Deputy Minister of Science Research on Ranking Rankings – | Iranian and world news

Dr. Peyman Salehi; Research Assistant of the Ministry of Science and Secretary of the High Council AtefAbout The position of Iranian universities in the international rating system said: Worldwide, said: Systems There are various evaluation and ranking of universities and research institutes, each examining the scientific, research, and innovative performance of these centers on the basis of specific criteria. Among the most prestigious SystemsInternational The Times (the) can QS (QS), Simo (Scimago) and Leiden (Leiden) noted. Ranking SimoThree main research criteria, considers innovation and social impact On the basis Database data ScopusIt determines the position of scientific institutions.

Growth in Iranian universities in rankings International

Research at the Ministry of Science said: Recent data show that Iranian universities have been able to strengthen their presence in world -renowned rankings in recent years, with the Times ranking, the number of Iranian universities has increased from 2 to 2 per year and 2 cases a year. Or in ranking QS As evaluating the top 5 universities in the world annually, the number of Iranian universities has increased from 2 to 2 cases per year and 2 cases per year.

Challenges of Iranian universities in ranking Simo

Deputy of Research of the Ministry Atef One of the main challenges of Iranian universities in this system is the restriction of information recorded in areas such as patents, cooperation International And he considered social indicators and continued: While most universities index scientific articles, books and conference articles in reputable databases, there is insufficient information in other sections, which has a negative impact on their rank.

Salehi; One of the key criteria SimoNumber of patents International And cooperation Technological It is with the industry, but due to budgetary constraints and reduced patent support International It has led to the reduction of Iranian universities in this index.

He Remember Investigation of the index of social impact of universities also shows that reducing interactions International And the low presence of universities on social networks has made universities not perform well and unable to show their actual effectiveness in society.

Measures necessary to grow position in the rankings Simo

The Ministry of Science’s Vice President of Research emphasized the importance of increasing research and technology credits in promoting the country’s rank. Responsible In particular, the State Budget and Planning Organization to promote research and technology credits by 2 % of the country’s GDP (GDP) according to the plan Seventh Progress can be very effective.

Accordingly, steps such as developing scientific programs to enhance universities interacting with the community and promoting the social impact index, improving the process of scientific information in databases International Like Scopus And patent databases, expanding cooperation International Science In the field of research and technology, increased support for patent registration International And the development of technology transfer infrastructure, the creation of incentive strategies to strengthen innovation indicators, including increasing university cooperation and industry development industry and industry development Technological To reduce restrictions InternationalCan Promotion The position of Iranian universities and research institutes in the system Simo Effective.

Salehi Remember He: Although Iranian universities in some ranking systems International They have made significant progress, but they need to reform research policies, increase scientific partnerships, and focus on innovation and social impact to maintain their position.

According to him; Overall, one can hope to expand interactions International As well as the 5 % realization of research and technology credits from the country’s entire GDP to help a lot in Promotion The position of universities and research institutes in valid ranking systems International Especially Simo Kurdish.