The need for rejuvenation of Indian biomedical journals
2010

Improving Indian Biomedical Journals

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Author Information

Author(s): Ghosh Shampa, Sinha Jitendra Kumar

Primary Institution: National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore & National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), Hyderabad, India

Conclusion

Indian biomedical journals need to improve their visibility and quality to enhance global scientific productivity.

Supporting Evidence

  • Only 0.71% of Indian journals are available on PubMed.
  • Many Indian journals have started online submission systems to improve accessibility.
  • Editors should be well-trained to ensure the quality and reproducibility of research.

Takeaway

This article talks about how Indian research journals can be better and more accessible so that more people can see the important work being done in India.

Potential Biases

There may be biases in authorship recognition and editorial decisions.

Limitations

Many Indian journals are not indexed in global databases, limiting their visibility.

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