Scholarly impact of the dissertation requirement for postgraduate medical education and factors affecting transformation into publication: A bibliometric analysis of 2434 dissertations in the field of emergency medicine.

OBJECTIVES: In Turkey, conducting research for a dissertation is necessary to obtain a specialist degree, but publication of this research is not mandatory. Previous studies have shown a low rate of publication for dissertation-derived research. The aim of this study was to determine publication rates, factors affecting the transformation of the dissertations into high-quality publications, and bibliometric analysis of published articles in the field of emergency medicine (EM). METHODS: This was a retrospective bibliometric study of EM dissertations submitted between 1998 and 2021 to the National Thesis Center. Research characteristics, publication status, journal characteristics, indexing, citation analysis, and institution characteristics were recorded. Journals indexed in the web of science (WOS) were defined as high-quality journals. A logistic regression was performed to identify factors affecting publication in high-quality journals. RESULTS: A total of 2434 dissertations were included. Of these, 864 (35.5%) were published and 474 (54%) were published in WOS-indexed journals. The most common area of research was trauma (n = 150, 17%), and the most common journal was the American Journal of EM (n = 74, 8%). Prospective data collection (odds ratio [OR] = 2.5, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.8-2.5), experimental design (OR = 2, 95%, CI = 1.3-3), university-type residency program (OR = 1.4, 95% CI = 1.02-2.1), and duration between year of graduation and publication (OR = 0.9, 95% CI = 0.84-0.95) were associated with publishing in WOS-indexed journals. CONCLUSION: EM is a relatively successful specialty for publishing dissertation-derived studies. Prospective and experimental research design, graduation from a university-type residency program, and shorter duration between the graduation and publication may increase the chance of publishing in high-quality journals.

Characteristics of the bachelor thesis in dentistry, satisfaction and motivations of the students / Características de las tesis de licenciatura en odontología, satisfacción y motivaciones de los tesistas

Objective: To describe the characteristics of under-graduate theses, satisfaction and reasons for choosing a topic of study. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study that included two populations, theses and thesis students who were able to support their work from 2015 to 2021 in the Faculty of Dentistry of the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (Lima, Peru). Documentary analysis was used at first to record bibliometric data. The survey was used in a second stage to collect information related to the reasons why the thesis students chose their topic and the degree of satisfaction. Results: A total of 269 theses were examined. The theses corresponded to more women (n=142; 52.8%). All had a quantitative approach. The cross-sectional/descriptive design was the most frequent (n=207; 77%). Of the 114 respondents, the majority of them indicated that their thesis topic decision was influenced by a faculty member outside of their advisor (n= 26; 22.8%). A total of 49.1% of thesis students were in complete agreement about what they had learned about research at the end of their thesis. Conclusions: The undergraduate theses evidenced to be developed mainly by women, most of the thesis students were satisfied with the elaboration and execution of their academic work; it was evidenced that the thesis topics are mainly influenced by a teacher different from the thesis advisor, this indicates that the advisors should be more conscious when guiding the student and influencing the thematic, methodological and writing decisions together with the advised.

Objetivo: Describir las características de las tesis de licenciatura, satisfacción y motivos para la elección de un tema de estudio. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio transversal que incluyó a dos poblaciones, las tesis y a los tesistas que lograron sustentar sus trabajos desde el año 2015 al 2021 en la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (Lima, Perú). Se utilizó el análisis documental en un primer momento para registrar datos bibliométricos. La encuesta se utilizó en un segundo momento para recabar información relacionada a los motivos por los cuales escogieron su tema los tesistas y el grado de satisfacción. Resultados: Se examinaron 269 tesis. La mayoría de ellas fueron realizadas por mujeres (n=142; 52,8%). Todas tuvieron un enfoque cuantitativo. El diseño transversal/descriptivo fue el más frecuente (n=207; 77%). De los 114 encuestados, la mayoría de ellos indicó que la decisión de su tema de tesis fue influida por un docente ajeno a su asesor (n= 26; 22,8%). El 49,1% de tesistas estuvo totalmente de acuerdo respecto a lo aprendido sobre investigación al culminar su tesis. Conclusión: Las tesis de licenciatura evidenciaron ser desarrolladas principalmente por mujeres, la mayoría estuvo satisfecho con la elaboración y ejecución de su trabajo académico; se evidenció que los temas de tesis son influenciados principalmente por un docente diferente al asesor de tesis, esto indica que los asesores deben ser más conscientes al momento de guiar al estudiante e influir en las decisiones temáticas, metodológicas y de redacción junto con el asesorado

Relación entre enfoque de supervisión y satisfacción de la tesis universitaria en Odontología / Relationship Between the Supervisory Approach and the Satisfaction of the University Theses in Dentistry

Resumen El objetivo del presente estudio fue relacionar el grado de satisfacción que tuvieron los graduados con el enfoque de supervisión durante el desarrollo de la tesis de licenciatura. Se diseñó un estudio transversal que incluyó 102 estudiantes graduados de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Lima. Perú. Se utilizó la técnica de la encuesta que recopiló información sobre la satisfacción de la supervisión (valorado en una puntuación de 1 a 6, donde puntajes mayores evidenciaron mayor satisfacción) de la tesis y el enfoque del supervisor. Se encontró que el 59% de los supervisores tuvieron un enfoque colaborativo, un 29,6% un enfoque no directivo. Los supervisores colaborativos obtuvieron una mayor puntuación de satisfacción (5,2±0,7) mientras que el enfoque directivo obtuvo la menor puntuación (3,3±0,5) (p<0,05). Las mujeres presentaron una mayor puntuación de satisfacción (5,4±0,2 vs 4,8±0,4) (p<0,05). Se concluye que existe una relación entre el estilo de supervisión colaborativo y una mayor satisfacción del estudiante con el proceso de la tesis. Los estudiantes indican que un estilo directivo presenta menor satisfacción con la supervisión de la tesis.

