May 2023
Open Data Iran: The Number of Religious Seminaries in Iran is 5 Times Greater than Universities
A recent study by 'Open Data Iran' reveals that Iran has five times more religious seminaries than public universities, with significant funding allocated to these…
Analytical Report: Iran's Steel Industry Lags Behind Neighboring Countries
Iran's steel industry, once a regional leader, is now lagging behind neighbors like Turkey, with a 40% lower production capacity. Despite increased domestic production over…
Analytical Report: The Annual Cost of Enforcing Hijab Equals the Wages of Millions of Workers in Iran
The Open Data Iran database estimates that enforcing mandatory hijab costs Iranian society between 40 to 45 trillion tomans annually, equivalent to the wages of…
Tehran University Access to International Scientific Databases Cut Due to Debt
Tehran University has lost access to international scientific databases due to accumulated debts totaling 60 billion tomans, attributed to currency devaluation and neglect from the…
New Research: Preventing the Annual Death of One Million Infants by Providing Affordable Services to Pregnant Women
New research indicates that affordable healthcare services for pregnant women could prevent over one million infant deaths annually in developing countries. An international team has…