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How to Identify Declining Nomination Trends in Specific Geographies

This guide will show you how to use the QS Holon IQ platform to identify declining nomination trends across different geographies.

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Accessing the Academic Reputation Data

  1. Navigate to the Academic Reputation Index

    • From the platform home screen, locate the Academic Reputation dataset.

    • This can be accessed either from the drop-down menu or the left-hand menu.

  1. Select Your Institution

    • Choose the institution you want to analyse.

Benchmarking Nominations

  1. Open the Benchmarking Menu

    • Under the Report subheading, select the Benchmarking drop-down menu and choose Regions.

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  1. View the Line Graph Matrix

    • This matrix displays line graphs showing the total number of nominations for your institution globally.

    • It compares your institution against:

      • A benchmark peer group

      • Universities within a particular region

2. Analyse Overall Trends

  • Check the total number of nominations over time to understand growth or decline.

  • Nominations are also broken down by subject areas, e.g., Engineering and Technology, to identify trends within specific disciplines.

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Regional Breakdown

  1. Compare by Nation

    • On the right-hand side, view how your institution’s nominations compare to the average number received by universities in specific countries.

  2. Filter by Subject or Region

    • Narrow your view to:

      • Broader subject areas or individual subjects

      • Global, regional, subregional, or country-level nomination data

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Identifying Declining Trends

  • Using these charts, you can:

    • Identify increases or declines in nominations over time

    • Understand which regions contribute most to nominations

    • Compare your institution’s performance against peers or countries

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