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Institutions of higher education stand as the most dependable bastions for the conception and execution of scientific research, and society anticipates that the outcomes of these endeavors will enhance the socio-economic well-being of its populace. However, a fundamental query arises: Have all the activities of higher education institutions been harmonized with the societal needs of the moment? The only framework capable of addressing this inquiry effectively is institutional research. Institutional research encompasses a comprehensive array of activities focused on scrutinizing the interplay between an institution and its surrounding environment, aiming to facilitate strategic planning, policy development, and informed decision-making. In the contemporary landscape, higher education institutions grapple with numerous novel challenges, including economic constraints, evolving academic structures, rapid technological advancements, heightened quality assurance demands, and the delicate equilibrium between the imperatives of teaching, research, and service missions. Consequently, many scholars regard institutional research as the fulcrum of organizational intelligence and as pivotal in offering decision support to institutions. This review article elucidates the defining characteristics of institutional research and underscores its paramount role in nurturing the growth and advancement of higher education institutions.

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Institutional Research Organizational Intelligence Development Planning Higher Education Institutions

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Samadi, . A. . (2025). Institutional Research and Its Role in the Development of Higher Education Institutions. Journal of Natural Sciences – Kabul University, 6(2), 91–115. https://doi.org/10.62810/jns.v6i2.365
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