Scientific Research Training Research Articles

The next generation of physician-researchers: undergraduate medical students’ and residents’ attitudes, challenges, and approaches towards addressing them

BackgroundUndergraduate medical education and residency training are critical periods for conducting research. Medical diagnoses and therapies are direct results of successful research efforts that have advanced several scientific fields. This review highlights the importance of incorporating scientific research training into the curricula of undergraduate medical education and residency programs.MethodsWe utilized key databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar to conduct a narrative review of English-language articles published between 2002 and 2024. Ultimately, we selected 49 studies that examined the attitudes of undergraduate medical students and residents toward research, the common challenges they encounter while participating in research activities, and the strategies that support and encourage their involvement, all in alignment with our study objectives and keywords. In addition, we identified several relevant themes, including the value of research experience in shaping well-rounded medical professionals; the integrity of research practices in residency selection, which addresses concerns such as the arms race and misrepresentation, as well as the balance between quality and quantity; striking a balance between research and clinical training while promoting equity and inclusion; and effective programs and mentorship strategies to enhance research engagement.ResultsTranslating the positive attitudes of undergraduate medical students and residents into improved knowledge and practice necessitates the development of structured mentoring programs and advanced training systems. Institutions must provide the necessary tools, guidance, and support to overcome research barriers. This will help establish an environment in undergraduate medical education and residency training that values research, facilitates access to it, and integrates it into the curriculum.ConclusionsTo address the critical shortage of physician-researchers and improve evidence-based medical practice, it is crucial for medical schools to focus on research education and create avenues for student involvement. By tackling research challenges and implementing supportive strategies, these efforts empower the next generation of physician-researchers to embrace research, contribute to medical progress, and uphold the highest standards of patient care.

Early scientific research training links to the innovation ability of medical undergraduates and postgraduates

Scientific research training (SRT) is crucial for fostering skills and innovation in college students. However, the status of SRT in medical undergraduates and postgraduates, as well as the impact of early SRT on students’ innovation abilities, remain largely unknown. This study assessed the role of SRT in culturing innovation abilities among medical students. The results revealed that undergraduates exhibited a greater understanding of scientific research compared to postgraduates. Notably, undergraduates demonstrated a higher level of understanding of SRT in contrast to postgraduates (81.26% vs. 56.97%). A significant proportion (>70%) of undergraduates had engaged in research activities early in their academic journey, with an average participation duration exceeding 1 year. Moreover, undergraduates initiated their involvement in SRT during the first- and second- year of undergraduates, which was earlier than postgraduates. Personal interest emerged as a primary motivator for engaging in SRT, with postgraduates exhibiting higher research aspirations and achieving greater research outcomes. Postgraduates also received more substantial guidance from advisors, leading to enhanced academic performance compared to undergraduates (90.7% vs. 67.59%). Interestingly, students expressed satisfaction with laboratory conditions and attributed their academic success to personal efforts. These findings underscore the importance of early SRT in cultivating the innovation abilities of medical students.

A scientific research training programme for teaching biomedical students to identify the horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance genes.

Worldwide prevalence of multi-antibiotic resistant bacteria is rapidly increasing, and the education of undergraduates and graduates about antibiotic resistance and its associated horizontal gene transfer is critical in the general effort to confront the spread of antibiotic resistance. In this study, a deeper understanding of antibiotic resistance and horizontal gene transfer was achieved by biomedical undergraduate students through a scientific research programme. The enthusiasm of students to participate in the training programme was very high, and results revealed that each student could identify the antibiotic resistance integrative and conjugative element from the Stenotrophomonas maltophilia MER1 genome. Each student could also draw the phylogenetic relationship of the antibiotic resistance integrative and conjugative element. In addition, students proved the horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance genes from S. maltophilia MER1 to Escherichia coli strain 25DN through conjugation and PCR assays. Each group of students was able to obtain the expected results, indicating that the outcome of the scientific research programme was highly reproducible. This programme improved the theoretical knowledge about antibiotic resistance and horizontal gene transfer and the research skills of biomedical sciences students. Through this programme, students learned that antibiotic resistance genes can be horizontally transferred among different bacteria, laying a solid foundation for students to value the importance of the appropriate use of antibiotics in their future work and life.

