scholarly journals Sharing the Ideas of Meta – Science to Improve Quality of Research

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
UR Aryal ◽  
K Khanal
Keyword(s):  
Medical Journal ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Deductive Reasoning ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Interdisciplinary Science ◽  
Quality Of Research

Meta-Science is an interdisciplinary science which provides plenty of oppurtunity to cooperate on better understanding of micro-social dimension of science. It plays vital role to justify the conclusion, which helps to improve quality of research as well as to health services. There are various applications of meta-science for improving quality of research namely: applying theories of philosophy and different disciplines, the use of triangulation, inductive and deductive reasoning, ethical issues and finally fundamentals of scientific research. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v11i1.11032 Kathmandu University Medical Journal Vol.11(1) 2013: 75-77

scholarly journals Strategi dan Pertimbangan Etis dalam Penulisan Proposal Penelitian Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Mufid Mufid
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Research Proposal ◽  
Writing Strategies ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Proposal Writing ◽  
Writing Strategy ◽  
Quality Of Research

In the preparation of an effective research proposal in library and information science, a researcher needs to have a proposal writing strategy, and to understand of the ethical issues of research either through qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods. Therefore, this paper aims to provide a guidance for a researcher about writing strategies that includes nine key elements of the arguments, the research proposal outlines, the effectively research proposal writing stages, and the ethical issues during the research. The ability of a researcher to choose a strategy, and to understand the ethical issues of research is very important. Its will determine the quality of research outputs

Endorsement of Standard Reporting Guidelines by PubMed Indexed Indian Medical Journals (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alhad Mulkalwar ◽  
Purva Gaidhane
Keyword(s):  
Medical Journal ◽  
Medical Research ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Reporting Guidelines ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Accurate Evaluation ◽  
Quality Of Evidence ◽  
Indian Medical ◽  
Quality Of Research

UNSTRUCTURED Reporting guidelines have become very important tools in medical research. These guidelines improve the completeness, accuracy and transparency of reporting the crucial aspects of research studies. This aids not only in accurate evaluation of the methodological quality of research and validity of the results, but also improves the quality of evidence synthesized from published data for application in practice.It’s important for the publishers to incorporate these guidelines in their ‘Instructions to Authors’ on the journal website. We documented the extent of endorsement of the five commonly used standard guidelines CONSORT, QUOROM, MOOSE, PRISMA, STROBE and CARE by fifty PubMed indexed Indian Medical journal

Social Science Research in India

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Reference Database ◽  
Data Infrastructure ◽  
Quality Of Research

Social science research (SSR) has a vital role in enriching societies, by generating scientific knowledge that brings insights—even enlightenment—in understanding the dynamics of human behaviour and development. For social sciences to realize their potential in shaping public policy, it is imperative that the research ecosystem is dynamic and vibrant; the institutions governing it are robust and effective; and those producing quality research are strong and well governed. This volume elaborates on various dimensions of SSR in India, presenting a strong case for designing a comprehensive national social science policy which can meaningfully strengthen and promote a research ecosystem for improved public policymaking in the country. Addressing issues like lack of funding, availability of data, infrastructure, and quality of research output, it will serve as a national benchmark and reference database for social sciences in India.

scholarly journals Enabling change in public health services: Insights from the implementation of nurse mentoring interventions to improve quality of obstetric and newborn care in two North Indian states

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Sumit Kane ◽  
Prarthna Dayal ◽  
Tanmay Mahapatra ◽  
Sanjiv Kumar ◽  
Shikha Bhasin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Indian States ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Implementing Change

Background: Few studies have explicitly examined the implementation of change interventions in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) public health services. We contribute to implementation science by adding to the knowledge base on strategies for implementing change interventions in large, hierarchical and bureaucratic public services in LMIC health systems. Methods: Using a mix of methods, we critically interrogate the implementation of an intervention to improve quality of obstetric and newborn services across 692 facilities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states of India to reveal how to go about making change happen in LMIC public health services. Results: We found that focusing the interventions on a discreet part of the health service (labour rooms) ensured minimal disruption of the status quo and created room for initiating change. Establishing and maintaining respectful, trusting relationships is critical, and it takes time and much effort to cultivate such relationships. Investing in doing so allows one to create a safe space for change; it helps thaw entrenched practices, behaviours and attitudes, thereby creating opportunities for change. Those at the frontline of change processes need to be enabled and supported to: lead by example, model and embody desirable behaviours, be empathetic and humble, and make the change process a positive and meaningful experience for all involved. They need discretionary space to tailor activities to local contexts and need support from higher levels of the organisation to exercise discretion. Conclusions: We conclude that making change happen in LMIC public health services, is possible, and is best approached as a flexible, incremental, localised, learning process. Smaller change interventions targeting discreet parts of the public health services, if appropriately contextualised, can set the stage for incremental system wide changes and improvements to be initiated. To succeed, change initiatives need to cultivate and foster support across all levels of the organisation.

