Mentoring is a structured, developmental relationship between a more experienced individual (mentor) and a less experienced individual (mentee), typically within academic, professional, or organizational settings. As an academic concept and research domain, it investigates the dynamics, processes, and outcomes of these interactions, focusing on mechanisms of knowledge transfer, skill acquisition, career advancement, and psychosocial support, thereby highlighting its significance for individual development, institutional capacity building, and the perpetuation of expertise within a field.