Abstract The objective of this study was to relate the degree of satisfaction that graduates had with the supervisory approach during the development of the undergraduate thesis. A cross-sectional study, including 102 graduate students from the Faculty of Dentistry of the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Lima. Peru. The survey technique was used to collect information on the satisfaction of the thesis supervision (valued on a score from 1 to 6, where higher scores showed greater satisfaction) and the supervisors approach. Results showed that 59% of supervisors had a collaborative approach, 29.6% a non-directive approach. Collaborative supervisors obtained a higher satisfaction score (5.2±0.7) while the directive approach obtained the lowest score (3.3±0.5) (p<0.05). Women presented a higher satisfaction score (5.4±0.2 vs 4.8±0.4) (p<0.05). There is a relationship between the collaborative supervision style and greater student satisfaction during the thesis process. Students indicated being less satisfied with the managerial supervision style of the thesis.

Dissertation writing in post graduate medical education.

A dissertation is a practical exercise that educates students about basics of research methodology, promotes scientific writing and encourages critical thinking. The National Medical Commission (India) regulations make assessment of a dissertation by a minimum of three examiners mandatory. The candidate can appear for the final examination only after acceptance of the dissertation. An important role in a dissertation is that of the guide who has to guide his protégés through the process. This manuscript aims to assist students and guides on the basics of conduct of a dissertation and writing the dissertation. For students who will ultimately become researchers, a dissertation serves as an early exercise. Even for people who may never do research after their degree, a dissertation will help them discern the merits of new treatment options available in literature for the benefit of their patients.

Forty-year Tunisian bibliometrics of general surgery theses in the four national faculties of medicine (1980-2019).

The objective of this work was to establish the bibliometric profile of Tunisian theses in 'general surgery' and to describe their themes, their study designs, and their writing quality. This is a retrospective descriptive bibliometric study, covering all the theses in medicine in the specialty of 'general surgery', defended in the four medical faculties of Tunisia, during the forty last years from 1980 to 2019. During the study period, 739 theses in 'general surgery' were discussed in Tunisia, with an average of 19 theses per year. The most studied research topic was emergencies (41%), followed by common surgical pathologies (26%) and digestive oncology (21.5%). Descriptive studies and case studies represented the majority of study designs with respective proportions of 56.9% and 40.6%. Only 20.7% of these theses had a scientific writing quality deemed satisfactory. The least respected elements in writing their summaries were statistical (confidence intervals and standard deviations) and documentary (keywords). Despite the plethora of themes of Tunisian theses in 'general surgery', their basic methodology and their editorial non conformity require the educational reform of the dissertations, both doctoral students and supervisors, by strengthening their skills in research methodology and scientific communication written.

Juan Evangelista Manrique, the true pioneer of spinal anesthesia in Colombia / El verdadero pionero de la raquianestesia en Colombia: Juan Evangelista Manrique

Abstract Several findings paved the way to the use of the spinal approach for anesthesia. Information about the originators and dates of their discoveries is controversial. According to personal communications, doctors Juan Bautista Montoya y Flórez, in Medellín, and Lisandro Leyva, in Bogotá, in 1904 and 1905 respectively, would appear to be the pioneers of spinal anesthesia in Colombia. Pioneering cases of this procedure carried out in 1901 by doctor Juan Evangelista Manrique and which continued to be performed by his colleagues and assistants of the medical community at the time are documented in the Corporis Fabrica dissertation collection of the National University of Colombia.

Resumen Son varios los hallazgos que contribuyeron al abordaje de la columna vertebral como vía para la administración de anestesia. Los autores y las fechas de tales descubrimientos han sido controvertidos. En Colombia, según fuentes orales, los doctores Juan Bautista Montoya y Flórez, en Medellín, y Lisandro Leyva, en Bogotá, en 1904 y 1905 respectivamente, serían los pioneros de la anestesia raquídea en Colombia. En las tesis de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional, Colección Corporis Fabrica, se documentan los casos pioneros de este procedimiento realizados en 1901, por el doctor Juan Evangelista Manrique y continuados enseguida por sus colegas y ayudantes de la comunidad médica de ese entonces.

Kangaroo-mother care method: a documentary study of theses and dissertations of the brazilian nurse (2000-2017) / Método madre-canguro: estudio documental de tesis y disertaciones de enfermería brasileña (2000-2017) / Método canguru: estudo documental de teses e dissertações da enfermagem brasileira (2000-2017)

ABSTRACT Objectives: to characterize theses and dissertations that address Kangaroo-Mother Care Method produced in Brazilian Graduate Nursing Programs from 2000 to 2017. Methods: a documentary study of qualitative approach. From a total of 207 papers, 185 were excluded and 22 were selected. Results: in 2006 and 2014 there was a higher number of master's dissertations. In 2001, 2013 and 2017, there were three productions of doctoral theses. Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Federal University of Santa Catarina) presented the largest number of publications, with five studies, followed by Universidade Federal da Bahia (Federal University of Bahia), with four. Final considerations: Kangaroo-Mother Care Method has been researched in Brazilian Graduate Nursing Programs, mainly from the qualitative approach, highlighting the importance, contributions and difficulties of its application as a public policy.

