F.A.Q
Frequently Asked Questions
Research.Guide is a research support platform tailored to assist young physicians, early-career researchers, and healthcare professionals in advancing their research projects. Our services cover every phase of the research journey, from idea generation to post-publication support. Research.Guide is designed for anyone in the medical field looking to streamline their research, improve the quality of their work, and receive expert guidance on scientific processes.
Our process is straightforward and customizable. Here’s how it works:
- Step 1: Initial Consultation – We start by understanding your research goals and assessing your needs.
- Step 2: Customized Service Plan – Based on your goals, we create a tailored service plan.
- Step 3: Hands-on Support – Our team provides ongoing assistance with research design, data collection, analysis, manuscript preparation, and more.
- Step 4: Follow-Up and Impact – After publication, we continue to monitor impact metrics and offer promotional support.
We work closely with you every step of the way, providing continuous feedback and adapting our support as your project progresses.
DocNinja specializes in various types of medical and healthcare research, including:
- Clinical Research: Epidemiology, clinical trials, patient outcomes.
- Medical Informatics: Data analysis, bioinformatics, and digital health applications.
- Basic Science and Neuroscience: Assistance with study design, molecular studies, and advanced statistical analyses.
- Epidemiology and Public Health: Studies focused on disease incidence, prevalence, and health outcomes.
Whether you’re working on a small-scale pilot study or a large clinical project, we have the expertise to support your research.
Our services are comprehensive and categorized into six main areas:
- Research Conceptualization: Idea generation, feasibility assessment, and research design.
- Project Planning and Setup: Coordinating timelines, ethics support, and project management.
- Data Collection and Management: Designing data collection strategies, data entry, cleaning, and validation.
- Data Analysis and Interpretation: Statistical analysis, insights, and conclusions drawn from the data.
- Manuscript and Publication Support: Drafting, editing, journal formatting, submission, and responding to reviewers.
- Post-Publication Follow-Up: Impact tracking, promotion, and support for future collaborations.
Each service level is available as Basic, Standard, Advanced, or Premium, allowing you to choose the support level that fits your needs and budget.
No, there is no minimum commitment period. Our services are flexible and can be adapted to both short-term and long-term projects. You can engage with Research.Guide for a specific phase of your project, like data analysis, or receive ongoing support through the entire research and publication process.
Research.Guide offers flexible pricing based on the scope and complexity of the project. Each service is available at different levels (Basic, Standard, Advanced, and Premium), allowing clients to select the level of support that best fits their project requirements and budget. Contact us for a detailed quote and a breakdown of our service packages.
Research.Guide takes data security and confidentiality very seriously. We follow strict data protection protocols to ensure that all client information remains private and secure. Our team is experienced in handling sensitive medical data, and we adhere to GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations. All data sharing occurs over secure platforms, and we sign confidentiality agreements as needed.
To get started, simply contact us via our website’s contact form or email. We’ll set up an initial consultation to discuss your project and outline the best approach to meet your research goals. This consultation allows us to assess your needs and recommend a customized service plan.
Research.Guide is led by Dr. Ahmed Samir Alfaar, an ophthalmologist, researcher, and medical informatician with extensive experience in clinical and epidemiological research. With over 50 publications, multiple degrees in neuroscience and ophthalmology, and years of mentorship, Dr. Alfaar and the Research.Guide team bring deep expertise in healthcare research, data analysis, and scientific writing.
Yes, our team is well-versed in a variety of statistical methods and advanced data analytics. We offer support for basic descriptive analyses, inferential statistics (e.g., t-tests, ANOVA), regression modeling, survival analysis, and more complex multivariate models. Our statistical services are tailored to the needs of each project and are available at different service levels to meet diverse research requirements.
Research.Guide supports you through the entire peer-review process. If your manuscript receives feedback from reviewers, we help you address each comment and provide assistance in revising the manuscript for resubmission. Our Premium service even includes comprehensive support for responding to reviewers, ensuring that all revisions are handled effectively.
Yes, we offer guidance and support for preparing grant proposals and funding applications. This includes assistance with proposal writing, budget planning, and submission. Our experience in securing research funding can help you create a compelling and well-structured grant application.
Yes, we provide training in key research tools such as statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R), data management platforms, and reference management tools. Additionally, we offer eLearning modules and workshops tailored to the specific needs of healthcare researchers, empowering you with the skills needed for successful independent research.
Research.Guide follows ethical guidelines for authorship and intellectual property. We provide support and guidance, but authorship decisions remain with the client, and all intellectual property generated from the project belongs to the client (Unless agreed otherwise). Our role is supportive, and we ensure that all contributions align with ethical research standards.
Absolutely. Research.Guide is equipped to support both short-term studies and long-term research projects. For ongoing projects, we provide continuous guidance, periodic progress reviews, and project management to ensure that research objectives are met efficiently and effectively.