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Characteristics, utilisation and influence of viewpoint articles from the Structured Operational Research and
Mohammed Khogali1, Katie Tayler-Smith2, Anthony D Harries3,4
1Research for Implementation , UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
F1000Research
|June 24, 2021
Summary
Viewpoint articles from the Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative (SORT IT) courses effectively disseminate operational research (OR) practices, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), influencing capacity building and policy.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy and Practice
- Operational Research
- Knowledge Translation
Background:
- The Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative (SORT IT) program trains individuals in operational research (OR) to impact health policy and practice.
- SORT IT courses generate both original research and secondary viewpoint articles.
- This study evaluates the characteristics, usage, and influence of SORT IT-derived viewpoint articles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the characteristics, use, and influence of viewpoint articles produced through SORT IT courses.
- To understand the contribution of viewpoint articles to the dissemination of OR practices.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of all SORT IT viewpoint articles published between August 2009 and March 2020.
- Data collected from articles and SORT IT members on paper characteristics.
- Usage data from online metrics and Google Scholar; influence assessed via author self-assessment for 'calls for action' papers.
Main Results:
- 41 viewpoint papers were published, 15 (37%) as 'calls for action'.
- 76% were open-access; 29% had first authors from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- Of 'call for action' papers, 6 influenced OR capacity building, 2 influenced policy/practice, and 3 influenced both.
Conclusions:
- Viewpoint articles from SORT IT courses complement original OR studies.
- These articles are valuable for disseminating OR practices, especially within LMICs.
- They contribute to OR capacity building and influence health policy and practice.
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