University of Tehran Iranian Journal of Public Policy 2538-5577 3 2 2017 08 23 Developing a Model to Measure the Cohesion of Policies in the Science, Research and Technology Area in Iran Developing a Model to Measure the Cohesion of Policies in the Science, Research and Technology Area in Iran 117 133 62832 10.22059/ppolicy.2017.62832 FA Tayebeh Abbasi Assistant Prof. of Public Adminstration, Tehran University Hanieh Ahmadi Ph.D student in Public Adminstration, Tarbiyat Modares University Journal Article 2017 09 04 This study aimed to analyze the article1of the law of objectives, functions and structure of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and study cohesion of science, research and technology policies since 1383. To this aim, coherence and alignment of policies at two levels (vertical integration and horizontal integration) has been considered based on content analysis and documentation of four components (policy objectives, policy tools, institutions and enforcement authority) has been conducted. The results of the analysis documentation show that coherence between policies, both vertically (31.22 percent) or horizontal (between mega policies, 25%) is not desirable. This study aimed to analyze the article1of the law of objectives, functions and structure of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and study cohesion of science, research and technology policies since 1383. To this aim, coherence and alignment of policies at two levels (vertical integration and horizontal integration) has been considered based on content analysis and documentation of four components (policy objectives, policy tools, institutions and enforcement authority) has been conducted. The results of the analysis documentation show that coherence between policies, both vertically (31.22 percent) or horizontal (between mega policies, 25%) is not desirable. https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_62832_4859033ef9294428f5fcd0fcb7d3bf00.pdf