RESUMEN Objetivos: para caracterizar lastesis y disertaciones que abordenel tema del Método Madre-Canguro, producido en los Programas de Posgrado en Enfermería en Brasil, de 2000 a 2017. Métodos: estudio documental de enfoque cualitativo. De un total de 207 artículos, 185 fueron excluidos y 22 seleccionados. Resultados: en 2006 y 2014 hubo un mayor número de disertaciones de maestría. En los años 2001, 2013 y 2017 hubo tres producciones de tesis doctorales. La Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Universidad Federal de Santa Catarina) presentó el mayor número de publicaciones, con cinco estudios, seguida de la Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Universidad Federal de Bahía), con cuatro. Consideraciones finales: el Método Madre-Canguro ha sido investigado en los Programas de Posgrado en Enfermería en Brasil, principalmente desde el enfoque cualitativo, destacando la importancia, las contribuciones y las dificultades de sua plicación como política pública.

RESUMO Objetivos: caracterizar as teses e as dissertações que abordam a temática do Método Canguru, produzidas nos Programas de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem do Brasil, no período de 2000 a 2017. Métodos: estudo documental de abordagem qualitativa. De um total de 207 trabalhos, 185 foram excluídos e 22 selecionados. Resultados: no ano de 2006 e 2014 houve maior número de dissertações de mestrado. Nos anos de 2001, 2013 e 2017 houve três produções de teses de doutorado. A Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina apresentou maior número de publicações, com cinco estudos, seguida da Universidade Federal da Bahia, com quatro. Considerações finais: o Método Canguru vem sendo pesquisado nos Programas de Pós-Graduação da Enfermagem no Brasil, a partir principalmente da abordagem qualitativa, destacando a importância, as contribuições e as dificuldades da aplicação do mesmo enquanto política pública.

Kangaroo-mother care method: a documentary study of theses and dissertations of the brazilian nurse (2000-2017) / Método madre-canguro: estudio documental de tesis y disertaciones de enfermería brasileña (2000-2017) / Método canguru: estudo documental de teses e dissertações da enfermagem brasileira (2000-2017)

ABSTRACT Objectives: to characterize theses and dissertations that address Kangaroo-Mother Care Method produced in Brazilian Graduate Nursing Programs from 2000 to 2017. Methods: a documentary study of qualitative approach. From a total of 207 papers, 185 were excluded and 22 were selected. Results: in 2006 and 2014 there was a higher number of master's dissertations. In 2001, 2013 and 2017, there were three productions of doctoral theses. Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Federal University of Santa Catarina) presented the largest number of publications, with five studies, followed by Universidade Federal da Bahia (Federal University of Bahia), with four. Final considerations: Kangaroo-Mother Care Method has been researched in Brazilian Graduate Nursing Programs, mainly from the qualitative approach, highlighting the importance, contributions and difficulties of its application as a public policy.

RESUMEN Objetivos: para caracterizar lastesis y disertaciones que abordenel tema del Método Madre-Canguro, producido en los Programas de Posgrado en Enfermería en Brasil, de 2000 a 2017. Métodos: estudio documental de enfoque cualitativo. De un total de 207 artículos, 185 fueron excluidos y 22 seleccionados. Resultados: en 2006 y 2014 hubo un mayor número de disertaciones de maestría. En los años 2001, 2013 y 2017 hubo tres producciones de tesis doctorales. La Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Universidad Federal de Santa Catarina) presentó el mayor número de publicaciones, con cinco estudios, seguida de la Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Universidad Federal de Bahía), con cuatro. Consideraciones finales: el Método Madre-Canguro ha sido investigado en los Programas de Posgrado en Enfermería en Brasil, principalmente desde el enfoque cualitativo, destacando la importancia, las contribuciones y las dificultades de sua plicación como política pública.

RESUMO Objetivos: caracterizar as teses e as dissertações que abordam a temática do Método Canguru, produzidas nos Programas de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem do Brasil, no período de 2000 a 2017. Métodos: estudo documental de abordagem qualitativa. De um total de 207 trabalhos, 185 foram excluídos e 22 selecionados. Resultados: no ano de 2006 e 2014 houve maior número de dissertações de mestrado. Nos anos de 2001, 2013 e 2017 houve três produções de teses de doutorado. A Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina apresentou maior número de publicações, com cinco estudos, seguida da Universidade Federal da Bahia, com quatro. Considerações finais: o Método Canguru vem sendo pesquisado nos Programas de Pós-Graduação da Enfermagem no Brasil, a partir principalmente da abordagem qualitativa, destacando a importância, as contribuições e as dificuldades da aplicação do mesmo enquanto política pública.

Best Practices in Historical Studies of Nursing and Health (1999-2017) / Las buenas prácticas presentes en estudios históricos de enfermería y salud (1999-2017) / As boas práticas presentes em estudos históricos de enfermagem e saúde (1999-2017)

