Publication rate of abstracts presented at the British Association of Urological Surgeons Annual Meeting – 10 years on

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Moon ◽  
C Harding
Keyword(s):  
Annual Meeting ◽  
Scientific Meeting ◽  
Publication Rate ◽  
The Past ◽  
Publication Rates ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Mean Time ◽  
Publishing Journal

Introduction: Acceptance of abstracts at the BAUS Annual Meeting is sought after by trainees and encouraged by trainers; however, it is the publication of this research in a peer-reviewed journal that validates the significance of the work. We aimed to compare current publication rates with those detailed in a previous study 10 years ago to examine for changes on the rate and time to peer-reviewed publications of abstracts presented. We also assessed whether there was a difference in the presentation and publication rates between UK deaneries. Methods: All abstracts accepted for presentation at the annual BAUS 2012 and 2013 meetings were identified from the published supplements in the BJU International journal. Listed abstracts were searched for in October 2015 using the Medline Plus (PubMed) database to assess for successful conversion to a peer-reviewed paper listed on the Medline database. Results: In total 281 abstracts were presented; of these, 265 (94.3%) were from the UK. A total of 24.2% of the abstracts presented over the two-year period resulted in a successful conversion to a peer-reviewed publication. Mean time to publication was 11.59 months and mean impact factor of the publishing journal was 3.854. There appeared to be no correlation between the number of abstracts presented per deanery and the subsequent successful conversion to peer-reviewed publication. Conclusions: There has been a decline over the past decade in the number of BAUS abstracts being successfully converted into peer-reviewed publications, from 42% to 24.2%. The quality of any scientific meeting can be quantified by the number of peer-reviewed publications arising from its abstracts. Possible reasons for this observed reduction include a lack of time to prepare manuscripts, the actual quality and relevance of work being presented and data that may be of questionable validity. In addition, indicative numbers set for publications to enable successful awarding of Certificate of Completion of Training are low.

scholarly journals From podium to press: The 10-year publication rate of abstracts presented at the annual meetings of the Quebec Urological Association (QUA)

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talal M. Al-Qaoud ◽  
Faysal A. Yafi ◽  
Armen G. Aprikian
Keyword(s):  
Publication Rate ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Publication Rates ◽  
Kaplan Meier ◽  
Thomson Reuters ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
American Urological Association ◽  
Study Designs ◽  
Research Type

Introduction: Our objective was to determine the proportion of publications arising from abstracts presented at the Quebec Urological Association (QUA). We wanted to analyze differences in publication rates according to certain parameters, and to examine the quality of publications using journal impact factors.Methods: All abstracts presented at the annual meetings of the QUA between 2000 and 2010 were obtained from the QUA archives and searched using the PubMed database. Variables included: institute, number of abstracts presented, year of presentation and publication, impact factor of publishing journal (according to 2010 Thomson Reuters report), time to publication (months), research type, presenter and location of research. Kaplan Meier methods were used for analysis.Results: By May 2012, 248 out of 439 abstracts (QUA 2000 to 2010) were published in peer-reviewed journals, resulting in a publication rate of 56%. There were significant differences in publication rates according to institution, research type and location of research. Researchers from non-Quebec institutions were twice as likely to publish compared to those from Quebec institutions (Cox HR 2.13, CI 1.20-3.76, p < 0.01).Discussion: The QUA publication rate was considerably higher than previously studied by the American Urological Association (37.8%) and British Association of Urological Surgeons (≈42%); however length of follow-up and presentation types differed. Research conducted outside Quebec was more likely to be published, reflecting the multi-institution robust study designs and higher level of evidence. Factors influencing publication deserve further attention, and clinicians are encouraged to conduct research with intent to publish.

Publication Rates for Oral and Poster Abstracts from the American Podiatric Medical Association: 2010–2014

2019 ◽  
Vol 109 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Calvin J. Rushing ◽  
Gerald Merritt ◽  
Tarak Amin ◽  
Steven M. Spinner
Keyword(s):  
Medical Association ◽  
Publication Rate ◽  
Annual Conference ◽  
National Society ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Concerted Effort ◽  
Journal Publication ◽  
Publication Rates ◽  
Mean Time

