Basics of Research Methodology and Medical Statistics

About The Authors:

Dr. Hetalben Amin Born: 10th October 1985 Education: MD, PhD, PGDYN, DNHE, PDCR, PCPV Academics: Dr. Hetal Amin graduated from Arya-kanya Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Vadodara,Gujarat in 2009 and did her post graduation (M.D.) and Ph.D. degree from I.P.G.T. & R.A.,Jamnagar, Gujarat from Basic Principles department in 2012 and 2015 respectively. She was associated with Gujarat Ayurveda University as Clinical Registrar till 5 years. She has perseverance towards fields of Ayurvedic Medicine & Science. She was working as Assistant professor at J.S. Ayurved College, Nadiad and also worked as Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Basic Principles in Parul Institute of Ayurved since 29 Dec 2014 to 9 Jan 2017. Currently she is Research Officer in Regional Ayurved Research Institute for Skin Disorders, Ahmedabad under CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. Till now she has published approx 70 research articles in impact factor ISSN journals and she is also editorial board member of various journals. Mr. Vivek Kumar Mangilal Chayal, (B. 3rd July 1985) (pursuing Ph.D. in the subject of Forensic Science from the Department of Forensic Science), Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. He did his post-graduation (M.Sc.) in Forensic Science from the Dept. of Forensic Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. He did his under-graduation in B.Sc. with a specialization in Chemistry in 2011 from K.K. Shah Jarodhwala Maninagar Science College, Gujarat University. Recently, He is working as Senior Research Fellow (SRF), U. G. C., Government of India. He has worked as Ex. Scientific Assistant in Documents Division, Forensic Science Laboratory, Home Department, Government of N.C.T. of Delhi. He has qualified in FACT (Forensic Aptitude cum Calibre National Test), organized by Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Till now, he has published several peer-review research papers and articles, which are published in reputed with good impact factor ISSN Journals.

Foreword:

The book entitled ‘Research and Medical Statistics’ is authored by sincere scholar and teacher of the subject by Dr. Hetalben Amin, (M.D., Ph.D., PGDYN, DNHE, PDCR, PCPCV), Research Officer in Regional Ayurved Research Institute for Skin Disorders, Ahmedabad under CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. The book gives an in-depth knowledge of the Research and Statistical aspect of Ayurveda. The author also has put his knowledge as a subjective observation with Ayurvedic examples. This book is a definite advancement over the existing knowledge of the Research and Medical Statistics about facts and figures that are original and true followed by a scientific literary research point of view. The author has put all her honest and sincere efforts and I am fully satisfied with her work and presented here in the form of a book.

Preface:

The basic idea of Ayurveda is that the entire cosmos or universe is a part of one singular absolute. The amazing journey of Ayurveda from its divine origin to the present day has left us wondering about the enormous potential this science possesses. Its successful existence since time immemorial itself proves its scientific approach attributed to its unique principles that have remained unchanged till date. The validity of Basic Principles of Ayurveda has kept this immortal science existing till date. To understand any science or Ayurvedic science, it is very essential to understand its research aspect. Any knowledge, if it remains into theory only, becomes the literature, no one can understand it. But when it founds its path of application with research gets flourished as the science. The basic principles of Ayurveda though profoundly genuine and of much applicability, but their analysis and practicability is needed to be timely tested as other sciences. The examples, material, tables and figures are taken from other sources such as internet, dissertation etc. to make the book understandable. Therefore, here an attempt is made to understand research and bio-statistics concerned with Ayurvedic Science.