Scientific research in biomedical studies: insights and barriers at the University of Sarajevo.

Q2 Medicine

Medicinski Glasnik Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.17392/1863-22-01

Nejra Selak, Meliha Šehić, Bakir Kudić, Ismar Ećo, Behija Spahić Šehić, Aida Kulo Ćesić

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Abstract

Aim: The position of science and scientific research in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) is unfavourable. University education lacks research programs, hindering students from developing critical evaluation skills.

Methods: This cross-sectional study examined knowledge, attitudes, experience and perceived barriers towards scientific research among biomedical students and recent graduates at the University of Sarajevo in B&H. A self-reporting questionnaire was distributed via social networks and among students from all years of the Medical, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical faculties, the Faculty of Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Science, as well as recent graduates.

Results: The survey was completed by 243 participants. The mean knowledge score of 4.3/11 was noticed; 216 (96%) believed research was necessary for healthcare improvement. Although 147 participants (65.3%) attended courses on research methodology, only 63 (28%) engaged in scientific research at their faculties. Only 5 (8.5%) employed graduates participated in research at their jobs. Almost half, 99 (44%) participants consulted scientific papers only upon recommendation. The majority of participants, 199 (82.2%), reported they experienced barriers to conducting research in B&H.

Conclusion: Biomedical students and graduates demonstrated limited research knowledge, but had positive attitudes and acknowledged significant barriers. Improved faculty curricula in research areas and more opportunities are needed.

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生物医学研究中的科学研究：萨拉热窝大学的见解和障碍。

目的：科学和科学研究在波斯尼亚和黑塞哥维那（B&H）的地位是不利的。大学教育缺乏研究项目，阻碍了学生批判性评估技能的培养。方法：本横断面研究调查了波斯尼亚和黑塞哥维那萨拉热窝大学生物医学专业学生和应届毕业生的知识、态度、经验和对科学研究的感知障碍。通过社会网络分发了一份自我报告问卷，调查对象包括医学院、牙科学院、药学院、健康科学学院和理学院各年级的学生以及应届毕业生。结果：共完成问卷调查243人。平均知识得分为4.3/11；216人（96%）认为有必要进行研究以改善医疗保健。虽然有147名参加者（65.3%）修读研究方法课程，但只有63名参加者（28%）在所属院系从事科学研究。只有5%（8.5%）的就业毕业生在工作中参与了研究。几乎有一半，99人（44%）的参与者只在被推荐的情况下才咨询科学论文。大多数参与者，199人（82.2%）报告说，他们在B&H进行研究时遇到了障碍。结论：生物医学学生和毕业生的研究知识有限，但态度积极，承认存在重大障碍。需要改进研究领域的教师课程并提供更多的机会。

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Medicinski Glasnik 医学-医学：内科

CiteScore

2.30

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0.00%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Medicinski Glasnik (MG) is the official publication (two times per year) of the Medical Association of Zenica-Doboj Canton. Manuscripts that present of original basic and applied research from all fields of medicine (general and clinical practice, and basic medical sciences) are invited.