial number 63, autumn 2025
September 2025
Pages 59-74
  • Receive Date: 14 November 2025
  • Revise Date: 02 December 2025
  • Accept Date: 06 December 2025
  • Publish Date: 21 December 2025