A Handbook Of Research Methodology

Dr. Sumit Bhatt is an Assistant Professor and PhD Scholar in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Rajasthan Dental College and Hospital, Nirwan University, Jaipur. He completed his MDS (Gold Medallist) in 2022 and BDS (Topper) in 2016. Recipient of 16 university awards, including honors from the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the International College of Dentists, he was also recognized as the Best Undergraduate Student by Guident, Bitein, and Famdent journals. Dr. Bhatt has over 50 publications, 25+ Indian patents, 10+ Canadian copyrights and patents, an Indian copyright on smile designs, and a UK granted patent.

Dr. Apeksha Ghatge is a healthcare professional with a BAMS from Yashwantrao Ayurvedic College and a Diploma in Emergency Medicine from Ruby Hall Clinic. She earned her MSc in Medical Pharmacology from MGM University in 2012 and is currently a PhD scholar. Since 2021, she has been a lecturer at Yogita Dental College in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, following over 4.5 years of ICU experience in Mumbai, where she integrates traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern medical practices.

Dr. Visal S Kumar is currently working as Associate Professor and Consultant at Department of PG studies in Kaumarabhritya, JSS Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Mysuru, Karnataka. Completed BAMS from Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College & Post Graduate Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Post graduation in Kaumarabhritya from SDM College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka. He has Secured First rank in Ph.D. entrance examination conducted by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru and is currently pursuing Ph.D. at SDM College of Ayurveda, Hassan, Karnataka. He also completed Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition. Published 18 articles in various peer reviewed indexed journals and presented scientific papers in more than 20 National/International conferences. He has received 8 best scientific paper presentation awards. Authored three chapters in E-book entitled " Evidence based Ayurvedic Approach to Cerebral Palsy with ISBN :978-81-971130- 1-7. Served as Resource person in several webinars, school health awareness programs and social media health talks. Completed a research project as Guide for CCRAS-SPARK UG Research project from Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.

Dr. Hassan Gardezi, a seasoned strategist, business leader, and academic with a PhD in Management and an MBA, combines rigorous scholarship with real-world expertise in private equity, venture capital, and institutional investments, regularly commissioning, critiquing, and applying sophisticated research to guide high-stakes decisions; his Handbook of Research Methodology distills this experience into a comprehensive guide for students, academics, and professionals, reflecting his ability to deconstruct industries, validate technological claims, and forecast trends while translating abstract concepts into actionable intelligence; recognized as a thought leader, he holds prestigious fellowships including those from the Chartered Management Institute UK, Institute of Consulting UK, Institute of Directors UK, Institute of Employability Professionals UK, Institute of Leadership UK, and Institute of Value Management UK, serves on several boards as a Non-Executive Director, is a keynote speaker, and has published widely with Wiley, Springer, IGI, IEEE, alongside authoring and coauthoring several influential books.

Dr. Farah Deeba is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology at the School of Pharmacy, Sharda University, Greater Noida. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Pharm in Pharmacology from Jamia Hamdard, a premier NIRF-ranked institution. With over seven years of teaching and four years of research experience, she has authored 15+ publications in reputed journals, including highimpact factor papers, and has participated in 50+ conferences nationally and internationally. Her work has earned her several awards, including the Highest Impact Factor Publication Award (2021), Best Poster Award (SNCI), and the Scholar Guidance Award (2023). She is actively involved in academic events, workshops, and industrial visits. Her research focuses on the endocannabinoid system in diabetes and therapeutic interventions.

Dr. Rakesh S. Jadhav (PT) is Professor cum Principal at Dr. Bhanudas Dere College of Physiotherapy, Sangamner (M.S.) and a distinguished academician dedicated to advancing Physiotherapy education and research. He earned his BPTh from Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad and completed his MPTh in Musculoskeletal Sciences at Seth GSMC & KEMH, Mumbai. He also holds a Fellowship in Sports Rehabilitation and a Diploma in Yoga Teaching and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at MUHS Nashik. With over twelve years of teaching and research experience, he has guided numerous projects and inspired students to embrace scientific inquiry and ethical practices. His scholarly contributions include more than twenty research articles published in international and indexed journals. He has authored over five books and book chapters, further enriching academic resources in the field. In addition, he holds eight patents and copyrights, reflecting his innovative and research-driven mindset. His work continues to influence clinical practice, education and collaborative research initiatives. Motivated to simplify research principles for budding scholars, he has authored this book on Research Methodology. The book bridges theory and practice, empowering students and researchers to undertake high-quality research with confidence.