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The influence of university rankings on higher education institutions reveals ethical concerns, controversies, and increased global competition. As rankings become a measure of academic prestige, many universities align their strategies with ranking criteria, sometimes at the expense of educational values. This pursuit of higher rankings often drives institutions to invest in research output and international visibility, while potentially neglecting teaching quality or community engagement. Criticisms emerge over the transparency and fairness of ranking methodologies, raising questions about their validity and the consequences they produce. Further exploration into the ethical implications of rankings may reveal new contentious practices and competitive dynamics shaped by the prioritization of university rankings. Influence of University Rankings on Institutions: Ethics, Controversies, and Competition explores how the pursuit of higher university rankings influences institutional priorities, behaviors, and decision-making processes. It examines the ethical dilemmas, methodological controversies, and competitive pressures that arise from global ranking systems. This book covers topics such as mental health, teacher education, and ethics and bias, and is a useful resource for educators, policymakers, government officials, psychologists, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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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 Quality Assurance and Accreditation Directorate, Maaref University of Applied Sciences, Syria, he leads initiatives that play a crucial role in shaping the landscape of academia. Having earned a master’s in quality management and evaluation in higher education from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain, followed by a PhD in Quality Management from Azteca University, Mexico, his academic pursuits have laid a strong foundation for his expertise in accreditation, quality assurance, and higher education rankings. Dr. Kayyali has made substantial contributions to academic literature, having edited over 12 books, authored six books, and published more than 30 peer-reviewed papers and 40 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’s 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 (USPTO) on rankings titled Holistic and 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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