Editorial
VOLUME: 40 | ISSUE: 2 | Jun 25, 2024 | PAGE: (66 - 68) | DOI: 10.24911/BioMedica/5-556
Striving for global excellence in research: challenges in world rankings for Pakistani medical Universities
Authors: Ahsan Waheed Rathore , Nadia Naseem
Article Info
Authors
Ahsan Waheed Rathore
Vice Chancellor, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Nadia Naseem
Pro-Vice Chancellor and Director QEC, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Publication History
Received: May 12, 2024
Revised: May 26, 2024
Accepted: June 08, 2024
Published: June 25, 2024
Abstract
University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore stands as the sole representative from Punjab province alongside Sindh (Agha Khan Medical University, and Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi) to secure its position among the top 800 medical universities of the world in 2024 QS World Subject Rankings. The absence of most Pakistani medical universities from these rankings underscores a broader issue within the country's higher education system. Factors contributing to this include insufficient research output, lack of international collaboration, inadequate funding, and limited focus on innovation and academic reputation. To address this issue, the research and development (R&D) in medical sciences require substantial investment, which is currently lacking especially within the public sector medical universities. Without significant funding, universities cannot support high-quality research projects or attract top-tier faculty. Secondly, there is a dire need for enhancing the quality and quantity of research publications. Pakistani universities often lag in producing high-impact research papers, a crucial criterion for international rankings. Thirdly, international collaboration and partnerships are limited, reducing the global visibility and impact of Pakistani research. Furthermore, improving the overall academic environment by attracting and retaining high-caliber faculty, modernizing curricula, and fostering a culture of alumni exchange and engagements will contribute to better rankings.
Keywords: World University Ranking, QS, THE, ISC, Pakistan, Medical, UHS.
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Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Nadia Naseem. Striving for global excellence in research: challenges in world rankings for Pakistani medical Universities. BioMedica. 2024; 25 (June 2024): 66-68. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-556
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Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Nadia Naseem. Striving for global excellence in research: challenges in world rankings for Pakistani medical Universities. https://biomedicapk.com/articles/online_first/556 [Access: September 01, 2024]. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-556
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Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Nadia Naseem. Striving for global excellence in research: challenges in world rankings for Pakistani medical Universities. BioMedica. 2024; 25 (June 2024): 66-68. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-556
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Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Nadia Naseem. Striving for global excellence in research: challenges in world rankings for Pakistani medical Universities. BioMedica. (2024), [cited September 01, 2024]; 25 (June 2024): 66-68. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-556
Harvard Style
Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Nadia Naseem (2024) Striving for global excellence in research: challenges in world rankings for Pakistani medical Universities. BioMedica, 25 (June 2024): 66-68. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-556
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Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Nadia Naseem. "Striving for global excellence in research: challenges in world rankings for Pakistani medical Universities." 25 (2024), 66-68. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-556
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Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Nadia Naseem. "Striving for global excellence in research: challenges in world rankings for Pakistani medical Universities." 25.June 2024 (2024), 66-68. Print. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-556
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Ahsan Waheed Rathore, Nadia Naseem (2024) Striving for global excellence in research: challenges in world rankings for Pakistani medical Universities. , 25 (June 2024), 66-68. doi:10.24911/BioMedica/5-556