Journal of Knowledge-Research Studies

Studying the Factors Related to the International Scientific Mobility of Faculty Members of the University of Tabriz

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Knowledge and Information Science Department, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran (Corresponding Author) akbar.majidi@tabrizu.ac.ir

2 Associated Professor, Knowledge and Information Science Department, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

3 Master, Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to identify and determine the importance of factors related to the international scientific mobility of Tabriz University faculty members using exploratory factor analysis.
Methodology: This research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive survey in terms of the data collection method. The statistical population of the research included faculty members of Tabriz University. Research data was collected through library study and questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using the exploratory factor analysis method, and related factors were extracted.  
Findings: After studying related texts, 25 indicators were identified and using the exploratory factor analysis method in six factors, including access to research resources and facilities, gaining a scientific reputation and CV, the environment and working conditions of universities, the cultural-geographic affinity, the development of scientific cooperation’s, Accommodation costs were categorized. The importance of each index was checked from the subjects' point of view. The credibility and reputation index of universities with an average of 4.5, professional development and advancement with an average of 4.4, to create a solid scientific and research resume with an average of 4.3, observing the activities and work methods of others with an average of 4.3 were the most important.
Conclusion: The obtained results showed that the six factors of access to research resources and facilities, gaining a scientific reputation and CV, the environment and working conditions of universities, cultural-geographic affinity, the development of scientific cooperation, and accommodation costs are among the factors related to the international scientific mobility of Tabriz University faculty members.
Value: This research is important because it has identified the factors related to the international scientific mobility of Tabriz University faculty members. These factors can be considered in policy making and facilitating and encouraging the international scientific mobility of researchers and the internationalization of universities.

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Journal of Knowledge-Research Studies
Volume 1, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
March 2023
Pages 78-99
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