The use of a virtual journal club to promote cross-cultural learning in the reproductive sciences.
The use of a virtual journal club to promote cross-cultural learning in the reproductive sciences.
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利用虚拟期刊俱乐部促进生殖科学领域的跨文化学习。
DOI：
10.1007/s10815-018-1309-z
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发表时间：
2018
影响因子：
3.1
通讯作者：
Jiménez-Movilla,Maria
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作者：
Duncan,FrancescaE;Romar,Raquel;Gadea,Joaquín;Kimelman,Dana;Wallach,HarlanD;Woodruff,TeresaK;Jiménez-Movilla,Maria
科学素养和沟通能力是生物科学的关键技能。期刊俱乐部是讨论同行评议的学术文献的地方，传统上用来教学生评价文献，回顾科学发现，了解历史、有争议的或当前的话题。方法采用虚拟期刊俱乐部的方式，促进西班牙穆尔西亚大学和美国西北大学两所拥有生殖科学硕士学位的大学之间的国际交流。这个虚拟日记俱乐部持续了2个小时，使用Blue Jeans Conferencing Service软件，共有29名学生参加。在这次活动中，相隔数千英里的学生们就一份高影响力的出版物进行了实时讨论和交流。活动结束后，对穆尔西亚大学的学生进行了调查评估。结果积极评价包括建立跨机构互动和用另一种语言进行科学交流的能力。需要改进的地方包括准备时间和参与机会。总的来说，虚拟期刊俱乐部是一种创新技术，可以很容易地扩大，并有潜力促进合作，改善多语言交流，提高文化能力，扩大专业的全球网络。
PurposeScientific literacy and communication are critical skills in the biological sciences. Journal clubs, in which peer-reviewed academic literature is discussed, are traditionally used to teach students to evaluate the literature, review scientific findings, and learn about historical, controversial, or current topics.MethodsWe used a virtual journal club to facilitate the international interaction between two universities with master’s degree programs in the reproductive sciences: the University of Murcia (Spain) and Northwestern University (USA). The virtual journal club occurred over a 2-hour period and was held using Blue Jeans Conferencing Service software and involved a total of 29 students. During this event, the students who were separated physically by thousands of miles discussed and exchanged ideas about a high-impact publication in real time. A survey assessment was administered to students at the University of Murcia following the event.ResultsPositive perceptions included the establishment of cross-institutional interactions and the ability to practice scientific communication in another language. Areas noted for improvement included preparation time and engagement opportunities.ConclusionOverall, the virtual journal club is an innovative technology that can easily be broadened and has the potential to foster collaboration, ameliorate multilingual communication, improve cultural competencies, and expand professional global networks.