Iranian Higher Education
1- University of Tehran , motaghi999@gmail.com
2- University of Tehran
3- Islamic Azad University - Central Tehran Branch
2- University of Tehran
3- Islamic Azad University - Central Tehran Branch
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Objective: Previous studies in Iran indicate a lack of comprehensive research on financial resource development at Skills education units. Therefore, this study aims to identify conceptual financial resource development and design a foresight-oriented model for Skills education units.
Methodology: This applied study employs a documentary-library research design. A systematic review of prior studies was conducted using meta-synthesis. Initially, various keywords were searched in major domestic and international scientific databases, resulting in the identification of 107 relevant research works. Subsequently, 56 studies focusing on Themes and drivers of financial resource development were selected. Their key findings were analyzed and synthesized using qualitative coding methods.
Findings: The meta-synthesis process yielded 314 primary and key themes, categorized into 34 sub-organizing themes and 12 main organizing themes. These main themes include: educational leadership and governance development, financial and academic efficiency enhancement, industry and community engagement, commercialization of scientific achievements and university innovations, international collaborations and interactions, university development planning, individual and organizational excellence, charitable and volunteer contributions, legal and regulatory mechanisms, financial, supportive, and promotional mechanisms, market institution development, and external environmental factors. The validity of these themes was confirmed using the Kappa coefficient of agreement.
Conclusion: Decentralization and granting autonomy to Skills education units, along with limiting governmental interventions, should be prioritized in Iran's educational system. Additionally, aligning training programs with labor market needs, emphasizing competitiveness, and fostering regional networking in Skills education sectors are essential. Continuous and constructive synergy with industry and expanding academic support networks towards financial resource development at Skills education units are recommended.
Methodology: This applied study employs a documentary-library research design. A systematic review of prior studies was conducted using meta-synthesis. Initially, various keywords were searched in major domestic and international scientific databases, resulting in the identification of 107 relevant research works. Subsequently, 56 studies focusing on Themes and drivers of financial resource development were selected. Their key findings were analyzed and synthesized using qualitative coding methods.
Findings: The meta-synthesis process yielded 314 primary and key themes, categorized into 34 sub-organizing themes and 12 main organizing themes. These main themes include: educational leadership and governance development, financial and academic efficiency enhancement, industry and community engagement, commercialization of scientific achievements and university innovations, international collaborations and interactions, university development planning, individual and organizational excellence, charitable and volunteer contributions, legal and regulatory mechanisms, financial, supportive, and promotional mechanisms, market institution development, and external environmental factors. The validity of these themes was confirmed using the Kappa coefficient of agreement.
Conclusion: Decentralization and granting autonomy to Skills education units, along with limiting governmental interventions, should be prioritized in Iran's educational system. Additionally, aligning training programs with labor market needs, emphasizing competitiveness, and fostering regional networking in Skills education sectors are essential. Continuous and constructive synergy with industry and expanding academic support networks towards financial resource development at Skills education units are recommended.
Keywords: Development of university financial resources, financial diversification, meta-synthesis, Skills Higher Education
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Received: 2025/09/7 | Accepted: 2025/11/1 | ePublished ahead of print: 2025/11/15
Received: 2025/09/7 | Accepted: 2025/11/1 | ePublished ahead of print: 2025/11/15
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