Psychological and Pedagogical Support for Future Technology Teachers in the Educational-Scientific-Production Cluster

The article examines the importance of psychological and pedagogical support in the training process of future technology teachers, particularly in the context of modern educational challenges and the full-scale war. This support is aimed at developing emotional intelligence, stress resilience, preventing professional burnout, improving communication skills, and providing supervision. The research emphasizes the formation of teachers' professional identity, as well as their ability for self-analysis and self-reflection. Special attention is given to methods of coping with emotional stress during the war, including relaxation techniques, stress management, the use of positive thinking, and maintaining a work-life balance. The article is based on the experience of the Social and Psychological Center of the Lviv Educational-Scientific-Production Cluster, which focuses its efforts on supporting future teachers through supervision, training, and consultations. The cluster integrates theoretical knowledge, scientific research, and practical training for specialists in the fields of vocational education and production. This model of teacher training is aimed at enhancing their qualifications, developing professional competencies, and adapting to the demands of the modern labor market. The study explores the key stages of teacher training, which include foundational theoretical preparation, scientific research, practical internships at production enterprises, and further professional development. Special attention is paid to the implementation of innovative teaching approaches and the use of modern technologies that enable future teachers not only to master new teaching methodologies but also to integrate contemporary production processes into educational programs.

Simulating surveys for graduate researcher development.

Recognizing the value of experiential education in social/behavioral science research training, we designed and offered a simulation of a survey research project for doctoral students in education. Through three phases of the project, from instrument design through scale investigation and quantitative analyses, students are developed as researchers in a realistic and authentic way. In this paper, we highlight the advantages, challenges, and outcomes from applying simulation methods within graduate research methods courses, with a specific focus on survey methodology and quantitative skill development.

Competencies and training needs among postgraduate students at University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University

Background: Postgraduate training is an urgent task, which needs to be improved in quality, internationally accessible and in line with the new requirements of society and profession. Therefore, the research was carried out to describe the competencies, training needs and to find out some factors related to the training needs of postgraduate students at University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University. Materials and method: A cross-sectional study was implemented in 367 graduate students at University of Medicine and Pharmacy - Hue University from July to December 2023. Data were collected by direct interviewing based on a structured questionnaire, including demographic, scientific research skills and training needs in scientific research. Results: 65.1% of graduate students have a need for scientific research training. Some factors related to the need for scientific research training include university diplomas, postgraduate training subjects, and assessment of scientific research capacity. Conclusion: The demand for postgraduate scientific research training is relatively high. Therefore, it is necessary to encourage students to participate in advanced courses in scientific research. Key words: research competencies, training needs, scientific research, postgraduate students.

Research on Scientific Research and Innovation Mechanism of American Higher Education and Its Enlightenment

The purpose of the research on scientific research and innovation mechanism of higher education in the United States is to understand the organization, management, funding sources and distribution, achievement transformation and industrialization, talent training and other mechanisms of scientific research and innovation of higher education in the United States, analyze its characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, and explore its enlightenment on scientific research and innovation of higher education in China, so as to provide reference for the reform and development of scientific research and innovation mechanism of higher education in China. Through the research, we can deeply understand the practice and experience of research and innovation mechanism of American higher education, analyze its advantages and disadvantages, and provide reference for China to formulate more scientific and effective reform scheme for research and innovation mechanism of higher education.

Assessment of early scientific research skills training for medical undergraduates in China.

