According to the public relations of Qom University of Technology, Dr. Fazel Zadeh, the President of the Islamic World Science and Technology Citation System (ISC), visited this university during an official meeting. In this meeting, which was attended by Dr. Rezai Nour, the President of Qom University of Technology, the scientific and research achievements of the university were discussed and reviewed.
At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Rezai Nour welcomed the ISC President ISC and the accompanying delegation, introduced and elaborated on the university's significant achievements. He emphasized the rapid and remarkable growth of Qom University of Technology in various scientific and research fields and referred to the most important achievements of the university in recent years.
A 22-step improvement in ranking ISC : In the latest ranking of the institute ISC in the year 1402, Qom University of Technology improved its position among the universities of the country with a 22-step advancement. This university, while being indexed in prestigious international databases such as Scimago and RUR, has witnessed a 20% annual growth in scientific article production. Meanwhile, the average growth of international articles in the country’s universities over the past five years has been less than 10%..
Dr. Rezai Nour: Due to its excellent geographical position and the holding of skill-based courses, Qom University of Technology has consistently ranked among the top three public universities in the country for graduate employment over the past four years in assessments conducted by the Ministry of Science. Additionally, this university has been recognized as an international university by obtaining permission to attract international students and has so far welcomed over 300 students from five different nationalities..
He added: In past years, Qom University of Technology has achieved top rankings in conducting training and specialized courses. This university has also secured sixth place nationally in the index of “lecturers' research opportunities in society and industry.”.
Continuing this meeting, Dr. Fazel Zadeh, President of ISC, introduced this organization and its goals and pointed out significant aspects regarding the scientific and research status of Iran on a global level. In this regard, he stated:: Statistics on Iran's scientific article production place it among the top 30 countries producing scientific articles in reputable global databases such as Scopus and Web of Science and ranks third among Islamic countries..
Dr. Fazel Zadeh: Over the past decade, Iran has consistently ranked among leading countries in innovation and technology growth, particularly in research and development, where notable advancements have been observed.. He also emphasized the need to expedite the process of transforming ideas into scientific and technological products by navigating through various stages of TRL (Technology Readiness Levels) ..
In another part of this meeting, Dr. Haqpanah, head of the scientific and technological systems, introduced some new and innovative systems in the field of technology and research::
The NAN System (Needs, Ideas, and Needs): A system that identifies and manages research needs and ideas in various scientific and industrial fields..
The DANA System (Portal for Familiarization with Elite Scholars and Future Makers): This system aims to identify and introduce scientific and research elites with the goal of enhancing scientific and research collaborations internationally..
The Elite Scholars System: A system designed to monitor and evaluate the scientific honors of researchers and scientists, working towards enhancing Iran's scientific standing globally..
At the end of this meeting, the members of the Qom University of Technology Council expressed their satisfaction with the visit and shared their viewpoints and questions regarding further collaborations with ISC and enhancing the scientific status of the university. This session provided an opportunity for exchanging views and exploring new paths for scientific and research collaborations between Qom University of Technology and the Islamic World Science and Technology Citation System (ISC) ..
This visit is an effective step towards strengthening scientific and research collaborations between Qom University of Technology and ISC and is also considered an enhancement of the university's scientific and research status at both the national and international levels. The prospect of further collaborations with prestigious global scientific institutions could accelerate innovation processes, job creation, and scientific growth at Qom University of Technology..
