ArticleBMC medical education2024
Promoting equity in medical research: ensuring access to publishing opportunities for researchers in Syria and Palestine.
Article in BMC medical education, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Clinical pharmacy in Syria at a crossroads: challenges, opportunities, and pathways for post-conflict reform.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2026Article
- Attitudes of healthcare students in Syria toward organ donation and their association with healthcare system distrust in the context of a prolonged war.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- The invisible wounds of war: a study of insomnia and psychological distress among healthcare students in conflict-affected Syria.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Hepatitis C virus among hemodialysis patients: burden, risks, and prevention in resource-limited regions.International urology and nephrology · 2025Observational
- Bridging the evidence gap: research equity in conflict-affected health systems.International journal for equity in health · 2025Article
- Medical education and health professional training during the Syrian conflict: a cross-sectional study.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Artificial intelligence in focus: assessing awareness and perceptions among medical students in three private Syrian universities.BMC medical education · 2025Article
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Abstract
In the face of ongoing conflicts and economic instability, researchers in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in regions like Syria and Palestine, grapple with significant financial barriers to publishing their work. These challenges not only hinder the dissemination of critical medical research but also impede the advancement of medical education. The exorbitant costs associated with publishing in prestigious journals, coupled with limited financial support, create an environment where groundbreaking research often remains inaccessible. This comment utilizes a review of the literature and researcher observations to explore the profound impact of these financial obstacles on the progress of medical research and education, advocating for more equitable publishing practices that support researchers in conflict-stricken regions.
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