A theoretical framework 1,2 is the structure that supports and describes a theory. A theory is a set of interrelated concepts and definitions that present
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Quantitative research is one of the two fundamental research paradigms, alongside qualitative research, and is the method of choice when you need measurable, objective, statistically
Correlational research is a type of non-experimental research in which researchers measure two or more variables and assess the relationship or correlation between them without any
A longitudinal study[1] is a research method that uses continuous or repeated tests to study the same individuals over an extended period, ranging from a few
Experimental research is a scientific method that helps prove the relationship between dependent and independent variables. This type of research is used to establish a
An experimental design is the process of planning and organizing scientific experiments to obtain useful results from collected data. Experimental design is an important aspect
Heuristics is an important concept in behavioral economics and can be defined as a shortcut for solving a problem or answering a question based on
An appendix in a research paper contains additional or supplementary information that may aid the reader’s understanding of the subject but is not essential for
A variable is an important element of research. It is a characteristic, number, or quantity of any category that can be measured or counted and
Introduction Research is at the center of everything researchers do, and setting clear, well-defined research objectives plays a pivotal role in guiding scholars toward their
Qualitative research is a type of method that researchers use depending on their study requirements. Research can be conducted using several methods, but before starting
Communicating with the journal editor1 One of the most common queries among authors is probably how to write an email to a journal editor? And
Author affiliation in research papers is an important element because it offers readers useful information about where the research was conducted. However, the time from research
The importance of research collaborations Research collaborations are associations among researchers, authors, universities, and organizations, all of whom have a mutual benefit from developing these
What are scientific poster presentations1? Scientific poster presentations are commonly used in the academic community to provide visual summaries of a research study or project.
When conducting a literature search, researchers may refer to a variety of sources such as books, newspapers, periodicals (journals and magazines), and websites to gather
The research process has multiple steps, including critical must-dos before conducting research. Image by jannoon028 on Freepik What is research process and why is it necessary
Importance of an effective literature search Research is never done in a vacuum – it is built on previous knowledge in the field and aims