The basic product of scientific research is information. Dissemination of that information is necessary to ensure that others interested in the problem can use the data. To accomplish this, ORA encourages and supports several types of research products. In either case, the manuscript must be cleared for publication according to Field Management Directive No. 66. Manuscripts for outside periodicals must be reviewed and approved for technical correctness by the regional management or their designees before submission to the editor of the periodical.
Local management is responsible for funding and ordering reprints.
Presentation s Research results may be presented at scientific meetings as lectures or audio-visual sessions. Clearance of the presentations is the responsibility of regional management or their designees. DFS will review the proposed study for suitability of the method and clarity of the directions as stated in the protocol. DFS will issue the call for collaborators and inform the initiator of those who agree to participate. An initiator who wishes to conduct the study as an AOAC collaborative procedure, must obtain approval from local management before requesting Associate Referee status from the appropriate AOAC General Referee.