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| a procedure which combines final studies and mathematically standardizes the statistical results; (a systematic analysis of previously published, peer-reviewed, randomized, and controlled clinical trials). |
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| indicates that certain information or publications have been reviewed for scientific merit by experts in the field of study |
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| owned and managed by a professional society; circulated to members and subscribers for purpose of transmitting goals, policies, and advances of a professional association. |
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| Study in which the investigators manipulate some aspect of the study to observe the effect. |
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| majority of articles are results of original investigations using the scientific method. |
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| a brief synopsis of a scientific report, study, or program, which allows the reader to determine if the information is relevant to their interest |
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| assurance that identity and personal data of participant will not be publicized |
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| IRB (Institutional Review board) |
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| a group of individuals whose purpose is to review the research plan to be sure that subjects are informed about the nature of the study and about any potential risks. |
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| a group of experts in the profession whose primary role is to judge the manuscripts submitted to the journal for their quality |
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| a critical evaluation of work on a specific topic by a group of experts using pre-established criteria |
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| a standard of conduct within a profession |
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| the knowing consent of an individual (or his legal guardian) without inducement, force, fraud, deceit, duress, constraint, or coercion |
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| a critical evaluation of past work on a topic and related topics |
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