Ashok_Pandey_Research_Fellow_Feb_11.pptx

The Policy Research Institute has published the interview schedule for the candidates listed in the shortlist for the position of Researcher, which was released on 2081/10/23.

1. Welcome to All Advertisement no: 02-2081/82 kha Position: Research Fellow Applied for: Center 2: Center for Governance and Federal Affairs Policy Ashok Pandey

2. Table of contents

3. Born: Malarani RM, Arghakhanchi Meta-analysis and Living Systematic Review, University of Catania, Italy 2018 Assistant Research Officer, NHRC BPH UG Research Award by WHO 2010 Senior Research Officer, NHRC 1.Clinical trial and ethics, ICMR, India 2. Knowledge Action Change, UK award, (Innovation) 2019 Associate Research Fellow, PRI Mirgendra Samjhana Medical Trust Young Researcher Award, NHRC 2020 ASHOK PANDEY INTRODUCTION Fellowship CSF Global, BMRC, Bangladesh Research Methodology Boston University, USA 2017-18 Research Officer, NHRC 1. MPH, RGUHS , 2. DGH, IoM, TU 3. MA, TU 2012-16

4. INTRODUCTION Source: https://surl.li/xdqcge AD Scientific Index analyzes scientific performance Uses H-index, citation counts, and other metrics Ranks researchers globally, nationally, and regionally Source: https://surl.li/kqbabn Source: https://surl.li/urtewb

5. N ational P olicy I ssue Mental Health Policy of 2053 was repealed by National Health Policy 2076. No review or study of mental health policy. Need for policy reforms to address challenges like digital addiction, Mania depression, etc. Requires a timely and relevant review. (5 years)

6. Policy Process - Identification and analysis - Prioritization of policy issues - Preliminary draft (standard format) - Public feedback and dialogue - Revision draft - C irculation to public - Revision draft - Cabinet committee for approval - Policy implementation - Policy evaluation Policy Actors - Government Agencies: MoHP , DoHS , MoF, MoE - Local Governments: PHCC, HP, PHC ORC, UH - Mental Health Professionals: Psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors - NGOs: Advocacy groups, foundations, CSOs - Academia: Universities, NHRC - Beneficiaries: Public, vulnerable groups Feedback System - Robust monitor via DHIS2 - Consult stakeholders: professionals, NGOs, communities - Raise awareness: surveys, social media, meetings - Assess impact: stigma, service use - Collect feedback: grievances, hotlines, platforms Policy Recommendations - Ensure 11 of 98 free mental health medicines - Offer specialized mental health services in tertiary and secondary hospitals - Implement mental health programs in 753 schools - Establish self-care groups at 753 local levels - Create awareness and prevention committees in 753 municipalities - Allocate budgets at 753 local levels

7. Major policy challenges in Nepal and mitigation approach Methods: Keyword search: Policy AND Challenges AND Nepal), Sources: Google Scholar, Scopus; Grey: DAMS PRI, Newspaper

8. Research Hierarchy Source: Oxford Evidence, 2018 My Publication Source: Pandey, A., Google Scholar, 2025 Policy Research hierarchy Source: Khadka, D., PRI, 2024 Evidence Level Source: Khadka, D., PRI, 2024 Study Software Analysis Systematic Review R, Review manager, Covidence PRISMA flow chart, Forest Plot, etc. Meta-Analysis Models (Fixed and random effect model) Mixed method study SPSS, STATA, R, Atlas and NVIVO, etc. Hypothesis testing: t, Z, χ2 , ANOVA, MANOVA, Non-parametric test, Regression & Correlation Qualitative analysis: Thematic, Content, Narrative, Framework, Grounded theory, etc. नीति निर्माताको अनुभव  वैज्ञानिक विधिबाट एकल अनुसन्धान मिश्रित अध्ययनको सस्लेषण पद्धतिबद्ध समीक्षा  25 30 5 सर्वाधिक बलियो  बलियो सामान्य कमजोर Justification - Knowledge, Experiences and Expertise to Contribute to Center for Governance and Federal Affairs Policy

9. Justification Cont ….. 🌱➡️📈 Organic and Natural Growth: From 🏅 Associate Research Fellow to 🎓 Research Fellow 🚀

10. Summarization Demonstrated experience in governance and policy research Equipped with knowledge, expertise, and a progressive career trajectory, ready to contribute effectively to the position of Research Fellow Thank you