Saveetha Dental College becomes Number One in Research Publishing
Saveetha Dental College surpassing the number of research published by Harvard University’s School of Dental Medicine has garnered international attention and inspired institutions across the country. Saveetha Dental College's number of publications in Scopus, the world's largest scientific database, stood at 8,920 on March 2023 as compared to 8,854 of Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
Saveetha Dental College, Tamil Nadu, has emerged as the highest-publishing dental institution in the world, dethroning Harvard University’s School of Dental Medicine from the top spot. The number of its publications in Scopus, the world's largest scientific database, rose to 8,920 on March 2023, surpassing the total of 8,854 from Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
The impressive numbers of the 35-year-old Indian institution over the 150-year-old dental school of Harvard University in producing research work has garnered international attention and is also inspiring the institutes across India.
Commenting about the milestone, Dr N.M. Veeraiyan, Chancellor, of Saveetha University, said, “Our unwavering commitment to research, patient care, and innovation has enabled us to become the top publisher in dental research. This achievement is a testament to India's growing academic excellence. Though Indian institutions face several challenges in conducting research, including the need to pay a higher price for scientific instruments owing to multiple transfers and import duties, it is still possible for them to be a global leader in research publishing.”
Talking about the efforts undertaken by his institution, Dr Veeraiyan said that research training given to undergraduate students is one of the key factors that contribute to the institution’s success in research publishing. “Students are taught research methodology from day one and are encouraged to present their findings at conferences and submit them for publication. This focus on research training has created a culture of innovation and discovery that has led to groundbreaking research in dental medicine.”
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