Document Type : Original Article
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Vice Chancellery for Research Affairs, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Health Human Resources Research Center, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Vice Chancellery for Research Affairs, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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ShirazHealth Human Resources Research Center, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
10.30476/jhmi.2025.106764.1279
Abstract
Introduction: Measuring research productivity is essential for improving the efficiency of academic output. This study evaluated the productivity of research projects resulting in published articles affiliated with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 using a census sampling method. A total of 487 research projects completed by the end of 2022, each resulting in at least one published article in a reputable journal, were included. Data were collected using a structured Excel-based form. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, mean article score per project, average cost per score, and average cost per project, were calculated using Microsoft Excel 2019.
Results: The university earned a total of 699.42 research scores from the projects. The highest scores were attributed to articles resulting from non-thesis projects (233.6 scores) and medical school projects (196.35 scores). A total of 674,802.40 USD was spent to support these projects. The highest average cost per research score was observed in projects from the School of Paramedical Sciences (9,976.03 USD) and postdoctoral projects (3,736.56 USD), whereas the lowest average costs per score were found in projects from the Student Research Committee (501.7 USD) and grant-based projects (510.3 USD).
Conclusion: According to this study, projects from paramedical school and postdoctoral projects incurred the highest costs per research score, indicating a need for improved resource management. In contrast, the Student Research Committee and grant-based projects demonstrated higher productivity. These results underscore the importance of prioritizing funding mechanisms that maximize research output per dollar spent.
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