1st Edition
Development of Scientific Research Projects Lifecycle Approach
Dedication
Preface
List of Tables
List of Figures
Chapter 1: Scientific Research
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Glossary of Terms
3.0 Scientific Method
4.0 Scientific Research
5.0 Ethics
6.0 Final Comments
Chapter 2: Problem Definition
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Glossary of Terms
3.0 Researcher’s Limitations
4.0 The Brainstorming Process
5.0 Defining the Hypothesis
6.0 Final Comments
7.0 References
Chapter 3: Literature Review
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Glossary of Terms
3.0 Compiling and Reviewing Literature
4.0 Source of Scientific Information
5.0 Final Comments
6.0 References
Chapter 4: Design of Experiments
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Glossary of Terms
3.0 Problem Statement, Identification of Variables, and Hypotheses
4.0 Basic Statistics
5.0 Design of Experiments
6.0 Samples and Sampling Plans
7.0 Laboratory Work
8.0 Final Comments
9.0 References
Chapter 5: Data Collection and Analysis
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Glossary of Terms
3.0 Data Collection and Statistical Analyses
A. Laboratory Notebooks and Logbooks
B. Data Collection for Experimental Work
C. Data Analysis: Statistical Evaluations
a. Probabilities – Discrete Random Variable
b. Probabilities – Continuous Random Variables
c. Hypothesis Testing and Errors (Type I and II)
d. Statistical Tests: Mean (u) – Comparison of Treatments
e. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
4.0 Conclusion from Experiments
5.0 Final Comments
6.0 References
Chapter 6: Reports and Presentations
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Glossary of Terms
3.0 Reports
4.0 Presentations
5.0 Publications
6.0 Final Comments
7.0 References
Index
Biography
Dr. Humberto Vega-Mercado currently serves as President and CEO of HMV Food and Pharma Consulting, LLC, providing technical guidance to the food and pharmaceutical industries. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles in Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) and related functions. He holds BS and MS degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico and a PhD in Engineering Science from Washington State University, and has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Vega-Mercado is a seasoned leader with over 37 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and food industries, specializing in technology transfers, process validation, and manufacturing. His expertise spans vaccines, sterile and solid dosage forms, food processing technologies, and advanced platforms such as gene and cell therapies. He has led global efforts supporting the successful transfer, validation, and commercialization of multiple therapies, including cell therapies and vaccines, as well as numerous generic drugs.
