Research with impact on the community

Nasaruddin, Ricca Rahman and Rokis, Rohaiza and Abdul Rahman, Rozailin and Syed Shaharuddin, Sharifah Imihezri and Wan Rozali, Wan Nur Fairuz Alwani (2025) Research with impact on the community. In: IIUM Responsible Research and Innovation. IIUM Press, Malaysia, pp. 72-88. ISBN 9789674914479

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Abstract

Research activities play a crucial role in enhancing community well-being and are essential for achieving long-term economic growth. For academicians, research is as vital as teaching and forms a core part of their responsibilities. However, recent debates have emerged regarding the impact of research conducted at local universities on the broader community. Recently, public frequently questions the tangible benefits derived from government-funded research, particularly when the primary output appears to be academic publications. This raises important concerns: How do research article publications translate into community impact, and why do university researchers prioritize publication? Furthermore, in Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) fields, many patents fail to evolve into commercial products, limiting the potential community impact of such research. An additional long-standing issue is that research Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) often prioritize university rankings and quantity of publications over community impact. Over time, these arguments and issues could potentially undermine the credibility of university research and jeopardize future financial support. To address these challenges and provide better insights, this chapter explores research with community impact. It delves into the classification of community, research types, and impact levels. The chapter also include some practical guidelines for crafting research that meaningfully impacts the community, offering valuable insights for readers seeking to enhance the societal relevance of their research endeavours. Finally, the chapter concludes some case studies of few IIUM researchers based on their experiences and challenges in conducting impactful community research.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Additional Information:	8629/127586
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Research Impact, Community
Subjects:	A General Works > AC Collections. Series. Collected works
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Ricca Rahman Nasaruddin
Date Deposited:	24 Feb 2026 14:45
Last Modified:	25 Feb 2026 11:30
Queue Number:	2026-02-Q2272
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/127586

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