Research
| Sl No | Name | Designation in the Committee | Email ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Devina E Rodrigues, Professor and Vice Principal | Chairperson | devesjo726@fathermuller.in |
| 2 | Mrs Lavina Rodrigues ,Assistant Professor | Secretary | lavinasyril@fathermuller.in |
| 3 | Mrs Reena Wilma Frank, Assistant Professor | Member | rinwil21@fathermuller.in |
| 4 | Mrs Priya Sweety Pereira, Assistant Professor | Swatcch Bharath chairperson | prdsouza86@fathermuller.in |
| 5 | Mrs Sonia Dsouza, Associate Professor | Youth Redcross chairperson | soniadsouza84@fathermuller.in |
| 6 | Mr Abin Kuriakose, Lecurer | NSS chairperson | abinkallarackal@fathermuller.in |
| 7 | Selinamma Devasia ( Sr Dhanya), Professor | Member | |
| 8 | Mr Manoj P S, Assistant Professor | Member | manojps.ps@fathermuller.in |
- To Sensitize, develop and promote research climate in the institution.
- To ensure and protect the right, safety and wellbeing of human subject involved in a research project.
- To improve the quality of research.
- To provide public assurance and protection.
- To develop expert nurse researchers, clinicians and team.
- To initiate and increase dissemination of activities and quality of research. (high index, Scopus, etc.)
- To increase extension activities.
Research Promotion
- All the research proposals prepared by the staff or students shall be handed over to IRC for review before the action of the study.
- The proposal once accepted is issued a unique IRC number, thereafter sent for ethical clearance.
- The final report of sanctioned projects is compiled by the IRC.
Research culture
- Organize training programs to promote research growth in the form of Seminars/workshops/conferences.
- Take up competitions as a part of promotion of research culture.,
- Organize ongoing CNE on research proposal, writing research updates.
- Research related communications are open to staff and students through ircfmcon@fathermuller.in
- Conduct need based training to staff/students both at Institutional and University level through CNE/ Workshops.
- Observe the details of publications twice a year and collect all documents regarding publication of staff from departments.
Resource mobilization for research
- The faculty members are encouraged to undertake funding projects
- Department projects are promoted by provision of facilities in terms of time, photocopies and clinical facilities.
- Facilitate use of library and clinical setting to the candidates with ethical clearance.
- The investigator submits the duly filled budget form to the research Department.
- The compiled budget form along with a copy of the synopsis is submitted to the Father Muller Institutional Ethics Committee.
Research facilities
- Provisions for library facilities including e-journals are made available for all the staff and students including 24hrs Wi-Fi facility.
- The staff and students are permitted to use the well-equipped clinical and adopted Community centres of the Institution with written permission.
Publications and Awards
- Publish minimum one article per year.
- Follow IRC guidelines for paper /poster presentation andpublication.
- Motivate students to publish their research project.Post graduate students are to submit their manuscript after IRC review to research committee after the completion of their duration of study.
- Post graduate students are to submit their manuscript after IRC review to research committee after the completion of their duration of study.
- The UG students are motivated to publish their undertaken projects.
- The staffs are encouraged to write chapters in books and publish papers in hi- index journals.The manuscript is reviewed by IRC before publication.
- The eligible faculty are encouraged to be a part of the editorial board within and outside the Institution. Once a elected member, he/she will submit the document to the research committee.
- The staff/ students who receive awards/recognition from professional bodies/ agencies to be notified with document to the research committee and IQAC.
| Name Of The Ph.D. Scholar | Name Of The University | Name Of The Co-Guide | Title Of The Thesis | Year Of Registration Of The Scholar | Year Of Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Vinitha D’Souza Lecturer Yenepoya Nursing College (Reg No: 224/July 2016) | Yenepoya University | Dr.(Prof)Devina E Rodrigues , Father Muller College of Nursing | Challenges to breast feeding among working and non-working mothers | July 2016 | Pursuing |
| Ms.Renita Priya D’souza Asst Prof. Yenepoya Nursing College 212/Jan 2016) | Yenepoya University | Dr.(Prof)Devina E Rodrigues , Father Muller College of Nursing | Effectiveness of child to child approach on KAP of parents regarding prevention of mosquito borne diseases at selected community area, Mangaluru. | Jan 2016 | Pursuing |
| Ms. Pramila D’souza Asst.Prof, Father Muller College of Nursing 228/July 2016 | Yenepoya University | Dr.(Prof)Devina E Rodrigues , Father Muller College of Nursing | Effectiveness of Multi Modular Interventions (MMI) of lifestyle modification on symptoms of Poly cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) among reproductive subjects of selected hospital at Mangaluru. | July 2016 | Pursuing |
| Ms.Reena Wilma Frank229/ Lecturer , Father Muller College of Nursing, July 2016 | Yenepoya University | Dr.(Prof)Devina E Rodrigues , Father Muller College of Nursing | Effectiveness of isometric exercises in glycaemia and maternal outcome among gestational Diabetic Mellitus. | July 2016 | Pursuing |
| Susamma Varughese (Sr Judy SIC) Lecturer, Father Muller College of Nursing | NITTE University | Dr.(Prof)Devina E Rodrigues , Father Muller College of Nursing | Perspective and lived experience of clients with nocturia on quality of life among adults: a mixed methods study. | Feb 2017 | Pursuing |
Overview
Institution Review Committee is a unit of internal quality assurance cell of Father Muller College of Nursing established in 2017 for streamlining the conduct of research
Aim of the committee
To streamline the conduct of research, thereby to maintain a high quality of research work done in Father Muller College of Nursing
Objectives
- To scrutinize the UG, PG, staff, and departmental research projects before submitting for ethical clearance.
