Medical school dean's scientific production of the main universities by continent / Produção científica dos reitores de medicina das principais universidades por continente

Introduction: promoting scientifi c research is one of the main functions of universities. Medical schools should not be an exception; deans should also have appropriate research experience that allows them to have a different perspective on the importance of research in undergraduate medicine. Aim: to determine the medical school dean's scientific production of the main universities by continent. Methods: an observational, analytical, and transversal study. We identify the medical school dean's scientific production of the 20 universities with the best position from South America, Central America, North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, according to the Ranking Webometrics 2022, in the Scopus database. Results: 140 directors or deans of medicine were evaluated, of which 136 (97.1%) had published an article at least once in their life, 128 (91.4%) in the last fi ve years, 103 (73.6%) in the previous year, and 93 (66.4%) in the current year. The total number of published articles was 24.5 (Me=98), receiving a total of 1,251,766 citations (range 0 to 101,868), an Hindex 24 (range 0 to 140), and in collaboration with 154,711 coauthors. Conclusions: the medical school dean's scientific production from the main universities by continent was high, with notable differences between those who came from universities in Asia, North America, and Europe compared to Oceania, Africa, South America, and Central America

Introdução: promover a pesquisa científica é uma das principais funções das universidades. As escolas médicas não devem ser uma exceção. Os reitores também devem ter uma experiência de pesquisa adequada que lhes permita ter uma perspectiva diferente sobre a importância da pesquisa na graduação em medicina. Objetivo: determinar a produção científica dos reitores de medicina das principais universidades por continente. Métodos: estudo observacional, analítico e transversal. Identificamos a produção científica dos pró-reitores de medicina das 20 universidades com melhor posição da América do Sul, América Central, América do Norte, Europa, Ásia, África e Oceania, segundo o Ranking Webometrics 2022, na base Scopus. Resultados: foram avaliados 140 diretores ou reitores de medicina, dos quais 136 (97.1%) publicaram artigo pelo menos uma vez na vida, 128 (91.4%) nos últimos cinco anos, 103 (73.5%) no ano anterior, e 93 (66.4%) no ano corrente. O número total de artigos publicados foi de 24.5 (Me=98), recebendo um total de 1,251,766 citações (intervalo de 0 a 101.868), índice H = 24 (intervalo de 0 a 140) e em colaboração com 154,711 coautores. Conclusões: a produção científica dos reitores de medicina das principais universidades por continente foi alta, com diferenças notáveis entre aqueles que vieram de universidades da Ásia, América do Norte e Europa em comparação com Oceania, África, América do Sul e América Central

Autorías en manuscritos científicos de terapia ocupacional: un estudio descriptivo / Autoria em manuscritos científicos de terapia ocupacional: um estudo descritivo / Authorship in scientific manuscripts in occupational therapy: a descriptive study

Resumen Introducción Los beneficios de la autoría múltiple son indudables, pero en ocasiones el número de autores es desproporcionadamente mayor que el contenido intelectual. Objetivo Conocer la autoría media en el ámbito terapia ocupacional y valorar sus posibles determinantes. Método Se incluyeron 19 revistas de la disciplina. Seleccionamos artículos de investigación y revisiones sistemáticas. Resultados Encontramos una media de 3,5 autores, con un aumento de 0,9 (R2=0,86) de 2011 a 2020. El número de autorías múltiples es mayor que de autorías individuales. Los tres posibles determinantes del aumento de la autoría parecen ser: (a) la visibilidad (las revistas open access/charge aumentan el número de autorías en 40,2%); (b) el factor de impacto (las revistas JCR [Journal Citation Report] aumentan en 15,7% frente a los otros); y (c) los cuartiles (las revistas ESCI [Emerging Sources Citation Index] aparecen en el panorama de las publicaciones y las SSCI/SCI [Social Science Citation Index/ Science Citation Index]experimentan su mayor subida de 10.5% en los Q1 [Primero Cuartil]). Conclusión Este estudio aporta por primera vez una información completa y contrastada, donde se muestra la autoría media de los artículos de terapia ocupacional y los determinantes que influyen.

Resumo Introdução Os benefícios da autoria múltipla são indiscutíveis, mas às vezes o número de autores é desproporcionalmente maior que o conteúdo intelectual. Objetivo Conhecer a média de autoria no campo da terapia ocupacional e avaliar seus possíveis determinantes. Método Foram incluídos 19 periódicos da área. Selecionamos artigos de pesquisa e revisões sistemáticas. Resultados Encontramos uma média de 3,5 autores com aumento de 0,9 (R2=0,86) de 2011 a 2020. O número de autorias múltiplas é maior que o de autorias individuais. Os três possíveis determinantes do aumento da autoria parecem ser a: (a) visibilidade (os periódicos de acesso aberto/cobrança aumentam o número de autorias em 40,2%); (b) o fator de impacto (os periódicos JCR [Journal Citation Report] aumentam 15,7% em relação ao demais) e (c) os quartis, //periódicos ESCI [Emerging Sources Citation Index] aparecem no cenário editorial e SSCI/SCI [Social Science Citation Index/ Science Citation Index]experimentam seu maior aumento de 10,5% no primeiro quartil [Q1]). Conclusão Este estudo fornece pela primeira vez informações confiáveis ​​e contrastadas, mostrando a autoria média de artigos de terapia ocupacional e os determinantes que a influenciam.

