Journal of Research in Environmental Health

Journal of Research in Environmental Health

Internal Assessment, Infrastructural Challenges, and Academic Motivation in the Discipline of Environmental Health Engineering

Document Type : Original quantitative and Qualitative Research Article

Authors
Fatemeh Piroozfar 1, 2
Reza Fouladi-Fard 1, 3
Bahram Kamarehei 3
Mansour Ghaderpoori 3
Mohammad Amin Karami 3
Ali Toolabi 3
Faramarz Azimi 3
Parisa Amraie 3
1 Research Center for Environmental Pollutants, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
2 Student Research Committee, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran.
3 Environmental Health Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
10.22038/jreh.2026.28017
Abstract
Background and Objective: The internal evaluation of educational groups plays an effective role in formulating appropriate programs and regulations aimed at improving the managerial, educational, and research status of faculties.

Materials and Methods: Data were collected through questionnaires in various domains including educational, managerial, structural, and student-related aspects. The data were then analyzed using SPSS software version 25.

Results: The results showed that the domains of mission and educational goals, management and organization by the group manager, and the educational and research competencies of faculty members are at a favorable level. However, the domains of the faculty’s physical space, quality of classrooms, professors’ room, and library space were less than 50% favorable. Students’ satisfaction with their field of study was 25%, and 50% intended to continue their studies in this field. In addition, only 38.5% of the graduates were satisfied with their future career prospects.

Conclusion: Comparison of the results with studies of other groups across the country shows that, despite the existence of relatively suitable educational groups and infrastructural facilities nationwide, student satisfaction with their field of study, their motivation to continue education, and their hope for finding suitable employment are declining day by day. Therefore, this issue requires comprehensive and strategic planning at the Board and Ministry levels to update the course units and make internships more practical. It also necessitates follow-up measures to create suitable employment opportunities and foster motivation among students and graduates in this field.

Open Access Policy: This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. To view a copy of this licence, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Keywords
Internal Evaluation
Environmental Health Engineering Department
Students
Faculty Members
Academic Motivation
Career Future
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