The training program  on “Navigating The Path From Idea To Publication-A Top -Down Approach” ” for faculty and postgraduate students was conducted by Faculty Research Vertical of MCODS Mangalore.   The resource person for the workshop was Dr. N. Vasudev Ballal,  Professor,  Dept. of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, MCODS, Manipal. There were 34 enthusiastic participants joined the session. There are 3 very informative lectures on

1.              Research design,

2.              Research publication and

3.              Research Ethics  

which provided an insightful journey into the realm of scientific publication which aimed to elucidate the fundamental concepts and workflow of research, contemporary developments in technical aspects of publication, and how to conduct and publish the research in very ethical way. Various principles to be followed when we conduct research, some of the tools and publication houses and journals, their rules to be followed and tips for selection of topics, conducting  research and  publishing the work  in good globally acclaimed journals, importance of citation index were explained in detail.It was an interactive session with the PG students and faculty, where their queries were answered.

CONCLUSION: This program concluded with enthusiasm and encouraging response of faculty  and Postgraduates  to bring out good research and publication in more efficient, effective way. It also stressed on  conduct research and publish scientific literature in responsible and ethical way. Participants showed enthusiasm to gain knowledge and to bring out more scientific papers.