Abstract Introduction The benefits of multiple authorship are undoubted, but sometimes the number of authors is disproportionately greater than the intellectual content. Objective To know the average authorship in the occupational therapy field and assess its possible determinants. Method 19 journals of the discipline were included. We select research articles and systematic reviews. Results We found an average of 3.5 authors, with an increase of 0.9 (R2=0.86) from 2011 to 2020. The number of multiple authorships is greater than individual authorships. The three possible determinants of the increase in authorship seem to be: (a) visibility (open access/charge journals increase the number of authorships by 40.2%); (b) the impact factor (JCR [Journal Citation Report] journals increase by 15.7% compared to others) and (c) quartiles (ESCI Emerging Sources Citation Index] journals appear in the publishing landscape and SSCI/SCI [Social Science Citation Index/ Science Citation Index]experience their biggest rise of 10.5% in Q1 [First Quartile]). Conclusion This study provides complete and contrasted information for the first time, showing the average authorship of occupational therapy articles and the determinants that influence it.

Gestión editorial de estudiantes de medicina en revistas científicas sobre ciencias de la salud / Editorial management by medical students in scientific journals about health sciences

Introducción: Para su desarrollo investigativo, los estudiantes de pregrado cuentan con órganos de difusión propios: las revistas científicas estudiantiles. Los actores de sus equipos editoriales son, en su mayoría, alumnos con gran prestigio investigativo. Objetivo: Caracterizar el desempeño de los estudiantes de medicina en la gestión editorial de revistas científicas sobre ciencias de la salud. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y retrospectivo de corte transversal. El universo quedó conformado por 39 estudiantes; no se aplicó técnica de muestreo. Se analizaron las variables: edad, sexo, año académico, carrera, centro de formación superior, revistas en ciencias de la salud, función que desempeña dentro del equipo editorial, y tipos de artículos que maneja según función y preferencia. Se utilizó la estadística descriptiva, con una significación de p < 0,05. Resultados: Predominaron el sexo masculino, las personas con 21 y 22 años, y el cuarto año y la carrera de medicina. La Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos contó con 12 estudiantes. Se destacó la revista EsTuSalud; además, la función de revisor. Prevalecieron los artículos de revisión según función; y, de preferencia, los originales. Conclusiones: Se cuenta con representación de los diferentes años académicos, pertenecientes o no a la sede de la revista. Esta cualidad ha permitido hacer frente al creciente volumen de información y, a la vez, asumir diferentes funciones dentro de la gestión editorial(AU)

Introduction: For their research development, undergraduate students have their own dissemination bodies: student scientific journals. Most of the members of their editorial teams are students with great research prestige. Objective: To characterize the performance of medical students in the editorial management of scientific journals on health sciences. Methods: An observational, descriptive and retrospective cross-sectional study was carried out. The study universe consisted of 39 students; no sampling technique was applied. The following variables were analyzed: age, sex, academic year, major, higher education center, health sciences journals, role played within the editorial team, and types of articles handled according to role and preference. Descriptive statistics were used, with a significance of P < 0.05. Results: The male sex, people aged 21 and 22 years old, as well as the fourth academic year and the medicine major, were predominant. The University of Medical Sciences of Cienfuegos had twelve students. The journal EsTuSalud was remarkable, together with the role of reviewer. According to function and preference, there was a prevalence of review and original articles, respectively. Conclusions: There is representation from different academic years, belonging or not to the journal's headquarters. This quality has permitted to cope with the growing volume of information and, at the same time, to assume different functions as part of the editorial management process(AU)

Current norms and practices in using a seizure diary for managing epilepsy: A scoping review

Epilepsy is a chronic and debilitating condition affecting people of all ages in many nations. Healthcare practitioners look for effective ways to track patients' seizures, and a seizure diary is one of the methods used. This scoping review sought to identify current norms and practices for using seizure diaries to manage epilepsy. Method: A scoping review was performed by screening relevant studies and identifying themes, categories and subcategories. Results: A total of 1125 articles were identified from the database; 46 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, of which 23 articles were selected. The majority (48%) of the studies were prospective studies. The majority (65%) of the articles were studies conducted in the United States. The themes identified were types of seizure diaries used in clinical practice, contents and structure of a standardized seizure diary, the use and efficacy of seizure diaries in medicine and challenges relating to using a seizure diary for patient management. Conclusion: The study revealed that a seizure diary remains a relevant tool in managing epilepsy. The two forms of diaries in use are electronic and paper-based diaries. The high cost of data and the expensive devices required to access electronic diaries make it unsuitable in a resource-limited setting. Despite its disadvantages, imperfections and inadequacies, the paper-based diary is still relevant for managing patients with epilepsy in resource-limited settings. Contribution: This study reviewed the literature to find the current norms and practices in using seizure diaries. The benefits of the different formats were emphasized

Análisis temático desde el Observatorio Métrico de Coronavirus de las investigaciones publicadas en PubMed / Thematic analysis from the Coronavirus Metric Observatory of the research published in PubMed

