1st North-East IJO-NEROSA REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION

22nd February 2020

(Saturday)

In collaboration with

Indian Orthopaedic Association

Indian Journal of Orthopaedics (IJO)

National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (NILD), Kolkata

North East Regional Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Association (NEROSA)

Venue:

Lecture theatre-I, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, Meghalaya

Organized by

Department of Orthopaedics & Trauma, NEIGRIHMS

North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical

Sciences, Shillong

WORKSHOP COLLABORATION WITH

With great pleasure we invite you to the Regional workshop on Research Methodology and

scientific publication in NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, Meghalaya. NEIGRIHMS is a centre of

excellence and the First Postgraduate Medical Institute established by Government of India in

the North Eastern Region under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

NEIGRIHMS is providing quality Clinical care, Medical education, Research and training to

create healthcare experts and knowledge workers. The Department of Orthopaedics

NEIGRIHMS in association with North East Regional Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Association

(NEROSA), Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, National Institute for Locomotor disabilities

(NILD), Kolkata and NEIGRIHMS Shillong, is organizing this Workshop for faculty members,

medical and nursing students, biomedical research students, allied healthcare professionals etc to

sensitize, guide and augment their vital research skills and to network with national and regional

experts to succeed in publication of their research work.

AIM OF THE WORKSHOP

The conference aims to enable the delegates to reinforce their knowledge on research

methodology, biostatistics, research ethics and publication related difficulties. We hope

attending this conference will refresh and update your knowledge on major aspects of

biomedical research to bring out quality publications. We look forward for your active

participation and to make the workshop a grand success.

OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP

1. Acquire in-depth knowledge about research methodology in the context of biomedical

research and all types of thesis works

2. Understand the skills required to successfully present research results for publication in

good journals

3. Acknowledge the importance of applying correct study design, sample size, randomization

in the improvement of quality of research and impact on filling up the existing research gaps

4. Develop skills in biostatistics, reference management, research ethics and publication

ethics

Registration

Registration is compulsory for all

Registration fee is Rs 600 for students and Rs 900 for faculty members

No T.A or D.A or accommodation will be provided by us to the delegates

For accommodation we can help to find out the right place at reasonable tariff

Last date of registration is 19th February, 2020

For registration please e-mail to : bhaskarborg@gmail.com

REGISTRATION DETAILS

The Registration fee can be paid by Cash/ Draft/ NEFT/ Online Transfer.

Account details:

Name of the Account: 1st NORTH EAST REGIONAL RESEARCH WORKSHOP

14 digit Account No: 30270200000099

Name of the Bank: Bank of Baroda, Mawdiangdiang Branch

IFSC Code: BARB0MAWDIA (fifth digit is “ZERO”)

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The programmer is divided into 3 modules: The morning session: essential basics of research with types of research, protocol writing etc; Module 2: Literature review and manuscript writing part and module 3 after lunch: Special topics like: ethics, statistics, & technology. In-between there will be a panel discussion.

Programmed: 22nd February 2020

11. Panel discussions on Manuscript writing

1. Key note address: Importance of clinical

research, research question, research

hypothesis and fundamental of study design":

20 min

Prof. Lalit Maini , Editor in Chief Indian

Journal of orthopaedics

2. Qualitative versus quantitative research

designs: 10 min

Dr Dimpy Mahanta PhD (Psychology) Delhi

Univ. Faculty , Cotton University Assam

3. Descriptive studies: 10 min

Prof. G. K. Medhi , HoD community medicine ,

NEIGRIHMS , Shillong

4. Experimental study designs: 15 min

Prof. P. K. Bhattacharya MD, PhD, HoD

General Medicine , NEIGRIHMS Shillong

5. Literature search and MeSH in research:

10 min

Dr Ashok Shyam , Chief of research Sancheti

institute Pune

Founder IORG (Indian Orthopaedic Research

Group)

6. Writing a good manuscript to avoid

rejections: 10 min

Dr Rajiv Thukral ,Chief of orthopaedics

Max hospital , Saket New Delhi

7. Publication ethics and intellectual

property rights: 10 min

Dr Sanjay Keshkar , Professor & HoD

orthopedics , ESI Medical College Kolkata

8." Pearls and pitfalls in manuscript

submission and identifying predatory

Journals": 10 min

Dr Prasanna Lenka, PhD, Chief of prosthetics

and orthotics, National Institute for

locomotors Disability, Kolkata

9. " Protocol writing and submission of

research proposal to regulatory

committee": 10 min:

