The art and science of research methodology, biostatistics, manuscript writing, and publication ethics: An invigorating training for improving research aptitudes in southern Indian biomedical institutions.

The basic concepts of research are learned through systematic literature searches which form the basis of a research statement and research topic. Then the research question, hypothesis, aim, and objectives, as well as the experimental design, are developed. Given the context provided, the primary focus is on the importance of adequately training postgraduates and young research investigators in research methodology and project development. It is evident that there is a lack of proper training in these areas, and the rapid expansion of colleges in India exacerbates this issue. To address this, research students must receive comprehensive instruction in scientific research methodology, experimental design, statistics, scientific writing, publishing, and research ethics. Our team has been conducting workshops and symposia for more than two decades to improve the current teaching methods in these areas. Most recently, we organized a series of national and international workshops and seminars in multiple states across India to fortify the core concepts of scientific research for students and faculty members. This report highlights the key aspects of these workshops and the positive outcomes experienced by participants.

Comite de publicacoes em estudo multicentrico e sistema informatizado de apoio - publiELSA / Publications committee of a multicenter study and computerized support system - publiELSA

O comitê de publicações de um estudo multicêntrico visa organizar as propostas de artigos, garantindo: amplo acesso aos dados, qualidade e precedência. Foi desenvolvido um sistema online de informação e gerenciamento de propostas de estudos - o publiELSA - , composto por três módulos: (i) submissão e aprovação da proposta; (ii) acompanhamento da proposta aprovada; e (iii) relatórios consolidados. O primeiro permite a qualquer interessado buscar e conhecer artigos já publicados e em andamento, e submeter novas propostas. O processo de aprovação e transferência dos dados para o pesquisador responsável é organizado nessa etapa. O segundo módulo visa ao monitoramento das propostas aprovadas até sua publicação final e o terceiro permite buscas e visualização de propostas e artigos. O sistema tem aspectos inovadores, sobretudo o incentivo à cooperação entre os diversos pesquisadores, por meio da circulação de informes sobre cada proposta submetida. Estimula-se assim a interação dos diferentes olhares e experiências envolvidos nesta pesquisa.

The publications committee of a multicenter study has the aim of organizing the proposals for articles, so as to ensure wide-ranging access to the data, quality and precedence. An online information and management system for study proposals (publiELSA) was developed, composed of three modules: (i) submission and approval of proposals; (ii) follow-up of approved proposals; and (iii) consolidated reports. The first module allows any interested party to search for and become acquainted with articles that have already been published or are in progress and submit new proposals. The approval process and data transfer to the researcher responsible is organized at this stage. In the second module, the aim is to monitor proposals approved until they are finally published. The third module enables searching for and viewing proposals and articles. The system has innovative characteristics, especially with regard to encouraging cooperation between different researchers, through circulation of information on each proposal submitted. In this manner, interaction between different viewpoints and experiences involved in the research is stimulated.