Introduction

Author(s):  
Manoela Carpenedo

The Introduction is a fieldwork extract exploring one day in the community that is the object of this study. The data highlight issues such as fieldwork access and description of liturgy and rituals among the Judaizing Evangelicals in Brazil. Research questions are introduced and include the following: How can one understand the adoption of Jewish rituals, dress, and even adherence to biblical Jewish laws by former Charismatic Evangelicals? What motivates this austere Judaizing tendency in Charismatic Christianity? This is followed by a discussion on research positionality and the research methodology utilized and a brief outline of the chapters.

Author(s):  
José G. Vargas-Hernández

This paper aims to elaborate a critical assessment of socio-intercultural entrepreneurship based on the analysis of recent developments. The study is supported on the assumption that culture is a platform for the socio-cultural entrepreneurial. This research questions the advances of socio-intercultural entrepreneurship based on specific practices in different cultures. The research methodology employed is the exploratory and analytical instruments based on the literature review and the transference of findings to a specific implementation. Some of the concluding remarks are centered on the finding that the socio-intercultural dimensions have relationships with the entrepreneurship orientation and its behaviors although the entrepreneurial practices may vary in different cultures, in such a way that the same entrepreneurial practices may be successful in one culture but dysfunctional in another.


2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Dumay ◽  
Linlin Cai

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to build on Dumay and Cai’s (2014) prior research to provide a deeper analysis of the problems associated with using content analysis (CA) as a research methodology for investigating intellectual capital disclosure (ICD). Design/methodology/approach – Totally, 110 articles utilising CA as a research methodology for inquiring into ICD are analysed based on Krippendorff’s (2013) conceptual CA research framework and design logic, and tied into issues relating to CA as a research methodology for investigating ICD. Findings – The authors advocate that ICD CA researchers need to go back to the drawing board and ensure that future studies rigorously apply the basic logic of CA design. In its current state, ICD CA research needs to take a few steps back, before it can move forward. If ICD CA researchers can accomplish this, then there is an opportunity to undertake rigorous research to develop reliable and valid outputs that add to new knowledge about IC. Research limitations/implications – The main limitations of the research are the chosen sample of CA-based ICD articles and the adoption of the Krippendorff’s framework. However, the authors have identified the main corpus of CA-based ICD studies and since Krippendorff is the only recognised comprehensive text on CA as a methodology, the authors use the most appropriate data and framework possible for the analysis. Originality/value – Prior CA studies have laid the foundation for what is a popular research methodology. However, the authors argue that the popularity of CA as a research method for investigating ICD has become so great that at times the research methodology “drives the research questions” as opposed to the “research questions driving the methodology” Hence, this research examines reasons for CA limited contemporary contribution and recommends how this may be overcome rather than prescribing how to conduct ICD CA research.


1997 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 417-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannu J. Schadewitz ◽  
Dallas R. Blevins

This article reviews the data collection process. This process is of crucial importance because data offer empirical answers to theoretical research questions. Although the literature provides a wealth of instruction on the treatment of already collected data, far less has been written about the selection of the data. The present view focuses on this overlooked portion of research methodology. An actual illustration is used to demonstrate the factual decisions and procedures that may be used in any data collection process.


