| Research Gap Type | Definition |
|---|---|
| Evidence Gap (Contradictory Evidence Gap) | Results from studies allow for conclusions in their own right, but are contradictory when examined from a more abstract point of view [Jacobs, 2011; Müller-Bloch & Kranz, 2014; Miles, 2017]. |
| Knowledge Gap (Knowledge Void Gap) | Desired research findings do not exist [Jacobs, 2011; Müller-Bloch & Kranz, 2014; Miles, 2017]. |
| Practical-Knowledge Gap (Action-Knowledge Conflict Gap) | Professional behavior or practices deviate from research findings or are not covered by research [Jacobs, 2011; Müller-Bloch & Kranz, 2014; Miles, 2017]. |
| Methodological Gap (Method and Research Design Gap) | A variation of research methods is necessary to generate new insights or to avoid distorted findings [Jacobs, 2011; Müller-Bloch & Kranz, 2014; Miles, 2017]. |
| Empirical Gap (Evaluation Void Gap) | Research findings or propositions need to be evaluated or empirically verified [Jacobs, 2011; Müller-Bloch & Kranz, 2014; Miles, 2017]. |
| Theoretical Gap (Theory Application Void Gap) | Theory should be applied to certain research issues to generate new insights. There is lack of theory thus a gap exists [Müller-Bloch & Kranz, 2014; Jacobs, 2011; Müller-Bloch & Kranz, 2014; Miles, 2017]. |
| Population Gap | Research regarding the population that is not adequately represented or under-researched in the evidence base of prior research (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity, age, etc.) [Robinson, et al, 2011]. |
| Sources | Robinson, Saldanhea, & McKoy (2011); Müller-Bloch & Kranz, (2015); Miles, (2017). |
Resources (draft)
In this part of the book, various resources that can aid in research on electromagnetic fields. The various chapters holds resources such as information on literature databases, open data and scientific communities around the world.
Idenifying research gaps
If you are interested in conducting new research on EMFs, the table below with the seven research gaps from Miles (2017) may aid you. What research gap type do you find to be the most important within EMF science?