scholarly journals The Effect of a Points System on Incentivizing Academic Behaviors of Attending Ophthalmologists

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 340
Author(s):  
Darren A. Chen ◽  
Emily Cohen ◽  
Gary J. Lelli
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Senior Author ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
Academic Behaviors ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Academic Teaching Hospital ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Academic Year

(1) Background: Little is known regarding the best ways to promote academic throughput within the ranks of attending ophthalmology physicians. The purpose of this project is to evaluate the effect of a monetized points system on incentivizing research output and other academic activity in academic ophthalmology attendings. (2) Methods: This is a retrospective study of 15 academic ophthalmology attendings at a single academic teaching hospital from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2020. A points system was implemented in the 2017 academic year (1 July 2016–30 June 2017), in which ophthalmology attendings accrued points for eight categories of academic achievement. We compared the overall number of publications, number of first/senior author publications, and corresponding impact factors of journals via the PubMed database in the two years of data before and after the points system was implemented. We analyzed points awarded for eight categories of academic achievement in the first, second, and third year of the program. (3) Results: There was no significant change in research productivity for attending ophthalmologists after institution of the points system. From 2017 to 2019, Mann–Whitney analysis revealed a significant increase in points awarded for mentorship per physician (p = 0.013). (4) Conclusions: Our data suggest that within the framework of the points system, attendings—rather than prioritizing publications—gravitated towards mentorship activities to accrue points.

scholarly journals Arab's Research Productivity and Contribution to Vascular and Interventional Radiology Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 27-29
Author(s):  
Yousof Al Zahrani ◽  
Mohammad Arabi
Keyword(s):  
Interventional Radiology ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Individual Country ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Important Field ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

AbstractObjective: Vascular and interventional radiology (VIR) is one of the most rapidly growing fields of medicine. In this report, we evaluate the contribution of Arab countries to VIR publications and literature. Materials and Methods: Using PubMed database, we reviewed the total number of VIR publications from all Arab countries. In addition, we evaluated the total number of IR articles from each individual country, number of publications in VIR specialty journals and the type of manuscripts. Results: Seventy-four articles from different Arab countries were published in different journals from 1988 to 2016. Only 11 (14.9') articles were published in interventional radiology journals. The majority of these publications were from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 31 (41.9') articles, followed by 20 (27.02') articles from Egypt, 7 articles (9.5') from Jordan, 6 articles (8.1) from Kuwait, and 4 articles (5.4') from Morocco. There was one article (1.4') from Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Tunis, and Qatar. Nine (12.2') articles from different Arab countries were published in the two highest impact specialty journals in VIR. Conclusion: This review demonstrated the limited number of publications and poor contribution of Arab countries to VIR literature. Collaborative efforts of researchers, governments, and funding bodies are needed to improve research output in this important field of medicine.

Paediatric cardiology fellowship training: effect of work-hour regulations on scholarly activity

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-73
Author(s):  
Christina Ronai ◽  
Peter Lang
Keyword(s):  
Career Choice ◽  
Fellowship Training ◽  
Senior Author ◽  
Scholarly Activity ◽  
Academic Productivity ◽  
Paediatric Cardiology ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Work Hour ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
The Impact

AbstractBackgroundIn 2003, work-hour regulations were implemented by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Much has been published regarding resident rest and quality of life as well as patient safety. There has been no examination on the effect of work-hour restrictions on academic productivity of fellows in training. Paediatric subspecialty fellows have a scholarly requirement mandated by the American Board of Pediatrics. We have examined the impact of work-hour restrictions on the scholarly productivity of paediatric cardiology fellows during their fellowship.MethodsWe conducted a literature search for all paediatric cardiology fellows between 1998 and 2007 at a single academic institution as first or senior authors on papers published during their 3-year fellowship and 3 years after completion of their categorical fellowship (n=63, 30 fellows before 2003 and 33 fellows after 2003). The numbers of first- or senior-author fellow publications before and after 2003 were compared. We also collected data on final paediatric cardiology subspecialty career choice.ResultsThere was no difference in the number of fellow first-author publications before and after 2003. Before work-hour restrictions, the mean number of publications per fellow was 2.1 (±2.2), and after work-hour restrictions it was 2.0 (±1.8), (p=0.89). By subspecialty career choice, fellows who select electrophysiology, preventative cardiology, and heart failure always published within the 6-year time period.ConclusionsSince the implementation of work-hour regulations, total number of fellow first-authored publications has not changed. The role of subspecialty choice may play a role in academic productivity of fellows in training.

