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hosseini M S, cherabin M, karimi M, maghool A. Developing a Native Model of the Fourth-Generation University for the Transition of Iranian Medical Sciences Universities. jmed 2026; 21 (1) :1432-1450
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Islamic Azad University , moslemch2015@iau.ac.ir
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Introduction: The fourth-generation university, emphasizing innovation, value creation, and systematic engagement with society, is proposed as a new model of academic transformation. Therefore, the present study aimed to design a native model of the effective factors for transforming medical sciences universities into fourth-generation universities.
Method: This applied study was conducted with a qualitative exploratory approach using the fuzzy Delphi method in 2025. In the first stage, through a systematic review of theoretical literature and research background, 170 initial indicators were extracted in the form of 7 dimensions and 28 components. Then, during three rounds of fuzzy Delphi, the perspectives of 30 experts in the fields of higher education management, academic entrepreneurship, and medical education policy-making were analyzed and evaluated.
Results: After refinement and reaching expert consensus with Kendall's coefficient of concordance (0.82), and reliability assessment using fuzzy standard deviation and inconsistency rate, the initial categories led to the identification and stabilization of 147 indicators within 30 components and 8 overarching dimensions as the final model. In this model, the dimension of "Technology and Emerging Technologies" with a crisp mean of 0.88 was identified as the fundamental infrastructure with the highest priority, followed by "Transformational Leadership and Strategies" and "Human Resource Empowerment" both with a crisp mean of 0.86 as the guiding and implementing pillars of transformation.
Conclusion: The final model of the present study, as a comprehensive and systematic roadmap, can serve as a basis for policy decisions and executive actions in guiding the transformation of Iranian medical sciences universities toward the fourth-generation university.
Method: This applied study was conducted with a qualitative exploratory approach using the fuzzy Delphi method in 2025. In the first stage, through a systematic review of theoretical literature and research background, 170 initial indicators were extracted in the form of 7 dimensions and 28 components. Then, during three rounds of fuzzy Delphi, the perspectives of 30 experts in the fields of higher education management, academic entrepreneurship, and medical education policy-making were analyzed and evaluated.
Results: After refinement and reaching expert consensus with Kendall's coefficient of concordance (0.82), and reliability assessment using fuzzy standard deviation and inconsistency rate, the initial categories led to the identification and stabilization of 147 indicators within 30 components and 8 overarching dimensions as the final model. In this model, the dimension of "Technology and Emerging Technologies" with a crisp mean of 0.88 was identified as the fundamental infrastructure with the highest priority, followed by "Transformational Leadership and Strategies" and "Human Resource Empowerment" both with a crisp mean of 0.86 as the guiding and implementing pillars of transformation.
Conclusion: The final model of the present study, as a comprehensive and systematic roadmap, can serve as a basis for policy decisions and executive actions in guiding the transformation of Iranian medical sciences universities toward the fourth-generation university.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Medical Education
Received: 2026/02/8 | Accepted: 2026/06/14 | Published: 2026/06/16
Received: 2026/02/8 | Accepted: 2026/06/14 | Published: 2026/06/16
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