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Alcohol Biomarkers Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
R Gregory Lande1, Cynthia T Gragnani1, Miriam Pourzand1
1a Psychiatry Continuity Service , Maryland , USA.
Substance Use & Misuse
|November 22, 2017
Summary
This presentation clarifies that specific product mentions in scientific abstracts are sometimes necessary for research integrity. Such inclusions do not imply endorsement by government agencies.
Area of Science:
- Scientific communication
- Research methodology
- Government research
Background:
- Government reports often omit specific product or company names.
- This practice can hinder scientific reproducibility and clarity.
- Identifying instrumentation is crucial for understanding research methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explain the rationale for including product specifics in scientific abstracts.
- To address the policy regarding product identification in government-funded research.
- To ensure transparency and accuracy in scientific reporting.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing policies on product identification in government publications.
- Analysis of the impact of omitting product specifics on scientific understanding.
- Case examples illustrating the necessity of product identification in research.
Main Results:
- Product and instrumentation details are integral to scientific endeavors.
- Omitting these specifics can compromise the integrity and replicability of research.
- The abstract serves as a unique context where such inclusions are justified.
Conclusions:
- Specific product and instrumentation references are permissible and often essential in scientific abstracts.
- This practice supports scientific transparency and accurate representation of research.
- It does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of Defense or its agencies.
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