1. Research that lacks coherence, integration, or logical connection between different studies, findings, or methodologies; studies conducted independently without coordination or relevance to a broader framework
The disconnected research projects across different departments made it difficult to draw comprehensive conclusions.
Os projetos de pesquisa desconectados em diferentes departamentos dificultaram a obtenção de conclusões abrangentes.
2. Academic work that fails to establish clear relationships between existing literature, theories, or empirical findings
Reviewers criticized the paper for presenting disconnected research that didn't build upon previous studies.
Os revisores criticaram o artigo por apresentar pesquisa desconectada que não se baseava em estudos anteriores.