REVIEW PROFORMA
Title of Thesis : __Undergraduate medical research: An‘endangered
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Original Article Review Article
YES /NO / NA
1 Title accurately reflect the contents
of the manuscript
2 Abstract conveys the message
effectively
3 Key word are MeSH words
4 Findings in the manuscript are
important
5 This manuscript will add to existing
knowledge in this field
6 If No, Does its present old material
in a better way?
7 Is the review of literature
comprehensive and relevant?
8 Does it contain reference to local
studies of Pakistan or in the region?
9 Are the aims and objectives clearly
specified?
10 Is the sample adequately described
and methods clearly explained?
11 Are the data collection instruments,
including questionnaires clearly
described?
12 Is the research design appropriate
to achieve the objective of the
Case Report Short Communication
COMMENTS
No "Addressing Challenges and Fostering Research Culture in
Pakistani Medical Education: A Call to Action"
yes Urgent Reforms Needed to Enhance Research Culture and
Infrastructure in Pakistani Medical Education."
Yes
General Comments
Yes "The manuscript underscores the critical importance of addressing
challenges and enhancing research culture and infrastructure
within Pakistani medical education."
No
No The manuscript presents outdated material in a comprehensive
and informative manner, highlighting the persistent challenges
faced in Pakistani medical education regarding research culture
and infrastructure.
Introduction
Yes The review of literature appears to be comprehensive and relevant,
providing insight into the challenges and initiatives surrounding
research culture and infrastructure in Pakistani medical education.
Yes Yes, the manuscript references local studies from Pakistan, such
as initiatives by institutions like JPMA and PMA-JJC, as well as
mentions the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan's
observations regarding research output from Pakistani universities
at the undergraduate level.
No The aims and objectives of the manuscript are not explicitly stated
in the provided excerpt. However, the overarching goal appears to
be to address the challenges and deficiencies in research culture
and infrastructure within Pakistani medical education and to
propose solutions to improve the situation.
No
The provided excerpt does not delve into specific sample
descriptions or detailed explanations of methods used in research.
It primarily focuses on outlining the challenges faced in Pakistani
medical education regarding research culture and infrastructure.
Therefore, the sample description and methods used are not
adequately described in this excerpt.
Material & Methods
No The excerpt does not explicitly describe data collection
instruments, such as questionnaires, nor does it delve into the
methodology used for data collection. Therefore, the clarity of the
description regarding data collection instruments cannot be
determined from the provided text..
No The excerpt does not provide explicit details about the research
design used in the study. As a result, it is challenging to assess
1
 study? whether the research design is appropriate for achieving the
objectives outlined in the manuscript. More information would be
needed to make a determination regarding the appropriateness of
the research design.
13 Are the statistical tests justified? No The excerpt does not mention specific statistical tests or analyses
conducted within the research.
14 Does it require further review by a NA
statistician?
Results
15 Are the tables clear and titled? NA
16 Are the tables, figures, photographs NA
useful, relevant?
17 Result address the aim of the study yes The results likely address the aim of the study by highlighting the
challenges and deficiencies in research culture and infrastructure
within Pakistani medical education, as well as potential solutions to
improve the situation.

Discussion
18 Does the discussion explain the no The excerpt does not include a discussion section, so it is unclear
findings in comparison with other whether the findings are compared with other available data.
data available? However, a comprehensive discussion would typically involve
comparing the study's results with existing literature and data to
provide context and insights into the findings.
19 Discussion retains balance and NA
gives sufficient weightage to
contrary viewpoint
20 Limitation(s) of the study mentioned NA
Conclusion(s)
21 Is the conclusion(s) aligned with No Based on the provided excerpt, it's difficult to ascertain whether the
objectives? conclusion aligns with the objectives since the objectives of the
study are not explicitly stated.
References
22 Are the references relevant and yes
appropriate?

General Comments

The article provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges facing research culture and infrastructure within
Pakistani medical education. It highlights issues such as the lack of practical research experience, inadequate
infrastructure, funding constraints, and the need for mentorship and support. While it acknowledges some
initiatives aimed at addressing these challenges, it also emphasizes the importance of further reforms to enhance
research opportunities for students and improve the overall quality of medical research in Pakistan. However,
without access to the full article, it's challenging to provide a detailed critique or assessment of its overall
effectiveness.

Score the manuscript for the following criteria:

3: Strongly Accept (As good as any top paper in reputable journals)
2
2: Accept (Comparable to good paper in reputable journals) Overall Scoring of the Manuscript
1: Weakly Accept (I vote acceptance, but won’t argue for it) Range
0: Neutral (I don’t like it, but I won’t object if others like it) Outstanding 12-10
-1: Reject (I would rather not see this paper accepted) Very Good 9-8
Good 7-6
o Originality 5
Average 5-4 5
o Clarity 3 Poor <4

o Study Validity 3

o Relevance/ Significance 6

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