scholarly journals Contribution of low- and middle-income countries to research published in leading general psychiatry journals, 2002–2004

2007 ◽  
Vol 190 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikram Patel ◽  
Youl-Ri Kim
Keyword(s):  
Research Output ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Psychiatric Research ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
General Psychiatry ◽  
Published Research ◽  
International Representation ◽  
Low And Middle Income

SummaryWe aimed to describe the contribution of low- and middle-income (LAMI) countries to leading general psychiatric journals. We reviewed original research published over a 3-year period (2002–2004) in the six highest-impact general psychiatry journals and contacted editorial offices to gather data on country of origin of submitted and accepted articles. Only 3.7% of published research emerges from these less affluent countries, which account for over 80% of the global population. Compared with the findings of a similar review of the period 1996–1998, there has been little change. The three European journals had a higher representation than the three American Journals. The proportion of psychiatrists in a country was associated with that country's research output. As much as 50% of the research from LAMI countries is led by authors from high-income countries. The proportion of submissions from LAMI countries was very low, and articles from them were more frequently rejected. Strengthening the research capacity of these countries and reviewing the editorial policies of leading journals can help increase the international representation of LAMI countries in psychiatric research.

Towards diaspora-driven research capacity strengthening in low- and middle-income countries: results from India and Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Varshini Varadaraj ◽  
Anju Ranjit ◽  
Joseph Nwadiuko ◽  
Joseph Canner ◽  
Marie Diener-West ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Capacity ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Capacity Strengthening ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Research Capacity Strengthening ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Strengthening Noncommunicable Disease Research Capacity and Chronic Disease Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries in South Asia: Implementation and Evaluation of the ASCEND Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 536-547
Author(s):  
Allison Byrnes ◽  
Tilahun Nigatu Haregu ◽  
Naanki Pasricha ◽  
Kavita Singh ◽  
Sathish Thirunavukkarasu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Noncommunicable Disease ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

This article describes the design, outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned from the ASian Collaboration for Excellence in Non-Communicable Disease (ASCEND) program, implemented between 2011 and 2015 in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. The program involved a blended-delivery model, incorporating online and face-to-face training, mentoring, and supervision of trainees’ research projects. Evaluation data were collected at baseline, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. Intended outcomes, lessons, and challenges were summarized using a logic model. During the program period, 48 participants were trained over 2 cohorts in June 2011 and 2012. The trainees published 83 peer-reviewed articles between 2011 and 2015. Additionally, 154 presentations were given by trainees at national and international conferences. Underutilization of the online learning management system was an important challenge. Utilizing a combination of intensive face-to-face and online learning and mentoring of early career researchers in low- and middle-income countries has great potential to enhance the research capacity, performance, and outputs.

scholarly journals Strengthening Research Capacity—TDR's Evolving Experience in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e3380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olumide A. T. Ogundahunsi ◽  
Mahnaz Vahedi ◽  
Edward M. Kamau ◽  
Garry Aslanyan ◽  
Robert F. Terry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Capacity ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Improving Surgical Research Capacity in Low and Middle Income Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah J. Ullrich ◽  
Phyllis Kisa ◽  
Arlene Muzira ◽  
Erin M. White ◽  
Mary Nabukenya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Capacity ◽  
Surgical Research ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

scholarly journals Clinical stroke research in resource limited settings: Tips and hints

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeyaraj D Pandian ◽  
Hueiming Liu ◽  
Dorcas BC Gandhi ◽  
Richard I Lindley
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
High Income ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Regulatory Processes ◽  
Stroke Research ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Background Most stroke research is conducted in high income countries, yet most stroke occurs in low- and middle-income countries. There is an urgent need to build stroke research capacity in low- and middle-income countries. Aims To review the global health literature on how to improve research capacity in low- and middle-income countries, provide additional data from the recently completed ATTEND Trial and provide examples from our own experience. Summary of review The main themes from our literature review were: manpower and workload, research training, research question and methodology and research funding. The literature and our own experience emphasized the importance of local stakeholders to ensure that the research was appropriate, that there were robust local ethics and regulatory processes, and research was conducted by trained personnel. Research training opportunities can be developed locally, or internationally, with many international schemes available to help support new researchers from low- and middle-income country settings. International collaboration can successfully leverage funding from high income countries that not only generate data for the local country, but also provide new data appropriate to high income countries. Conclusions Building stroke research capacity in low- and middle-income countries will be vital in improving global health given the huge burden of stroke in these countries.

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