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K Sudhakar Reddy1, P Sahni1, G K Pande1
1Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, All Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
The National Medical Journal of India
|May 13, 2018
Summary
Indian medical research output is low, with most institutions publishing few articles annually. Only two institutions approached international standards, highlighting a need for improved research practices and support.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Bibliometrics
- Publication Analysis
Background:
- The research output of Indian medical institutions is believed to vary significantly, with no comprehensive studies since 1965.
- Assessing the quantity and quality of medical research is crucial for national health advancements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify and analyze the research publications from Indian medical institutions between 1981 and 1988.
- To compare the research output of Indian institutions with leading international medical centers.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Corporate Index of the Science Citation Index to count publications.
- Included 128 medical institutions across India for the study period.
- Benchmarked 1988 publication data against top global institutions.
Main Results:
- A significant majority of Indian medical institutions (32%) published less than one article annually.
- Only 4.7% of institutions produced over 50 articles per year.
- Seven medical colleges had no publications indexed during the study period.
- The All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Post-graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research were the only institutions comparable to international leaders.
Conclusions:
- The overall research quality from Indian medical colleges is considered low.
- Recommendations include prohibiting faculty private practice, more equitable research grant distribution, and prioritizing research achievements for career advancement.
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