Designing a Framework for Evaluating the Scientific Productions

Area of Science:

• Scientific research evaluation
• Scientometrics
• Higher education policy

Background:

• Faculty evaluation is crucial for academic institutions and higher education policy.
• Current evaluation methods may lack uniformity and native applicability.
• A standardized framework is needed for Iranian researchers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a uniform and native framework for evaluating scientific productions.
• To create a scientometrics index tailored for Iranian researchers in science and health fields.

Main Methods:

• Employed the single-stage fuzzy Delphi technique and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP).
• Involved 50 top scientific experts and researchers from Iran.
• Utilized a researcher-made checklist based on literature review and institutional regulations.

Main Results:

• Identified, prioritized, and weighted 11 criteria and 124 items for the evaluation framework.
• Key criteria include author authority, innovation, impact, citations, cooperation, and types of scientific productions.
• Specific items cover databases, awards, subject areas, scientific age, and peer review activities.

Conclusions:

• A comprehensive framework with 11 criteria and 124 items was established for evaluating Iranian researchers.
• This framework facilitates an author-centered, native scientometrics index.
• Enables consistent evaluation of researchers across science and health disciplines.