Intertextuality as an interpretative method in qualitative research

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 258-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilana Elkad-Lehman ◽  
Hava Greensfeld
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Life Stories ◽  
Central Concept ◽  
Qualitative Researcher ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Cultural Components ◽  
Different Levels

This article seeks to present and exemplify to the qualitative researcher the term intertextuality as a concept and as a method that may offer a framework for the analysis and interpretation of short narratives or life stories. Intertextuality as a central concept in the study of culture is particularly suitable for qualitative research, central to which is the subjectivity of the narrator, the story, and the listener/researcher, as well as the relative and indeterminate dimension of knowledge. However, using intertextuality as an interpretative method in various types of texts mandates the researcher’s awareness and abilities in areas that this article discusses. In light of the methodological objective of the article, we selected narratives that represent different types of intertextual linkage on different interpretative levels, on different levels of complexity, and on different levels of ideas. The intertextual reading to be demonstrated detects the combination of various types of cultural components in the narrative as a means of representing the world of the narrator; it takes into account a possible macro context in the narrator’s story, its style and structure, the narrator’s implicit personal interpretation, and the researcher-interpreter’s option to reread the narrative.

Constructing the Fundamental Principles of Taxation through Triangulation

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-45
Author(s):  
Hanneke du Preez
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Adam Smith ◽  
The Public ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Effective Administration ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
The World ◽  
Single Question ◽  
Different Levels

ABSTRACT Taxation principles were applied as early as 4000 BC in Sumer. The formulation of recognized taxation principles commenced formally with Adam Smith in 1776. He called them the four maxims of taxation. The principles formulated by Smith were grounded in his observations and personal experiences of the world. After Smith, several individuals, committees, and reviews added their ideas to the principles of taxation. The question discussed in this paper is whether these principles formulated through the years are scientifically grounded. In order to ground the principles scientifically, three qualitative research methods were conducted. Method 1 is a thematic analysis of taxation history. Method 2 applies a qualitative research design called an Interactive Qualitative Analysis. Finally, Method 3 uses a single question in writing, sent to taxation experts from various countries. The question asked in Methods 2 and 3 is: What are the fundamental principles of taxation that are essential to taxation internationally as a discipline? The findings of the three research methods were triangulated in order to propose a set of six fundamental principles of taxation. The six proposed principles are: efficient and effective administration and communication; certain, neutral, understandable legislation; equity influencing different levels of society; taxpayers' duty to contribute to society versus the government's duty to strike a balance between taking too little and taking too much; benefits to the public through taxation; and change unwanted social behavior. JEL Classifications: H2; H3.

scholarly journals Discourse of Retrotopia in the Internet Space (Notes on the Question of Nostalgic Representations)

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 168-179
Author(s):  
M. Yu. Markasov ◽  
O. A. Markasova
Keyword(s):  
Mass Culture ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Soviet Period ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Secondary Importance ◽  
The World ◽  
Historical Past ◽  
Cultural Components ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Modern Myth

The article considers nostalgic representations of the most relevant historical past for modern Russia – the Soviet period in social networks. It is noticeable that the so-called post-memory can be absolutely not identical, and often the opposite of “real” events, that there are as many varied recollections as there are social groups. Moreover, memory may be embodied and preserved in objects and things, and the modern myth is shaped primarily by the mass culture, absorbing the most orthodox stereotypes. The article discussed such socio-cultural and psychological phenomenon as retrotopia. Based on the analysis of some visual and textual materials, it argues that the discourse of retrotopia manifests itself at different levels of linguistic and cultural components. The opposite “anti-Soviet” discourse, on the contrary, is extremely ironic, and may be defined as network kitsch. This article analyzes materials about Soviet realities produced by the Belarusian blogger Maksim Mirovich. As a result, it concludes that the blogger aims not so much to deconstruct myths, but the fight against the illusions of “uncomfortable” consciousness, with the narrow-minded view of the world, thus, the reverse is true. Furthermore, Maxim Mirovich and the USSR fans create the narrative in the context of the so-called post-truth: each of the opponents constructs his own model of the world, in which the “truth/false” opposition has secondary importance. Generally, Internet materials about Soviets can be presented as a semantic game, juggling with mass concepts, filling the Internet space with meanings, rather than an ideological confrontation. 

