Jakarta, Jan. 2 -- The Directorate General of Research and Development at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology has recorded an academic satisfaction rate of 85.8 percent with the implementation of its research and development programs.

The figure was released in Jakarta on Friday as part of the 2025 Evaluation Survey of Directorate General Research and Development Programs.

Director General of Research and Development Fauzan Adziman said the survey also captured positive perceptions regarding the relevance and impact of the programs.

As many as 87.1 percent of respondents said the programs align with the research and development needs of higher education institutions, while 88.1 percent stated the programs contribu...