International Activities and Support Required from the International Activities Promotion Committee among Members of the Japan Society of Nursing Research

• Published in: Journal of Japan Society of Nursing Research Vol. 47; no. 1; pp. 1_143 - 1_148
• Main Authors: Nakahira, Miwa, Nakamoto, Isuzu, Oka, Michiyo, Wakamura, Tomoko
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Japanese
• Published: Japan Society of Nursing Research 20.04.2024; 一般社団法人 日本看護研究学会
• Subjects: Academic writing; International activities; アカデミックライティング; 国際活動
• ISSN: 2188-3599; 2189-6100
• DOI: 10.15065/jjsnr.20230609225

Objective: This report aims to investigate the international activities and support required by members of the Japan Society of Nursing Research (JSNR) from the International Activities Promotion Committee. Methods: An online survey was conducted among 5,419 JSNR members between June and July 2022. The questionnaire contained items regarding international activities and the support required from the International Activities Promotion Committee in relation to English academic writing skills, collaborations, and interactions with overseas academic societies, financial support for conference participation, and financial support for submitting papers to English journals. Results: We received 211 responses (response rate: 3.9%). Academic writing was perceived by 81.2% of the respondents as the most significant support required from the International Activities Promotion Committee. A lack of confidence in English was the most common barrier to international activities among those who had not attended an international conference or submitted a paper in English in the past 10 years. Conclusions: English academic writing seminars and practical seminars for international activities should be conducted for JSNR members.