Speaking at the conference, Assoc. Prof. PhD. NGUYEN
Van Lam, Vice Rector of Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, remarked:
In recent years, Vietnamese health sciences journals in general and Can Tho
Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy of the University in particular, show strong
steps forwards with the quality of scientific works and attempts at reaching
the standards of international journals. Facing new imperatives aimed towards
sustainable development, Can Tho Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy has been strategizing
to grow in the context of deep integration with scientific research activities
in the region and the world.
To improve the quality of the University Journal, it was necessary to have high effort, great motivation, and coordination of many parties. Prioritizing the proper investment of financial and human resources to create long-term development momentum for journals. At the same time, creating mechanisms and policies to attract international researchers to the editorial board; Renewing both the form, content and process of editing articles in the journal in accordance with the standards and regulations of the university's journals and towards international standards; Focusing on the development and improvement of websites, management software, and promotion of communication.
At the workshop, participants shared valuable experiences,
proposed practical solutions to a number of important issues such as: the role
of the Rector Board, leaders of units in facilitating and supporting journals; investment
of financial and human resources; attracting quality works from domestic
and international researchers for publication; innovation in regulations
and procedures for receiving, reviewing and editing articles following the
general standards of the University towards the ASEAN CITATION INDEX (ACI) and
SCOPUS international standards.
The speakers in the conference included members of the Editorial Board of the
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia of the Mahidol University (Thailand)
and Can Tho Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy.
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information, please contact:
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Science – Technology and External Relations
Can Tho
University of Medicine and Pharmacy
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