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the best practices thematic in dissertations and theses produced by a research group of history of nursing and health from 1999 to 2017. Method: a documentary socio-historical research with a qualitative approach. Documentary sources were dissertations and theses using content analysis. Results: 30 dissertations and 20 theses were found with compliance with the objective. Best practices refer to care and assistance practices, the history of institutions and organizational entities, and the implementation of nursing practices in each institution. Educational process addresses best practices in support groups, educational institutions and specialty construction. Other studies bring the milestones of the nursing profession, confrontation situations and social reflection regarding vulnerabilities. Final considerations: the studies address best practices in nursing that go through several settings in the attempt to raise problems and promote scientific research to support nursing actions in care.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar los temas de las buenas prácticas en disertaciones y tesis producidas por un grupo de investigación de historia de enfermería y salud en el período de 1999 hasta 2017. Método: investigación social histórica y documental con enfoque cualitativo. Las fuentes documentales fueran disertaciones y tesis utilizando el análisis del contenido. Resultados: fueran encontradas 30 disertaciones y 20 tesis con adhesión al objetivo. Las buenas prácticas abordadas se refieren a prácticas de cuidado y asistencia, historia de instituciones y entidades organizacionales y implantación de las prácticas de enfermería en cada institución. El proceso educativo trata las buenas prácticas en grupos de apoyo, instituciones de formación y construcción de especializaciones. Otros estudios traen etapas de la profesión de enfermería, situaciones de enfrentamiento y reflexión social ante las vulnerabilidades. Consideraciones finales: los estudios abordaran buenas prácticas de enfermería que cruzan diversos escenarios en el intento de levantar problemas y promover investigaciones científicas para soportar acciones de enfermería en la práctica de asistencia.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a temática das boas práticas em dissertações e teses produzidas por um grupo de pesquisa de história de enfermagem e saúde no período de 1999 a 2017. Método: Pesquisa sócio histórica documental com abordagem qualitativa. As fontes documentais foram dissertações e teses utilizando a análise de conteúdo. Resultados: Encontradas 30 dissertações e 20 teses com aderência ao objetivo. As boas práticas abordadas referem-se a práticas do cuidado e assistência, história de instituições e entidades organizacionais e implantação das práticas de enfermagem em cada instituição. O processo educativo aborda boas práticas em grupos de apoio, instituições de ensino e construção de especialidades. Outros estudos trazem marcos da profissão de enfermagem, situações de enfrentamento e reflexão social frente às vulnerabilidades. Considerações finais: Os estudos abordam boas práticas de enfermagem que perpassam por diversos cenários na tentativa de levantar problemas e promover pesquisas cientificas para embasar ações da enfermagem na prática assistencial.

Indicadores bibliométricos de las tesis sustentadas por estudiantes de Odontología, Perú / Bibliometric indicators of the thesis supported by students of Dentistry, Peru

Fundamento: la realización y exposición de los trabajos de tesis en la universidad permite iniciar al estudiante en el campo de la investigación científica. Objetivo: describir los principales indicadores bibliométricos de las tesis sustentadas por estudiantes de pregrado. Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo, retrospectivo, con enfoque cuantitativo, que evaluó 186 tesis realizadas por estudiantes de la Facultad de Odontología, registradas en el portal web Cybertesis de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos desde 2013 hasta 2017. Fueron utilizados métodos teóricos: histórico-lógico, análisis-síntesis e inducción-deducción; empírico: la revisión documental de las tesis desarrolladas. Se analizaron las variables: índice de productividad, productividad por género, publicación científica, índice de citación, diseño metodológico, área temática y redes de colaboración. Resultados: se constató que la mayoría de las tesis fueron sustentadas por mujeres, el tiempo promedio que demanda a un estudiante su tesis fue de 2 años, y el principal diseño metodológico: el estudio observacional; fueron ejecutadas mayoritariamente en los laboratorios (extraclínicos) de la facultad. Las redes de colaboración se encontraron alrededor de las Ciencias Básicas, Ortodoncia y Periodoncia, mayoritariamente. En cuanto al factor de impacto, 40 tesis presentaron un promedio de 0,53 ± 1,26. Conclusiones: se describieron los principales indicadores bibliométricos de las tesis sustentadas por los estudiantes del pregrado, se determinó que se deben reorientar sus temáticas hacia las prioridades de la comunidad científica relacionadas con la salud bucal.

Background: the realization and exhibition of the thesis works in the university allows to initiate the student in the field of scientific research. Objective: to describe the main bibliometric indicators of theses supported by undergraduate students. Methods: a descriptive, retrospective observational study was conducted, with a quantitative approach, which evaluated 186 theses made by students of the Faculty of Dentistry, registered in the Cybertesis web portal of the National University of San Marcos from 2013 to 2017. Methods were used Theoretical: historical-logical, analysis-synthesis and induction-deduction; Empirical: the documentary review of the theses developed. The variables were analyzed: productivity index, productivity by gender, scientific publication, citation index, methodological design, and thematic area and collaboration networks. Results: it was found that the majority of the theses were supported by women, the average time that a student demanded his thesis was 2 years, and the main methodological design: the observational study; they were executed mainly in the laboratories (extraclinical) of the faculty. Collaborative networks were found around the basic sciences, orthodontics and periodontics, mostly. Regarding the impact factor, 40 theses presented an average of 0.53 ± 1.26. Conclusions: the main bibliometric indicators of the thesis supported by the undergraduate students were described, it was determined that their thematic should be reoriented towards the priorities of the scientific community related to oral health.

Publicación de artículos científicos por asesores de tesis de una Facultad de Medicina / Publishing of scientific papers by thesis advisors from a School of Medicine

Objetivos: Determinar la frecuencia de publicación de artículos científicos por los asesores de tesis de la Facultad de Medicina de una Universidad privada de Lima, Perú. Material y métodos: Estudio transversal y descriptivo. La búsqueda de artículos se realizó mediante Google Scholar, y en Medline y Scopus. Se determinaron las frecuencias y porcentajes de las variables. Resultados: De 19 asesores, el 63% había publicado alguna vez en su vida algún artículo y el 53% publicó alguna vez un artículo original. El 26% y 21% había publicado un artículo original en Scopus y Medline en los últimos 5 años, respectivamente; mientras que sólo el 5% había publicado un artículo original en los últimos 2 años en dichas bases. Solamente un asesor (5,3%) estuvo registrado en REGINA. Conclusiones: La tasa de publicación en los últimos años de los asesores de tesis de una Facultad de Medicina de una Universidad privada de Lima es baja. (AU)

