We seek to facilitate the process of introducing private research centers and strengthen their position
We seek to facilitate the process of introducing private research centers and strengthen their position.
The Educational Vice-Chancellor of the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, during a specialized meeting of the heads of non-governmental research centers, noted the challenges of interaction between private research and governing bodies, emphasizing the necessity of universities playing an effective role as a bridge between these centers and the Ministry of Health.
According to a report by the University's Web-Day reporter, during the specialized meeting of the heads of non-governmental research centers, Dr. Hamidreza Khorramkhorshid, Educational Vice-Chancellor of the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, while reviewing the existing challenges in the interaction between private research centers and governing bodies, emphasized the key role of universities in supporting these centers.
A member of the working group for the evaluation of non-governmental research centers, referring to the process of receiving the work coefficient for personnel stationed in private research centers, noted: This process requires official introduction and precise coordination between the research center, the affiliated university, and the relevant ministry; the approval of the affiliated university plays a decisive role in transferring the request to the ministry.
Dr. Khorram Khorshid also mentioned the necessity of the presence of experienced and expert representatives from universities in decision-making working groups, including the working group for reviewing the eligibility of research centers and the Council for the Expansion of Medical Science Universities, adding: The presence of representatives who are up-to-date with affairs can act as an effective bridge to resolve the challenges of establishing and continuing the activities of these centers.
The status of the activities of 44 non-governmental research centers in the country
Following this meeting, Dr. Shirin Jalali-nia, Head of the Research Development and Coordination Center of the Ministry of Health, while praising the stakeholders of the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, provided statistics showing the existence of 841 governmental centers and 44 non-governmental and private centers active across 13 universities in the country, emphasizing the need to revise the evaluation and ranking mechanisms for these centers in accordance with their research missions.
She stated that enhancing the impact of non-governmental centers depends on focusing on impactful, applied research projects; strengthening international collaborations and article interactions; and establishing a continuous monitoring and evaluation system to precisely track these centers' research activities.
The necessity of transitioning from descriptive research toward product-oriented scientific productions
Dr. Payam Kabiri also, during this meeting, analyzed key research indicators, including the number of articles, citation rates, publication patterns, and the level of international collaborations, and emphasized the need to improve the quality of scientific output and increase the visibility of university research.
Referring to the need to move beyond purely descriptive research models, he emphasized the necessity of moving toward product-oriented research with high social impact and community participation in scientific production to meet the actual needs of the country.
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