Research Assessment Policy and DORA
Commitment to Responsible Research Assessment Principles
Our journal
Journal "Plastic Surgery and Regenerative Medicine" Advanced research in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
Priorities in Research Assessment:
- Engaging students and early-career researchers in scientific activities
- Ensuring recognition and reward for faculty actively engaged in research
- Valuing research that has practical impact on the regional community
- Ensuring accessibility of research results in the region's preferred languages
- Striving for objective research evaluation without bias toward publication language
San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)
DORA Signatory
The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) is a global initiative aimed at improving research assessment practices. It calls for an end to using journal impact factors as the sole criterion for evaluating scientific work and promotes more comprehensive and equitable evaluation methods.
Key Principles of DORA:
Away from Impact Factor
Ceasing the use of journal impact factors to assess individual articles or researchers
Comprehensive Assessment
Evaluating research based on its scientific merit, not on journal prestige
Language Inclusivity
Recognizing research published in all languages
Open Science
Supporting open science practices and diverse publication formats
Joining DORA
Alignment with DORA Principles
Joining DORA fully aligns with the strategic goals of our institute. Reducing reliance on journal impact factors will allow our researchers to:
- Publish research results in Tajik and Russian
- Focus on the practical significance of research for the region
- Expand the range of journals available for publication
- Increase the visibility of research relevant to Central Asia
Current Plans and Implementation
Working Group Formation
Forming an interdisciplinary working group to revise research assessment practices
Strategic Plan Development
Creating and approving a strategic plan for implementing DORA principles at the institute
Training and Consultations
Conducting training for faculty and researchers on the new assessment system
Implementation of New Policy
Adoption and start of application of updated research assessment criteria
Contact Information
Responsible Department
Research Department
Office of Research and Innovation
Project Coordinator
Saidov Mahmadullo Saifulloevich
Deputy Director for Research