Comparison of Researches Assessment Criteria in America, UK, Italy, Canada, Australia, Finland, Hong Kong, Denmark and Iran

The goal of this research is to perform a comparative study on research evaluation criteria in, UK, Italy, Canada, Australia, Finland, Hongkong, Denmark and Iran.

The present study is a comparative-descriptive study that was conducted to compare the evaluation criteria of research in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Australia, Finland, Hong Kong, Denmark and Iran. This research is a descriptive study based on the method of data collection, library method (authoritative articles presented in this field) has been used to collect information related to literature and theoretical foundations.

The findings showed that one of the purposes of evaluating research in the United Kingdom, Italy, Finland, Hong Kong, Denmark and Iran is to measure the quality of research and increase its quality level. Another goal of evaluation in all countries except the United States is to allocate performance-based funding. In the United States, budgets are based on quantitative input, educational indicators, number of degrees obtained, or the number of low-income graduates or members of minority groups. In terms of evaluation indicators, it was concluded that Iran, USA, Australia and Denmark evaluate the researches with quantitative indicators, all mentioned countries evaluate with qualitative indivators, the United Kingdom, Australia, Finland evaluate with impact indicators and the United States and Denmark assess with scientific superiority indicators.

The results showed that the evaluation methods of research in different countries are based on peer review, bibliometrics and a combination of peer review and bibliometry.