Empowering Global Collaborative Research

Authors

  • Réka Sebestyén-Dósa MD student, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mureș, Târgu Mureș, Romania https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1987-3928
  • Praveen Bharath Saravanan MBBS. K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College, Tiruchirappalli, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8058-096X
  • Mihnea-Alexandru Găman MD, PhD, Faculty of Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania & Department of Hematology, Center of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Fundeni Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania. Scientific Editor, IJMS. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7133-8875
  • Juan C. Puyana MD, FACS, School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Professor of Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, and Clinical TranslationalScience, Director for Global Health-Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. O'Brien Professor of Global Surgery for Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). Editorial Board Member, IJMS https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4284-4693
  • Francisco J. Bonilla-Escobar MD, MSc, PhD, Department of Ophtalmology; University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. Fundación Somos Ciencia al Servicio de la Comunidad, Fundación SCISCO/Science to Serve the Community Foundation, SCISCO Foundation, Cali Colombia. Grupo de investigación en Visión y Salud Ocular, VISOC, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia. Editor in Chief, IJMS. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0224-3482

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2024.3148

Keywords:

Toxic Research Culture, Collaborative Research, Early-Career Researchers, Global Partnerships, Knowledge Transfer, Virtual Mentoring, International Exchange, Research Infrastructure, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Medical Student Journals, Medical student, Medical journals

Abstract

The increasing prevalence of toxic research cultures poses a significant challenge for early-career researchers, driven by the pressure to publish and systemic issues in academia. This editorial explores strategies to mitigate these challenges through global collaborative research. Key recommendations include fostering standardized workshops on research ethics, ensuring equitable authorship practices, and leveraging virtual mentoring to support early-career researchers. The article highlights the benefits of international research collaborations, including talent exchange, resource sharing, and capacity building in low- and middle-income countries. Despite these opportunities, barriers such as inadequate infrastructure, time zone management, and accountability in virtual projects persist. The International Journal of Medical Students (IJMS) serves as a model for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing a global platform for student researchers. By embracing virtual conferences, exchange programs, and student-friendly organizations, the research community can advance health equity and innovation. This editorial calls for a collective effort to rethink traditional research mentoring and foster inclusive global partnerships.

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The thumbnail for the editorial "Empowering Global Collaborative Research" features a modern, clean design with a central globe interconnected by nodes, symbolizing global collaboration. Surrounding the globe are medical and academic icons such as a stethoscope, books, and a microscope, representing the intersection of healthcare and research. The color palette includes shades of blue and white, signifying trust and knowledge, with green accents symbolizing growth and progress. The editorial title is displayed prominently in clear, bold text, integrated seamlessly with the design.

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2024-12-17

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Sebestyén-Dósa, R., Bharath Saravanan, P., Mihnea-Alexandru Găman, Puyana, J. C., & Bonilla-Escobar , F. J. (2024). Empowering Global Collaborative Research. International Journal of Medical Students, 12(4), 375–377. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2024.3148

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Vol. 12 No. 4 (2024)

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