The Authority of the University through the hierarchical model in Jahrom University of Medical Sciences

In recent decades, many high-level policy documents of the country have emphasized the need for mission-oriented focus and differentiation of scientific institutions to achieve scientific authority. The aim of this study was to quantify the scientific authority of the best evidence-based indicators and the desirable model in Jahrom University of Medical Sciences.

In this research, which was conducted through expert decision-making and the hierarchical group decision-making model to design. initially, nominal groups from various departments provided their prominent indicators and reviewed their current status in terms of weaknesses, strengths, opportunities, and threats. In multiple expert panels with 5 specialized sessions, the current situation was analyzed by combining the 4 components of the strategic plan, the prominent indicators were quantified, and then the main priorities were explained in order of priority by weighting the indicators from the Group Analytic Hierarchical Process.

The results of the hierarchical group decision-making model in determining the prominent indicators of the university showed that the fields of education, research, infrastructure/human resources, and medical services are identifiable. Each indicator has many sub indicators and model design as an authority in university.

Based on the research findings, universities can establish scientific authority, along with the available evidence, can provide a basis for the development of universities in line with the country's scientific development plan. It is crucial to clarify the identities of universities and develop suitable operational programs to facilitate the realization of these goals.