Publication bias creates problems in research process

A study published in a research journal often becomes accepted ideology in the scientific community, influencing decisions made by medical professionals, researchers and the general public.

Yet the pressure to publish positive results in journals sometimes leads to the publication of misleading or inaccurate studies ““ the same studies used to determine which drugs doctors prescribe to patients, or whether or not to administer vaccines to children.

Further licensing of intellectual property demonstrates potential for profit

Tatsuo Itoh began his research without realizing the profit he could be making for UCLA.

In 2001, the UCLA professor of electrical engineering began to develop new metamaterial structures, which allow for smaller electronic components in products.