Amir - you've asked a few questions in a row on RG - hey?

This is not an easy question to answer. For many universities - a 'balanced' scholar is one that can achieve mainly in three areas; teaching, research and service/community engagement. However, it's not always easy to achieve all at a national/international level all of the time. Then there are other issues. What if a scholar is on a teaching-only or research-only contract? For some, the bottom line might be the level of national/international recognition - but then does that mean all the metrics - such as h-index and/or academic media scores i.e. ResearchGate, Academic.Edu, LinkedIn etc? I have what I consider to be a 'balanced portfolio' but, due to changing universities and my main discipline, it's not easy to compete or contend for large national/internal grants/projects. For some, that might be an important indicator of a great scholar. This brings us back to the issue of 'what is great'? A scholar who is relatively successful in all areas or a scholar that is a master in one aspect of scholarship?

Dean - your raise some really important points. Many thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments. Amir

- contribution

- communication

- transparency

Thanks K.

A great scholar can identify contradiction, for example, in an accepted viewpoint, run with it against the odds and, if necessary, recognition and compensation. A Hume for example whose main ideas went unrecognised but still strived to get them known and accepted.

Or perhaps one who fills in the cracks and crannies of other's brilliant ideas, making them more feasible and potent. Some of the examples given reflect career-scholars, and, really, are many of these truly great? Ar'n't they just 'good'.

Thanks Stanley. Very insightful!

FOLLOWING

INFLUENCE

LEGACY

Stanley makes several good points

Hello,

I personally think that the top three attributes of a great scholar may be summed up in a healthy dose of humility and grit for stepping beyond his / her limits and discovering areas for improvement. By being highly productive in research , a great scholar should above all follow strong professional ethics adorned with deep rooted honesty about his/ her own works accepting constructive criticism and treating others with respect. However, the most fundamental ethical principle is that a great scholar should always remember that the truth must be told all the time because false statements, if made deliberately, can ruin the pillars upon which scientific deliberations are founded.

Best regards,

R. Biria

Stoynoff (1993) identified three main areas within which ethical dilemmas are likely to occur for scholars: (1) access to information and right to privacy; (2) personal and professional integrity; and (3) professional standards and practices. Under (1), the dilemmas are likely to come from conflicts between legal and ethical considerations. Under (2), the problems may come from conflicting priorities concerning fiscal versus academic responsibilities. Under (3), there are tensions between the highest professional standards and what a researcher can do to maximize the benefits of a study.

Thank you Ali Bahadoran Baghbaderani for your input. Amir

Thank you Reza Biria for your comments. Amir

Thank you Paul Olusegun Bankole. Amir

In my opinion top three attributes of a great scholar are:

(i) A great scholar should present true results, means he must be ethically strong.

(ii) He should work on a much needed real problem being faced by the society .

(iii) He must be fully dedicated to his duty.

Thank you Mahesh Kumar. Amir

Thank you Remi Okeke for your answer. Amir

A great scholar should have following three attributes

1. Work with the real problem which is useful for people and society

2. Honestly dedicated to his/her work

3. Presents actual results (No tempering)

I think passion, dedication and foresightedness.

Thank you Arvind Singh. Amir

Thank you Ravinder Kumar Sahdev. Amir

hard work, willpower, dedication

Passion, persistence and discipline

The three top attributes of a great scholar are :

1- his papers have good impact.

2-high level of skills in his specialist.

3-Good contributions.

Dear Prof. Saad Kariem Shather- Thank you for your response. Amir

self-confidence, responsibility, and humility

Thank you Catia Cillóniz . Amir

The first and foremost attribute of a good scholar, in my personal opinion, would be: She / He should be a good human being.

Thank you Ashis Ranjan Bandyopadhyay . Amir

Quality is more important than quantity!

Intellectual Curiosity, Creative Thinking, Servant Leadership, Communication Skills and Contribution to Community.

For more attributes on Scholar Qualities please refer to:

http://college.emory.edu/scholars/about/qualities.html

skills

Knowledge

passion

Thank you Mahmoud Omid . Amir

Thank you Ehab Banihani. Amir

Tank you Hidouri Khaoula. Amir

Thank you Prof. Mohmed Abdallah Turky. Amir

Ethics

Knowledge

Qualitative Impact