La experiencia científica de los últimos meses contra la pandemia de la COVID-19 muestra una celeridad nunca vista, así mismo, es inédita la velocidad en la publicación de los resultados de tales investigaciones. El contexto revela la carrera sostenida que tiene la ciencia contra la expansión de este letal virus. En el presente estudio se documentan evidencias bibliográficas para reconocer a PubMed como uno de los principales recursos de información científica sobre medicina que existen en el mundo. Es una necesidad del gremio científico médico e investigativo en el contexto de la COVID-19 conocer las temáticas que abordan los principales artículos de la base de datos. El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar el comportamiento temático de los artículos publicados por PubMed sobre coronavirus en el primer semestre del año 2020 utilizando como herramienta de análisis al Observatorio Métrico de Coronavirus de la Universidad de Pinar del Río. El interés científico del estudio se concentra en las variables materia, MeSH y palabras clave; las que son analizadas con diferentes técnicas métricas que facilitan la visualización e interpretación de los resultados. Se demostró que PubMed, entre los temas más recurrentes, ha socializado investigaciones en virología, microbiología, farmacéutica, medicina general integral y sus relaciones con la oncología, neurología, pediatría, psicología, psiquiatría, oftalmología, nutrición, telemedicina y dispositivos médicos(AU)

The scientific experience of recent months against the COVID-19 pandemic shows a speed never seen before, likewise, the speed in the publication of the results of such investigations is unprecedented. The context reveals the sustained race in science against the spread of this deadly virus. In this study, bibliographic evidence is documented to recognize PubMed as one of the main sources of scientific information on medicine that exist in the world. In the context of COVID-19, it is a necessity for the scientific, medical and research union to know the issues addressed by the main articles in the database. The objective of this research is to analyze the thematic behavior of the articles published by PubMed on coronavirus in the first half of 2020, using the Coronavirus Metric Observatory of the University of Pinar del Río as an analysis tool. The scientific interest of the study is concentrated in the variables subject, MeSH and keywords; those that are analyzed with different metric techniques that facilitate the visualization and interpretation of the results. It was shown that PubMed, among the most recurrent topics, has socialized research in virology, microbiology, pharmaceuticals, comprehensive general medicine and their relationships with oncology, neurology, pediatrics, psychology, psychiatry, ophthalmology, nutrition, telemedicine and medical devices(AU)

La producción científica en el Policlínico Docente Jimmy Hirzel durante 1997-2020 / Scientific production at the Jimmy Hirzel Teaching Polyclinic during 1997-2020 / Produção científica na Policlínica de Ensino Jimmy Hirzel durante 1997-2020

RESUMEN La producción científica de un centro constituye un medidor del quehacer científico de sus investigadores. Se realizó un estudio bibliométrico, descriptivo y retrospectivo con el objetivo de analizar la producción científica de los profesionales de la salud del policlínico Jimmy Hirzel, durante el periodo 1997 - 2020. Se realizaron búsquedas en Infomed, la red de salud de Cuba, y en Google Académico. Se analizaron los indicadores bibliométricos: artículos publicados por años, revista, tipo de documento, tipo de estudio, área de las ciencias médicas investigada, orden de firma, número de firmas, productividad de autores, promedio de referencias bibliográficas y actualidad. Los datos recolectados se analizaron en el programa SPSS 22.0 para Windows, empleando de la estadística descriptiva, los números absolutos, los porcentajes y la media aritmética. Como resultados, en los 24 años analizados, se publicaron un total de 148 documentos, en 18 revistas, 77% de ellos en la revista Multimed de la provincia Granma. Existió predominio de la autoría sobre la coautoría (78/70). Fueron más numerosos los artículos originales (79,7 %), los estudios descriptivos (65,5%) y los documentos con cinco firmas (40,5%). La media de referencias bibliográficas por trabajo fue 19.6, con un índice de Price de 0,49. El área de la pediatría fue la más investigada (51/148). El 49 % de los productores estuvo representado por transeúntes. Como conclusiones, la producción científica creció; destacó la multiautoría, los autores principales y los productores con una publicación; hubo gran aportación de artículos originales, y los contenidos tuvieron buena actualización.

ABSTRACT The scientific production of a center constitutes a measure of the scientific work of its researchers. A retrospective, descriptive, bibliometric study was carried out in order to analyze the scientific production of the health professionals of the Jimmy Hirzel polyclinic, during the period 1997-2020. Infomed, the Cuban health network, and Google Scholar were searched. Bibliometric indicators were analyzed: articles published by years, journal, type of document, type of study, area of ​​medical sciences investigated, order of signature, number of signatures, author productivity, average of bibliographic references, and news. The collected data were analyzed in the SPSS 22.0 program for Windows, using descriptive statistics, absolute numbers, percentages and the arithmetic mean. As a result, in the 24 years analyzed, a total of 148 documents were published in 18 magazines, 77% of them in the Multimed magazine of the Granma province. There was a predominance of authorship over co-authorship (78/70). The original articles (79.7%), descriptive studies (65.5%) and documents with five signatures (40.5%) were more numerous. The mean number of bibliographic references per work was 19.6, with a Price index of 0.49. The area of ​​pediatrics was the most investigated (51/148). 49% of the producers were represented by passersby. As conclusions, scientific production grew; highlighted multi-authorship, lead authors, and producers with one publication; there was a great contribution of original articles, and the contents were well updated.