Pluralizing Global Governance

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Global Governance ◽  
World Order ◽  
The State ◽  
First Century ◽  
Critical Approach ◽  
Early Twenty ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Regional Perspective

The concluding chapter summarizes the four main findings of the volume. The first concerns a certain retreat from global governance despite the multilateral and unstable nature of the world order in the early twenty-first century. Second, contributions to this volume highlight the power but also the problems that a regional perspective yields in our efforts to decentralize and pluralize our understanding of global governance. Third, that our critical approach to global governance has to cultivate an element of self-reflexivity. Just as we question the western-centric domination in discussions on global governance, when adopting decentralized, regional views we need to keep this element of self-reflexivity and plurality alive. This is no simple enterprise. And fourth, that the agent of global governance remains elusive. Doing away with the state leaves us with a rather fuzzy constellation of different types of institutions with different levels of aspiration and capacity to govern transnationally.

scholarly journals Toward a Kinship Perspective on Entrepreneurship

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 631-666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michiel Verver ◽  
Juliette Koning
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Cultural Environment ◽  
Phnom Penh ◽  
The Social ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Chinese Entrepreneurs ◽  
Interpersonal Ties ◽  
Kinship Ties ◽  
Different Levels

This article develops a theoretical framework for analyzing the role of kinship in entrepreneurship. Kinship, we argue, is a key ingredient of the social and cultural environment of entrepreneurs, and, therefore, essential in understanding how and why entrepreneurship happens. Building on qualitative research conducted among Cambodian Chinese entrepreneurs in Phnom Penh, we define kinship as interpersonal ties grounded in relatedness. We distinguish different categories of kinship ties that involve different levels of relatedness and are used for different aspects of entrepreneurship, and we identify different types of reciprocity and trust as the sociocultural dynamics that buttress kinship involvement in entrepreneurship.

Where does the source of external knowledge come from? A case of the Shanghai ICT chip industrial cluster in China

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chi-Han AI ◽  
Hung-Che WU
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Industrial Clusters ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
External Knowledge ◽  
Types Of Knowledge ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Cross National

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to: first, divide external knowledge into different levels and understand how these different levels of external knowledge create different knowledge networks. Second, explore the relation among different levels of external knowledge, different types of knowledge and their influences on innovation. Different types of knowledge may act as mediators between different levels of external knowledge and innovation performance are also discussed. Third, further explicate the possible reasons behind the phenomena observed in the first and second objectives. Design/methodology/approach – The quantitative and qualitative research methods were adopted in this study. In terms of the quantitative research method, data were collected from 157 information and communications technology (ICT) companies in Zhangjiang. There were 38 interviews carried out using the qualitative research method. Interviewees included 26 directors from the Zhangjiang ICT chip companies and 12 directors from China’s domestic mobile phone manufacturing sector. Findings – This study finds out that the source of external knowledge in the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park is mostly derived from cross-regional and cross-national connections. Through the connection with global companies, the firms in Zhangjiang acquire technical knowledge. Also, through the interaction with cross-regional companies, the firms in Zhangjiang absorb market knowledge. The results of this study indicate that the cross-regional connections are spurred by the increasing demand of the Chinese domestic market and the government’s support for cross-regional interactions. Cross-national connections are encouraged and led by the Chinese Government after China’s 3G communication standard is adopted. Research limitations/implications – This study is built upon a case study in Zhangjiang of China. The findings of this study may not be applicable to other countries or regions in China. Also, this study only focusses on the ICT industry in Zhangjiang. Knowledge from different industries is not included in this study. In addition, the formal and informal knowledge flow is neglected in this study as well. Practical implications – The findings of this study provide business executives and policymakers with a new way of thinking about the development of industrial clusters and local firms. Firms may be able to find new ways to raise innovation performance using different external knowledge. Originality/value – The major contribution of this study is an initial attempt to provide a comprehensive analysis of external knowledge of industrial clusters, different types of knowledge and their influences on innovation performance. Moreover, the mediating effects of different types of knowledge are also discussed.

scholarly journals Paradiplomacy Policies and Regional Autonomy in Indonesia and Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-152
Author(s):  
Takdir Ali Mukti ◽  
Laode Muhammad Fathun ◽  
Ali Muhammad ◽  
Stivani Ismawira Sinambela ◽  
Sugeng Riyanto
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Finding ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Regional Autonomy ◽  
Similar Fact ◽  
Unitary State ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Political Conditions ◽  
Regional Governments

