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Dow varsity launches its first scientific journal
KARACHI, Feb 23(Dawn): The Dow University of Health Sciences on Thursday
launched its first Scientific Journal to highlight developments in the medical
field which would give clinicians and people an access to latest
research.
Speaking at a launching ceremony at Arag Auditorium of the
varsity, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi, Dr Pirzada Qasim
Siddiqui said there are two problems in publishing a scientific journal, first
is the availability of publishing material and the second is
finance.
Referring to the excellent faculty for research work and writing
skills with the DUHS, Dr Qasim said the Dow University may overcome these
problems as the Higher Education Commission is providing it financial support.
He said the research material should be standardised because it will be assessed
internationally. It should be published continuously because it is a need of our
country to publish a medical scientific research general.
Vice Chancellor
Dow University Professor Masood Hameed Khan in his welcome speech said there are
17,000 biomedical journals currently in publication and 4,000 of them are
indexed in Medline internationally. Fifty six medical journals are registered
and 40 are publishing regularly in Pakistan. He said the publishing of
scientific journal bi-annually can be very helpful for medical graduates and
post graduates.
He mentioned that the ultimate purpose of health research
is to improve patients care. The publication of articles allows communication
between researchers, clinicians and the public to varying degree. He mentioned
that Dow University is giving so much importance to research and training that
for this purpose many workshops and seminars are conducted under its auspices.
He thanked to Higher Education Commission for supporting the research work. He
mentioned that the scientific general will be available on line for
international access.
The journal's Editor, Nazeer Khan, presented
details about the First Scientific Research Medical Journal of DUHS. Regional
Director HEC Dr M.Iqbal; Principal Dow Medical College Professor Salahuddin
Afsar; and Principal Sindh Medical College Professor Tariq Sharafullah were also
present on the occasion.
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| Education News | | Updated: 24 May, 2012 |
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