RESUMO A produção científica de um centro constitui uma medida do trabalho científico de seus pesquisadores. Foi realizado um estudo retrospectivo, descritivo e bibliométrico como objetivo de analisar a produção científica dos profissionais de saúde da policlínica Jimmy Hirzel, no período de 1997 a 2020. Foram pesquisados ​​o Infomed, a rede cubana de saúde e o Google Scholar. Os indicadores bibliométricos foram analisados: artigos publicados por anos, periódico, tipo de documento, tipo de estudo, área das ciências médicas investigada, ordem de assinatura, número de assinaturas, produtividade dos autores, média de referências bibliográficas e notícias. Os dados coletados foram analisados ​​no programa SPSS 22.0 para Windows, por meio de estatística descritiva, números absolutos, percentuais e média aritmética. Como resultado, nos 24 anos analisados, foram publicados 148 documentos em 18 revistas, 77% dos quaisna revista Multimed da província do Granma. Houve predomínio da autoria sobre a coautoria (78/70). Os artigos originais (79,7%), os estudos descritivos (65,5%) e os documentos com cinco assinaturas (40,5%) foram mais numerosos. O número médio de referências bibliográficas por obra foi de 19,6, com índice de preços de 0,49. A área de pediatria foi a mais investigada (51/148). 49% dos produtores foram representados por transeuntes. Conforme as conclusões, a produção científica cresceu; multi-autoria destacada, autores principais e produtores com uma publicação; houve grande contribuição de artigos originais e os conteúdos foram bem atualizados.

Las investigaciones biomédicas y los reportes de caso realizados en la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social requieren autorización para su publicación científica / Biomedical investigations and case reports carried out at the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social require authorization for scientific publication

Resumen Objetivo: La mayoría de colaboraciones recibidas para su publicación en Acta Médica Costarricense surgen de las investigaciones realizadas en la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, estas cumplen con las disposiciones que establece la ley sobre investigación biomédica y su reglamento, así como con la diversa normativa que tiene esta institución sanitaria. En el contexto de la revisión constante y actualización periódica de normas para la publicación en esta revista, el objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar los requerimientos vigentes en la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social para la publicación de las investigaciones biomédicas realizadas en sus servicios. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación documental con una búsqueda dirigida sobre tales disposiciones en la página oficial del Centro de Desarrollo Estratégico e Información en Salud y Seguridad Social; el análisis se amplió con los elementos regulatorios del consentimiento informado. Resultados: Se encontró que los investigadores deben solicitar una autorización al área de Bioética del Centro de Desarrollo Estratégico e Información en Salud y Seguridad Social para publicar, o comunicar en actividades científicas las investigaciones biomédicas que han sido realizadas en la institución; así mismo se estipula la gestión para dar a conocer los reportes de casos y la solicitud se tramita con el cumplimiento de una serie de requisitos. Conclusión: Las investigaciones biomédicas realizadas en la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social requieren la solicitud de una autorización y el cumplimiento de una serie de requisitos para la publicación en la bibliografía científica o su exposición en una actividad científica, al igual que los reportes de caso. Es por tanto, necesario que el/los investigador/es gestionen oportunamente la autorización institucional.

Abstract Aim: Most of the contributions received for publication in this journal arise from the investigations carried out by the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, these comply with the provisions established by the law on biomedical research and its regulations, as well as with the various regulations that it has this health institution. In the context of the constant review and periodic updating of standards for publication in this journal, the objective of this work was to analyze the current requirements in the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social for the publication of biomedical research carried out in its services. Methods: A documentary investigation was conducted with a directed search about regulations was made on the official website of the Centro de Desarrollo Estratégico e Información en Salud y Seguridad Social; information was compiled and analyzed, then prepared for orderly display; the analysis was extended with the regulatory elements of informed consent. Results: It was found that researchers must request an authorization from the Bioethics area to publish, or communicate in scientific activities, the biomedical research that has been carried out in the institution. Likewise, the management to publicize the case reports is stipulated and the request is processed with the fulfillment of a series of requirements. Conclusion: The authorization request and the requirements apply to biomedical research and case reports, whether a publication is sought in the scientific literature or its exposure in a scientific activity; therefore, it is the responsibility of the researcher to manage the institutional authorization in a timely manner.

