Pediatrics - research and publications

Community pediatrics research.

Increasing recognition of the complexity and importance of social determinants of child health has changed dramatically the scope, direction, and purpose of pediatric research. Considered in the context of the evolving research on the role of the human genome in determining the functional status of children and adults, the increasing focus on the social determinants of health emphasizes the nee...

Research Output Publications and CRIS

Publications still are regarded as a major measure of R&D output. Debates rage over the relative quality of publications in journals, conference proceedings, book chapters, the media. Grey literature is emerging as an important component. Despite the move of journals and conference publications to electronic versions accessed online, rising prices and reducing library budgets are revolutionizin...

Plagiarism in scientific research and publications and how to prevent it

Quality is assessed on the basis of adequate evidence, while best results of the research are accomplished through scientific knowledge. Information  contained in a scientific work must always be based on scientific evidence. Guidelines for genuine scientific research should be designed based on real  results. Dynamic research and use correct methods of scientific work must originate from eve...

Holistic pediatrics: a research agenda.

Increasing numbers of American families seek complementary and alternative medical care (CAM) for their children; at the same time health care organization and financing are undergoing radical changes. The combination of these factors provides a powerful incentive for research on the effectiveness and safety of CAM therapies and their role in treating children. This article describes a rational...

Recent Research Publications