According to Mehr reporter, in order to strengthen the data-driven governance of science and technology and to respond to the increasing need of universities and policymakers for reliable and integrated analyses, the science measurement system of the country’s universities has been designed and launched by the Iran Science and Information Technology Research Institute (Irandac); A system that for the first time provides a comprehensive, coherent and reliable picture of the scientific performance of Iranian universities.
The end of scattered views on scientific performance
For many years, the evaluation of academic performance of universities relied on scattered reports, heterogeneous data and sometimes inconsistent indicators. Each university or institution used to analyze its situation based on limited resources and different methods, and this caused macro-scientific decision-making to be accompanied by uncertainty and sometimes delay. The absence of a national system and reference had created a serious void in the science policy of the country.
A system to accurately observe the “scientific face” of universities
The science measurement system of the country’s universities has provided the possibility of continuous and comparable monitoring of the universities’ performance by gathering, refining and analyzing scientific data. Relying on standard scientometric indicators, this system displays various dimensions of science production in an analytical and comprehensible manner and elevates universities from the level of descriptive reports to the level of evidence-based analysis.
Key functions and achievements
• Providing reliable scientometric indicators for universities in the field of scientific production, impact and research trends
• The possibility of comparing universities in different time frames and scientific fields
• Continuous updating of data and elimination of common delays in traditional reports
• Clarification of scientific performance for academic managers and decision-making institutions
• Supporting the strategic planning of universities and monitoring the realization of scientific goals
Evolution in the role of data in academic management
One of the most important achievements of this system is changing the place of data in science management. With the establishment of scientometric system, university managers have access to analytical dashboards and quantitative and qualitative evidence instead of relying on general impressions or limited reports. This development has paved the way from management based on guesswork and experience to management based on data and analysis.
From mere evaluation to smart policy making
The scientific evaluation system of the country’s universities is not just a ranking tool; Rather, it is a strategic infrastructure for science policy making.
The data and analysis of this system can be the basis of:
• Development of research development plans
• Targeted allocation of resources and support
• Identifying advantageous and emerging scientific fields
• Evaluating the effectiveness of science and technology policies
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The science measurement system is available at the address.
A national step towards the intelligent governance of science
In sum, the scientific measurement system of the country’s universities can be considered a fundamental step in the institutionalization of data-oriented governance in the Iranian higher education system; A system that, with the initiative of Irandak, creates a common language for data, management and scientific policy making, and equips universities and decision-makers with a more accurate, transparent and forward-looking understanding of the state of science in the country.
This system is not only a tool for monitoring today’s science, but also an infrastructure for designing the future of Iran’s science and technology.
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