The medical field is facing a physician-scientist shortage, threatening future medical research and development. Medical institutions can contribute to developing physician-scientists by stimulating students' involvement in research. In this study, a medical undergraduate teaching module to develop research skills and encourage interest in research was held in Chongqing, China. Undergraduate medical students at Chongqing Medical University completed research skills training. Before and after the training, an online, anonymous, self-reported questionnaire was administered. The self-reported questionnaire investigated students' demographic characteristics, students' perception of attitudes toward conducting research, research skills (e.g., identifying and utilizing information, critical appraisal of literature, paper writing, and understanding of research), and feedback on scientific research training. The module was implemented with 25 students from July 2019 to October 2019, and 96.0% (N = 24) of participants responded to the questionnaire both prior to and after the training. In the evaluation of research skills, results showed that use of appropriate tools for research (Z = -3.340, p < 0.01), students' ability to undertake a focused literature search (Z = -3.40, p < 0.01), identifying and utilizing information (Z = -3.34, p < 0.01), and paper-writing skills (Z = -3.49, p < 0.01) were significantly improved after the undergraduates participated in the scientific research training. A qualitative analysis of the feedback showed that students found that the training helped to enhance their knowledge, improve their study scores, and motivate them to conduct research in the future. Early scientific research ability training strengthened the research skills of medical undergraduates and motivated them to pursue research.

Mathematical and Intellectual Innovation in Higher Education Talent Training Models

Abstract The economy and society have entered a highly transformative digital age. Digital Intelligence promotes the change of social and economic forms and promotes the integration and innovation of technology, economy and society. In this paper, we formulate the goal of training talents with digital intelligence thinking and the model of training talents with digital intelligence thinking, and propose a strategy for implementing talent training. Using big data technology (cloud computing resource scheduling method, virtual scene dynamic splicing technology) to assist in the implementation of teaching strategies. Conduct simulation experiments to analyze the performance of the cloud resource scheduling algorithm proposed in this paper on different numbers of virtual machines. Evaluate the effect of virtual scene splicing technology on image alignment. Discuss the influences factors from the three aspects of cultivation objectives, curriculum arrangement, and scientific research training in light of the satisfaction of the implementation of the mathematical and intellectual talent cultivation model. The cultivation objectives for numerical intelligence ability are viewed by 40.61% of the students as average, and 13.75% of them feel completely satisfied. Only 4.31% of the students agreed on scientific research and innovation. It can be seen that most of the students did not carry out any interdisciplinary research in depth. It shows that the implementation of the strategy for cultivating mathematical and intellectual talents still needs improvement and strengthening.

Application of sports wearable sensor based on edge computing in sports industry

Allocation strategy is a way to find problems inside the network, and it is also a way to put problems at the edge of the network. In the central router scheme, each router decides when to transmit data packets and which data packets to reject, and at the same time notifies the host generating network traffic to send the packet number. In the central hosting scheme, the final host monitors the network status and adjusts its behavior accordingly. Ice and snow sports has gradually become a way of entertainment for people, improving their knowledge of physical exercise. Various forms of physical activities have been taken, such as shooting, running, jumping, walking, and dancing, and these exercises are usually general forms of physical exercise. This article is about the dissemination of concepts, methods and techniques of advanced training, scientific research and winter sports training, as well as the study of methods and techniques for the sustainable development of national ice and snow sports, winter sports training, and ice and snow economy.

Barriers to the completion of bachelor thesis for bachelor nursing students during their internship: A qualitative study from dual student and faculty perspectives

BackgroundBachelor thesis are among the most important ways of exercising Chinese nursing students' research skills and developing critical thinking. However, there is a mismatch between the expectations and abilities of clinical nursing teachers and nursing students. Exploring the impediments to nursing students' research skills can provide a basis for developing targeted improvements. ObjectiveTo identify barriers to the completion of research projects among nursing undergraduates during their internships from the dual student and instructor perspectives. DesignDescriptive qualitative design. SettingAffected by the COVID-19 pandemic, we conducted this study at a tertiary hospital in Fuzhou, Fujian Province. ParticipantsThe study was conducted using a purposive sample of 16 nursing interns and six instructors. MethodsData were collected through semi-structured interviews to provide nursing students and instructors with various perspectives. The collected data were analysed using thematic analysis methods. ResultsThis study included 16 students (two male and 14 female; age 21.75 ± 0.66 years), six instructors (age 34.33 ± 1.97 years), which was sufficient to reach data saturation. We identified 126 codes from the interview data and obtained seven subcategories among three categories: a) Lack of scientific research training: lack of clinical instructors' experience, lack of academic training courses, and lack of necessary scientific research resources support; b) Poor communication: excessive workload, poor instructor-student relationship, and lack of communication skills; and c) Lack of support systems: lack of support from other disciplines and negative coping patterns. ConclusionsThe findings of this study will help nursing interns develop an interest in scientific research throughout their internships. Reducing barriers will also strengthen teacher training programmes, improve the teaching process, promote teacher-student communication, and provide students with necessary social support.