Objectives: To determine the frequency of publication of scientific articles by thesis advisors of the School of Medicine of a private University in Lima, Peru. Methods: Cross-sectional and descriptive study. We search for papers using Google Scholar, Medline, and Scopus. The frequencies and percentages of the variables were calculated. Results: Out of 19 advisors, 63% of them had ever published an article in their life, and 53% had ever published an original article. 26% and 21% have published an original paper in Scopus and Medline in the last five years, respectively; while only 5% published an original article during the previous two years in those databases. Just one teacher (5.3%) was registered in REGINA. Conclusions: The publication rate in recent years of the thesis advisers of a School of Medicine of a private University of Lima is poor. (AU)

La literatura gris cambia de color: un enfoque desde los problemas sociales de la ciencia y la tecnología / The gray literature changes its color: an approach of social problems of science and technology

El presente artículo, mediante un enfoque desde los problemas sociales de la ciencia y la tecnología, tiene como objetivos fundamentar a nivel teórico la comprensión del cambio de color de que es objeto la llamada literatura gris, particularmente en el segmento de esta que corresponde a los trabajos finales de investigación, así como identificar los aspectos que, desde lo social, conforman dicho cambio. La investigación identifica aquellos elementos constitutivos del concepto literatura gris que ya no resultan atributos adjudicables al segmento objeto de estudio, así como el deseo o aspiración de los titulados de poder publicar sus obras en toda su magnitud y con total reconocimiento de sus pares, en consonancia con la pléyade de opciones que hacen posible la publicación de tales investigaciones, algunas en cumplimiento cabal de las exigencias académicas y otras dotadas de un tinte mucho más mercantil y dirigidas a la mera difusión acrítica de las obras.

This article, through an approach from the problems of science and technology, is aimed at promoting the theoretical level of understanding the change of color of the so called gray literature, mainly in the segment corresponding to the final research works, so as to identify the aspects which from the social point of view ,  define such change. Research identifies those constituting elements of the concept "gray literature"  that are no longer attributable to the segment under study. In addition the claim of the graduates to be able to publish their works in all their magnitude with the total acknowledgement of their pairs, in agreement with the great options fro their publication. Some are in consonance with academic demands and others with a moremarketing style and aimed at non-critical work diffusion.

Análisis bibliometrico de las tesis doctorales españolas en artes marciales y publicaciones científicas de sus autores / Análise bibliométrica das teses de doutorado na Espanha em artes marciais e publicações científicas de seus autores / Bibliometric analysis of Spanish doctoral thesis in martial arts and scientific publications of their authors

El objetivo es verificar si la obtención del título de Doctor es un factor que promueve la formación de nuevos investigadores. Presentar el índice h de los doctores autores así como la relación que hay con medidas utilizadas para evaluar la productividad investigadora, como número de artículos e índice de citas. Mediante la base de datos TESEO y Web of Science se obtuvieron los registros de trabajos. Los resultados mostraron un total de 86 tesis (2,2 tesis/año), más de 285 trabajos en Web of Science, con media de 5,81 trabajos/autor. La media de citas por trabajo es de 4,25, mientras que la de citas por autor se sitúa en 24,73. La media general de índice h es de 2,02 por autor. Se concluyen baja producción de tesis doctorales en España en Artes Marciales. Más de la mitad de los doctores-autores publican trabajos en Web of Science con notable difusión científica de sus tesis.

O objetivo é verificar se a obtenção do título de Doutor é um fator que promove a formação de novos investigadores. Apresentar o índice h dos doutores-autores, bem como a relação que existe com as medidas utilizadas para avaliar a produtividade da pesquisa, como número de artigos e índice de citações. Mediante o banco de dados TESEO e a Web of Science obteve-se os registros do trabalho. Os resultados mostraram um total de 86 teses (2,2 teses/ano), mais de 285 trabalhos na Web of Science, com uma média de 5,81 trabalhos/autor. O número médio de consultas por trabalho é de 4,25, enquanto o número de consultas por autor é de 24,73. O índice geral h-index é 2.02 por autor. Concluímos baixa produção de teses de doutorado em Espanha em artes marciais. Mais de metade dos autores doutores-autores publicam trabalhos na Web of Science com notável difusão científica de suas teses.

The objective is to verify if obtaining the title of Doctor is a factor that promotes the formation of new investigators. Present of the h-index of the authors-authors as well as the relationship that exists with measures used to evaluate research productivity, such as number of articles and index of citations. The TESEO and Web of Science database obtained the work records. The results showed a total of 86 theses (2.2 theses / year) more than 285 works in Web of Science, with an average of 5.81 works / author. The average number of appointments per work is 4.25, while the number of appointments per author stands at 24.73. The overall mean h-index is 2.02 per author. We conclude a low production of doctoral theses in Spain in Martial Arts. More than half of the doctor-authors publish works in Web of Science with a remarkable scientific diffusion of their theses.

A National Survey Examining Manuscript Dissertation Formats Among Nursing PhD Programs in the United States.

