Research Initiatives and Progress at MU: A Comprehensive Overview

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Overview In spite of MU was mandated to give priority to the teaching of students, its involvement in research an its output have so far been modest. Established a Deanship of Scientific Research to facilitate the research progress. Strategic Plan Research Priorities Web of Knowledge and Thomson Reuters for research performance indicators of scientific institutions in KSA during the period from 2008 to 2012. Reference citation rate of MU is 0.85 Reference citation rate of King Saud University is 0.99 (H10-6).

Standard Preparation Timetable for task performance. Conducting meetings with sub-teams from MU s to discuss the requirements for this standard . Data collection supported by evidences Vice Rector for Graduate Studies Scientific Research and Deanship of Scientific Research. Colleges Conducting meetings for evaluation based on (*) mechanism. Internal and external reviews by experts in the field of quality assurance. Conclusions and recommendations for future continuous

10.1 Institutional Research Polices (***) Research strategic plan Research proprieties Three research centers and one unit Essential and Health Sciences Research Center. Engineering and Applied Sciences Research Center. Human and Administrative Sciences Research Center. Two chairs Chair Sheikh Abdullah Al-Tuwaijri Research Applied for cases of stroke has registered 5 patents and 10 research, Chair of Aljazeera for modern Media Studies has registered 5 in progress researches Ethical standards in the field of research, publications, and translation. Research Laboratories ) ( **

10.1 Institutional Research Polices (***) Number 81 20 1 102 Publication Journals Conference Books Total Number of publications 100 80 Table (T10.1-1) Number of journals, conferences, and books by the end of 2014 60 40 Number of Publications 215 76 6 2 12 13 4 13 4 6 10 Country 20 0 Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia/ Egypt Saudi Arabia/ Pakistan Saudi Arabia/ Malaysia Saudi Arabia/Turkey Saudi Arabia/ Romania Saudi Arabia/ Japan Saudi Arabia/USA Saudi Arabia/ Spain Saudi Arabia/India Saudi Arabia/UK 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Figure (F10.1-1): Number of publication distribution since 2010 Table (T10.1-2) Number of publications including those in cooperation with other national and international universities by the end of year 2015. Figure (F10.1-2): Percentage of publication based on the field. ) ( **

10.2 Teaching Staff and Student Involvement in Research (**) Promotion and evaluation of faculty members Nine faculty members obtained promotion to higher level in last academic year National and international conferences 20 faculty members had approval from scientific council to attend international training Supporting Faculty member members to pursue their research, establish research teams, and apply for centers to obtain research funding support MU KACST Distinguished research and high-quality international publications Innovation unit for students Center for Innovation and Ideas Outstanding Students 3 workshops, several visits to MU colleges, 6 participations in conferences and exhibitions, 5 scientific activities, and 3 publications. In addition, the university had 4 international innovation awards Publishing and Translating Center issued 3 scientific journals, reviewed 40 composed and translated books, accepted 6 books for publishing, conducted 4 workshops ( * )

10.2 Teaching Staff and Student Involvement in Research (**) ) ( *

10.3 Commercialization of Research (**) King Salman Institute for Studies & Advisory Services Main representative for management of research studies advisory services scientific research training Coordination and integration among the university sectors to perform its tasks, and make full use of the university potential. ( * )

10.4 Research Facilities and Equipment (**) Scientific journals, proceedings, books, software, and other needed resources. Main library Deanship of IT Equipment, software, and labs are regularly maintained by Maintenance and Operation Department Deanship of IT. Security policy and arrangements Department of security and safety Ownership of equipment, software, or any other materials Contract between the faculty member and agencies that support the project. ) ( *

KPIs KPI: KPI Reference Number: S10.1 Number of refereed publications in the previous year per full time equivalent teaching staff. (Publications based on the formula in the Higher Council Bylaw excluding conference presentations) 0.60% KPI Target Benchmark 62% KPI Actual Benchmark Internal Benchmark 0.65% External Benchmark 0.25% 0.64% New Target Benchmark KPI Analysis: no. of refereed publications 250, the total no. of PhD Holder is 399. The university achieved its target in terms of number of refereed publications in the previous year per full time equivalent teaching staff. In addition, its performance in this field is better than external benchmark s performance. Although this ratio shows lacking of publications of faculty members which is less than one, MU makes efforts to enhance this ratio.

