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disconnected research

[dɪs.kəˈnek.tɪd ˈriː.sɜːtʃ]
nounpl: disconnected research studies/projects
pesquisa desconectada
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.
Synonyms
fragmented researchdisjointed researchunrelated researchisolated researchincoherent research
Antonyms
integrated researchcohesive researchcoordinated researchsystematic researchcomprehensive research

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pesquisa desconectada
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
pesquisa fragmentada
Alternative term commonly used in academic institutions
Portugal
investigação desconectada
Investigação is the standard term for research in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the place
all over the map
scattered findings
lack of coherence
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