PURPOSE: Among research-focused nursing doctoral (PhD) programs in the United States, the traditional dissertation format has recently given way to a series of publication-ready manuscripts, often bookended by introduction and conclusion chapters. To help programs make decisions about the use of these formats, this study undertook a national survey of programs offering PhDs in nursing. The purpose of this study was to explore the advantages and disadvantages of the traditional format versus manuscript option for dissertations among nursing PhD programs in the United States. DESIGN: Cross-sectional census survey of U.S. nursing PhD programs. METHODS: A web-based survey was administered to all U.S. nursing PhD programs. Respondents indicated formats offered, factors contributing to decisions of which formats to offer, and lessons learned. Descriptive statistics and inductive content analyses were used for analysis. FINDINGS: Of 121 eligible institutions, 79 provided eligible responses (66.7%). The majority (59%) offered both formats; 11% offered the manuscript option only, and 24% offered the traditional format only. Faculty support (or lack thereof) contributed to adoption (or not) of the manuscript option. Respondents' approaches to the manuscript option (e.g., number of papers) and advice are summarized. CONCLUSIONS: Manuscript option dissertations are commonly offered and provide benefits to students and faculty; however, thoughtful implementation is critical. Programs need to agree upon clear expectations and have graduate school support (e.g., formatting). Faculty need mentorship in advising manuscript option students who choose to use this format, and the time and support. Finally, students need additional writing skills that could be provided through coursework or via individual work with mentors. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: As nursing education continues to expand further into doctoral research, programs must examine dissertation formats in order to both prepare future nurse scholars and disseminate nursing research that is critical to improving nursing education, patient care, and clinical practice.

Escolarização da sexualidade: o silêncio como prática pedagógica da educação física / Sexuality schooling: silence as a pedagogical practice in physical education / Educación de la sexualidad: el silencio como práctica pedagógica de la educación física

O estudo investiga os saberes produzidos sobre a escolarização da sexualidade em teses e dissertações desenvolvidas na área da Educação Física brasileira. Trata-se de identificar o que a área vem produzindo sobre o tema e os efeitos desses saberes no contexto escolar. Para isso, foram lidas todas as produções da área que tratam sobre a sexualidade na escola, concluídas até o ano de 2014. O argumento desenvolvido é o de que a Educação Física entra no contexto escolar pela lógica biológica, valendo-se da ideia de corpo "saudável" para justificar uma educação heteronormativa. A análise mostra que o "não-dito" é uma estratégia eficiente para ensinar sobre a sexualidade, constituindo-se, também, em uma prática pedagógica

The study investigates knowledge produced in theses and dissertations about schooling of sexuality in the area of the Physical Education in Brazil. It identifies what the area has produced on the subject and its effects on the school context. All productions on sexuality at school finished by 2014 were read. The argument developed holds that Physical Education is included in the school context through a biological logic, using the idea of the "healthy" body to justify heteronormative education. The analysis shows that the "unsaid" is an effective strategy for teaching about sexuality, being also a pedagogical practice

The study investigates knowledge produced in theses and dissertations about schooling of sexuality in the area of the Physical Education in Brazil. It identifies what the area has produced on the subject and its effects on the school context. All productions on sexuality at school finished by 2014 were read. The argument developed holds that Physical Education is included in the school context through a biological logic, using the idea of the "healthy" body to justify heteronormative education. The analysis shows that the "unsaid" is an effective strategy for teaching about sexuality, being also a pedagogical practice

Possibilidades de avaliação epistemológica dos Programas de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem à luz de Karl Popper / Posibilidades de evaluación epistemológica de los Programas de Graduado en Enfermería a la luz de Karl Popper / Possibilities of epistemological evaluation of Graduate Programs in Nursing in the light of Karl Popper

RESUMO Objetivo: refletir sobre o Método Hipotético-Dedutivo de Karl Popper e sua aplicabilidade para avaliação epistemológica dos Programas de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem. Método: trata-se de um estudo teórico e reflexivo. A enfermagem como ciência em construção necessita avaliar criticamente os fundamentos epistemológicos que a demarcam. Tal avaliação é abstrusa de ser realizada, pois o que está em questão é a validação do programa sob o ponto de vista epistemológico da produção resultante de dissertações e teses, avaliando-o na perspectiva filosófica que o fundamenta. Indubitavelmente é um projeto colossal e tem o seu valor na ação de desvelar o fenômeno que ali se desenvolve, permitindo ratificar ou retificar o programa. A fim de direcionar sua construção, formula-se a seguinte questão norteadora: como o Método Hipotético-Dedutivo pode contribuir para a avaliação epistemológica dos Programas de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem? Resultados: o texto aponta que a demarcação científica da enfermagem é encontrada no objeto de estudo do programa. Esse deve ser falsificável, claro, preciso, refletindo aquilo que é específico da enfermagem como carreira e área de saber. Conclusão: admitido ser o papel da enfermagem a prevenção e o tratamento de doenças, bem como a restauração e a promoção da saúde, a partir do oferecimento do cuidado de enfermagem, a atitude falibilista no pesquisador que atua no programa poderá movê-lo a uma melhor compreensão do mundo que o cerca e a proceder à avaliação do efetivo impacto de sua produção científica para o cumprimento do propósito da profissão.

RESUMEN Objetivo: reflexionar sobre el Método Hipotético-Deductivo de Karl Popper y su aplicabilidad para la evaluación epistemológica de los Programas de posgrado en Enfermería. Método: se trata de un estudio teórico y reflexivo. La enfermería como ciencia en construcción necesita evaluar críticamente los fundamentos epistemológicos que la demarcan. Esta evaluación es absurda de ser realizada, pues lo que está en cuestión es la validación del programa desde el punto de vista epistemológico de la producción resultante de disertaciones y tesis, evaluándolo en la perspectiva filosófica que lo fundamenta. Indudablemente es un proyecto colosal y tiene su valor en la acción de desvelar el fenómeno que allí se desarrolla, permitiendo ratificar o rectificar el programa. A fin de dirigir su construcción, se formula la siguiente cuestión orientadora: cómo el Método Hipotético-Dedutivo puede contribuir a la evaluación epistemológica de los Programas de posgrado en Enfermería? Resultados: el texto apunta que la demarcación científica de la enfermería se encuentra en el objeto de estudio del programa. Este debe ser falsificado, claro, preciso, reflejando lo que es específico de la enfermería como carrera y área de saber. Conclusión: admitido ser el papel de la enfermería la prevención y el tratamiento de enfermedades, así como la restauración y la promoción de la salud, a partir del ofrecimiento del cuidado de enfermería, la actitud falibilista en el investigador que actúa en el programa podrá moverlo a una mejor comprensión del mundo que lo rodea ya proceder a la evaluación del efecto efectivo de su producción científica para el cumplimiento del propósito de la profesión.

