AQ Badge System
Quality badge specifications and discipline variants
AQ1 Badge
Exceptional research quality with international impact
Criteria:
- Top-tier journal publication
- High citation impact
- International recognition
AQ2 Badge
High-quality research with significant contribution
Criteria:
- Reputable international journal
- Strong academic impact
- Field recognition
AQ3 Badge
Quality research with specialized contribution
Criteria:
- Specialized journal publication
- Discipline-specific impact
- Technical excellence
AQ4 Badge
Developing research with regional focus
Criteria:
- Regional journal publication
- Emerging impact
- Practice relevance
Discipline Variants
Architectural Design
Design Research
Studio-based Research
Practice-led Research
Building Technology
Technical Research
Material Science
Construction Innovation
Urban Planning
Urban Studies
Planning Research
Community Engagement
Heritage Conservation
Historical Research
Conservation Science
Cultural Studies