KPIs KPI: KPI Reference Number: S10.2 27. Number of citations in refereed journals in the previous year per full time equivalent faculty members. 20% KPI Target Benchmark 20% KPI Actual Benchmark Internal Benchmark 25% External Benchmark 15% 20.8% New Target Benchmark KPI Analysis: Number of citations in refereed journals is 81, the total no. of PhD Holder is 399 for the year 1435, the new target is to increase the value by 4% as for all regular KPIs The university achieved its target in terms of number of citation in refereed publications in the previous year per full time equivalent faculty members. In addition, its performance in this field is better than external benchmark s performance. Although this ratio shows lacking number of citation in refereed publications, MU makes efforts to enhance this ratio and raise faculty members awareness of importance if this issue by doing several workshops about citation such as google scholar citation.

KPIs KPI: KPI Reference Number: S10.3 28. Proportion of full time member of teaching staff with at least one refereed publication during the previous year. KPI Target Benchmark 20% 20% KPI Actual Benchmark Internal Benchmark 25% External Benchmark 15% 20.8% New Target Benchmark KPI Analysis: : Number of staff has one refereed publication is 81, the total no. of ph. Holder is 399 so the kpi value is 20% ,the new target is to increase the value by 4% as for all regular KPIs. The university achieved its target in terms of Proportion of full time member of teaching staff with at least one refereed publication. In addition, its performance in this field is better than external benchmark s performance Although this ratio shows lacking of publications of each faculty member which is less than one f, MU makes efforts to enhance this ratio.

KPIs KPI: KPI Reference Number: S10.4 29. Number of papers or reports presented at academic conferences during the past year per full time equivalent faculty members. KPI Target Benchmark 26.56% KPI Actual Benchmark Internal Benchmark External Benchmark New Target Benchmark

KPIs KPI: KPI Reference Number: S10.5 30. Research income from external sources in the past year as a proportion of the number of full time faculty members. KPI Target Benchmark 7519 SR/staff 7519 SR/staff KPI Actual Benchmark Internal Benchmark External Benchmark 19,600 SR/staff 7820 SR/staff New Target Benchmark KPI Analysis: the external bench mark , is too high to reach so the new target will be 9000 and will be put in the improvement plane. The university achieved its target in terms of research income from external sources in the past year as a proportion of the number of full time faculty members.. However,, its performance in this field is very far from external benchmark s performance Although this ratio shows lacking of research income as proportion of number of faculty members, MU makes efforts to enhance this ratio.

KPIs KPI: KPI Reference Number: S10.6 Proportion of the total, annual operational budget dedicated to research. 2.1% KPI Target Benchmark 2.1% KPI Actual Benchmark Internal Benchmark 3% External Benchmark 1.5% 2.18% New Target Benchmark KPI Analysis: the total budget to the university 950 million SR two (2) million are for research The university achieved its target in terms of proportion of the total, annual operational budget dedicated to research.. In addition, its performance in this field is better than external benchmark s performance. However, MU target s is to enhance this percentage.

Strengths A research strategic plan, research priorities, and ethics charter for research, publication, and translation are identified. Importance of research in the process of faculty promotion and evaluation. Establishing scientific chairs, centers, and Prince Salman Institute for Studies & Advisory Services to support faculty member in their research and consolations

Areas for improvement The research supporting infrastructure needs more improvement including space and equipment for research centers. Encourage faculty members to increase their ISI productions. Working on attracting more funds from private sectors and KACST. Working on establishing connections with international research centers and collaborators. Publishing the annual reports on the website of the university and colleges.