Unlocking the future of scientific research: Insights from academic perspectives

Abstract: This study examines the perceptions and needs of educators at the Faculty of Foreign Languages regarding academic services and scientific research, based on a questionnaire completed by 22 educators. The aim of this study is to identify areas where the resources, support, and infrastructure provided by the institution can be improved to better support academic and research activities. The analysis of the collected data provides a clear overview of the educators' viewpoints and suggests strategies for enhancing research and educational capacities. The study is part of a project funded by the University of Tirana, aiming to integrate new and innovative methods in scientific research in the field of foreign language teaching. This study has been conducted as part of the project 'Interdisciplinary Integration of Scientific Research in the Field of Foreign Language Teaching - Increasing Scientific Research Capacities,' funded by the University of Tirana in Albania, under the framework of the project 'UT-Research, Excellence, and Innovation.' Its content is the responsibility of the author, and the views expressed therein are not necessarily those of University of Tirana .