Background: The quality of national society conferences is often assessed indirectly by analyzing the journal publication rates for the abstracts presented. Studies have reported rates from 67.5% to 76.7% for oral abstracts and 23.2% to 55.8% for poster abstracts presented at national foot and ankle society conferences. However, no study has evaluated the abstract to journal publication rate for the American Podiatric Medical Association's (APMA's) annual conference. Methods: All presented abstracts from the 2010 to 2014 conferences were compiled. PubMed and Google Scholar searches were performed, and the number of abstracts presented, publication rate, mean time to publication, and most common journals of publication were determined. These results were then compared with those for the 2010 to 2014 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons' conferences. Results: Of 380 abstracts presented, 142 (37.4%) achieved publication, most often in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. The oral abstract publication rate was 45.2% (14 of 31), with a mean time to publication of 24.2 months (range, 0–47 months). The poster publication rate was 36.7% (128 of 349), with a mean time to publication of 16.3 months (range, 0–56 months). Significant differences were identified between the two societies. Conclusions: The overall abstract to journal publication rate for the 2010 to 2014 APMA conferences was 37.4%, and, expectedly, oral abstracts achieved publication more often than posters. Moving forward, a concerted effort between competing societies seems necessary to increase research interest, institutional support, and formal mentorship for future generations of foot and ankle specialists.

scholarly journals The balance between food and dietary supplements in the general population

2018 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marleen A. H. Lentjes
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Supplement Use ◽  
The Past ◽  
Nutrition Guidelines ◽  
Public Health Messages ◽  
Dietary Supplement Use ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Deficiency Diseases

In the past, vitamins and minerals were used to cure deficiency diseases. Supplements nowadays are used with the aim of reducing the risk of chronic diseases of which the origins are complex. Dietary supplement use has increased in the UK over recent decades, contributing to the nutrient intake in the population, but not necessarily the proportion of the population that is sub-optimally nourished; therefore, not reducing the proportion below the estimated average requirement and potentially increasing the number at risk of an intake above the safety limits. The supplement nutrient intake may be objectively monitored using circulation biomarkers. The influence of the researcher in how the supplements are grouped and how the nutrient intakes are quantified may however result in different conclusions regarding their nutrient contribution, the associations with biomarkers, in general, and dose–response associations specifically. The diet might be sufficient in micronutrients, but lacking in a balanced food intake. Since public-health nutrition guidelines are expressed in terms of foods, there is potentially a discrepancy between the nutrient-orientated supplement and the quality of the dietary pattern. To promote health, current public-health messages only advocate supplements in specific circumstances, but not in optimally nourished populations.

scholarly journals EDITORIAL NOTE

1997 ◽  
Vol 134 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-285
Author(s):  
Nigel Woodcock ◽  
Nick McCave ◽  
Mike Bickle ◽  
Jane Holland
Keyword(s):  
Editorial Note ◽  
Geographical Proximity ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Past ◽  
Editorial Practice ◽  
On Line ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Geological Magazine

This issue marks the departure of the longest-serving of the current editors of Geological Magazine, Dr Chris Hughes, and his replacement by Dr Tim Palmer (University of Wales, Aberystwyth). The Geological Magazine has always had a strong content of palaeontology and biostratigraphy, and Chris Hughes has efficiently maintained the quality of these contributions since 1973. He is moving on from his lectureship in the Cambridge Earth Sciences Department to head the Associated Examining Board, based in Guildford. The other editors thank him warmly for his experienced guidance over the past 24 years and wish him success in his new post.The editors welcome Tim Palmer, whose appointment from outside the Cambridge department represents a significant and deliberate departure from custom. Some 13 years ago, the Magazine broadened its editorial advice in a major way by appointing an Editorial Board, most of whose members have come not just from outside Cambridge, but from beyond the UK. Our new editorial appointment signals an extension of this same policy.An important advantage of having all the Magazine's editors under one roof has been the efficiency and speed of communicating with each other. However, with the Cambridge editors now talking to each other as much by Email as face-to-face, geographical proximity has become a less crucial asset. The spread of Email is changing many other aspects of the editorial practice and the Geological Magazine office, run by Jane Holland, is now on-line at [email protected]. The editors now encourage the use of Email for all business except for submission of manuscripts, and in particular for contributors' queries and for referees' reports.

scholarly journals Affecting factors on the publication rate of surgical theses from different departments in Turkey

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 533-537
Author(s):  
Ali GÜVEY
Keyword(s):  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Animal Studies ◽  
Publication Rate ◽  
State Universities ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Publication Rates

