Amran: An expanded consultative meeting of researchers and individuals interested in postgraduate studies and scientific research took place at Amran University, led by University Rector Dr. Mohammed Al-Dhalai. According to Yemen News Agency, the meeting, organized by the university's Vice Presidency for Postgraduate Studies, focused on the current state of scientific research at the institution and explored modern methods to boost research quality and academic output.
The meeting welcomed Vice Rector for Postgraduate Studies Dr. Abdul-Fattah Al-Qurs, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Dr. Ali Sharaf Al-Din, Dean of the Center for Development and Quality Assurance Dr. Mutie Al-Qahali, and several deans from various colleges and institutes. Dr. Al-Dhalai emphasized the university leadership's dedication to overcoming challenges faced by researchers, enhancing scientific output, and contributing to societal development across multiple academic and research fields.
Participants shared their perspectives and proposals, exploring potential solutions to the academic and research challenges they encounter. The meeting highlighted significant financial, administrative, and academic obstacles, alongside proposed solutions and strategies to invigorate the Center for Studies and Research's role in strategic and applied scientific research.
Discussions also focused on proposals to amplify scientific output and research publication by introducing incentives and rewards for outstanding researchers, such as the Research Excellence Award. The meeting further emphasized digital transformation initiatives, urging all researchers to secure official university email addresses and complete their profiles in the university's database to streamline the documentation and archiving of their intellectual contributions.
Participants discussed updating and enhancing the university's scientific journal website to align with international indexing standards and academic databases. They stressed the importance of improving researchers' performance and the quality of their work to elevate the university's standing in high-impact academic journals.
The meeting concluded with a consensus that relevant university departments should implement all decisions, recommendations, and proposals aimed at expanding and developing the university's scientific and academic research activities. This initiative seeks to ensure high standards of quality and efficiency, aligning with the university's objectives within specified timeframes.
