| Some problems in the health research system in
Iran are related to wrong policies and inefficient
research management. While some out of control
cases have created obstacles for health research in
Iran, we believe that the internal problems in Iran
have had a more negative impact on the health
research system.
Bikmoradi et al noted that an organizational
problem such as inefficiency of academic
governance, management problems such as
incompetence of managers, and organizational
culture are the major challenges for academic
leadership in medical universities in Iran (1). In
this regard, Badakhshan et al pointed to the lack
of coordination between researchers and
policymakers and believe that research priorities in
Iran are not in line with the goals of long-term
plans (2). Many research projects conducted in
Iran do not have practical implications, and those
that have, are only being stored in the library
shelves. Besides, the research conducted in Iran
should be based on the knowledge gaps in the
country to benefit society (3). |