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Research Planning, Statistical Analysis, Ethics, and Successful Publishing

Pitchai Balakumar1,2, Renukha Sellappan2, Shubhada Nagarkar3, Avijit Hazra4, Gowraganahalli Jagadeesh5,6★★ Corresponding author

  1. 1The Office of Research & Development, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur.
  2. 2School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA.
  3. 3Department of Library and Information Science & Centre for Publication Ethics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  4. 4Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, INDIA.
  5. 5Formerly, Office of Cardiology, Hematology, Endocrinology, and Nephrology, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, US Food and Drug.
  6. 6College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA.

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Gowraganahalli Jagadeesh

Formerly, Office of Cardiology, Hematology, Endocrinology, and Nephrology, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, US Food and Drug.

GJagadeesh2000@gmail.com

Received: 15-08-2024; Revised: 20-09-2024; Accepted: 30-10-2024.

Volume 58, Issue 4S · pp. s1102–s1107 · PUBLISHED 2024 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.58.4s.111

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ABSTRACT

Novice researchers are frequently inexperienced with basic concepts of research and successful scientific publishing. To strengthen their fundamental knowledge of scientific research, we recently conducted a brainstorming symposium at the 73rd Indian Pharmaceutical Congress held in Hyderabad, India in July 2024. This report highlights the symposium's key components as well as the benefits that attendees experienced. The symposium was intended to equip faculty and postgraduate and doctorate students with the skills they need to succeed in scientific research and publishing. It sought to dispel the mystery around the research process, from conception to publication, highlighting the significance of a well-conceived, reliable, reproducible, and ethically sound experimental design. Participants acquired knowledge about developing research questions and hypotheses, crafting thorough research protocols, and using statistical techniques to increase the acceptability of their findings. Our team clarified the subtleties of data interpretation, making sure that participants advanced their research aptitude. The symposium also emphasized the significance of good communication for scientists, providing delegates with guidance on how to craft papers that concisely and compellingly convey their findings, thereby increasing the likelihood of their submissions being accepted by high-impact indexed journals. The presentations also covered the ethical aspects of academic publication, emphasizing the perils of predatory journals that jeopardize the credibility of scientific communication. This symposium was not only an educational event but also a crucial step in nurturing a new generation of scientists equipped with advanced research skills and driving innovation ethically and responsibly.

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    Balakumar, P., Sellappan, R., Nagarkar, S., Hazra, A., & Jagadeesh, G. (2024). Research Planning, Statistical Analysis, Ethics, and Successful Publishing. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, 58(4S), s1102–s1107. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijper.58.4s.111