ABSTRACT Objective: to reflect on the Hypothetical-Deductive Method of Karl Popper and its applicability for the epistemological evaluation of the Graduate Programs in Nursing. Method: it is a theoretical and reflective study. Nursing as a science under construction needs to critically evaluate the epistemological foundations that demarcate it. Such an evaluation is abstruse to be carried out, since what is at issue is the validation of the program from the epistemological point of view of the production resulting from dissertations and theses, evaluating it in the philosophical perspective that underlies it. Undoubtedly it is a huge project and has its value in the action of unveiling the phenomenon that develops there, allowing to ratify or rectify the program. To direct its construction, the following guiding question is formulated: how can the Hypothetical-Deductive Method contribute to the epistemological evaluation of the Graduate Program in Nursing? Results: the text points out that the scientific demarcation of nursing is found in the study object of the program. This must be falsifiable, clear, precise, reflecting what is specific to nursing as a career and area of knowledge. Conclusion: admitted to be the role of nursing in the prevention and treatment of diseases, as well as the restoration and promotion of health, from the offer of nursing care, the fallibilism attitude in the researcher who works in the program can move it to a better understanding of the world around him and to evaluate the effective impact of their scientific production on the fulfillment of the purpose of the profession.

Methodological approach in nursing research for constructing and validating protocols / Recorrido metodológico en investigaciones de enfermeria para la construccion y validacion de protocolos / Percurso metodológico em pesquisas de enfermagem para construção e validação de protocolos

ABSTRACT Objective: to highlight the methodological approach used in thesis/dissertations for constructing and validating protocols in the Nursing area. Method: a literature review was performed online at the Library of the Center for Study and Research in Nursing, and at the Thesis Databank of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel. Eight theses and 16 dissertations were included in the final sample. Results: it was found that the most common steps in constructing protocols were reviewing the scientific literature and using professionals to assist in this process. In studies related to protocol validation, the presence of groups of specialists/judges on the subject matter ranging from three to 16 in quantity was found, with the majority presenting up to ten judges. Regarding analysis of the validation process, we noticed a higher prevalence of agreement between the judges and the Content Validity Index. Conclusion: development of this type of technology constitutes a complex and multifaceted area, adapted to researchers' expectations and objectives.

RESUMEN Objetivo: enfocar el recorrido metodológica en Tesis/Disertación para la construcción y validación de protocolos en el área de enfermería. Método fue utilizado como un método de revisión de la literatura, que se realizó de forma en línea en la Biblioteca del Centro de Estudios e Investigación en Enfermería y en el Banco de Tesis de la Coordinación de Mejora Personal de Nivel Superior. Se incluyeron ocho tesis y 16 disertaciones en la muestra final. Resultados: se verificó que los pasos más comunes en los protocolos de construcción fueron la revisión de la literatura científica y el uso de los profesionales para ayudar en este proceso. Sin embargo, en los estudios relacionados con los protocolos de validación, se constató la presencia de grupos de expertos/jueces en la temática, que van de tres a 16 en cantidad, y la mayoría presentaron hasta diez jueces. El análisis del proceso de validación, se verificó una mayor prevalencia de concordancia entre los jueces y del índice de validez de contenido. Conclusión: el desarrollo de estas tecnologías se constituye en un escenario complejo y multifacético, adaptado a las expectativas y objetivos de los investigadores.

RESUMO Objetivo: enfocar o percurso metodológico em teses/dissertações para construção e validação de protocolos na área da Enfermagem. Método: utilizou-se como método a revisão da literatura, a qual foi realizada de forma on-line na Biblioteca do Centro de Estudo e Pesquisa em Enfermagem e no Banco de Teses da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior. Foram incluídas oito teses e 16 dissertações na amostra final. Resultados: verificou-se que as etapas mais comuns na construção de protocolos foram a revisão da literatura científica e a utilização de profissionais para auxiliar nesse processo. Já nos estudos referentes à validação de protocolos, constatou-se a presença de grupos de especialistas/juízes na temática, variando entre três e 16 em quantidade, sendo que a maioria apresentou até dez juízes. Quanto à análise do processo de validação, percebeu-se maior prevalência da concordância entre os juízes e do Índice de Validade de Conteúdo. Conclusão: o desenvolvimento desse tipo de tecnologia constitui uma arena complexa e multifacetada, adaptada às expectativas e objetivos dos pesquisadores.

Nivel de Producción y Características de la Investigación Científica en Salud en la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de la Universidad de Cuenca, 2009 - 2014 / Level of Production and Characteristics of Scientific Research in Health in the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Cuenca, 2009 - 2014