Work Engagement and Research Output Among Female and Male Scientists

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lonneke Dubbelt ◽  
Sonja Rispens ◽  
Evangelia Demerouti
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Time Control ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Women have a minority position within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and, consequently, are likely to face more adversities at work. This diary study takes a look at a facilitating factor for women’s research performance within academia: daily work engagement. We examined the moderating effect of gender on the relationship between two behaviors (i.e., daily networking and time control) and daily work engagement, as well as its effect on the relationship between daily work engagement and performance measures (i.e., number of publications). Results suggest that daily networking and time control cultivate men’s work engagement, but daily work engagement is beneficial for the number of publications of women. The findings highlight the importance of work engagement in facilitating the performance of women in minority positions.

scholarly journals Improved dynamics of sharing research findings in the COVID-19 epidemic compared with the SARS and Ebola epidemics

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Javad Khanali ◽  
Mohammad-Reza Malekpour ◽  
Ali-Asghar Kolahi
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Data ◽  
Public Health Emergency ◽  
Value Of Time ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Major Outbreak ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Emergent Pathogen ◽  
Planning Strategies

Abstract Background When a new or re-emergent pathogen, such as SARS-CoV-2, causes a major outbreak, rapid access to pertinent research findings is crucial for planning strategies and decision making. We researched whether the speed of sharing research results in the COVID-19 epidemic was higher than the SARS and Ebola epidemics. We also researched whether there is any difference in the most frequent topics investigated before and after the COVID-19, SARS, and Ebola epidemics started. Methods We used PubMed database search tools to determine the time-period it took for the number of articles to rise after the epidemics started and the most frequent topics assigned to the articles. Results The main results were, first, the rise in the number of articles occurred 6 weeks after the COVID-19 epidemic started whereas, this rise occurred 4 months after the SARS and 7 months after the Ebola epidemics started. Second, etiology, statistics & numerical data, and epidemiology were the three most frequent topics investigated in the COVID-19 epidemic. However, etiology, microbiology, and genetics in the SARS epidemic, and statistics & numerical data, epidemiology, and prevention & control in the Ebola epidemic were more frequently studied compared with other topics. Third, some topics were studied more frequently after the epidemics started. Conclusions The speed of sharing results in the COVID-19 epidemic was much higher than the SARS and Ebola epidemics, and that there is a difference in the most frequent articles’ topics investigated in these three epidemics. Due to the value of time in controlling epidemics spread, the study highlights the necessity of defining more solutions for rapidly providing pertinent research findings in fighting against the next public health emergency.

scholarly journals Whole Body Vibration Exercises and the Improvement of the Flexibility in Patient with Metabolic Syndrome

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danúbia da Cunha Sá-Caputo ◽  
Pedro Ronikeili-Costa ◽  
Rafaelle Pacheco Carvalho-Lima ◽  
Luciana Camargo Bernardo ◽  
Milena Oliveira Bravo-Monteiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Muscle Power ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Number Of Publications

Vibrations produced in oscillating/vibratory platform generate whole body vibration (WBV) exercises, which are important in sports, as well as in treating diseases, promoting rehabilitation, and improving the quality of life. WBV exercises relevantly increase the muscle strength, muscle power, and the bone mineral density, as well as improving the postural control, the balance, and the gait. An important number of publications are found in the PubMed database with the keyword “flexibility” and eight of the analyzed papers involving WBV and flexibility reached a level of evidence II. The biggest distance between the third finger of the hand to the floor (DBTFF) of a patient with metabolic syndrome (MS) was found before the first session and was considered to be 100%. The percentages to the other measurements in the different sessions were determined to be related to the 100%. It is possible to see an immediate improvement after each session with a decrease of the %DBTFF. As the presence of MS is associated with poorer physical performance, a simple and safe protocol using WBV exercises promoted an improvement of the flexibility in a patient with MS.

scholarly journals Phantom Eye Syndrome: A Review of the Literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agda M. Andreotti ◽  
Marcelo C. Goiato ◽  
Eduardo P. Pellizzer ◽  
Aldiéris A. Pesqueira ◽  
Aimée M. Guiotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Phantom Pain ◽  
Direct Influence ◽  
Psychological Approach ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Eye Trauma ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Before And After

The purpose of this literature review was to describe the main features of phantom eye syndrome in relation to their possible causes, symptoms, treatments, and influence of eye amputation on quality of life of anophthalmic patients. For this, a bibliographical research was performed in Pubmed database using the following terms: “eye amputation,” “eye trauma,” “phantom eye syndrome,” “phantom pain,” and “quality of life,” associated or not. Thirteen studies were selected, besides some relevant references contained in the selected manuscripts and other studies hallowed in the literature. Thus, 56 articles were included in this review. The phantom eye syndrome is defined as any sensation reported by the patient with anophthalmia, originated anophthalmic cavity. In phantom eye syndrome, at least one of these three symptoms has to be present: phantom vision, phantom pain, and phantom sensations. This syndrome has a direct influence on the quality of life of the patients, and psychological support is recommended before and after the amputation of the eyeball as well as aid in the treatment of the syndrome. Therefore, it is suggested that, for more effective treatment of phantom eye syndrome, drug therapy should be associated with psychological approach.

