The Role of Digital Communication Tools in Enhancing Collaboration and Research Productivity: The Global Andrology Forum Model
Rattachement africain : tr, iq, Égypte, ir, in, ru, kh, ag, co, it, ye, Nigéria, us. Niveau de preuve : code pays fourni par la source.
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PURPOSE: Research productivity is a key indicator of academic performance and is shaped by access to resources, collaborative engagement, and effective communication. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of resource availability, research collaboration, and the use of digital communication tools (DCTs) on researchers' productivity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study used an online questionnaire to evaluate the influence of DCTs on research productivity among eligible Global Andrology Forum members. The questionnaire collected data on demographics, research output, collaboration patterns, DCT preferences, and institutional support. The productivity data of participants were extracted from Scopus and Google Scholar. The economic status of the participants' country was obtained from the World Bank. Two-group comparisons used the Mann-Whitney U test, while multi-group comparisons used the Kruskal-Wallis test with post hoc analyses when significant. Spearman's correlation analysis and a multivariable robust linear regression model were used to assess associations and evaluate the robustness of the findings, respectively. RESULTS: A total of 141 of 144 researchers completed the survey, representing 37 countries across diverse economic settings. Researchers from high-income countries demonstrated significantly higher productivity than those from middle-income countries. DCTs (WhatsApp and Zoom) were widely used for messaging and virtual meetings. Time spent on WhatsApp was positively correlated with research performance, including number of publications (ρ=0.224, p=0.008), total citations (ρ=0.259, p=0.002), most cited article (ρ=0.215, p=0.011), h-index (ρ=0.289, p=0.001), co-authorship (ρ=0.223, p=0.008), and international collaboration (ρ=0.274, p=0.001). Researchers who spent more than 4 hours per week on WhatsApp demonstrated significantly higher productivity indicators. CONCLUSIONS: DCTs and structured global research networks are essential for strengthening research capacity and promoting equitable participation across regions. While economic constraints may limit productivity, effective use of digital collaboration platforms can help narrow these gaps by expanding networking opportunities, enabling meaningful collaboration, and enhancing overall research output.
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Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Kurdistan Regional Government pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisme public
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Cairo University Department of Andrology Cairo University, Égypte (code pays fourni par la source)Université ou école supérieure
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Marmara University Department of Urology pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi, Kurdistan Regional Government et Department of Andrology — Cairo University (Cairo University, Égypte), avec 9 autres affiliations. Pays d’affiliation : Égypte, Nigéria.
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