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Prioritization of Factors Impacting Lecturer Research Productivity Using an Improved Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach

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  • Truong Thi Hue

    (VNU School of Interdisciplinary Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy Road, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Nguyen Anh Tuan

    (VNU University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy Road, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
    VNU International School, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy Road, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Luu Huu Van

    (VNU University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy Road, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Luong Thuy Lien

    (VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi 336 Nguyen Trai Road, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Do Dieu Huong

    (Vietnam Institute of Economics, 01 Lieu Giai Road, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Luong Tram Anh

    (VNU University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy Road, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Nghiem Xuan Huy

    (VNU Institute for Education Quality Assurance, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy Road, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Luu Quoc Dat

    (VNU University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy Road, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

Abstract

Improving the scientific research productivity of lecturers is an important strategy contributing to improving the reputation of universities, attracting external funding sources, and improving the credibility of both domestic and international students. This study was carried out with the aim of determining the priority of the university’s governance factors that affect lecturers’ scientific research productivity. Six university governance factors were considered, including (i) research objectives and strategies, (ii) decentralization, (iii) leadership, (iv) support for research activities, (v) policy towards lecturers, and (vi) resources for research activities. In this study, an improved analytic hierarchy process method using generalized triangular fuzzy numbers and a centroid index was proposed. The research data were collected via in-depth interviews with experts and administrators at Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU). The results indicate that “resources for research activities” constitute the most important factor affecting the research productivity of lecturers at VNU, followed by research objectives and strategies and leadership.

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  • Truong Thi Hue & Nguyen Anh Tuan & Luu Huu Van & Luong Thuy Lien & Do Dieu Huong & Luong Tram Anh & Nghiem Xuan Huy & Luu Quoc Dat, 2022. "Prioritization of Factors Impacting Lecturer Research Productivity Using an Improved Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(10), pages 1-15, May.
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