Research is the systematic and scientific investigation of a specific topic or problem, aiming to discover new information or understand the underlying principles of a phenomenon. It typically involves collecting and analyzing data, making observations, and formulating hypotheses or theories to explain the words. Research is often conducted to solve practical problems or to advance knowledge. Research carried out in a laboratory, in the field, or through a review of existing literature.

Effect of Nanoparticle Coatings on Frictional Resistance of Orthodontic Archwires: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

"Research means that you don't know, but are willing to find out." - Charles F. Kettering

The latest but not the last. Months of work and 'n' no. of edits n corrections later finally published. In the end, it was all worth it. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my guide Dr. Ravindra Kumar Jain sir for believing in the project and supporting it wholeheartedly. It was your keen eye for detail, sir, that we were able to complete this project. You have certainly raised the bar and I will strive to achieve it. Thank you, sir. I would also like to thank my mentor and co-guide Dr. Srirengalakshmi ma'am for all her support and guidance in this project.

Correlation of Frankfort horizontal with the sella-nasion line angular data in different sagittal skeletal bases

"Research is creating new knowledge." Neil Armstrong

No words can accurately express my happiness. I would to express my sincere gratitude to my guide Dr. Navaneethan sir for believing in me and this project and for all his support and guidance. I would also like to thank my co-guide Dr. Ravindra Kumar Jain sir for all his support and words of wisdom that helped get this project published.

Effectiveness of a fluoride-releasing orthodontic primer in reducing demineralization around brackets – a systematic review

"Research is seeing what everybody else has seen and thinking what nobody else has thought." - Albert Szent-Györgyi

Just waving👋... Can't contain my happiness...My Library dissertation project has been published in Orthodontic Waves, the official publication of the Japanese Orthodontic Society. I would like to thank my guide Dr. Aravind Kumar Subramanian sir for believing in me and guiding me through this project. I would like also to thank my co-guide Dr. Srirengalakshmi ma'am for all her support and guidance in this project

Effect of Curing Time on the Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Bonded by Light Cure Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement: An In-vitro Evaluation

"Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose." - Zora Neale Hurston

After weeks of preparation, a lot of lab work, a lot of discussions and planning, months of writing n rewriting, umpteen no. of corrections, and finally as a new year gift, my material study was accepted and published. Thanks to the support and guidance of my guide Dr. Saravana Dinesh sir.

A special mention to Dr. Jayalakshmi ma'am and the team at White Lab SDC for their support in this project.

Correlation of Frankfort horizontal with the sella-nasion line angular data in different sagittal skeletal bases

"Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I 'm doing." - Wernher von Braun

The first publication. Baby steps into the World of research. I would like to express sincere gratitude to my guide Dr. Aravind Kumar Subramanian sir and co-guide Dr. Remmiya Mary Varghese ma'am for their constant support and guidance in this project. I had a difficult time with the lockdowns and restrictions, but technology kept us connected and I could complete and submit the project for publication. It was tough at the start but in the end, it was all worth it.