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Research experiences, attitudes, and barriers to publishing among the dental postgraduate teachers: a cross-sectional
Manali R Srinivasan, Saravanan Poorni, Govindarajan Sujatha1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Sri Venkateswara Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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.