scholarly journals Research Integrity and Hidden Value Conflicts

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gert Helgesson ◽  
William Bülow
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Research Integrity ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Value Conflicts ◽  
Central Values ◽  
Open Discussion ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Quality Of Research

AbstractResearch integrity is a well-established term used to talk and write about ethical issues in research. Part of its success might be its broad applicability. In this paper, we suggest that this might also be its Achilles heel, since it has the potential to conceal important value conflicts. We identify three broad domains upon which research integrity is applied in the literature: (1) the researcher (or research group), (2) research, and (3) research-related institutions and systems. Integrity in relation to researchers concerns character, although it remains to specify precisely what character traits are the desirable ones in this context and what values researchers should endorse. Integrity in relation to research concerns correct and sufficient description of the research process, data, results, and overall ‘research record’. Hence, it concerns the quality of research. However, whether or not this notion of research integrity covers all ethical aspects of research depends on whether one endorses a wider or a narrower interpretation of the ‘research process’. Integrity in relation to research-related institutions and systems leaves open whether they should be understood as agents in their own right or merely as means to research integrity. Besides the potential lack of clarity that our analysis reveals, we point to how this variety in uses might lead to concealment of value conflicts and propose an open discussion of central values.

Ethics in Marketing Research: Their Practical Relevance

1974 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 357-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice M. Tybout ◽  
Gerald Zaltman
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Marketing Research ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Practical Relevance ◽  
Quality Of Data ◽  
Quality Of Research

An understanding of ethical issues involved in marketing research may contribute to the quality of research data. This article discusses subjects’ rights in marketing research and how their violation may affect the quality of data.

scholarly journals A systematic review of surgical methods to restore articular cartilage in the hip

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 336-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. E. Hotham ◽  
A. Malviya
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medical Journal ◽  
Articular Cartilage ◽  
British Medical Journal ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Grade System ◽  
Assessment Development ◽  
Surgical Methods ◽  
Quality Of Research

This systematic review examines the current literature regarding surgical techniques for restoring articular cartilage in the hip, from the older microfracture techniques involving perforation to the subchondral bone, to adaptations of this technique using nanofractures and scaffolds. This review discusses the autologous and allograft transfer systems and the autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) technique, as well as a summary of the previously discussed techniques, which could become common practice for restoring articular cartilage, thus reducing the need for total hip arthroplasty. Using the British Medical Journal Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (BMJ GRADE) system and Grade system. Comparison of the studies discussed shows that microfracture has the greatest quantity and quality of research, whereas the newer AMIC technique requires more research, but shows promise. Cite this article: W. E. Hotham, A. Malviya. A systematic review of surgical methods to restore articular cartilage in the hip. Bone Joint Res 2018;7:336–342. DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.75.BJR-2017-0331.

scholarly journals Threats to epistemic agency in young people with unusual experiences and beliefs

Synthese ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph W. Houlders ◽  
Lisa Bortolotti ◽  
Matthew R. Broome
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young People ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Clinical Encounter ◽  
Epistemic Agency ◽  
The Impact

AbstractA good therapeutic relationship in mental health services is a predictor of positive clinical outcomes for people who seek help for distressing experiences, such as voice hearing and paranoia. One factor that may affect the quality of the therapeutic relationship and raises further ethical issues is the impact of the clinical encounter on users’ sense of self, and in particular on their sense of agency. In the paper, we discuss some of the reasons why the sense of epistemic agency may be especially fragile in young people with unusual experiences and beliefs. We argue that it is important to identify and avoid behaviours that can undermine young people’s contributions as epistemic agents in the clinical encounter.

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