Making progress in early-career publishing
Evolutions of the women’s publication mentorship programme
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15127358 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nanuka Jalaghonia (Programme Manager, Health Systems Global, Canadian Association for Global Health , 75 Albert Street, Suite 1003, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7, Canada, corresponding author), Aku Kwamie (0000-0003-0998-4985, Technical Officer, Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, World Health Organization , 20 Avenue Appia, Geneva 27 1211, Switzerland) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | Supplement_2 |
| Pages | ii72-ii76 |
| Publication date | 2023-11-16 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Policy and Planning (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0268-1080 • E-ISSN: 1460-2237 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1093/heapol/czad047 |
| PMID | 37995263 |
| OpenAlex | W4388936484 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 19 |
Mentorship is vital for early-career researchers, especially women from low- and middle-income countries seeking to publish their work. This paper explores the evolution of the Women’s Publication Mentorship Programme, a collaborative initiative pioneered by the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, further strengthened through the partnership of Health Systems Global, and Health Policy and Planning. Over a span of five years and encompassing three cohorts, the program supported 45 early-career researchers from 24 countries, resulting in insightful papers on equity-oriented health system topics. Beyond the direct outcomes of strengthening the writing skills of first-time women authors and facilitating paper publications, the Programme has also influenced Health System Global's strategic approach and conceptual framework for systemic capacity strengthening in health policy and systems research. It has also played a pivotal role in addressing the longstanding gender imbalance in global health authorship. Amid these achievements, our program consistently evolved, drawing from lessons of the past cohort. Challenges, such as the need for extended paper development timelines, addressing language barriers, and strengthening methodological rigor in initial manuscripts, were met with solutions. Insights and experiences from previous participants translated into tangible results, notably elevating the quality of journal supplement publications. This commentary explores key lessons from the second cohort's journey and its evolving nature. It also highlights persistent challenges and provides practical recommendations for organizations to enhance their mentorship programs, ultimately fostering the career growth of early-career researchers in health policy and systems research
Career development · Library science · Medical education · Mentorship · Political science · Publishing · Sociology · Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare · Computer Science · Diversity and Career in Medicine · Global Maternal and Child Health · Law · Medicine
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