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Publication of research presented at the pediatric meetings. Change in selection
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About half of pediatric research presented at scientific meetings is published, with a new selection process reducing publication time. This study explores enhancing timely research dissemination from scientific meetings.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric research
- Scientific communication
- Publication practices
Background:
- Adequacy of research presented in abstract form at scientific meetings is a concern.
- Assessing publication rates and timeliness of pediatric research is crucial for scientific advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the publication rate of research presented at pediatrics meetings.
- To evaluate the impact of a revised abstract selection procedure on publication timeliness.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of publication data for abstracts presented at Ambulatory Pediatric Association meetings (1979-1980).
- Comparison of publication rates and time to publication before and after a change in abstract selection procedures.
Main Results:
- Approximately 50% of presented research was published, primarily in general pediatric journals.
- The revised selection procedure did not significantly alter publication proportions but reduced the average time to publication.
Conclusions:
- A modified abstract selection process can enhance the timeliness of research publication from scientific meetings.
- Strategies exist to improve research dissemination without compromising selection quality.
Abstract:
The adequacy of research presented in abstract form for presentation at scientific meetings remains a concern, as indicated by the proportion of such research appearing in scientific journals after peer review. This report examines the publication of research presented at the pediatrics meetings and the effect of a change in selection procedure for abstracts presented at the Ambulatory Pediatric Association meetings for the years 1979 and 1980. Throughout the period, about half of the presentations were published, usually in general pediatric journals, with an average time to publication of about 20 months. The change in selection procedure resulted in little change in the proportion published among either presentations or abstracts submitted but not selected for presentation, but it did lead to a reduction in time to publication. This experience suggests a mechanism for enhancing the timeliness of publication of research presented at scientific meetings without adversely affecting the process of selection.
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