Research Methodology Revision Booklet

Preface to Research Methodology Revision Booklet: With Chapter-Wise Multiple Choice Questions

In the dynamic landscape of modern medical education, particularly within the specialized domains of BAMS, MD, and PhD programs, the mastery of research methodology stands as a cornerstone for aspiring scholars and practitioners. Ayurveda, with its profound heritage rooted in empirical observation, Pramana-based epistemology, and holistic paradigms like Tridosha and Panchamahabhuta, demands a rigorous fusion of classical wisdom with contemporary scientific rigor. This Research Methodology Revision Booklet, in its inaugural First Edition (2025), emerges as an indispensable companion for students navigating this interdisciplinary terrain.

Crafted by Dr. Alpa Chandel, Associate Professor in Kayachikitsa at Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, and Shilpa Chandel, Associate Professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry at The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh, this volume distils complex concepts into structured modules. Spanning six pivotal modules—from foundational Pramana and hypothesis formulation to advanced topics like RCT design, publication ethics, and scientometrics—it equips learners with chapter-wise multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for targeted revision. Drawing from classical texts (Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita) alongside global standards (ICMJE, CONSORT, PRISMA, COPE), the booklet bridges Ayurveda’s Yukti Pramana with evidence-based medicine’s PICO frameworks, GLP, and GCP.

This resource addresses a critical gap: empowering students to identify research gaps, craft ethical protocols, mitigate biases, and publish with integrity amid rising demands for translational Ayurveda research. Whether preparing for exams, thesis defences, or ethical committee presentations, readers will find concise “Some Important Points,” illustrative tables (e.g., Tantrayukti, Agni classifications), and probing MCQs that foster analytical depth.

We extend sincere gratitude to Selfypage Developers Pvt Ltd and Pagecraft Publishers for their unwavering support. Errors, if any, are unintentional; feedback is welcomed to refine future editions.

May this booklet illuminate the path of Anusandhana (systematic inquiry), fostering a new generation of Ayurvedic researchers who honour tradition while advancing global health.