The critical path and thinking of the implementation of modern hospital management system in " 14th five-year Plan" period of China / 中华医院管理杂志

The " 13th five-year Plan" period is a critical period for the modern hospital management system in China. The basic framework of the combination of the macro-external management system and the micro-internal management system has been preliminarily constructed, and new progress has been made in the new hospital operation mechanism that is guided by the needs of patients, high-quality development and guaranteed sustainable. In 2021, China has entered the " 14th five-year Plan" period, and the modern hospital management system will enter the comprehensive implementation stage. In view of the problems existing in the modern hospital management system at the macro, medium and micro levels, the authors put forward relevant approaches from three aspects: reforming the management system to promote the modernization of hospital governance system, creating a good policy environment to promote the scientific and standardized hospital management, and deepening the reform of internal management system to realize the modernization of governance ability.For example, according to the constitution of the hospital, the internal governance system should be established, the reform and innovation of personnel establishment should be promoted, the emergency management capacity of the hospital should be improved, the ability evaluation system of clinicians should be rebuilt, the discipline construction and talent construction should be strengthened, etc., which can provide reference for the implementation of the modern hospital management system during the " 14th five-year Plan" period

Writing Articles on Continuing Medical Education for Medical Journals

@#Sharing of knowledge through Continuing Medical Education (CME) contribute immensely to professional development of skills in clinical medical practice. Thus, the writing of CME articles should adopt an approach that addresses the needs of the readers by attempting to fill gaps in their knowledge, skills, and ethics about clinical care. As such CME articles should be comprehensive and focused on specific areas. The specific learning outcomes should be well defined. In designing and development of such articles, pedagogic principles are to be borne in mind. In this article we outline a guide to writing a CME article, incorporating both the principles of instructional design and directed selflearning. The ideal CME articles will transit through multimedia-enhanced interactive online learning, with greater use of connectivity through the internet. Synchronous and asynchronous learning is in greater need, as distance and online learning are increasingly popular. Authors of CME articles will need to eventually design CME articles to be interactive, enriched with multimedia to engage their readers. Lesson plans employing instructional design principles should aim to promote both instructions for learning and formative assessment ensuring learning have taken place, and outcomes have been achieved. This article describes on how to write effective CME articles for medical journals.

A produção científica em Epidemiologia na Revista Ciência & Saúde Coletiva / The scientific production in Epidemiology of the Journal Ciência & Saúde Coletiva

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar uma descrição e análise da produção científica em Epidemiologia da Revista Ciência & Saúde Coletiva desde sua criação, em 1996. Os títulos e os resumos de todos os artigos publicados em três períodos (1996 a 2002, 2011 e 2019) foram lidos e aqueles relacionados à área da Epidemiologia foram analisados. Essas publicações foram classificadas quanto à área temática, tipo de estudo, procedimento e tamanho amostral e local de procedência do autor principal. O percentual de artigos epidemiológicos publicados na revista saltou de 12,8% no primeiro período para 31,0% em 2011 e 55,3% em 2019. Os temas mais estudados foram as doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (20,3%), epidemiologia nutricional (12,2%) e avaliação de sistemas, políticas, programas e serviços de saúde (10,9%). Predominaram os artigos descritivos/transversais, conduzidos entre adultos e provenientes da região Sudeste. Os resultados indicam a necessidade de maior participação de estudos de coorte, caso-controle e ensaios clínicos no escopo das publicações da revista, além de artigos que utilizem métodos estatísticos mais sofisticados e modelos teóricos bem definidos, o que poderá contribuir de forma mais relevante para prevenção e controle de agravos à saúde.

Abstract The aim of this article is to present a description and analysis of the scientific production in Epidemiology of the Journal Ciência & Saúde Coletiva since its creation in 1996. The titles and abstracts of all articles published in three periods (1996 to 2002, 2011 and 2019) were read and those related to Epidemiology were analyzed. These publications were classified according to the thematic area, study design, sampling method and sample size, and place of origin of the first author. The percentage of epidemiological articles published in the journal jumped from 12.8% in the first period to 31.0% in 2011, and to 55.3% in 2019. The most studied topics were chronic non-communicable diseases (20.3%), nutritional epidemiology (12.2%) and evaluation of health systems, policies, programs and services (10.9%). Descriptive/cross-sectional studies, conducted among adults and from the Southeast region, predominated. The results indicate the need for greater participation of cohort studies, case-control and clinical trials in the scope of the journal's publications, in addition to articles that use more sophisticated statistical methods and well-defined theoretical models, which may contribute in a more relevant way to prevention and control of health problems.

Observatorio Métrico de Coronavirus de la Universidad de Pinar del Río, Cuba / Coronavirus Metric Observatory of the University of Pinar del Río, Cuba

El recurso más finito de un científico hoy es el tiempo. Un minuto sin una vacuna específica, un tratamiento adecuado o un protocolo seguro significa miles de muertes. A partir de esta necesidad, la presente investigación tuvo como objetivo caracterizar las funcionalidades del Observatorio Métrico de Coronavirus desarrollado por la Universidad de Pinar del Río Hermanos Saíz Montes de Oca como herramienta para el monitoreo, la compilación, el análisis y la visualización de la información procedente de artículos científicos arbitrados y de patentes de invención registradas en bases de datos internacionales sobre Coronavirus. Para su desarrollo se utilizaron diferentes métodos y procedimientos que permitieron, de conjunto con la tecnología aplicada y los indicadores métricos definidos, disponer de una plataforma dinámica que reduce significativamente los tiempos de búsqueda e interpretación de la información relevante sobre el dominio científico y tecnológico Coronavirus, lo que supone ser también un aporte oportuno y valioso que contribuye a la búsqueda de soluciones ante esta letal pandemia. Este Observatorio es un espacio de transformación de la información en conocimiento para la acción investigativa y la toma de decisiones. Es un resultado científico que contribuye al encadenamiento de la Academia con el sector investigativo y productivo de la Biotecnología en el país, conducido por los intereses y prioridades del Gobierno al servicio de toda la sociedad cubana(AU)