Current Insights in The Barrier of Continuing Education for General Practitioners in China and Construction of A Novel Raining Model

Since 1997, China has been carrying out general practice education and has promulgated and implemented the “General Practitioner System”, conducting general practice job transfer training and “5+3” standardized training. However, the continuing education of general practitioners in China was the weakest. This study looked insights in the barrier of continuing education for General Practitioners in China: There was no unified mode and standard for continuing education for general practitioners, lacked of management system covering the entire practice cycle of general practitioners, the focus of post graduation training was unclear, the overall level of the teaching staff was not high, and the enthusiasm of general practitioners to participate in continuing education was poor. In response to these issues, the authors constructed and implemented a full cycle general practitioner continuing education model guided by job competence. Based on summarizing the 10 core job competencies of general practitioners, they constructed a general practitioner training faculty, established general practitioner related systems (continuing education system, practice management system, and professional title promotion system), designed training courses, and conducted hierarchical training, We organized multi-path scientific research training and conducted comprehensive quality management for the continuing education of general practitioners, achieving satisfactory results. Our raining model provided a useful reference for the current continuing education of general practitioners in China and is worth promoting and applying.

Transforming tourism's “field(work) of view”

Academic fieldwork plays a crucial role in scientific advancement, knowledge production, and research training. However, the current investigations into fieldwork often focus on conduct, methods, and techniques, leaving the experience of solo female tourism fieldworkers largely under-explored. Drawing new connections between the intersections of liminality and gender in tourism fieldwork contexts, this study adopts a duo-ethnographic methodology and uses visual memorywork to explore the experiences and evaluate the effects of entering liminal tourism spaces on female scholars conducting solo fieldwork in remote Australia. The study contributes to theoretical advancements in gender studies, reflexivity, liminality, and transformative experiences research. Furthermore, the paper also provides practical implications for institutions and researchers engaged in remote tourism fieldwork.

Research on the Cultivation of Top Talents in Public Finance Majors Based on Scientific Research Training

Research on the Cultivation of Top Talents in Public Finance Majors Based on Scientific Research Training

The impact of journal clubs on postgraduate medical education in China

PurposeJournal clubs hold significant importance in medical education, with numerous studies highlighting their contributions worldwide. However, studies specifically examining their role in China, particularly among Chinese medical postgraduates categorized into academic and clinical types, remain scarce. This research aims to investigate the participation, performance, and benefits of journal clubs, and explore the influence of student type and study phase on these aspects.MethodA survey encompassing demographic information, participation rates, performance evaluations, and perceived improvements was distributed to postgraduates at Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology. A total of 232 completed questionnaires were included for further analysis. Statistical analysis employed the Mann–Whitney U test and Gamma tests, with statistical significance set at p-value < 0.05.ResultsOverall participation and performance in journal clubs among Chinese medical postgraduates were comparable to global findings. Notably, academic postgraduates exhibited higher levels of attendance rate and gained more research assistance than clinical postgraduates, while their performance levels were similar. When considering the study phase, a downward trend in academic postgraduates' attendance rate and listening attitude and an upward trend in clinical postgraduates' participation were observed with the seniority phase. Additionally, presentation comments, post-presentation progress, and research assistance showed improvements over time for both student types.ConclusionsThis study reveals academic postgraduates' fatigue, contrasting with clinical postgraduates' enthusiasm, and underscores academic postgraduates' superior research assistance. To address these findings, we recommend supporting and encouraging scientific research training for clinical postgraduates, aiding academic postgraduates in better time management and reducing non-essential responsibilities, and implementing critical appraisal skill education.