The aim of the study is to investigate and compare the factors affecting publication rates of otorhinolaryngology (ORL) theses and plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) theses. In order to examine ORL and PRS specialization theses published between 2013 and 2017, the author scanned the Council of Higher Education Thesis Center’s browsing system that contains a list of all published theses for the terms “ear, nose, and throat” and “plastic and reconstructive surgery”. All accessible theses (in total, 689), including 454 ORL and 235 PRS theses were included in the study. Most ORL and PRS theses authors were male (72.5% and 84.3%, respectively). Most of the ORL theses were conducted in state universities (76.9%), whereas most of the PRS theses were conducted in public universities (87.2%). More than half (50.9%) of the ORL advisors were professor doctors, compared to 46.3% of the PRS advisors. Most of the ORL studies were clinical studies (81.7%), while 74.9% of the PRS studies were experimental animal studies. In total, 24.5% of the ORL theses were published, and 29.7% of them were accepted in SCI- indexed journals. In comparison, a total of 19.6% of the PRS theses were published. The publication rates of experimental PRS and ORL studies were significantly higher than clinical studies. In order to increase the quality of medical theses and to publish them in scientific journals, the frequency of thesis production should be increased and that the factors affecting publication rates should be carefully examined, monitored, and improved.

scholarly journals Fifty years of reproductive biology in Australia: highlights from the 50th Annual Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Biology (SRB)

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 829
Author(s):  
Elizabeth G. Bromfield ◽  
Samson N. Dowland ◽  
Jessica E. M. Dunleavy ◽  
Kylie R. Dunning ◽  
Olivia J. Holland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Annual Meeting ◽  
Reproductive Biology ◽  
Assisted Reproductive Technologies ◽  
Reproductive Technologies ◽  
Animal Reproduction ◽  
The Past ◽  
Health Trajectories ◽  
Life Course Health ◽  
The Impact

The 2018 edition of the Society for Reproductive Biology’s (SRB) Annual Meeting was a celebration of 50 years of Australian research into reproductive biology. The past 50 years has seen many important contributions to this field, and these advances have led to changes in practice and policy, improvements in the efficiency of animal reproduction and improved health outcomes. This conference review delivers a dedicated summary of the symposia, discussing emerging concepts, raising new questions and proposing directions forward. Notably, the symposia discussed in this review emphasised the impact that reproductive research can have on quality of life and the health trajectories of individuals. The breadth of the research discussed encompasses the central regulation of fertility and cyclicity, life course health and how the environment of gametes and embryos can affect subsequent generations, significant advances in our understanding of placental biology and pregnancy disorders and the implications of assisted reproductive technologies on population health. The importance of a reliable food supply and protection of endangered species is also discussed. The research covered at SRB’s 2018 meeting not only recognised the important contributions of its members over the past 50 years, but also highlighted key findings and avenues for innovation moving forward that will enable the SRB to continue making significant contributions for the next 50 years.

scholarly journals Glancing at the past and course-setting for the future: lessons from the last decade of research on medication abortion in high-income countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annik M. Sorhaindo
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
High Income ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Medication Abortion ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Quality Evidence

Abstract Objective Although medication abortion has become more common in high-income countries, the procedure has not yet met early expectations for widening access to abortion. High-quality evidence can serve as a catalyst for changes in policy and practice. To direct research priorities, it is important to understand where quality evidence is concentrated and where gaps remain. High-income countries have developed a body of evidence that may have implications for the future of medication abortion. This literature review assesses the characteristics and quality of published studies on medication abortion conducted in the last 10 years in high-income countries and indicates future areas for research to advance policy and practice, and broaden access. Study design A structured search for literature resulted in 207 included studies. A framework based upon the World Health Organization definition of sub-tasks for medication abortion was developed to categorize research by recognized stages of the medication abortion process. Using an iterative and inductive approach, additional sub-themes were created under each of these categories. Established quality assessment frameworks were drawn upon to gauge the internal and external validity of the included research. Results Studies in the US and the UK have dominated research on MA in high-income countries. The political and social contexts of these countries will have shaped of this body of research. The past decade of research has focused largely on clinical aspects of medication abortion. Conclusion Researchers should consider refocusing energies toward testing service delivery approaches demonstrating promise and prioritizing research that has broader generalizability and relevance outside of narrow clinical contexts. Plain English summary Although medication abortion is more commonly available worldwide, it is not being used as often as people thought it would be, particularly in high income countries. In order to encourage changes in policy and practice that would allow greater use, we need good quality evidence. If we can understand where we do not have enough research and where we have good amounts of research, we can determine where to invest energies in further studies. Many high-income countries have produced research on medication abortion that could influence policy and practice in similarly resourced contexts. I conducted a literature review to be able to understand the type and quality of research on medication abortion conducted in high-income countries in the past 10 years. I conducted the review in an organized way to make sure that the papers reviewed discussed studies that I thought would be important for answering this question. The literature review found 207 papers. Each of these papers were reviewed and organized them by theme. I also used existing methods to determinine the quality of each study. Most of the research came from the US and the UK. Furthermore, most of the research conducted in the past 10 years was focused on clinical studies of medication abortion. In future studies, researchers should focus more on new ways of providing medication abortion to women that offers greater access. Also, the studies should be designed so that the results have meaning for a broader group of people or situations beyond where the study was done.

