Director General of the Marine Sciences Center Meets with Researchers and Faculty Members of the Marine Vertebrates Department to Enhance Research Performance and Professional Commitment
As part of his ongoing outreach visits to monitor the scientific departments at the Marine Science Center (University of Basra), the Director General held an expanded meeting with faculty members and researchers from the Department of Marine Vertebrates.
​The main objective of the meeting was to assess the level of scientific and research achievement in the Department of Marine Vertebrates and to discuss plans to develop specialized studies on fish, marine mammals, and marine reptiles, as well as to strengthen commitment to official working hours and provide an appropriate environment for researchers to achieve the Center’s strategic goals.
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The meeting covered several key topics, most notably: ​Emphasizing the importance of daily and regular attendance during official working hours in accordance with administrative instructions, as this is a fundamental pillar for the smooth operation of laboratory and fieldwork.
​Strengthening institutional discipline and cooperation between research and administrative staff in the department.​Guiding researchers toward conducting high-quality, applied research focused on the study of marine vertebrates in the Iraqi environment and the Arabian Gulf. Emphasizing the importance of rigorous scientific publication in international databases such as Scopus and Clarivate to enhance the academic publication record of the university and the center, as well as supporting joint research projects and maximizing the use of available field stations and laboratories.
In light of this meeting, a discussion was opened with department members to hear their views and address the obstacles they face in conducting their laboratory and field research.