1. Tracking Publications

• Maintain a record of total research publications by faculty and students.
• Categorize publications by:
  • Indexed journals (e.g., Scopus, WoS)
  • Non-indexed journals
  • Conference proceedings

2. Metrics Calculation

• Calculate publication ratio.

• Track the annual trend in publication ratios.

3. Quality Indicators

• Percentage of publications in high-impact journals.
• Proportion of peer-reviewed publications.

1. Citation Data Collection

• Track citations for all published research using databases (e.g., Scopus, WoS).
• Calculate the FWCR.

2. Benchmarking

• Compare FWCR with institutional and field-specific benchmarks.
• Identify publications with high impact to replicate successful practices.

3. Improvement Strategies

• Encourage collaborations to enhance research visibility.
• Promote publications in open-access journals for wider dissemination.

1. Tracking Collaborations

• Maintain a list of joint research projects with industry partners.
• Record the names and roles of industry collaborators.

2. Outcome Measurement

• Number of publications arising from joint research.
• Patents or intellectual property generated from collaborations.
• Revenue or funding obtained through joint projects.

3. Feedback and Reporting

• Collect feedback from industry partners on research outcomes.
• Document and share joint research case studies.

1. Tracking Participation

• Maintain a list of students involved in research projects.
• Categorize student participation by:
  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate

2. Metrics Calculation

• Calculate student participation rate.


3. Support Mechanisms

• Provide research training and mentorship programs for students.
• Offer incentives like scholarships or awards for student research.

1. Impact Metrics

• Number of citations received per publication.
• Social or policy impact of research outcomes (e.g., case studies, policy changes).
• Media coverage and public engagement of research findings.

2. Evaluation of Societal Relevance

• Track projects addressing critical societal, environmental, or industry issues.
• Gather testimonials or case studies highlighting research impact.

3. Long-Term Impact

• Monitor follow-up studies or projects based on initial research.
• Evaluate the adoption of research outcomes in industry or academia.

1. Tracking IP Applications

• Maintain a record of patents, trademarks, or copyrights filed.
• Document awarded IPs and their categories (e.g., process, product, technology).

2. Metrics Calculation

• Calculate the percentage of awarded IPs relative to total applications.

3. Commercialization

• Track revenue or licensing agreements generated from awarded IPs.
• Document collaborations with industry partners for IP commercialization.

1. Outcome Metrics

• Publication ratio.
• Field-weighted citation ratio.
• Number of joint industry research projects.
• Student participation rate in research.
• Research impact case studies.
• Number and success rate of awarded intellectual property.

2. Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare annual reports summarizing research outputs and outcomes.
• Share reports with stakeholders and funding agencies.

3. Action Plan for Improvement

• Address gaps in research outputs and impact.
• Strengthen partnerships with industry and academia for collaborative research.