The finest resource for a scientist today is time. One minute without a specific vaccine, proper treatment, or a safe protocol means thousands of deaths. Based on this need, this research aims to show the functionalities of the Coronavirus Metric Observatory developed by the Pinar del Río University Hermanos Saíz Montes de Oca as a tool that allows the monitoring, compilation, analysis and visualization of information from peer-reviewed scientific papers and invention patents registered in international databases on Coronavirus. For its development, different methods and procedures were used that, together with the applied technology and the defined metric indicators, made it possible to have a dynamic platform that significantly reduces the search and interpretation times for relevant information on the scientific and technological domain Coronavirus. Having a dynamic platform that significantly reduces the time for analysis and interpretation of relevant information is also a timely and valuable contribution that contributes to the search for solutions to this deadly pandemic. This Observatory is a space for transforming information into knowledge for action. It is a scientific result that contributes to linking the Academy with the research and productive sector of Biotechnology in the country, driven by the interests and priorities of the Government at the service of all Cuban society(AU)

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of medical researchers toward authorship in scientific journals

Background: The knowledge, attitudes and practices of scientific authorship vary across different regions. We conducted this study to understand this variation among medical researchers in India.Methods: An anonymous web-based researcher-survey invited all faculty, researchers and PhD students at Pacific institute of Medical sciences, Udaipur, India. The study design and the questionnaire were approved by the institutional ethics committee. Basic information on study was given to obtain consent for participation. The 30 questions on authorship experience and related issues were based on the statements in International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and other national and international recommendations on authorship. Participants reported their authorship experiences and answered multiple choice questionnaires.Results: The response rate was 36.36% among the participants, who were post-graduate with up to 10 years of research experience. About 62.5% had not been appropriately acknowledged as authors at some point during their career. Contributors (authorship) and ethical peer review is perceived as the key principle of research integrity. Though, single authorship was regarded as more significant, interdisciplinary management of diseases increases number of co-authors. A platform to challenge authorship, declaration of contribution in authorship and shared responsibility of co-authors in case of fraudulent publication was majority opinion.Conclusions: Almost 50 of the participant medical researchers had knowledge of formal authorship requirements. Majority agreed with the criteria would help in decreasing the authorship dispute in the medical research. There is need for awareness and continuous education on these criteria.

Contribuições técnicas e socioculturais da prevenção quaternária para a atenção primária à saúde: caminhos e desafios / Technical and socio-cultural contributions of quaternary prevention for primary health care: paths and challenges / Contribuciones técnicas y socioculturales de prevención cuaternaria para la atención primaria de salud: caminos y desafíos

Introdução: No contexto do Sistema Único de Saúde, o conceito da prevenção quaternária adentra timidamente os níveis de atenção à saúde, no entanto, sofre expansão significativa no âmbito da atenção primária à saúde. Objetivo: Identificar por meio da sistematização de evidências científicas, as contribuições técnicas e socioculturais da prevenção quaternária no âmbito da atenção primária à saúde no Brasil. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de estudos presentes nas bases de dados científicas da Scientific Electronic Library Online, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, biblioteca virtual da Comissão de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal do Nível Superior e MEDLINE via PubMed com a utilização dos descritores "prevenção quaternária" e "atenção primária à saúde", em inglês e português. Resultados: O corpus de análise foi composto por 22 artigos, sendo que a produção científica sobre o tema se deu de forma mais intensa a partir do ano de 2015 e, em sua maioria, possuíam como abordagem metodológica ensaios teóricos. Dentre as contribuições técnicas destacaram-se a introdução do ensino da prevenção quaternária de modo continuado aos graduandos e profissionais; a construção de protocolos e documentos de amparo profissional; a utilização de modelos explicativos dinâmicos na socialização do quadro clínico; a conduta profissional com os usuários e as contribuições socioculturais envolvendo mudanças na percepção profissional e comunitária sobre o fenômeno saúde-doença, assim como o incentivo a práticas de desmedicalização sociocultural em relação à dor, incapacidade, desconforto, envelhecimento, nascimento e morte. Conclusão: Apesar do reconhecimento das potencialidades da prevenção quaternária, faz-se necessário fortalecer estratégias que possibilitem o desenvolvimento de políticas públicas para fomentar e gerenciar alianças estratégicas com tomadores de decisão, profissionais de saúde e cidadãos, para fomentar a redução de diagnósticos e tratamentos excessivos, contribuindo com a qualidade do cuidado.

