The University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Council Meeting Held: From Achieving Focal Point Status in Region 10 to Emphasizing the Transition from Quantity to Quality in Research
The University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Council Meeting Held: From Achieving Focal Point Status in Region 10 to Emphasizing the Transition from Quantity to Quality in Research
The university's Research Council meeting was held with the presence of the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Technology, and the heads of research centers to discuss recent scientific achievements, the enhancement of research quality, and planning for the formulation of the 5-year strategic document.
According to a report by the University's Web-Day reporter, the
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Council meeting was attended by
the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Technology, research and education managers, and a group of heads of research centers.
During
the meeting, Dr. Seyed Ali Hosseini, the Chancellor, emphasized the importance of article quality and impact and called for increased interaction between research centers and academic departments, introducing these centers to students, and producing
impactful projects. He also emphasized his comprehensive support for the research field at both the university and societal levels.
The Upward Trend of Research Centers and Achieving Strategic Position in Region 10
Dr. Mohammad Saeid Khanjani, the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Technology, also presented a report during the meeting on the upward and positive trend of activities in most research centers and expressed appreciation for the successful holding of the second annual Scientometrics Conference. He identified one of the university's most important strategic achievements as attaining the Focal Point status in Region 10, stating: This success was achieved through intense competition with major universities and through a consensus vote, which not only enhances the university's scientific credibility but also provides a strategic opportunity for regional interactions.
Transitioning from Article Quantity to Social Impact
Criticizing the sole focus on the number of articles, the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Technology emphasized the necessity of transitioning from quantity to quality and impact, adding: Many centers must focus on producing impactful projects so that research outputs are tangible in society and industry. He also called for structural reforms in the scoring system, increasing the weight of the institutional affiliation coefficient for professors, and strengthening the university's scientific brand.
Presentation of Specialized Reports and Strategic Planning
Following this, Dr. Robab Teimouri, the head of the University Research Council Secretariat, presented a comparative performance report of the research centers for the year 2025 (1404 SH). Additionally, Maryam Zarezadeh, an expert in the evaluation of research activities, compared the ranking results, articles, and Z-scores of the research centers in 2025 with those of the previous year. In the final section, planning for the formulation of the 5-year strategic plan for the Vice-Chancellery for Research and Technology was discussed as one of the main agenda items.
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