====== Novelty ======

In [[scientific literature]], **novelty** refers to the degree to which a study introduces **new knowledge, ideas, methods, or perspectives** that advance understanding in a given field. A work is considered novel if it presents:

* A previously unreported phenomenon or case,
* A new or improved method or intervention,
* A reinterpretation of existing data or theories in a meaningful way, or
* A new application of known principles in a different context.