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| Year : 2014 |
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Research experiences, attitudes, and barriers to publishing among the dental postgraduate teachers: A cross-sectional study
Manali R Srinivasan1, Saravanan Poorni1, Govindarajan Sujatha2, S Nalin Kumar2
1 Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sri Venkateswara Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
2 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Sri Venkateswara Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
Govindarajan Sujatha
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Sri Venkateswara Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0970-9290.142529
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Introduction: Research is important in medical and dental sciences to improve healthcare. Faculties play an important role in research productivity and student motivation in research.
Aim: The aim of this paper was to assess the attitude and experiences of dental post-graduate teachers toward article writing and reading and to discuss the barriers faced by them.
Materials and Methods: A total of 150 dental post-graduate teachers from various Dental Colleges in South India participated as the study group. A questionnaire relating to publishing practices was distributed, and the results were analyzed.
Result: Majority of the study group (82%) were involved in the publication with many (48.4%) doing so for career progression. Journal prestige was the main reason for selection of journals. Lack of time was the main reason for those not involved in the publication.
Conclusion: This study revealed the positive attitude of teachers toward scientific reading and writing. They only require motivation and time. |
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