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The Impact of Universities Rankings on Academic Research

The Impact of Universities Rankings on Academic Research
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Author(s): Jan Vrba (Faculty of Administration and Economic Studies in Uherské Hradiště, Akademia Jagiellońska w Toruniu, Czech Republic)and Thi Ngoc Quynh Huynh (Faculty of Administration and Economic Studies in Uherské Hradiště, Akademia Jagiellońska w Toruniu, Czech Republic)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 12
Source title: Academic Research Challenges for Modern Society
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Jan Vrba (Akademia Jagiellońska w Toruniu, Czech Republic)and Mohd Redzuan Mohd Sofian (Trichester Consulting, Malaysia)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0897-5.ch004

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Abstract

University rankings have become a significant metric in evaluating the prestige and quality of higher education institutions. While they provide a snapshot of institutional performance, their influence on academic research is complex, multi-faceted, and often controversial. This proposal aims to explore how rankings shape research priorities, funding distribution, and academic culture, influencing institutional decision-making, faculty incentives, and collaboration trends, ultimately creating both opportunities and challenges.

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