University rankings: A review of methodological flaws

• Main Authors: Muhammad Ashraf, Fauzi, Tan, Christine Nya-Ling, Mahyuddin, Daud, Muhammad Mukhtar, Noor Awalludin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Institutes for Educational Research 2020
• Subjects: L Education (General); LB2300 Higher Education
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/27941/1/2020-%20IIER-University%20rankings-%20A%20review%20of%20methodological%20flaws.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/27941/; http://www.iier.org.au/iier30/fauzi-abs.html

University rankings have gradually become an issue for concern in the academic community worldwide. Several mechanisms with different methodologies have been developed to rank the universities appropriately. However, some ranking tools have notable issues, especially with the indicators adopted. Som...