Authors : Ajit Kumar Pradhan; Dr. Manoj Mishra; Dr. Susama Nanda

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 3 - March

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26mar1442

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Abstract : Health Research Information Systems (HRIS) are essential for managing research data, outputs, and workflows across institutional research networks, yet many existing systems remain fragmented and technologically inconsistent. This study proposes a scalable technology architecture for strengthening HRIS through an integrated, modular, and interoperable design framework. The architecture adopts a layered systems approach covering data acquisition, standardization, interoperability interfaces, metadata management, analytics, and secure access control. It supports integration with institutional repositories, electronic health records, and researcher profiling platforms through open standards and APIs. A mixed-method validation combining system modeling, expert review, and comparative institutional analysis is used to assess feasibility and performance. Findings indicate that the proposed architecture enhances data integration, research visibility, governance efficiency, and decision support while maintaining security and compliance requirements. The framework offers a practical blueprint for engineering robust HRIS infrastructures in academic and medical research institutions.

Keywords : Health Research Information Systems, Technology Architecture, Health Informatics, Interoperability, Research Data Integration, Institutional Research Networks.

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