Digital twin-driven dynamic monitoring system of the upper limb force

Digital twin represents the core technology to realize the dynamic monitoring of complex industrial systems. However, the human body, as the most complex system in the physical world, digital twin is rarely applied in it. In this study, we successfully demonstrated a digital twin in the human biomedical application by proposing a dynamic monitoring system of the upper limb force. In this system, the real upper limb drives the motion of the virtual one in real-time and dynamically updates the force. Meanwhile, the virtual upper limb feeds back the monitoring-results of the force to the controller of the real upper limb via immersive virtual reality interaction. Experimental results of the typical motions of the upper limb revealed that the proposed system functioned interactively in real-time in a non-invasive manner, while ensuring the accurate solving of the muscle force. In conclusion, our digital twin-driven system is of great importance for rehabilitation medicine, biomechanical scientific research and physical training, promoting the application of the digital twin in the human biomedical field.

The Modeling Of Laboratory Information Systems In Higher Education Based On Enterprise Architecture Planning (EAP) For Optimizing Monitoring And Equipment Maintenance

The laboratory is a place to conduct scientific research, experiments, measurements, or scientific training. FMIPA UNNES has several laboratories distributed in each department to support student lectures. Through the implementation of practicum in the laboratory, students are expected to be able to find a concept, foster scientific attitudes, and critical thinking skills. Good laboratory management is expected to be able to utilize laboratory resources effectively and efficiently. Laboratory equipment must be ensured to function properly and be ready to be used for practicum. To support this, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the equipment and immediately repair the equipment if any damage is found. The current obstacle is monitoring tool repairs manually, so there are shortcomings such as poor documentation, and equipment conditions that cannot be monitored online. In this study, an information system for monitoring the maintenance of laboratory equipment in the departments in the FMIPA UNNES environment will be built. The research method begins with a literature study, initial data collection and observation, EAP-based system design, system testing, system analysis, and system evaluation. This study uses the SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) approach which is used to develop a product for the Monitoring Information System for the Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment. Testing is done using black box testing. From the results of development and testing, it can be concluded that the system can be used to simplify the process of managing laboratory equipment with a UAT value of 88% suitable for use.

A Comprehensive Chemical Experiment: Preparation and Performance Analysis of Self-Healing Oxidized Sodium Alginate-Carboxymethyl Chitosan Hydrogels

Through cutting-edge scientific research, an innovative comprehensive chemical experiment has been developed for polymer or chemistry majors: A self-healing oxidized sodium alginate-carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel (OSA-CMCS) with self-healing properties was synthesized based on dynamic imine bonds. In this study, sodium alginate was oxidized with sodium periodate as an oxidant, and a self-healing OSA-CMCS hydrogel was prepared by reaction with Schiff base of carboxymethyl chitosan. The experimental procedures include the operation of chemical experiments, analysis of instruments, spectral analysis, etc., covering the content of chemistry courses in a comprehensive manner, stimulating students’ interest in scientific research. It provides a solid foundation for undergraduate graduation projects, scientific research training projects, and the development of future scientific research.

