Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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Citation cartels are groups of researchers who excessively cite each other's work to artificially inflate their citation counts and enhance their reputation. The practice of the citation cartel involves journals agreeing to cite each other's publications to boost their own impact factors. The citation cartel has been criticised for distorting the impact factors of participating journals and undermining the integrity of the scientific process. ⋯ To combat citation cartels, journals should use software tools to identify patterns of suspicious citing behaviour and should implement policies that encourage transparency and discourage self-citation. Journals should be held accountable for unethical citation practices, and researchers should carefully evaluate before submission. Key Words: Citation, Citation index, Self-citation, Impact factor.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jun 2023
Need for Development and Validation of Sarcopenia Screening Tools in Pakistan.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jun 2023
Observational StudyNational Cancer Registry of Pakistan: First Comprehensive Report of Cancer Statistics 2015-2019.
To compile a comprehensive national cancer registry report of Pakistan by merging and analysing cancer registration data received from major functional cancer registries in various parts of Pakistan. ⋯ National Cancer Registry, Health Research Institute - NIH, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jun 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effects of Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block on Hemodynamic Parameters, Postoperative Analgesia, and Parental Satisfaction in Children.
To evaluate ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block, perioperative hemodynamic responses, postoperative analgesic efficacy, length of hospitalisation, and family satisfaction in children undergoing abdominal surgery. ⋯ Anaesthesia, Regional, Transversus abdominis plane block, Family satisfaction, Pain, Postoperative, Paediatric surgery.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jun 2023
Comparison of Changes in Speciality Choices and Future Career Plans between Public and Private Medical Students Over Five Years of Medical Studies.
This study aimed to compare medical students' satisfaction with their choice of the medical field in their fifth year to their first year of MBBS and to compare speciality choices and career plans between public and private medical students. It was an online survey conducted from December 2020 to April 2021. Two consecutive classes of final-year medical students from five medical schools (2 public and 3 private) were included. ⋯ Of 468 responses (34.41% response rate), 331 (70.7%) were females. There was a significant change (p = 0.002) in the intention of students to practice abroad, however, no significant change (p=0.11) in their satisfaction with the medical profession was observed. Key Words: Career choices, Medical students, Medical schools, Personal satisfaction, Pakistan.