Prof. Ranjit Kr Baruah HoD

orthopedics ,TRIHMS , Itanagar

12. Writing a scientific article with special

reference to "Discussion": 10 min

Dr. Himel Chakraborty, PhD

Research Officer, NILD Kolkata

13. Difficulties faced during research and

publication by young medical

professionals: 10 min

Dr Nishit Palo , Faculty , N C Medical College

Delhi NCR

14. Plagiarism in research and publication:

10 min

Dr Chinmoy Das , Secretary NEROSA , HoD

orthopaedics , Tezpur Medical College Assam

15. Technology and Software in research

Dr Ashok Shyam , Chief of Research, Sancheti

institute, Pune

16. Data, sampling and statistical tests in

research: 20 min

Dr Hiranya Saikia , PhD Biostatistics , Faculty

community Medicine , Assam Medical College

17. Literature review: Ethics &

practice: 15 min

Prof. Utpal Bora PhD (Biotechnology) , Sub-

dean IIT Guwahati

18. Bioethics in research: Prevention of

misconduct in research: 10 min

Dr Sakti Das, Director NILD Kolkata

19. Animal experiments and animal

research : 15 min

Dr Pranjal Saikia MVSc, Veterinary research

officer, NEIGRIHMS Shillong

20. Systematic Review: 10 min

Dr Bhaskar Borgohain HoD Orthopaedics,

NEIGRIHMS Shillong

21. Meta-analysis : 10 min

Dr Hiranya Saikia

22. SPSS / Mendeley software hands on

Dr Lalit Maini, Dr Ashok Shyam, Dr Hiranya

Saikia, Dr Star Pala & others

(Pinus Khasiana)

ABOUT SHILLONG & MEGHALAYA

The capital of Meghalaya is Shillong. It is a

famous hill station of the North east India with

rich biodiversity of heavy rainfall, pine covered

hills, living root bridges and insect eating plants.

During the British raj, the imperial authorities

nicknamed it the “Scotland of the East”.

PLACES OF INTEREST IN SHILLONG, MEGHALAYA

1. Umiam Lake

2. Wards Lake

3. Elephant Falls

4. Shillong Peak

5. Laitlum Canyon

6. Shillong Cathedral

7. Lady Hydari Park

8. Don Bosco Museum

Insect eating pitcher plant

Khasi Menhirs and Dolmens: Memorial stones

Umiam Lake

Living Root Bridge

LIST OF HOTELS AVAILABLE FOR ACCOMMODATION

* Kindly arrange your accommodation and mode of transport to reach the venue.

Hotel name Phone

number

Rates Distance

from venue Hotel Blue Mount,

Mawdiangdiang, Shillong 9774938220,

0364-2538098 Single room – 1200/- , Semi Deluxe – 1950/-

Deluxe – 2750/- 550 m

Golfers Nest, Mawpun Road, Golf Links, Shillong

07053058484, 9313931393

Classic : Single – 2011/- , Double – 2454/- 6.7 km

Hotel Assembly, Kyndailad, Police

Bazar, Shillong

0364-2224495,

09436720999 Deluxe : Single – 2000/- , Double – 2500/- Super

Deluxe : Double – 3000/- , Triple – 3700/-

9.6 km

Earle Holiday Home, Oakland Road,

Police Bazar, Shillong

9863302149, 8259091101

Standard – 600/- , Budget – 800/- , Budget + - 900/-

Economy – 1000/- , Pleasant – 1500/-

Deluxe – 2000/- , A/C Deluxe – 2500/-

8.4 km

Hotel City View Inn, Police

Bazar, Jail Road, Shillong

0364-2211511 Standard double room – 1800/- with GST

Standard Single room – 700/-

10.3 km

Hotel Embassy & Restaurant, Police

Bazar, Shillong

0364-2223164, 9436117356

Normal Double – 1344/- , Standard Double – 1568/-

Semi – deluxe – 1904/- , Double Deluxe – 2352/- Triple Bed Deluxe – 2752

9 km

Hotel Monsoon, GS Road, Shillong

0364-2500084, 0364-2500085

Standard : Single room –1000/- , Double room –2500/- , Triple – 3300/-

9.6 km

Jerisa Homestay, Mawdiangdiang,

Shillong

08794734457,

6360620989 Double bed – 800/- 1 km

(Kindly note as NEIGRIHMS is located on the outskirts of the city, traffic jam is heavy in the mornings,

and delegates should leave early by at least 45 minutes from their hotel if distance is more than 7 kms

from venue. Mode of transport is by advance booking taxi through the hotel reception as Ola, Uber

cabs are NOT AVAILABLE in Shillong)