Introduction: In the context of the Unified Health System, the concept of quaternary prevention shyly enters the levels of health care, however, undergoes significant expansion in the scope of primary health care. Objective: To identify, through the systematization of scientific evidence, the technical and socio-cultural contributions of quaternary prevention within the scope of primary health care in Brazil. Methods: This is an integrative review of studies present in the scientific databases of the Scientific Electronic Library Online, Regional Portal of the Virtual Health Library of the Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information of the Pan American Health Organization, virtual library of the Higher Education Personnel Improvement Commission, and MEDLINE through PubMed using the descriptors "quaternary prevention" and "primary health care", in English and Portuguese. Results: The corpus of analysis consisted of 22 articles, and the scientific production on the topic took place more intensively from the year 2015 and, for the most part, had theoretical essays as methodological approach. Among the technical contributions, we highlight the introduction of teaching on quaternary prevention in a continuous way to undergraduates and professionals; the construction of protocols and documents of professional support; the use of dynamic explanatory models in the socialization of the clinical picture and professional conduct with users and socio-cultural contributions involve changes in the professional and community perception about the phenomenon of illness and health conception, as well as the incentive to practices of socio-cultural demedicalization in relation to pain, disability, discomfort, aging, birth, and death. Conclusion: Despite the recognition of the potential of quaternary prevention, it is necessary to strengthen strategies that enable the development of public policies to foster and manage strategic alliances with decision makers, health professionals and citizens, to promote the reduction of excessive diagnoses and treatments, contributing to the quality of care.

Introducción: En el contexto del Sistema Único de Salud, el concepto de prevención cuaternaria entra tímidamente en los niveles de atención de salud, sin embargo, experimenta una expansión significativa en el alcance de la Atención Primaria de Salud. Objetivo: Identificar, a través de la sistematización de evidencia científica, las contribuciones técnicas y socioculturales de la prevención cuaternaria en el ámbito de la Atención Primaria de Salud en Brasil. Métodos: Esta es una revisión integradora de estudios presentes en las bases de datos científicas de la Biblioteca Electrónica Científica en línea, Portal Regional de la Biblioteca Virtual en Salud del Centro Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Información en Ciencias de la Salud de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud, biblioteca virtual de la Comisión de Mejoramiento del Personal de Educación Superior y MEDLINE a través de PubMed utilizando los descriptores de prevención cuaternaria y atención primaria de salud, en inglés y portugués. Resultados: El corpus de análisis estuvo conformado por 22 artículos, siendo la producción científica sobre el tema más intensiva desde 2015 y, en su mayor parte, tuvo ensayos teóricos como abordaje metodológico. Entre los aportes técnicos, destacamos la implantación de la docencia en prevención cuaternaria de forma continua a estudiantes de pregrado y profesionales; construcción de protocolos y documentos de apoyo profesional, uso de modelos explicativos dinámicos en la socialización del cuadro clínico y conducta profesional con los usuarios y los aportes socioculturales implican cambios en la percepción profesional y comunitaria sobre el fenómeno de la enfermedad y la concepción de la salud, así como el incentivo a prácticas de desmedicalización sociocultural en relación al dolor, discapacidad, malestar, envejecimiento, nacimiento y muerte. Conclusión: A pesar del reconocimiento del potencial de la prevención cuaternaria, es necesario fortalecer estrategias que permitan el desarrollo de políticas públicas para fomentar y gestionar alianzas estratégicas con los tomadores de decisiones, profesionales de la salud y ciudadanos, para promover la reducción de diagnósticos y tratamientos excesivos, contribuyendo a la calidad de la atención.

Semantic Network Analysis of Iussues Related to Mental Illness in Korea Media: Focusing on the Five Major Media from 2016 to 2018 / 신경정신의학

OBJECTIVES: This study examined the trend of press reports on mental illness in Korea to help set a desirable direction for future press reports on the subject.METHODS: This study adopted the method of semantic network analysis to analyze the trend of press reporting on mental illness in Korea. The study analyzed 1253 newspaper articles from 2016 to 2018 published by the five major Korean press: The Kyunghyang Shinmun, The Dong-A Ilbo, The Chosun Ilbo, The JoongAng Ilbo, and The Hankyoreh.RESULTS: The number of articles on mental illness is on the decline year by year, with 465 articles in 2016, 406 in 2017, and 382 in 2018. According to keyword analysis, the order of the words of the highest frequency is as follows: treatment (659), patients (486), mental health (466), incidents (436), and children and adolescents (413). In terms of the Degree Centrality, Closeness Centrality, and Betweenness Centrality, the following words are commonly ranked within the top 10 on the lists: treatment, children and adolescents, patient, mental health, depressive disorder, family, suicide, and counselling.CONCLUSION: The press should pay more attention to mental illness, and its reporting should guarantee accuracy, objectivity, fairness, diversity, and social responsibility. In addition, reports on mental illness need to provide balanced health information, considering the readers, from basic information on mental illness to detailed treatment methods. Establishing reporting guidelines for mental illness would help reduce harm and prejudice related to mental illness and increase access to treatment.

Desafios da editoração de revistas científicas brasileiras da área da saúde / Challenges for publishing Brazilian scientific health journals

Resumo O artigo visa trazer ao conhecimento dos leitores e potenciais autores parte da problemática vivida pelos editores científicos das revistas da área de saúde pública. São discutidos aspectos críticos, destacando as expectativas de autores, leitores, editores e editoras; e, resultados de pesquisas empíricas relativa aos preditores de publicação, estudos de tipos e qualidade da revisão por pares, características formais do processo de editoração, o processo de trabalho de duas revistas nacionais e uma estrangeira, questões éticas envolvendo autores e editores, dificuldades da editoração de revistas brasileiras de Saúde Coletiva e o futuro das publicações no modelo do acesso aberto.

