نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسنده
گروه پژوهشی ارزیابی سیاستها و پایش علم، فناوری و نوآوری، مرکز تحقیقات سیاست علمی کشور، تهران، ایران.
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسنده [English]
Divergent perspectives on the humanities result in markedly different expectations regarding the role and contribution of this field. When the humanities are regarded as a purely scientific discipline, they are expected to play a significant part in advancing the commercial and economic effectiveness of society. Conversely, when viewed through a deeper and more comprehensive lens, the humanities are primarily valued for their formative and guiding influence on intellectual and ethical development.
According to national strategic documents particularly the Seventh Development Plan the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology (MSRT) is expected to undertake a range of initiatives to elevate the status of the humanities within Iran’s academic system. Consequently, there is a need to evaluate the ministry’s performance with respect to research dimensions and policy alignment.
This study adopts a documentary analysis and content review approach to examine relevant indicators assessing the extent to which MSRT’s actions have fulfilled its legal mandates and corresponded to upper-level strategic directives. The findings reveal that the ministry has dedicated substantial attention to establishing academic authority and enhancing scholarly output in the humanities. Notably, the indexing of journals in the fields of humanities and arts has effectively improved the visibility of research outcomes and strengthened the international scientific standing of Iranian scholarship.
However, the humanities’ relatively undefined economic dimension continues to hinder the ministry’s effectiveness in directing theses, dissertations, and applied research projects. As a practical recommendation, strengthening the “Naan” and “Satae” research support systems through targeted financial assistance for essential humanities projects—is proposed to enhance MSRT’s overall performance and impact in this domain.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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