Author(s):  
نصرالدين إبراهيم أحمد حسين

يعتبر- هذا البحث – دراسة للدلالات البلاغيّة وأثرها في فهم القرآن الكريم، وركّز خاصة على التراكيب والتعابير التي تمسّ الفنون البلاغيّة، للوقوف على الدلالات الخفية والمعاني واللطائف التي تحملها بين طيّاتها. وتتجلى أهميته من خلال فتح أعين المتدبرين في نصوص التنزيل وتوجيهها إلى عظمة هذا الحقل الدلالي الواسع المتمثل في البيان القرآني. ثم بيان لطائف الأثواب البيانيّة التي  تكمن في النص القرآني المعجز، وبيان الفروق الجمالية الدقيقة التي ما كان لقارئ القرآن أن يتذوقها لولا ورودها في ذلك الثوب البياني الأخّاذ. وهو بذلك يجلي السبق القرآني في كيفية استعمال تقنيات التعبير وتوظيفها في الخطاب البلاغي واللغوي والأدبي.كما يوضح ما تميّز به القرآن الكريم من أساليب بلاغية متنوعة، وتصاوير رائعة فاقت طوق البشر. وبالطبع لا يمكن فهم النص القرآني دون معرفة تلك الدلالات والإشارات التي تكشف ما وراء النص القرآني، أو الخطاب القرآني من معاني خفيّة، يصعب على الدارس فهمها دون استخدام هذه الوسائل البلاغيّة، وتحليلها تحليلاً علميّاً يؤدي إلى كشف تلك الدلالات. ومشكلة البحث تتعلق بكيفية فهم تلك الإشارات البلاغيّة، والدلالات الخفيّة التي تحيط بالأسلوب القرآني. وهي عمل شاق يحتاج إلى بصيرة وبصر، كما يحتاج إلى تعمّق وتفكير وتأمل. فالمسألة شائكة، والعمل فيها يحتاج إلى صبر وإلمام عميق بعلوم اللغة؛ من نحو وصرف، وعلوم البلاغة؛ من بيان، وبديع، ومعاني. وتدور أسئلة البحث حول: كيف يتعامل الدارس مع النص القرآني؟ وكيف يمكن استنباط المعاني الخفيّة من النص القرآني؟ وما قيمة فهم الإشارات التي تردّ في القرآن الكريم؟ كيف نتعمّق ونستوعب أسلوب القرآن الكريم؟ وما الوسائل التي تعين المجتمع في فهم القرآن الكريم فهماً عصريّاً معتدلاً؟ وما الطرق إلى تحليل الدلالات البلاغيّة في النص القرآن الكريم؟ وأهداف البحث أنه يخدم المسلم وغير المسلم في فهم الخطاب القرآني. ويساعد طلبة العلم – على اختلاف تخصصاتهم- في كيفية التعامل مع النص القرآني. كما يساعد في استباط المعاني الخفيّة من النص القرآني؛ شارحاً ومحللاً. ويشرح ويوضّح الأشارات التي ترد في القرآن الكريم. ومنهجيّة البحث، تشير إلى – المنهج الاستقرائيّ، والمنهج التحليلي؛ الذي يقوم بتقديم بعض النماذج المختارة من الآيات واستيعابها بعمق، ثم تحليلها، ومناقشتها، واستنباط الدلالات البلاغيّة الخفيّة. الكلمات المفتاحيّة: الدلالات، البلاغيّة، أثرها، الفهم، القرآن. Abstract The research focuses on the study of rhetorical indication and its impact on the understanding of the qurʾanic text. And focused particularly on the structures and expressions that affect the rhetorical arts, to stand on the connotations and meanings and subtleties borne fraught. And its importance is reflected through the eyes open almtdberian in the texts of the download and routed to the greatness of this semantic field is wide of the qur'anic statement. Then for some professional graphic statement dresses which lies in the qur'anic text miraculous. The statement minute aesthetic differences that would not have tasted that the qurʾan reader not to their appearance in this chart is breathtaking dress. It thus explains lead in how to use the Qur'anic expression and techniques employed in the Rhetoric and linguistic Literary discourses. And illustrates what characterized the Qurʾan from a variety of Rhetorical styles, exquisite representations of superhuman collar. And, of course, can not understand the text of the Quran without knowing those signs and signals that reveal what behind the Quranic text, or Qur'anic discourse of hidden meanings, it is difficult for the student to understand without the use of these Rhetorical means, and analyzed scientifically analysis leads to the detection of those Aldalalat. The Research's Problem: How such understanding Rhetorical signals, and hidden connotations that surround the Qur'anic style. It is hard work needs to insight and vision, and needs to be deepened and reflection and meditation. A thorny issue, and where the work requires patience and a deep knowledge of the science of language; some of the exchange, and the science of rhetoric; the statement, and adorable, and meanings. The research questions revolve around: how to deal with student Qur'anic text? How can devise hidden meanings of the Qur'anic text? And the value of understanding the signals that are contained in the Koran? How to go deeper and understand the Koran style? And the means by which the community had to understand the Qur'an understanding fashionably moderate? The road to the semantic analysis of the Rhetorical text in the Qur'an? The Objectives of the Research that serves the Muslim and non-Muslim to understand the Qur'anic discourse. And helps students - the difference specializations and field of studies- in how to deal with the Qur'anic text. It also helps to explain the hidden meanings of the Qur'anic text; explaining and analysts. He explains and illustrates the signals that are contained in the Qur'an. And Research Methodology, refers to - the inductive method, and analytical approach; who withholds count of selected models of the verses and deeply absorbed, then analyzed, and discussed, and devise signals Rhetorical ones. Keywords: Indications, Rhetorical, Impact, Understanding, Qurʾan.  


This chapter concludes this book, which has examined the challenges faced by practitioners, salespeople, and academics alike in relation to SPP. It is structured around the format of the investigation and highlights the key issues and considerations and the theoretical conceptualisations starting with the introductory chapter through the background and evolution of the personal selling literature review. It has also highlighted the research methodology, analysis, discussion, findings, contributions to knowledge, and recommendations for future research. The purpose of this chapter is to serve as a distillation of the entire study. The chapter starts with a restatement of the research questions. The chapter then proceeds to the findings and conclusions, theoretical and methodological contributions, implications for practitioners and academics, conceptual framework contribution, contribution to the author's personal development, the limitations of the study, the recommendations for future research, and final conclusions .


This chapter clarifies the research methodology adopted for attaining our objective stated previously in this manuscript. The methodology involves two main parts: the development of a survey or questionnaire targeting members of accountancy profession, and the set-up of a prototype framework meant to test the IR adoption in the corporate business environment. We also explain our research questions that represent the fundament for the path of this book. Therefore, we should ask ourselves: What is “integration”? Which information should be included in an integrated report and why? These two questions are answered through the application of the questionnaire and the development and testing of the IR Framework.


2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 152
Author(s):  
Yakubu Nehemiah Sanda ◽  
Natalia A. Anigbogu ◽  
Jurbe Joseph Molwus

It is generally accepted that effective risk management is key to successful project management. However, relevant questions pertinent to risk management can only be answered satisfactorily when the appropriate research methodology is adopted. This paper presents the research methodology adopted for a doctoral research aimed at managing risks in Public Private Partnerships in housing in Nigeria. The paper adopted the research ‘onion’ as a guide in the designing the research. The study outlines the research philosophy, approach, strategy, choice, time horizon and techniques and procedures for conducting the research and at the same time tries to justify those choices based on the nature of the research and the research questions as recommended in research methodology literatures. The paper contributes by highlighting justifications for the adoption of research methods to address the research objectives.


2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Doddy Wihardi ◽  
Riyodina G.Pratikto ◽  
Shinta Kristanty

Recognition the world to batik as the world cultural heritage belonging to Indonesia by UNESCO increase popularity batik. But the increase was not in balance to understanding of meaning philosophical in any motive batik, for example the use of batik by the community not in accordance with the designation on motive that is. Research aims to understand shift the meaning of elements batik Yogyakarta-Surakarta. