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Pharmacy students' perception and inclination toward scholarly research publications: A multinational study
Akshaya Srikanth Bhagavathula1, Deepak Kumar Bandari2, Shazia Qasim Jamshed3
1Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Al Ain, UAE.
Journal of Education and Health Promotion
|December 4, 2018
Summary
Pharmacy students show high interest in scholarly research and publications, despite lacking prior experience. Integrating research into curricula is recommended to foster scientific skills and careers.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Scientific Research
Background:
- Scholarly research experiences enhance scientific skills in pharmacy students.
- Early exposure to research is crucial for academic and professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate pharmacy students' perceptions of scholarly research.
- To assess student inclination towards research publications.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional web-based survey conducted among pharmacy students in India, Malaysia, and Pakistan.
- A 21-item questionnaire distributed via social networking sites (July-September 2016).
- Descriptive and Chi-square tests were used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- 348 students participated (64% response rate); 76.4% had no prior publications.
- High interest in original research (87.4%) was observed.
- Key motivations included sharing findings (74.1%) and skill development (73.6%).
Conclusions:
- Pharmacy students possess positive perceptions of scholarly research activities.
- Students recognize the value of research for advancing knowledge and personal fulfillment.
- Pharmacy schools should integrate scholarly activities into curricula to promote research-oriented careers.