scholarly journals LIVING ALONE WITH DEMENTIA: FINDINGS FROM THE IDEAL COHORT

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S40-S40
Author(s):  
Linda Clare ◽  
Linda Clare ◽  
Anthony Martyr ◽  
Catherine Quinn ◽  
Christina Victor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Functional Difficulties ◽  
The Past ◽  
Moderate Dementia ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Ideal

Abstract We aimed to better understand the profile of people living alone with mild-to-moderate dementia in the UK and to identify any systematic differences between those living alone and those living with others. We analysed cross-sectional data from 1541 people with mild-to-moderate dementia participating in the IDEAL cohort at the first wave of assessment. There were 285 participants (18.5%) living alone and 1256 (81.5%) living with others, usually a spouse/partner. Among those living alone, 145 (50.9%) had no care partner participating in the study, and 56 (19%) had received no help from a relative or friend in the past week. People living alone were older on average than those living with others, reported fewer functional difficulties, had slightly smaller social networks, engaged in fewer cultural activities, and experienced slightly more loneliness. People living alone had lower satisfaction with life scores, but quality of life scores did not differ between the groups.

scholarly journals From Theory to Science: Publication Characteristics of Medical Thesis Composed by Anesthesia Reanimation Residents in Turkey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sibel Yılmaz Ferhatoğlu ◽  
Türkan Kudsioğlu ◽  
Nihan Yapici
Keyword(s):  
Data Center ◽  
Recommendation System ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Publication Rate ◽  
Scientific Quality ◽  
Publication Rates ◽  
Publication Statistics ◽  
Complementary Component ◽  
Academic Network

INTRODUCTION: Completing a medical thesis (MT) is regarded as a complementary component of residency training in Turkey. We believe, announcing these precious scientific records in worldwide accepted scientific journals is the most reliable way to promote their accessibility. In the presented research, our aim is to examine the publication statistics and the scientific quality of the MT written in the field of Anesthesiology and Reanimation (A&R). METHODS: We collected the data about MTs from the web-site of the National Thesis data center of the Academic Educational Board in Turkey, and scanned the author name, title, and keywords of the MTs in the search engines of PubMed, Google Scholar, and Turkish Academic Network and Information Center Turkish Database. RESULTS: Between the years 1975-2019, three thousand three hundred and fifty-two MTs were published, and we accessed to full texts of 1207 (36%) MTs. The publication rate was 11.3% (n=137), and 76 (55.4%) of these theses were published in a journal indexed in SCI/SCIE databases. MTs focusing on peripheral blocks, algology, and the subjects related to the problems in outpatient clinics had higher publication rates (p=0.003; p=0.022; p=0.014, respectively). According to Levels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendation System only 21 MTs were in Level III (15.3%). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: MTs in the field of A&R have low publication rates. The foremost cause of the problem is that most MTs have low scientific evidence levels.

scholarly journals FROM PODIUM TO PRESS: THE 10-YEAR PUBLICATION RATE OF ABSTRACTS PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE QUEBEC UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (QUA)

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (5-6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Talal M Al-Qaoud ◽  
Faysal A Yafi ◽  
Armen G Aprikian
Keyword(s):  
Publication Rate ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
P Value ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Publication Rates ◽  
Kaplan Meier ◽  
Thomson Reuters ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
American Urological Association ◽  
Research Type

Introduction: To determine the proportion of publications arising from abstracts presented at the Quebec Urological Association (QUA), to analyze differences in publication rates according to certain parameters, and to examine the quality of publications using journal impact factors. Methods: All abstracts presented at the annual meetings of the QUA between 2000 and 2010 were obtained from the QUA archives and searched using the PubMed database. Variables included: Institute, number of abstracts presented, year of presentation and publication, impact factor of publishing journal (according to 2010 Thomson Reuters report), time to publication (months), research type, presenter, and location of research. Kaplan Meier methods were used for analysis. Results: By May 2012, 248 out of 439 abstracts (QUA 2000 to 2010) were published in peer-reviewed journals resulting in a publication rate of 56%. There were significant differences in publication rate according to institute, research type, and location of research. Non-Quebec institutions were twice as likely to publish compared to Quebec institutions (Cox HR 2.13, CI 1.20 – 3.76, p-value <0.01). Discussion: The QUA publication rate was considerably higher than previously studied by the American Urological Association (37.8%) and British Association of Urological Surgeons (≈42%); however length of follow up and presentation types differed. Research conducted outside Quebec was more likely to be published, reflecting the multi-institution robust study designs and higher level of evidence. Factors influencing publication deserve further attention, and clinicians are encouraged to conduct research with intent to publish.

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