Abstract The article aims to bring to the attention of readers and potential authors some aspects of the difficulties faced by scientific editors of Public Health journals. It discusses critical aspects, highlighting the expectations of authors, readers, editors and publishers; and presents results of empirical studies on publishing predictors, types and quality of peer review, formal characteristics of the publishing process, the working process of two Brazilian and one foreign Public Health journal, ethical issues involving authors and editors, specific editorial challenges faced by Brazilian Public Health journals, and the future of publications in the open access model scenario.

2．About the Meaning of “Describe a False or Exaggerated Article” in the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law / 薬剤疫学

A judicial trial in which a pharmaceutical company and a former employee were prosecuted for violation of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act： the pharmaceutical company and former employees have published papers in academic journals by providing researchers with fake data, such as providing false data disguised as having therapeutic effects on the results of multicenter clinical trials for hypertensive drugs.Regarding the case, the Tokyo District Court decision on March 16, 2017, and the Tokyo High Court of Appeals decision on November 19, 2020 indicated that both the pharmaceutical company and its former employees were not guilty. The reason is that the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law is a provision that punishes only when false or exaggerated articles are written for advertising purposes, so publication of scientific papers does not apply.However, there is a question about the interpretation that the provisions of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law are limited to advertising purposes, and there is room to be identified as advertising purposes from the publication process of the academic dissertation in this case, so I can't agree with the judgment.

Balneological Research Institutes of the Japanese National Universities / 日本温泉気候物理医学会雑誌

  Japan has abundant hot springs resources that have been empirically used for medical treatment and recreation for people with various diseases or injuries. In 1926, the University of Tokyo inaugurated the Department of Physical Medicine for the scientific study of the effects of hot springs on the human body and mind. Thereafter, balneological research institutes or spa hospitals were established that were affiliated with six national universities; Kyushu, Hokkaido, Okayama, Tohoku, Kagoshima and Gunma had been established by 1951. Although these balneological institutes, including the University of Tokyo, greatly advanced the basic and clinical research on the therapeutic effects of hot springs, they all were either closed or integrated into the main hospital of the university between 1994 and 2018, owing both to government reforms to national universities and decreased government financial support. A brief history of each institute and several titles of published research studies performed there are provided in this article.   The closing of these research institutes is regrettable; however, balneological research is today an important field that contributes to maintenance and promotion of health for the sharply rising number of aged people in Japan. It is expected that a member of the Japanese Society of Balneology, Climatology and Physical Medicine will further develop balneological research using advanced scientific technologies, based on the results achieved in the seven historical institutes mentioned above.

Genre comparative analysis of English and Chinese medical research articles:a small corpus-based study / 中华医学教育探索杂志

In the present study,15 complete RAs were selected respectively from English and Chinese medical journals based on the principles of representativity,reputation,accessibility and timeliness.Moves and steps were determined with reference to Swales and Nwogu's models,and their distribution and frequency were recorded and genre comparative analysis was performed.The results showed that the English and Chinese RAs shared generally the similar generic structure of 11 common moves.However,obvious cultural differences were found in the frequency,sequence and length between the two corpora.The findings of the present study will provide a practical guide for Chinese medical workers to have their papers published in English medical journals.

Genre comparative analysis of English and Chinese medical research articles: a small corpus-based study / 中华医学教育探索杂志

In the present study, 15 complete RAs were selected respectively from English and Chinese medical journals based on the principles of representativity, reputation, accessibility and timeliness. Moves and steps were determined with reference to Swales and Nwogu's models, and their distribution and frequency were recorded and genre comparative analysis was performed. The results showed that the English and Chinese RAs shared generally the similar generic structure of 11 common moves. However, obvious cultural differences were found in the frequency, sequence and length between the two corpora. The findings of the present study will provide a practical guide for Chinese medical workers to have their papers published in English medical journals.

Balneological Research Institutes of the Japanese National Universities / 日本温泉気候物理医学会雑誌

  Japan has abundant hot springs resources that have been empirically used for medical treatment and recreation for people with various diseases or injuries. In 1926, the University of Tokyo inaugurated the Department of Physical Medicine for the scientific study of the effects of hot springs on the human body and mind. Thereafter, balneological research institutes or spa hospitals were established that were affiliated with six national universities; Kyushu, Hokkaido, Okayama, Tohoku, Kagoshima and Gunma had been established by 1951. Although these balneological institutes, including the University of Tokyo, greatly advanced the basic and clinical research on the therapeutic effects of hot springs, they all were either closed or integrated into the main hospital of the university between 1994 and 2018, owing both to government reforms to national universities and decreased government financial support. A brief history of each institute and several titles of published research studies performed there are provided in this article.   The closing of these research institutes is regrettable; however, balneological research is today an important field that contributes to maintenance and promotion of health for the sharply rising number of aged people in Japan. It is expected that a member of the Japanese Society of Balneology, Climatology and Physical Medicine will further develop balneological research using advanced scientific technologies, based on the results achieved in the seven historical institutes mentioned above.