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Research is pivotal in a nation's scientific, economic, social, and historical advancement, serving as the cornerstone of higher education. However, research in Afghanistan's higher education sector remains underdeveloped. This study seeks to underscore the paramount importance of research and explore avenues for its enhancement within Afghanistan's higher education landscape. The research methodology involves interviews with 15 faculty members from Nangarhar University and collecting responses to online questionnaires from 163 educators across various universities. The combined quantitative and qualitative findings accentuate the potential of research as a catalyst for improvement and problem-solving. Moreover, the study categorizes strengthening methods into five distinct types: capacity building, quality enhancement, creating opportunities, fostering motivation, and effectively implementing research outcomes.

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Higher Education Research ; Importance of Research Increasing Capacity Quality Improvement Possibilities Motivation

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Haqyar, H. K. ., & Hamid, I. (2025). The Importance and Strengthening Methods of Research in Afghanistan’s Higher Education. Journal of Natural Sciences – Kabul University, 6(2), 276–291. https://doi.org/10.62810/jns.v6i2.377
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