Knowledge about research publication: A comparative study among dental postgraduate students
Journal Title: Journal of Dental Specialities - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim To evaluate the knowledge of dental postgraduate students regarding publication of research papersMaterials and Methods This was a questionnaire based comparative study in which after ethical approval the 2 groups compromising 30 post graduates students each Group 1 exam going final year Post Graduates Group 2 Post Graduates who just entered final year were selected from a dental institution by simple random sampling Then their knowledge regarding research publication was assessed using a self administered questionnaireResults The post graduates appearing for the exam has higher knowledge scores mean score587 244 regarding research publication as compared to those who just entered the final year as their mean knowledge score mean score710246Conclusion This study pinpoints the deficiencies in knowledge among Post graduates about research publication To benefit the latter workshops and lectures on research publication should be made part of post graduate curriculum so that they would be in ease during conducting and publishing their work without getting involved in fraudulent affairsKeywords Research publication Comparative study Dental post graduate students
Authors and Affiliations
Ishani Chawla, Ipseeta Menon, Ricky Pal Singh, Anubhav Sharma
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