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This chapter enhances our understanding of the impact of governance in higher education institutions on scientific research in the Arab world, where research activities and scientific publications relatively lag behind non-Arab countries. While an initial emphasis has been given to the importance of scientific research in enhancing the quality, reputation, and credibility of higher education institutions, this chapter stresses on the necessity to adopt a suitable governance structure capable of nurturing and supporting the culture of research—one of the main pillars of higher education policy. Finally, some recommendations for policy choices are formulated.
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Source: OECD Education at a Glance 2016 indicators. Tables B2.3 available at: http://www.oecd.org/education/skills-beyond-school/education-at-a-glance-2016-indicators.htm (accessed January 2017).
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While other databases for scientific publications—i.e., Web of Science or SCImago JR—exist, we chose to use Scopus, which is the largest database for peer-reviewed literature.
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The program Tempus supports the modernization of higher education, whereas E-TALEB seeks to develop Professional Standards in Teaching and Learning.
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Bouri, E., Maalouf, M. (2018). The Impact of Governance in Higher Education Institutions on Scientific Research in the Arab World. In: Azzi, G. (eds) Higher Education Governance in the Arab World. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52060-5_4
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