ملخص
Abstract The standard of scientific research is considered one of the important criteria that help improve educational quality and research productivity. It also assists in preparing educational institutions for institutional accreditation and subsequently academic accreditation, thereby enhancing the university's global ranking. This research aimed to assess the extent to which the scientific research standard is achieved and its role in enhancing the quality of the educational process (a case study at Al-Jafara University) from the perspective of faculty members, in accordance with the requirements of institutional accreditation and the mechanisms established by the Quality Assurance and Performance Evaluation Center. To achieve this, a random sample was selected from the research community, represented by the full-time professors at the university from various colleges within its geographical scope. The researchers employed a descriptive analysis method, deemed the most suitable for the study. Data were analyzed after being collected through a questionnaire designed around three main themes related to the scientific research standard. The research indicated that scientific research plays a positive and effective role in enhancing the quality of the educational process through the mechanisms and controls, as well as development and innovation, which were the themes of the questionnaire. The coefficient of determination recorded for each of these themes was (13.8% and 20.7%) respectively. The study revealed a general deficiency in achieving the scientific research standard within the university and in improving the quality of the educational process, as evidenced by the results obtained from faculty members’ opinions, despite the presence of differences. This deficiency may be attributed to material and human resources or possibly to the university's administrative, executive, and supervisory policies. Keywords: scientific research, educational quality, institutional accreditation.