24 Questions
What is the definition of research?
Systematic inquiry to describe, explain, predict, and control observed phenomena
Which method is associated with inductive approaches in research?
Qualitative research in health sciences
What are the characteristics of research?
Systematic, organized, objective
What is the definition of the scientific method?
Empirical, controlled, critical and systematic study of hypotheses
What are the stages of the scientific method?
Conceptual hypothesis, theoretical knowledge, working hypothesis, observations, conclusions, empirical findings, information storage
What does the preliminary phase of scientific method research involve?
Identification of a problem: What. Why. How.
What is the purpose of academic journals?
To share research findings
What has the change in journal distribution format from print to online led to?
Unlimited readership and flexibility
What is the role of the peer review process in academic journals?
Ensures the quality of published articles
Which section is typically included in an academic article?
Materials and methods
What is crucial for proper formatting of references in academic articles?
Avoiding self-promotion and ensuring scientific accuracy
What are key elements of a well-written academic article?
Clear structure, concise language, and linking conclusions to study goals
What is essential for the research process?
Choosing a design, planning, scientific method tools
What does the scientific method involve?
Defining the research question, making conceptual hypotheses, selecting a study design
What are author guidelines for academic articles?
Use of IMRAD structure, clear and concise language
What are electronic databases essential for in relation to academic journals?
Accessibility and organization of academic journals
What is the most popular form of scholarly communication?
Academic journals
What is required to ensure quality assurance, novelty in reported results, and adherence to presentation and ethical standards in academic journals?
Peer reviewing
Where can academic journals be accessed?
Open or restricted (or both)
What is the purpose of scholarly communication?
Advancing knowledge
What is the role of academic journals in the research cycle?
They are the primary source of information
What organization provides recommendations for the conduct, reporting, editing, and publication of scholarly work in medical journals?
International Committee of Medical Journal Editor (ICMJE)
What is required to ensure novelty in reported results and adherence to presentation and ethical standards in academic journals?
Peer reviewing
What do academic journals require for quality assurance?
Peer reviewing
Study Notes
- The text discusses various aspects of academic journals, from the research process to publication and dissemination.
- Research process involves choosing a design, planning, scientific method tools, and following the research lifecycle.
- Academic journals provide a platform for sharing research findings, with various types such as print, online, restricted access, open access, and hybrid.
- Changes in journal distribution format from print to online have led to unlimited readership, flexibility, and the use of Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs).
- Peer review process ensures the quality of published articles, and electronic databases are essential for the accessibility and organization of academic journals.
- Author guidelines include the use of IMRAD structure, clear and concise language, and the importance of a well-written abstract and introduction.
- Sections of an academic article include the title, abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, acknowledgements, and references.
- Key elements of a well-written academic article include a clear structure, concise language, and linking conclusions to the study goals.
- Proper formatting of references is crucial to avoid self-promotion and ensure scientific accuracy.
- The scientific method is essential for research, starting with defining the research question, making conceptual hypotheses, selecting a study design, and finally collecting, analyzing, interpreting data, and issuing conclusions.
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