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A Preprogram Appraisal of Factors Influencing Research Productivity among Faculty at College of Medicine, University of Lagos

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dc.contributor.author Okonkwo, Prosper
dc.date.accessioned 2024-07-12T02:27:18Z
dc.date.available 2024-07-12T02:27:18Z
dc.date.issued 2020-06
dc.identifier.uri http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2615
dc.description.abstract A de􀀁ining feature of any university is its dedication to scholarly activities, leading to the generation of knowledge and ideas Research productivity is a measure of achievement of a scholar. Thenumber of research publications in peer-reviewed journals is an important criterion for assessing productivity and prestige in the academia. Aims and Objectives: This cross-sectional descriptive study assessed the level of research productivity (RP) among junior faculty at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, and investigated factors affecting their research output prior to the implementation of a 5-year training grant funded by the National Institutes of Health. Methods: Seventy junior faculty members attended a pre-program training, and the self-reported number of peer-reviewed publications (PRPs) was used as an indicator. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors in- 􀀁luencing RP among the attendees were assessed and ranked. Results: The majority (42/70, 60%) of the respondents had <10 PRPs. The median (interquartile range) number of PRPs was 7 (3–18). A desire for the development of their personal skills, contribution to society, and personal research interests topped the list of intrinsic factors in􀀁luencing RP. Work 􀀁lexibility, research autonomy, and scholarly pursuits were the bottom three. A desire for promotion, respect from peers, and increased social standing were the top three extrinsic factors, while monetary incentives, employment opportunities, and the need to attend conferences were the lowest three. The top barriers to RP were lack of resources and lack of mentoring. Perceived older age, lack of time, and motivation were the lowest three barriers. Older age and professional cadre were associated with increased RP (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Among the participants, research output appears to be motivated primarily by a desire for personal development,promotion, and respect from peers. Lack of access to resources was the main barrier to increased RP. These factors may need to be considered when developing programs designed to promote RP. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries VOL.19;NO.2
dc.subject Barriers en_US
dc.subject publications en_US
dc.subject intrinsic factors en_US
dc.title A Preprogram Appraisal of Factors Influencing Research Productivity among Faculty at College of Medicine, University of Lagos en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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