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Research
Critical and exhaustive investigation or experimentation, having for its aim the discovery of new facts and their correct interpretation, the revision of accepted conclusions, theories, or laws in the light of newly discovered facts, or the practical application of such new or revised conclusions, theories, or laws. (Webster, 3d ed)
Social Validity, Research
Evaluation of the degree of acceptance for the immediate variables associated with a procedure or program designed to change behavior. This includes the social significance of the goals of treatment, the social appropriateness of the treatment procedures, and the social importance of the effects of treatments.
Year introduced: 2014
Research Report
Detailed account or statement or formal record of data resulting from empirical inquiry.
Year introduced: 2011
Stem Cell Research
Experimentation on STEM CELLS and on the use of stem cells.
Research Support, U.S. Government [Publication Type]
For publications noted as supported by US Government.
Research Support, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act [Publication Type]
Acknowledgement that funding support is from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Year introduced: 2010
Comparative Effectiveness Research
Conduct and synthesis of systematic research comparing interventions and strategies to prevent, diagnose, treat, and monitor health conditions. The purpose of this research is to inform patients, providers, and decision-makers, responding to their expressed needs, about which interventions are most effective for which patients under specific circumstances. (hhs.gov/recovery/programs/cer/draftdefinition.html accessed 6/12/2009)
Translational Research, Biomedical
The endeavour to traverse a specific step of the translation process of turning an observation in the laboratory, clinic, or community into an intervention that will improve the health of individuals and the public. (from Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2018 July ; 17(7): 455–456.)
Year introduced: 2022 (2010)
Community-Based Participatory Research
Collaborative process of research involving researchers and community representatives.
Year introduced: 2009
National Institute of Nursing Research (U.S.)
Component of the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. It conducts and supports clinical and basic research to establish a scientific basis for the care of individuals across the life span, from the management of patients during illness and recovery to the reduction of risks for disease and disability; the promotion of healthy lifestyles; the promotion of quality of life in those with chronic illness; and the care for individuals at the end of life. It was established in 1986.
Year introduced: 2008
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (U.S.)
Component of the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. It seeks to improve oral, dental and craniofacial health through research, research training, and the dissemination of health information by conducting and supporting basic and clinical research. It was established in 1948 as the National Institute of Dental Research and re-named in 1998 as the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
National Human Genome Research Institute (U.S.)
Component of the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. It conducts and supports research into the mapping of the human genome and other organism genomes. The National Center for Human Genome Research was established in 1989 and re-named the National Human Genome Research Institute in 1997.
Support of Research [Publication Type]
Organizational source for funding of research activity.
Year introduced: 2006
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural [Publication Type]
A designation for publications of research resulting from extramural research funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Year introduced: 2005
Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural [Publication Type]
A designation for publications of research resulting from intramural research at the National Institutes of Health.
Qualitative Research
Any type of research that employs nonnumeric information to explore individual or group characteristics, producing findings not arrived at by statistical procedures or other quantitative means. (Qualitative Inquiry: A Dictionary of Terms Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1997)
Year introduced: 2003
Genetic Research
Research into the cause, transmission, amelioration, elimination, or enhancement of inherited disorders and traits.
Empirical Research
The study, based on direct observation, use of statistical records, interviews, or experimental methods, of actual practices or the actual impact of practices or policies.
Research Embryo Creation
The creation of embryos specifically for research purposes.
Biomedical Research
Research that involves the application of the natural sciences, especially biology and physiology, to medicine.