Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Tehran, Iran, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, Iran

2 Corresponding Author, Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran

10.22034/jiera.2024.409855.3027

Abstract

Objective: In the field of higher education, the scientific authority of academic disciplines plays a decisive role in shaping the academic environment, attracting talented students and improving knowledge. Recognition and evaluation of scientific reference of academic fields is also needed for people who seek to make decisions in the field of research, education and consulting. The current research is a qualitative study with the aim of identifying the indicators of scientific authority in academic fields of higher education in Allameh Tabatabai University as one of the pillars of higher education.
Method: Using the purposeful snowball sampling method, in-depth interviews were conducted with 30 university faculty members in different fields. Collected data using thematic analysis research method and placement analysis software.
Results: The research findings showed a set of key indicators that help create and recognize scientific authority in academic fields. These indicators include research outputs, interdisciplinary collaborations, funding and resources, faculty expertise, and international recognition.
Conclusion: The present research provides valuable guidance for other universities by providing an insight into the factors that contribute as scientific help, which aims to improve their scientific position and their position in the leading universities in their respective fields.

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