Global educational and research trends during the Corona (Covid-19) pandemic

Corona pandemic (Covid-19) has changed many aspects of human life, as it managed to close the airports, impeded global trade, and led to the global economy shrinking more than the stage of the Great Depression that occurred in 1929, as well as halting the process of education and higher education. On the other hand, researchers faced challenges and obstacles such as carrying out field work collecting data from various sources, stopping research funding. The research funding priorities have further directed towards the research related to Covid-19. Moreover, Corona Pandemic made it obvious that higher education needs to be reformed and re-evaluated globally to be adaptable during crises. In addition to that, there is a need to develop curricula in the universities and enhance their research role to prepare qualified graduates for the labor market. The spread of the epidemic is no different from other security threats, such as espionage and cyber wars, and the closure is only an attempt to protect the health of citizens which is part of the national security of the society. It is no longer the only conventional war that threatens the national security of countries. Nowadays, Corona virus has proven that the next danger to countries arises from laboratories, that is, biological warfare, which may eliminate human life in seconds. Corona crisis has reconsidered a set of priorities and drew attention to the risks and threats due to neglecting the scientific research, generated tremendous pressure on innovative activities, stimulated innovation exclusively in the health sector and provided the opportunity for the emergence of true scientific competencies. However, during the global health crisis, many international scientific laboratories of respiratory diseases, infectious diseases, immunology, and other sciences in the same field have been involved to find vaccines against the emerging coronavirus (Covid-19). Statistics showed that the contribution of Arab universities and research centers was unassertive in the dissemination of scientific research and patents to confront the Covid-19 virus and did not rise to the international standard of the universities. Therefore, this chapter aims to clarify the trends of the digital learning of international educational institutions to develop the educational and research electronic platforms to produce digital scientific materials, providing digital scientific research sources and training in scientific research skills in the digital environment in addition to develop digital informational awareness for researchers, and publishing scientific research related to Covid. - 19. The current study also reviews the most important challenges encountered by researchers and graduate students in the use of advanced technology, such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and dealing with cloud computing and big data. The chapter further discusses the future of scientific research in light of the persistence of the Corona pandemic, and the lessons learned from this crisis. Keywords Corona pandemic, education and higher education, scientific research, educational platforms, digital education programs, innovative activities, scientific publishing for universities, patents, artificial intelligence.

Global educational and research trends during the Corona (Covid-19) pandemic

Corona pandemic (Covid-19) has changed many aspects of human life, as it managed to close the airports, impeded global trade, and led to the global economy shrinking more than the stage of the Great Depression that occurred in 1929, as well as halting the process of education and higher education. On the other hand, researchers faced challenges and obstacles such as carrying out field work collecting data from various sources, stopping research funding. The research funding priorities have further directed towards the research related to Covid-19. Moreover, Corona Pandemic made it obvious that higher education needs to be reformed and re-evaluated globally to be adaptable during crises. In addition to that, there is a need to develop curricula in the universities and enhance their research role to prepare qualified graduates for the labor market. The spread of the epidemic is no different from other security threats, such as espionage and cyber wars, and the closure is only an attempt to protect the health of citizens which is part of the national security of the society. It is no longer the only conventional war that threatens the national security of countries. Nowadays, Corona virus has proven that the next danger to countries arises from laboratories, that is, biological warfare, which may eliminate human life in seconds. Corona crisis has reconsidered a set of priorities and drew attention to the risks and threats due to neglecting the scientific research, generated tremendous pressure on innovative activities, stimulated innovation exclusively in the health sector and provided the opportunity for the emergence of true scientific competencies. However, during the global health crisis, many international scientific laboratories of respiratory diseases, infectious diseases, immunology, and other sciences in the same field have been involved to find vaccines against the emerging coronavirus (Covid-19). Statistics showed that the contribution of Arab universities and research centers was unassertive in the dissemination of scientific research and patents to confront the Covid-19 virus and did not rise to the international standard of the universities. Therefore, this chapter aims to clarify the trends of the digital learning of international educational institutions to develop the educational and research electronic platforms to produce digital scientific materials, providing digital scientific research sources and training in scientific research skills in the digital environment in addition to develop digital informational awareness for researchers, and publishing scientific research related to Covid. - 19. The current study also reviews the most important challenges encountered by researchers and graduate students in the use of advanced technology, such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and dealing with cloud computing and big data. The chapter further discusses the future of scientific research in light of the persistence of the Corona pandemic, and the lessons learned from this crisis. Keywords Corona pandemic, education and higher education, scientific research, educational platforms, digital education programs, innovative activities, scientific publishing for universities, patents, artificial intelligence.