03-Oct-2024

‘Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. Consulting’ and ‘Scientific Steps International Publishing Services’ Sign Cooperation Agreement

AMMAN - Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. Consulting (TAG-Consult), a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Scientific Steps International Publishing Services, a specialized firm in the field of academic publishing, with the purpose of enhancing academic research in the Arab world.
The memorandum stipulates the launch of a series of peer-reviewed scientific journals that will provide an advanced academic platform for publishing research and ensuring thorough scientific review. Additionally, it includes the establishment of a project aimed at classifying scientific reviewers; with the goal of improving the quality of academic evaluation, providing a research-oriented environment, and enhancing scientific research in the region. This will ultimately raise standards of research evaluation and uphold their credibility.
In this regard, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, TAG.Global founder and chairman has affirmed that  this memorandum represents a significant strategic step toward elevating the level of scientific research in the Arab region through collaboration with Scientific Steps International. “Our goal is to provide an advanced academic platform that enhances the quality of research and contributes to the development of scientific publishing standards”. He went on to note that this initiative aligns with the growing focus on strengthening research infrastructure and fostering academic cooperation across educational institutions in the Arab region,” Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh added.
For her part, Dr. Maya Al Jindi, CEO of Scientific Steps International, expressed her enthusiasm toward implementing the project, saying, “At Scientific Steps International, we fully recognize the pivotal role that scientific research plays in advancing and progressing nations. Therefore, our partnership with TAG-Consult represents not only a significant step toward improving the quality of scientific research in the Arab region, but rather a call to action for all researchers and intellectuals in the region to contribute to building a promising future for our nation.”
She added, "By introducing peer-reviewed journals and the classification of scientific reviewers, our goal is to foster a scientific environment characterized by innovation and precision. This project not only seeks to enhance the reputation of scientific research in the region, but also to place our universities and academic institutions on the world map. This is by raising the standards of education and research to international levels."
Dr. Al Jindi further stated, "This initiative is not just a collaboration between two companies; rather it represents the beginning of a broad scientific movement dedicated to advancing research and establishing it as a cornerstone for sustainable development in the Arab region. We are committed to providing all necessary support to researchers and academics to achieve advanced research outcomes that align with the challenges and opportunities facing our societies today."
Meanwhile, Dr. Maria Tawalbeh, “Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for Quality Assurance in Education (TAG-EDUQA)” executive director and editor-in-chief of the Arab Journal for Quality Education, has stated that this initiative is a significant step forward in enhancing collaboration among academic institutions in the Arab region. In addition to developing a research-oriented environment characterized by excellence and accuracy.
Dr. Tawalbeh further pointed out that this memorandum would effectively and positively contribute to creating advanced research outcomes and promoting academic dialogue between researchers and the scientific community through peer-reviewed journals.