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The study employed a mixed-method survey design. The primary quantitative data were collected from 343 respondents (instructors) through a questionnaire, while for the qualitative data, 29 participants (vice presidents, deans, directors, division heads, instructors, and student union leaders) were consulted through interviews. Furthermore, secondary data were gathered from various documents. The analysis of the data shows that there is a deficiency in the practice of accountability domains at public research universities. In addition, the study indicates that the existing policy document frameworks could not devote attention to the accountability system implementation in the respective universities. It also finds out that the academic leader's reaction to the deficiencies in accountability is a lack of commitment and dedication. This study recommends that the universities and the government prioritize the development and enforcement of robust policy frameworks. Future research should also explore various strategies that enhance the effective implementation of accountability systems in public research universities, thereby ensuring the quality of graduates from these institutions.  \nINTRODUCTION  \nHigher education institutions play crucial roles in the socioeconomic and political development of a country. To effectively contribute to these goals, they require a robust and efficient governance framework. Accountability is a vital component of this governance model (Jreisat, 2018) . In a broad sense, accountability is often used interchangeably with various evaluative yet fundamentally contentious concepts such as effectiveness, responsiveness, and responsibility. However, in this article, \"accountability\" is defined more specifically as the relationship between a governing body (the government) and actors (the research universities) . In this context, the actor must justify and explain their actions, while the governing body has the authority to inquire, make decisions, and potentially impose consequences. This relationship emphasizes ex post facto governance mechanisms over ex ante inputs (Boverns, 2007) .  \nThe realization of an accountability system requires a transparent strategy and consequences established by the government through policy documents to ensure that public higher education institutions achieve their goals (Kai, 2009; O'Mahony, 2020) . A strong accountability system is believed to enhance educational quality in several ways through informing the public about the state of higher education, setting clear expectations, influencing the behavior of administrators and students, and emphasizing students’outcomes (Leveille, 2006). Consequently, much of the emphasis on accountability in government policy documents tends to be rhetorical (Huisman & Currie, 2004) . While governments advocate for accountability measures, they often fail to implement the policy tools effectively. Furthermore, consequences are infrequently enforced, and processes are typically prioritized over outcomes (Raza, 2009).As a result, actualizing accountability measures in operational settings remains unrealistic. For instance, Dea and Oumer (2017) found that despite numerous government initiatives aimed at ensuring accountability in public universities, the institutions often  \nEducational Planning | Fall 2025 75 Vol. 32, No. 4  \nlack transparency and accountability. Moreover, Salmi (2009), noted that public universities often lack accountability in their operation for achieving their intended goals. Therefore, examining the accountability practices in Ethiopian public research universities could enhance the effectiveness of university governance.  \nThe modern hig","cbCaioNroyZBp3J4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioNroyZBp3J4","pdf",253201,17,"English","# Abstract\n# Introduction\n## Accountability in higher education governance\n## Need for accountability mechanisms in Ethiopia\n## Study focus on Ethiopian public research universities","[{\"question\":\"What does the study investigate about accountability in Ethiopian public research universities?\",\"answer\":\"It examines the practice of accountability dimensions and the mechanisms used in Ethiopian public research universities, including how these are implemented through governance structures and policies.\"},{\"question\":\"How did the study collect its data?\",\"answer\":\"It used a mixed-method design: questionnaires from 343 instructors for quantitative data, interviews with 29 stakeholders for qualitative data, and additional secondary data from various documents.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main findings and implications regarding accountability?\",\"answer\":\"The study finds deficiencies in accountability practices and that existing policy frameworks do not sufficiently address accountability system implementation. It also reports weak commitment from academic leaders and recommends prioritizing robust policy frameworks and enforcement.\"}]","ACCOUNTABILITY PRACTICES IN ETHIOPIAN PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES | PDF",1792095927,43]