The involvement of professors in periodic selections undermines his psychological security / Some view the open scientific space only through the lens of infiltration and espionage.

Kiumars Ishtarian, a professor of political science at Tehran University, wrote in the Shargh newspaper: "Imposing restrictions and increasing political-security oversight in universities does not serve the country; rather, it harms the environment of innovation and the development of scientific activities. The benefit of creation lies in the fact that the ruler should endure with patience and tolerance toward intellectuals. Today, global interaction is an inseparable part of scientific growth. Unfortunately, sometimes those who make decisions in these matters lack the necessary experience, competence, and eligibility in global scientific communications, viewing everything solely through a narrow and often imaginary lens of infiltration, conspiracy, and sending information to foreigners."