University rankings have been based on a number of criteria, the most important of which is research output and quality. Although there is a lot of discussion on the controversy that surrounds all ranking methods, university evaluations are perhaps even more popular these days with the global...

This paper puts forward a theoretical framework for regional classifications and rankings based on the development of environmental indices. This framework can be used to classify European Union countries according to the extent to which they are influenced by supply-side (producer) and...

Different methodologies for the assessment of universities have been developed over the years using criteria such as research, teaching and social input, which have been an issue of controversy. University rankings have received a lot of criticism but are still very popular for a number of...