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. 2024 Oct 29;14(5):349–351. doi: 10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_129_24

Table 1.

Applying the KEYWORDS framework for keyword selection for different study types

Study type Study description Keyword suggestions according to the KEYWORDS framework
Experimental Study Title: Effect of Probiotic Supplementation on Gut Microbiota Composition in Patients with IBS: An RCT
Description: A study investigated the impact of probiotic supplementation on gut microbiota composition in IBS patients through an RCT conducted in a clinical setting. The intervention involved daily probiotic supplementation for 12 weeks. Data were analyzed using SPSS software.
Key Concepts: Gut microbiota
Exposure/ Intervention: Probiotics
Yield: Microbiota and Symptom Relief
Who: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Objective: probiotics efficacy
Research Design: Randomized Controlled Trial, Quantitative
Data Analysis Tools: SPSS
Setting: Clinical Setting
Observational Study Title: Experiences of Living with Chronic Pain: A Qualitative Study of Patient Narratives
Description: A qualitative study exploring the experiences of chronic pain patients through semi-structured interviews conducted in a community setting focusing on the impact of chronic pain on their lives and coping strategies. Thematic analysis was done using NVivo software.
Key Concepts: Chronic Pain
Exposure: Daily Challenges
Yield: Coping Strategies, Quality of Life
Who: Chronic Pain Patients
Objective: Patient Experience
Research Design: Qualitative Research, Observational Study, Thematic Analysis
Data Analysis Tools: NVivo
Setting: Community setting
Review (Systematic Review) Title: Systematic Review of Antimicrobial Resistance in Dental Biofilms
Description: Systematic review synthesizing research on antimicrobial resistance in dental biofilms focused on studies published in PubMed and Scopus databases. Common resistance patterns and research gaps were identified. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan.
Key Concepts: Antimicrobial Resistance
Exposure/ Intervention: Antimicrobial Agent
Yield: Resistance Patterns
Who: Dental Biofilms
Objective: Research Gaps, Drug Resistance
Research Design: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis
Data Analysis Tools: RevMan
Setting: PubMed and Scopus
Bibliometric Analysis Title: Trends and Impact of Clinical Trials on Oral Biofilm in Dental Medicine: A Bibliometric Analysis
Description: This bibliometric study analyzes research trends and citation impacts of clinical trials on the oral biofilm from 2000 to 2023. Data were retrieved from citation databases such as Web of Science and Scopus. VOSviewer software was used for mapping research networks, while citation metrics (e.g., H-index and citation counts) were analyzed to assess the research impact.
Key Concepts: Oral Biofilm, Dental Medicine
Exposure/ intervention: Network Analysis, Citation Analysis
Yield: Citation Impact, Research Trends
Who: Clinical trials
Objective: H-index, Research Networks
Research Design: Bibliometrics
Data Analysis Tool: VOSviewer
Setting: Global, Web of Science, and Scopus

All the studies mentioned in the table are hypothetical examples.

RCT = randomized controlled trial, IBS = irritable bowel syndrome