Improving Student Creativity Activeness And Implementation Approach In Cbsa On Civics Lesson Grade Ii Sd Negeri 39 Lengayang Gompong.Kec Markets Academic Year 2016/2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-96
Author(s):  
Darleli Darleli
Keyword(s):  
Civic Education ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Peer Tutors ◽  
Implementation Approach ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Academic Year

    The purpose of this study is to prove that the use of the environment around the school can improve students' understanding of the subject Civic Education in Elementary School student 39 Class II Gompong Market. This study uses a class action approach. The study population was taken of all students in grade II , the data collection techniques used artificial teacher learning achievement test. Actions performed a total of two cycles. Data analysis techniques used analysis of the percentage of change in the results of the evaluation study before and after tutoring services with peer tutors. Thus there is an increase in students' mastery of the first cycle and the second cycle. Based on the above, it can be made a conclusion as follows: " Improving Student Creativity activeness And Implementation Approach In CBSA On Civics Lesson Grade II SD Negeri 39 Lengayang Gompong.Kec Markets Academic Year 2016/2017 " .    

scholarly journals Academic Achievement In Relation To Study Habits, Mental Health and Intelligence among High School Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. A. Nagaraja
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
High School ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Study Habits ◽  
Statistical Techniques ◽  
School Students ◽  
Academic Year

An attempt was made to find out the effect of study habits, mental health and intelligence on their academic achievement of 400 high school students. The data collected by Academic Achievement (marks obtained by the students in their previous academic year annual examinations) was used to assess the study habits, mental health and intelligence and academic achievement of the subjects. The data collected were analysis by using statistical techniques such as Mean, SD and ANOVA. Results revealed that there are significant differences between study habits, mental health and intelligence on academic achievement of subjects.

scholarly journals RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY OF PANDIT DEENDAYAL PETROLEUM UNIVERSITY AT GANDHINAGAR DURING 2008-2019: A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY

2020 ◽  
pp. 167-180
Author(s):  
Priyanki Vyas ◽  
Sandip Pathak ◽  
Mahendra Patel
Keyword(s):  
Conference Proceedings ◽  
Research Productivity ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Steady Increase ◽  
Prolific Author ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Research Publications ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Prolific Authors

This study endeavours to embrace a bibliometric analysis of the research publications of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) from 2008-2019. It is in this context that the present study aims to audit the exploration execution the research performance of PDPU based on the papers published in journals that have indexed in Scopus for as far back as eleven years. The total number of 931 publications has retrieved from the Scopus database. Amongst them, 64.44 % are research articles published in scholarly journals and 28.89 % in Conference proceedings. The paper also analyzed the publication trend of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University and found that from 2008 onwards there was a steady increase in the number of publications. The authors attempt to identify the current trends in research output by PDPU, which includes the most prolific authors, institutional collaborative works, research productivity in terms of publications, highest citations papers, most preferred publications, etc.… The research publications was found highest numbers of publications in the year 2019. Findings of this study also reveal that the “AIP Conference Proceedings” is the most preferred journal, and Mukhopadhyay, I, is the most prolific author and has made the highest number of publications.

scholarly journals Bibliometric Study of Scientific Productivity on the Impacts on Mental Health in Times of Pandemic

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Luz Marina Caballero-Apaza ◽  
Rubén Vidal-Espinoza ◽  
Silvia Curaca-Arroyo ◽  
Rossana Gomez-Campos ◽  
Zaida Callata-Gallegos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Scientific Productivity ◽  
The United States ◽  
Bibliometric Indicators ◽  
National Library ◽  
Multicenter Studies ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Language Of Publication

Background and Objectives: The presence of the new SARS-CoV-2 virus is causing enormous threats to people’s health and lives, so quantifying the scientific productivity on mental health in times of pandemic is an urgent need, especially to expand the degree of knowledge on mental health problems in regions of low scientific productivity. The aim was to characterize the bibliometric indicators of scientific productivity on mental health during the pandemic in the PubMed Identifier database of the National Library of Medicine in the United States. Materials and Methods: A documentary study (bibliometric) of the scientific productivity on mental health in times of pandemic from January 2020 to June 2021 was carried out. The PubMed database was used to abstract the information from the original scientific articles. The data abstracted were: authors, year of publication, journal name, country, and language of publication. Results: We identified 47 original articles worldwide, which were published in 29 journals and in three languages (English, Spanish, and German). We observed three groups of countries that published on mental health topics. The first group comprised the largest number of publications, which were multicenter studies (six studies), followed by India (five studies), and Italy (four studies). A second group comprised Bangladesh, China, USA, and Spain, with 3 studies each; and a third group comprised 13 countries (Albania, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Brazil, South Korea, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Greece, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, and New Zealand) with one study each. Conclusions: Bibliometric indicators of scientific productivity on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic have ostensibly increased. We verified 47 studies in PubMed, which could serve to improve the understanding and management of COVID-19, as well as serve as a thought-provoking means for other countries and researchers to publish on the state of mental health during and post pandemic.

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