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Balance between education- and research-oriented publications from a Brazilian University Hospital
K Mendonça de Araujo1, P A S Mourão, J Leta
1Instituto de Bioquímica Médica, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Summary
Scientific output at the University Hospital, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, shifted from domestic, education-focused publications to international, research-oriented ones. This reflects a growing emphasis on knowledge production alongside physician training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Bibliometrics
- Academic Publishing
Background:
- The University Hospital, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, historically prioritized physician training.
- A shift in institutional objectives towards scientific knowledge production has been observed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in scientific output at the University Hospital, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
- To assess the evolution of publication patterns and visibility over time.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 1420 publications.
- Classification of publications by pattern (research vs. non-research) and visibility (domestic vs. international).
Main Results:
- Initial output dominated by non-research, domestic publications.
- A temporal trend towards research publications with international visibility was identified.
- Disparities exist between sectors, with some focusing on local needs and others on international research.
Conclusions:
- The University Hospital is transitioning towards prioritizing scientific research alongside education.
- The study provides a methodology for analyzing university hospital scientific production and informing policy.
- Balancing publication quality, quantity, education, and research remains a challenge.
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