This analysis focuses on the paradiplomatic policies in Indonesia and Korea. The two countries have similar characteristics, namely as unitary state systems, and enacted regional autonomy in the same era, 1998s. This qualitative research aims to examine paradiplomatic types in both countries and why the policies are rationalized. The findings revealed that although both countries are unitary states, paradiplomatic activism runs in different types. Provinces and cities in Indonesia face many restrictions and limitations by national regulations, while regional governments in Korea have more discretions and authorities to practice paradiplomacy around the world. The research finding also portrayed several provinces in Indonesia instrumentalizing paradiplomacy as instruments to provide international recognitions related to self-determination, and this similar fact is not met in Korea. This paper argues that the different types of paradiplomatic policies in both countries are influenced by domestic political conditions and typically influenced by the presence or absence of regional movements.

scholarly journals Mentoring Qualitative Research Authors Globally: The Qualitative Report Experience

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Chenail ◽  
Sally St. George ◽  
Dan Wulff ◽  
Maureen Duffy ◽  
Martha Laughlin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Editorial Team ◽  
Qualitative Researcher ◽  
Team Members ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
Global Futures

Authoring quality qualitative inquiry is a challenge for most researchers. A lack of local mentors can make writing even more difficult. To meet this need, The Qualitative Report ( TQR ) has helped authors from around the world develop their papers into published articles. TQR editorial team members will discuss the history of the journal, their philosophy of author development; manuscript development strategies; solutions for managing differences; challenges working worldwide; authors’ feedback; and the collective global futures of TQR and qualitative researcher.

scholarly journals Expanding Qualitative Researchers’ Worlds: A Review of David Silverman’s Qualitative Research

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izhar Oplatka
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Program ◽  
Qualitative Researcher ◽  
The World

A collection of 26 chapters dealing with a host of topics in qualitative research (QR) under the scholarly authority of David Silverman, a putative scholar in the field of QR is to focus of my book review. While reading the book chapters I realized how colorful QR had become in recent years and how many methodologies exist today for those of us who are eager to move their research program a step further. Personally, as a qualitative researcher who has used mostly semi-structure interviews in his researches, the book challenged me to think of employing other methodologies because the world in which we live is not only verbal, but also visual, virtual, and manifold. My review attempts to deliver my thoughts and impressions when reading this brilliant collection of qualitative perspectives and methodologies.

Mapping students' conceptual modes when thinking about chemical reactions used to make a desired product

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 561-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. L. Weinrich ◽  
V. Talanquer
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Chemical Reactions ◽  
Chemical Control ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Chemical Mechanism ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Crosscutting Concepts

The central goal of this qualitative research study was to uncover major implicit assumptions that students with different levels of training in the discipline apply when thinking and making decisions about chemical reactions used to make a desired product. In particular, we elicited different ways of conceptualizing why chemical reactions happen (chemical causality), how these processes occur (chemical mechanism), and how they can be controlled (chemical control). In each of these areas we characterized conceptual modes with different explanatory power and explored how they were applied by participants when facing different types of questions. Our findings suggest potential paths in the development of understanding about chemical reactions in the context of making specific substances. Our study also highlights the benefits of analyzing students' understanding not only by focusing on implicit cognitive elements, but by using disciplinary crosscutting concepts as lenses of analysis.

Knowledge and Awareness of Dengue Fever

2018 ◽  
pp. 219-222
Author(s):  
Y. Arockia Suganthi ◽  
Chitra K. ◽  
J. Magelin Mary
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Infection Transmission ◽  
Standard Guideline ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Prevention And Control Measures ◽  
Dengue Prevention ◽  
And Control

Dengue fever is a painful mosquito-borne infection caused by different types of virus in various localities of the world. There is no particular medicine or vaccine to treat person suffering from dengue fever. Dengue viruses are transmitted by the bite of female Aedes (Ae) mosquitoes. Dengue fever viruses are mainly transmitted by Aedes which can be active in tropical or subtropical climates. Aedes Aegypti is the key step to avoid infection transmission to save millions of people in all over the world. This paper provides a standard guideline in the planning of dengue prevention and control measures. At the same time gives the priorities including clinical management and hospitalized dengue patients have to address essentially.

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