CORE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Chief Patron Prof. Dr. D. M. Thappa, Director, NEIGRIHMS,

Patron Prof. A.C.Phukan, Dean, NEIGRIHMS

Conveners Prof. Shakti P Das, Director NILD, Kolkata

Dr Sandra Albert, Director IIPH,Shillong

Course Chairman Prof. Lalit Maini, Editor in Chief, Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, New Delhi

Advisers (NEIGRIHMS) Prof. V. Raphael, Sri David Umdor DDA, Prof N.Topno, MS, NEIGRIHMS

IOA Adviser Dr. Atul Srivastav, HQ Indian Orthopaedic Association, New Delhi

Organizing Chairman Prof. Bhaskar Borgohain, Deptt of Orthopaedics, NEIGRHIMS

Organizing Secretary Dr. Tashi Khonglah, Deptt of Orthopaedics NEIGRIHMS

Org. Co- Chairman Dr. Sharat Agarwal, Deptt of Orthopaedics, NEIGRIHMS

NEROSA advisers Prof. A.K.Mahanta (Guwahati) , Dr Chinmoy Das (Tezpur)

OSS Adviser Dr. Valencia Myrboh, Shillong

Scientific Committee Prof. G K Medhi, Dr Rituparna Barooah, Dr Lutika Lyngdoh

Treasurer Sri Debdutta Bhattacharyya, NEIGRIHMS

Editor Dr Bhupen Barman, Sub-Dean, NEIGRIHMS

Faculty/ Resource persons/ Chairpersons/ panelists

1. Prof Lalit Maini, Editor in Chief, Indian Journal of orthopaedics, New Delhi

2. Prof Sakti P Das, Director NILD Kolkata

3. Prof Utpal Bora, Deptt of Biotechnology, Sub-Dean, IIT Guwahati

4. Dr G K Medhi, Head of Community Medicine, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, Meghalaya

5. Dr Ashok Shyam, Founder, Indian Orthopaedic Research Group, Mumbai

6. Prof. Ranjit Kr Baruah, Head of Orthopaedics, TRIHMS, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

7. Prof. Suvamoy Chakraborty, HoD ENT, NEIGRIHMS Shillong

8. Dr Rajiv Thukral, Chief of Orthopaedics, Max Hospital Saket, New Delhi

9. Prof Subramani Kanagaraj, Deptt of Mechanical Engineering IIT Guwahati, Assam

10. Dr Hiranya Saikia, PhD (Biostatistics), Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh

11. Prof Sanjay Keshkar, Head of Orthopaedics, ESI Medical College Kolkata

12. Prof PK Bhattacharya, Head of Internal Medicine, NEIGRIHMS Shillong

13. Prof. Tulasidas Bhattacharya, , Head of Orthopaedics, Gauhati Medical College, Assam

14. Prof. Anil Mahanata, Formerly Professor, Gauhati Medical College, Assam

15. Dr Valencia Myrboh, Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon Betany Hospital Shillong

16. Dr Chinmoy Das, Tezpur Medical College (Secretary, NEROSA)

17. Dr. Himel Chakraborty, PhD, Research Officer, NILD Kolkata

18. Prof. Bhaskar Borgohain, Head of Orthopaedics, NEIGRIHMS

19. Dr Sharat Agarwal Faculty Orthopaedics, NEIGRIHMS

20. Dr. Tashi Khonglah, Faculty of Orthopaedics, NEIGRIHMS

21. Dr Dimpy Mahanta, PhD, Cotton University, Guwahati Assam

22.Dr P.K.Lenka, PhD, Head of Prosthetic and orthotics, NILD, Kolkata

23. Dr Bernard Lyngdoh, Senior Neurosurgeon, Supercare Hospital, Shillong

24. Dr Sandra Albert, Director IIPH,Shillong

25. Prof P.K.Goswami, Director , NEIAH, Shillong

26. Dr Ujjwal K Debnath, FRCS, DM (Univ Nottinghum), Kolkata

27. Dr Nishit Palo, Faculty M C Medical College, Delhi NCR

28. Dr Kamal Kalita, LGBRIMH, Tezpur, Assam

29. Dr Bhupen Barman, Faculty of Medicine, NEIGRIHMS

30. Dr Star Pala, Faculty Community Medicine, NEIGRIHMS

31. Dr Biswajit Saikia, Faculty Deptt of Anatomy, NEIGRIHMS

32. Dr Pranjal P Saikia, Veterinary Research Officer, NEIGRIHMS