- To check the completed projects before they are being presented or published.
- To maintain the research review documents.
The committee members
Chairperson
Ms Sandra Jyothi Saldanha
Secretary
Ms Precilla L D’Silva
IRC MEMBERS
Dr Agnes EJ
Dr Sasikumar S
Dr Sonia Karen Liz Sequera
Dr Reena Wilma Frank
Dr Josmitha DSouza
Authority under which IEC is constituted
The IQAC of Father Muller College of Nursing in consultation with the Principal
Membership requirements
- The duration of appointment is initially for a period of 2-3 years
- At the end of 3 years, the committee is reconstituted, and the members will be replaced by the newly appointed members.
- A member can tender resignation from the committee with proper reasons to do so.
- All members should maintain absolute confidentiality of all discussions during the meeting.
- Conflict of interest should be declared by members of the IRC.
| SI.NO | Name Of The University | Designation in the Committee | Email ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ms Seema Chavan, Associate Professor, Dept of Pediatric Nursing, FMCON | Chairperson | seemachavan@fathermuller.in |
| 2 | Dr Devina Rodrigues, Professor & HOD Dept of Nursing Research, FMCON | Member | Edevesjo726@fathermuller.in |
| 3 | Prof. Victoria D’Almeida , Professor & Vice Principal , FMCON | Member | victoriacornello@fathermuller.in |
| 4 | Mrs Binsha Papachan, Associate Professor, Dept of Mental Health Nursing, FMCON | Secretary | binshadennis@fathermuller.in |
| 5 | Mrs Pramila D’Souza, Assistant Professor, Dept of OBG Nursing, FMCON | Member | pramiladsouza@fathermuller.in |
Guidelines for Synopsis, Scientific Presentations (Oral/Poster), Scientific Publications, and Department projects
Synopsis:
- The synopsis should be submitted in the prescribed application form to the IRC through email (ircfmcon@fathermuller.in).
- The synopsis will be reviewed by two reviewers from IRC.
- The final decision will be communicated by the chairperson through mail.
- Each synopsis will be issued with IRC number following which the investigator will proceed for ethical clearance.
Scientific Presentations (Oral/Poster)
- The presenter must submit the power point/poster presentation along with NOC format to the IRC mail (ircfmcon@fathermuller.in) one week prior to the actual presentation.
- IRC chairperson will communicate the date of presentation to the presenter.
- The decision on approval/modification will be communicated immediately after the presentation.
Scientific Publications
- The author must submit the manuscript along with Publication review checklist and declaration form to the IRC mail (ircfmcon@fathermuller.in).
- The manuscript will be reviewed by two reviewers from IRC.
- Reviewers correction /modification will be mailed to the author.
- The author will adapt the modifications suggested and resend the manuscript to IRC mail.
- The final decision will be communicated by the chairperson through mail.
Authorship for UG projects
- Authorship of UG projects completed by 2017 can be claimed by the guide as 1st author, in case the students are not interested to publish even after continuous motivation for a period of 6months from the time the project is submitted. This in turn will be based on the contribution of the authors.
- Primary authorship for UG projects from 2018 onwards will be shared by students & the Course Completion Certificate will be issued to the students only after the subscription of the manuscript. Guides will be responsible for the same.
Department projects
- The synopsis should be submitted in the prescribed application form to the IRC through email (ircfmcon@fathermuller.in).
- The synopsis will be reviewed by two reviewers from IRC.
- If any queries the clarification will be obtained from the investigator.
- The final decision will be communicated by the chairperson through mail.
- Each synopsis will be issued with IRC number following which the investigator will proceed for ethical clearance.
- After completion of the departmental project, the investigator must present the study power point to the IRC and departmental members..
- The IRC will approve the completion of the study to IQAC.
Quorum requirements
The minimum of 3 members are required to compose a quorum. All decisions should be taken in meetings and not by circulation of project proposals.
Objectives
- To create awareness and opportunities in the area of research and development among the students and faculty;
- To create interest and atmosphere among the staff members to take up research projects and improve their knowledge, skills, and practice;
- To encourage staff members and students to publish scientific papers in indexed National and International journals and conferences;
- To guide faculty and students to undertake research activities and development projects offered by agencies such as UGC and ICMR;
- To develop and coordinate strategies for maximizing the faculty’s success in gaining external research funding;
- To maintain and disseminate current information about relevant research areas and initiatives in government, in the professions, and in relevant industries, including external funding opportunities;
- To develop strategies to foster research collaborations within the faculty, across faculty and institutes, and with agencies outside the college;
- To coordinate workshops and staff development activities on research-related issues;
- To promote and screen proposals for external research funding.
Members of Research Cell (2024-27)
Principal
Sr Dhanya Devasia
Vice Principal
Dr Agnes EJ
Chairperson
Mrs Sandra Jyothi Saldanha
Secretary
Dr Reena Wilma Frank
IQAC coordinator
Dr Sasikumar S
IRC members
Dr SoniaKaren Liz Sequera
Ms Precilla L D’Silva
Dr Josmitha DSouza
External members
Professor
Dr Animesh Jain
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Principal
Dr Sr Judy SIC
Father Muller Nursing College Thumbay
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