Integrity of Databases for Literature Searches in Nursing

Oermann, Marilyn H.; Wrigley, Jordan; Nicoll, Leslie H.; Ledbetter, Leila; Carter‐Templeton, Heather; Edie, Alison H.

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“…In a recent study, a team of nurse editors and medical librarians reviewed the lists of nursing journals in PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Scopus. No predatory nursing journals were indexed in MEDLINE or CINAHL, and only one journal was in Scopus (a journal recently purchased by one of the predatory publishers) 16. By using one of these databases to find information to guide clinical practice, nurses can largely avoid predatory journals and associated low-quality research and evidence by extension.…”

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“…As a result, articles published in predatory journals may not have accurate and complete information for nurses to use in their clinical practice. Predatory articles may be found in a search using Google or Google Scholar 6,15,16. Google allows you to quickly search the World Wide Web and internet for information about almost any topic.…”

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“…No predatory nursing journals were indexed in MEDLINE or CINAHL, and only one journal was in Scopus (a journal recently purchased by one of the predatory publishers). 16 By using one of these databases to find information to guide clinical practice, nurses can largely avoid predatory journals and associated low-quality research and evidence by extension. Similar findings have been reported in other studies.…”

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“…Predatory articles may be found in a search using Google or Google Scholar. 6,15,16 Google allows you to quickly search the World Articles in predatory journals may contain errors and misleading information, have significantly flawed research methods, and even include plagiarized content.…”

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“…The authors may risk the loss of their work for others to review. Predatory nursing journals are not indexed in MEDLINE, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Web of Science, or Scopus, commonly used databases to search for information (Oermann et al, 2021). In some cases, articles available at predatory journal websites may be removed when the website is not maintained or is taken offline (Ryan‐Wenger, 2018).…”

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Publishing in Predatory Journals: Guidelines for Nursing Faculty in Promotion and Tenure Policies

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Oermann

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Purpose:The purpose of this study was to assess the extent to which academic promotion and tenure (APT) criteria and guidelines in schools of nursing recognize predatory publishing. This assessment included an analysis of APT documents looking specifically for guidance about predatory publications by faculty in schools of nursing. Design: This study used a cross-sectional, descriptive design and was conducted in 2020. Methods: A mixed methods approach was used to collect data from two sources. Data were extracted from APT documents for 92 research-intensive universities found online and specifically focused on documents for universities and for schools of nursing in the United States. Interviews were conducted with a subsample of academic administrators (n = 10) from selected schools. Findings: The majority (57%; n = 50) of APT documents reviewed addressed quality of the journals in which faculty publish. However, very nonspecific terms, such as "high quality" or "peer reviewed" were used. None of the documents reviewed (n = 88) included any reference to predatory journals. Deans who were interviewed validated the analysis of the APT documents. While most deans reported faculty were aware of predatory journals and the risks of publishing in them, formal guidelines for consequences for publishing in predatory journals were not developed or available. Conclusion:This study examined how schools of nursing in research-intensive universities address the issue of predatory journals. APT criteria do not provide guidance to faculty and promotion and tenure committees about issues related to predatory publications as low-quality publication outlets. Recommendations for APT committees, mentors, and faculty are provided. Clinical relevance: Clinicians rely on researchers, many of whom are faculty, to publish rigorous studies that produce evidence they can translate into practice. One measure of the quality of a study's findings is where the paper is published and reflects the level of peer review it has been through. Faculty who publish in predatory journals may not have had their work reviewed by experts; evidence produced may or may not be adequate for translation to guide nursing practice.

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Theories, determinants, and intervention models and approaches on inequalities of undernutrition amongst under fives: A literature review

Kanmodi,

Amzat,

Aminu

2024

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Background and AimsOne of the greatest public health problems of the 21st century is undernutrition in children under the age of 5 years (CAUFY). Globally, over 232 million CUAFY are undernourished and approximately 45% of mortality in this population are undernutrition‐induced. This paper reviewed and critically explained the factors perpetuating undernutrition in CUAFY in the global space. It further explained the multi‐level determinants that influence health inequalities and consequently exacerbate undernutrition amongst CUAFY globally. It also went further to explain the intervention models and approaches that can be used to tackle undernutrition in CUAFY.Methods/Literature Search StrategyDemiris et al.'s approach to narrative review was utilized for this paper. Relevant articles on child nutrition were retrieved from multiple credible databases and websites of foremost health organizations. Using an iterative process, multiple combinations of search terms were done by stringing relevant key terms and their synonyms with Boolean Operators. This process was constantly refined to align search results with the study aim. Database search produced relevant and resourceful publications which were utilized to develop this review.ResultsThe global burden of undernutrition remains high, especially in Oceania with the highest prevalence of stunting and wasting (41.4% and 12.5%), with Africa and Asia following closely. Malnutrition eradication is a global health issue of high priority as demonstrated by the “Goal 2” of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the United Nations (UN) Decade of Action on Nutrition 2016–2025. The review identified no significant positive outcome from previous interventions due to the endemic health inequalities. Determinants of the multi‐level health inequalities associated with undernutrition in CUAFY, and probable solutions are explained with theoretical models of health inequalities. A diagonal intervention approach was proposed as a viable solution to ending undernutrition in CUAFY.ConclusionThe application of relevant theoretical models and context‐specific intervention approaches can be utilized by stakeholders to close the existing inequality gaps, thereby reducing undernutrition amongst CUAFY globally.

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Integrity of Databases for Literature Searches in Nursing

Cited by 22 publications

References 19 publications

How to identify predatory journals in a search

How to identify predatory journals in a search

Publishing in Predatory Journals: Guidelines for Nursing Faculty in Promotion and Tenure Policies

Theories, determinants, and intervention models and approaches on inequalities of undernutrition amongst under fives: A literature review

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