Education

Higher Education Rankings and Their Worldwide Significance
Dissecting Methodologies, Systems, and Global Influence

Mustafa Kayyali, PhD

Higher Education Rankings and Their Worldwide Significance

In Production
Pub Date: Forthcoming May 2025
Hardback Price: $200 US | £150 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781779640062
Pages: Est. 477pp w/index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook

This new volume provides a comprehensive and detailed examination of higher education rankings, highlighting their significant influence on the global higher education landscape. Arranged systematically in a series of carefully constructed chapters, each chapter explores a specific aspect of the ranking phenomenon. This includes examining its historical progression, its present importance, and its potential impact on the continuous advancement of higher education systems worldwide.

The volume explains the methodologies, systemic structures, and the extensive impact these rankings have on a global scale. It offers a nuanced perspective on an increasingly influential aspect of academic life, providing a critical lens through which the readers can view these ranking systems. In an era where education is seen as a cornerstone for social progress, economic development, and global competitiveness, understanding the intricacies of higher education rankings has become crucial.

Higher Education Rankings and Their Worldwide Significance: Dissecting Methodologies, Systems, and Global Influence first discusses the history, significance, and impact of higher education rankings and then delves into the metrics and ranking methodologies, the pros and cons of ranking systems, the academic research and socioeconomic implications, the role of citations and publications in research-based rankings, and much more.

Offering a thorough exposition of the convoluted web of higher education rankings, this volume will be a valuable reference for academicians, policymakers, and administrators, exposing the channels by which rankings might drive the development of techniques and research systems on a worldwide scale. With a genuine commitment to developing transparency, critical thinking, and awareness, this book will contribute considerably to the discourse surrounding the ever-evolving field of higher education rankings.

CONTENTS:
Preface

Introduction

1. The Significance of Higher Education Rankings

2. Historical Evolution of Higher Education Ranking Systems

3. The Impact of Global Rankings on Higher Education Institutions

4. Different Rankings, Various Methodologies

5. Understanding the Metrics: A Deep Dive into the Data

6. The Influence of Rankings on University Funding and Resources

7. The Ongoing Debate: Who Should Rank the Rankings?

8. Rankings and the Internationalization of Higher Education

9. The Pros and Cons of Competitive Ranking Systems

10. Rankings and Academic Research: Implications and Consequences

11. The Socioeconomic Implications of Higher Education Rankings

12. Case Studies of Successful Strategies in Responding to Rankings

13. Ethical Considerations and Transparency in Ranking Methodologies

14. The Impact of Methodological Changes on Institutional Rankings

15. The Role of Citations and Publications in Research-Based Rankings

16. Future Trends in Higher Education Rankings: Predictions and Challenges


Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Mustafa Kayyali, PhD
Manager, HE Higher Education Ranking, Reyhanli, Hatay, Türkiye

Mustafa Kayyali, PhD, is an ardent advocate for excellence in higher education, driven by a relentless pursuit of quality, recognition, and innovation. As the Manager of HE Higher Education Ranking, he leads initiatives that play a crucial role in shaping the landscape of academia. Having earned a masters in Quality Management and Evaluation in Higher Education from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, followed by a PhD in Quality Management from Azteca University, México, His academic pursuits laid a strong foundation for his expertise in accreditation, quality assurance, and higher education rankings. Dr. Kayyali has made significant contributions to academic literature, boasting more than 30 published papers and 10 book chapters. Additionally, he takes pride in his role as a translator, having translated five books, thus bridging language gaps and promoting knowledge exchange on a global scale. In recognition of his expertise, Dr. Kayyali holds key affiliations with esteemed institutions. He is privileged to be a part of the British Accreditation Council Accreditation Committee, the Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency as an International Expert, and the Agency for Control and Quality Assurance of Higher Education AKOKVO as an Accreditation Expert. His international engagements also include being an expert for the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) and the European Council for Business Education (ECBE), as well as serving as a Lead Auditor at the Centre of Assessments for Excellence (COAE). Dr. Kayyali has also submitted a patent to United States Patent and Trademark Office on rankings titled “Holistic & Multidimensional Ranking Methodology for Universities.” As an entrepreneur, researcher, translator, and publisher, Dr. Kayyali is deeply involved in various facets of the academic world. His diverse interests encompass management, translation, interpretation, and academic consulting, contributing to a well-rounded understanding of the industry.




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