OBJETIVO: Determinar el nivel y características de la producción científica de la Facultad de Ciencias Mé-dicas de la Universidad de Cuenca, en el período 2009 ­ 2014. MÉTODOS: Se realizó una investigación analítica de cor-te transversal. La muestra, aleatoria y representativa, estuvo constituida por 460 trabajos de investigación, 272 de grado, 98 de posgrado y 100 de la Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Los datos se obtuvieron de los archivos digitales de la Biblioteca. Se estudiaron las características en los niveles académicos de grado, posgrado y docente. Las diferencias significativas se establecieron mediante el estadístico chi cuadrado y un valor de p<0.005.RESULTADOS: Se produjeron 996 trabajos de investigación a razón de 166 trabajos por año, predominó la investigación biomédica (74.6%), clínica (73%), observacional (88.5%), cuantitativa (89.3%), descriptiva (65.7%), aplicada (96.7%) y se realizó más a nivel hospitalario (42.4%); en el grado y en la Revista hay más coautoría, en posgrado la autoría es individual; la producción de la Revista, en la que la mayor parte publican profesores de la Facultad, es baja en comparación con la magni-tud del grado y posgrado; la tendencia es a incrementar el número de trabajos de investigación; existiendo baja colaboración internacional (4.1%) e interinstitucional (8.5%).CONCLUSIONES: La investigación es limitada en su magnitud, aunque con tendencia al incremento, es predominantemente observacional, cuantitativa, descriptiva, biomédica, clínica, que se realiza con muy poca colaboración internacional e interinstitucional.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the level and characteristics of the scientific production in the Medical Sciences Facul-ty of the University of Cuenca, in the period 2009-2014.METHODS: A cross-sectional analytical research was conducted. The sample, which was, random and repre-sentative, was consisted by 460 research papers, 272 graduate, 98 post graduate and 100 of the Faculty of Medical Sciences Magazine. The data were obtained from the digital files of the Library. The characteristics were studied in academic levels of graduate, postgra-duate and teacher. Significant differences were establi-shed using the chi square and a value of p <0.005.RESULTS: A total of 996 research papers were produ-ced at a rate of 166 jobs per year, predominated the biomedical research (74.6%), clinical (73%), observa-tional (88.5%), quantitative (89.3%), descriptive (65.7%) applied (96.7%) and it was performed more in hospitals (42.4%); in the graduate and in the magazine there is more co-authored, in the postgraduate the authorship is individual; according to the production of the maga-zine, which published most professors of the Faculty, is low compared to the magnitude of graduate and post-graduate; the tendency is to increase the number of research papers; existing a low international (4.1%) and inter-institutional (8.5%) collaboration.CONCLUSIONS: The research is limited, but with a ten-dency to increase, it is mainly observational, quantitati-ve, descriptive, biomedical, and clinical, which is done with very little international and inter-institutional collaboration.

The organization and content of informatics doctoral dissertations.

This article offers suggested guidelines for graduate students who are embarking on informatics doctoral studies and anticipating the dissertation research and its documentation. Much of the guidance is pertinent for writing dissertations in other disciplines as well. The messages are largely directed at doctoral students, but some elements are also pertinent for master's students. All are relevant for faculty research advisors. The value of the dissertation is often underestimated. Too often it is seen as a hurdle to be overcome rather than an opportunity to gain insight into one's own research and to learn how to communicate effectively about it. Ideas that have been ill-formed often do not gel effectively until one tries to write about them. The main lesson is that the preparation of a carefully crafted, rigorous, logically evidence-based, and influential dissertation can be remarkably rewarding, both personally and professionally.

Barreras percibidas por los estudiantes de medicina humana para la titulación por tesis en la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú, 2015 / Barriers perceived by medical students to obtain their degree by defending an academicdissertation at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru 2015

Introducción. La investigación científica en Medicina es una herramienta importante que permite mejorar la salud de la población.Objetivos. Determinar en qué procesos se percibió mayor dificultad por los estudiantes de Medicina Humana para la titulación portesis en la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Diseño. Estudio descriptivo. Institución. Facultad de Medicina, UniversidadNacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú. Participantes. Estudiantes de Medicina Humana graduados por la modalidad de tesis enla Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú, año 2015. Métodos. Se recolectaron los datos mediante encuesta virtualpreviamente validada. Se utilizaron medidas de resumen para variables cuantitativas (mediana y cuartiles) y frecuencias para variablescualitativas. Principales medidas de resultados. Procesos con mayor dificultad. Resultados. En la mayoría de los casos, el diseño deestudio fue descriptivo (60,6%), seguido de los estudios analítico observacionales (30,3%). Las áreas de investigación más estudiadasfueron las ciencias quirúrgicas (42,4%) y salud pública (30,3%). La duración total del proceso de titulación por tesis tuvo una medianade 90 días (Q1: 76 y Q3: 116,5). Los procesos percibidos con mayor dificultad fueron la solicitud de asignación de asesoría de tesis, lapresentación de la tesis y la nominación del jurado de tesis y la ejecución de la tesis. Conclusiones. La mayor producción de estudiosobservacionales puede atribuirse al menor requerimiento de tiempo y dinero en estos. La percepción de los trámites administrativoscomo engorrosos puede hacer que las promociones egresantes venideras opten por otra modalidad de titulación.

Introduction. Research in Medicine is an important tool to improve the health of the population. Objectives. To determine difficultiesperceived by medical students to obtain the degree by thesis at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Design. Descriptivestudy. Institution. Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Participants. Medical students graduated by thesisat Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru, in the year 2015. Methods. Data was collected using a previously validatedonline survey. Summary measures for quantitative variables (median and quartiles) and frequencies for qualitative variables wereused. Main outcome measures. Most difficult processes. Results. The study design was descriptive in most cases (60.6%) followedby analytical observational studies (30.3%). The most studied areas were surgical sciences (42.4%) and public health (30.3%). Meanduration for obtaining the degree by academic dissertation was 90 days (Q1: 76 and Q3: 116.5). Processes perceived as most difficultwere application for a tutor, presentation of the final report and nomination of the jury, and the research thesis itself. Conclusions. Increased production of observational studies may be attributed to lower requirements of time and money. The perception of tediousadministrative procedures may induce future graduates to choose another modality to obtain their degree.