DEVELOPMENT OF AN INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR MANAGING SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND CAREER GROWTH OF ACADEMIC STAFF IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Modern trends in the digitalization of education and science require the implementation of efficient information systems for managing scientific achievements and career development of academic staff in higher education institutions (HEIs). The lack of a unified automated solution complicates the tracking of publication activity, participation in research projects, international collaboration, and other key indicators of scientific performance. This article explores the development of an information system that ensures centralized storage, processing, and analysis of data on research and teaching activities in HEIs. An analysis of existing systems used for academic activity management was conducted, including international scientometric databases (Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, ResearchGate) and internal administrative information systems. It was found that most existing solutions do not provide a comprehensive approach to managing academic information, making it difficult to integrate scientific data into the overall educational management system. The choice of technological stack is justified, particularly the use of the Yii2 framework for the backend, MySQL database for data storage, and MVC architecture for an efficient distribution of system functionality. The key functional capabilities of the system are identified, including automated tracking of scientific activity, faculty profile management, generation of analytical reports, and integration with scientometric platforms. Issues of data security and confidentiality are considered, including authentication mechanisms, access control, and protection against unauthorized use. The proposed information system significantly reduces administrative workload, improves human resource management efficiency, and enhances the transparency of scientific achievement evaluation in HEIs. It can also be integrated into nationwide initiatives for the digital transformation of the educational environment, contributing to the competitiveness of Ukrainian research institutions in the international arena. The developed system can be implemented both at the level of individual universities and at the state level to create a unified information platform encompassing all aspects of scientific activity management. This will enable effective monitoring of research productivity, foster inter-university collaboration, and facilitate the integration of Ukrainian science into the global academic space.