The Reality Of Publishing Scientific Research: Quantity And Mechanisms In International Journals And Their Role In Enhancing Scientific Knowledge And Sustainable Development In Jordanian Universities

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the current status of publishing scientific research in international journals, examining the quantity and mechanisms involved, and to assess its role in enhancing scientific knowledge and serving sustainable development in Jordanian universities. To achieve this goal, a descriptive survey methodology was employed, and a questionnaire comprising 38 items was developed and distributed to 276 faculty members working in both public and private Jordanian universities, selected using a simple random sampling method. The [1]validity and reliability of the questionnaire were confirmed by a panel of experts. The study's results showed that the reality of publishing scientific research in international journals and its role in increasing scientific knowledge and serving sustainable development were highly significant. Additionally, the results indicated no statistically significant differences related to university, position, or experience. However, statistically significant differences were found based on college, favoring scientific colleges, academic rank, favoring assistant professors, and the number of published research papers, favoring those who published 5-10 research papers.