The fundamentals of
Research in the form of pariksha (examination) and parikshya bhaava (points of
examination)
.The
Pramaana are the tools of
valid knowledge and therefore essential tools for research activity. The
Pratyaksha (Direct Observation),
Anumaana (Inference) and Aaptopadesha (Authentic/unbiased
narration) are the main tools. Some examples of Literary
Research in Ayurveda includes- : Evolution of Charaka Samhitaa , Sushruta Samhitaa and Ashtaanga Hridayam/Samgraha . Similarly, drug research, Clinical research etc are available all through the documents. Journals , Books/Monographs, Full-length
papers, Rapid/Short communication, Letters to the
editor, Case reports, Technical or Laboratory
notes etc. are
different methods of publishing the research findings.
Ans : Journals provide the most up-to-date information. Every journal forms their specific standards of publication. Peer reviewed journals are more accepted in the scientific community. Established researches and proven facts are shared through such journals. Literary researches are also highly appreciated, depending on its relevance. A research becomes accepted globally, when it is published in a peer reviewed, international journal. Moreover, this probes in to further scope of research, and criticisms on the topic.
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