I read with great interest the article by Bahl1 describing the ICMR-Impact of Research and Innovation Scale (ICMR-IRIS). This framework represents a commendable effort to quantify research impact through the novel concept of Publication-Equivalent (PE), which standardizes outputs such as publications, patents, clinical/public health guideline influence, and technology commercialization. It responds to the pressing need for a unified, scalable metric to ensure accountability in the use of public research funds.

I read with great interest the article by Bahl1 describing the ICMR-Impact of Research and Innovation Scale (ICMR-IRIS). This framework represents a commendable effort to quantify research impact through the novel concept of Publication-Equivalent (PE), which standardizes outputs such as publications, patents, clinical/public health guideline influence, and technology commercialization. It responds to the pressing need for a unified, scalable metric to ensure accountability in the use of public research funds.