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INNOSC Theranostics and
Pharmacological Sciences Bibliometric skills of pharma postgraduates

self-selected research topic. Each technical step of Table 4. Assessment system grading rules for the BAC
the bibliometric analysis is scored according to both framework
understanding and presentation, with each technical Total Section Achievement Score
step being graded from 0 to 6 points, including score
0 – 1 point for not reaching Level A, 2 – 3 points for 100 Mentor <A 0 – 2
reaching Level A without reaching Level B, 4 – 5 points interview
for reaching Level B without reaching Level C, and 6 (10) >A, <B 3 – 4
points for reaching Level C. In addition, the academic >B, <C 5 – 7
writing style and format of the academic report is >C 8 – 10
scored from 0 to 4 points. Written <A (for each technical procedure) 0 – 1
(3) Group presentation. The main form of the group report (40) >A, <B (for each technical procedure) 2 – 3
presentation is a multimedia presentation report on a >B, <C (for each technical procedure) 4 – 5
bibliometric analysis of a self-selected research topic >C (for each technical procedure) 6
by the postgraduate students in small groups, with
each member of the group being scored equitably. Normalization 0 – 4
The scoring module is synthesized from (1) and Group <A (overall understanding) 0 – 2
(2) above. First, the grader determines what level presentation >A, <B (overall understanding) 3 – 4
(50)
the group’s cognition reaches from A to C. From >B, <C (overall understanding) 5 – 7
here, 0 – 2 points are given for not reaching Level A, >C (overall understanding) 8 – 10
3 – 4 points for reaching Level A without reaching <A (for each technical procedure) 0 – 1
Level B, 5 – 7 points for reaching Level B without >A, <B (for each technical procedure) 2 – 3
reaching Level C, and 8 – 10 points for reaching >B, <C (for each technical procedure) 4 – 5
Level C. Scoring is also conducted based on the
understanding and presentation of the six technical >C (for each technical procedure) 6
steps, with 0 – 6 points given for each technical Normalization 0 – 4
step. Here, 0 – 1 point is given for not reaching
Level A, 2 – 3 points are given for reaching Level or PERFECT, passing the training without further
A without reaching Level B, 4 – 5 points are given requirements.
for reaching Level B without reaching Level C, and
6 points are given for reaching Level C. In addition, 4.6. Framework refinement
the standardization of academic presentation style This framework is not a static system, and major and
and format is given 0 – 4 points. minor revisions should be conducted as necessary.

For simplicity, the above details are summarized in First, a 3-year trial period should be conducted for this
Table 4. framework, tracking the BAC achievement of the subject
postgraduate students from their 1 -year enrollment to
st
Based on the authors’ teaching experience and the their 3 -year graduation. During this period, discussions
rd
assessment system described above, a postgraduate should be held with postgraduate mentors to learn which
student’s assessment level can theoretically be assessed parts the mentors feel need further optimization. The
with a total score based on the contents of Table 4. For parts in need of optimization will also be determined
those who have not achieved Level A, the total score will based on the assessment results of the postgraduates. In
be 0 – 24. For those who have achieved Level A but not addition, the international and domestic research reports
Level B, the total score will be 30 – 52. For those who on postgraduate pharmaceutical education should be
have achieved Level B but not Level C, the total score will continuously tracked, and the desirability of related
be 50 – 83. Finally, for those who have achieved Level C, frameworks should be appropriately evaluated and
the total score will be 88 – 100. Based on these scores, incorporated into optimization plans. The changes and
those who have not achieved Level B will be categorized trends in public health and the pharmaceutical industry
as FAILED and in need of supplemental training. should also be noted to improve the effectiveness of the
Those who have achieved Level B but not Level C may BAC framework for all types of contingencies. Major and
be categorized as FAILED, PASSED, MODERATE, or minor revisions will thus be made to the framework in
GOOD, depending on the specific circumstances, and several ways, as described above; the degree of concrete
may need further training. Those who have reached revisions will be determined and adjusted to ensure a
Level C will be categorized as GOOD, EXCELLENT, constant and dynamic reform process.

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