Publication outcomes and research trends in bachelor's and master's theses in health sciences in Croatia: retrospective cohort study and survey of mentors.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Conducting original research within bachelor's and master's theses (dissertations) and publishing thesis results in scientific journals has multiple advantages. This study aimed to analyze types and publication outcomes of bachelor's and master's theses defended by students of health sciences studies in Croatia.

Design

We conducted a retrospective cohort study of bachelor's and master's theses of students of health studies in Croatia, defended by May 14, 2022, and a cross-sectional study of mentors who were surveyed for publication output.

Setting

We analyzed theses from repositories. Thesis mentors were surveyed via e-mail about the publication of the thesis content in scholarly journals. Additionally, three online sources (PubMed, Google Scholar, and Goog

SUBMITTER: Kraljic K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12582455 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature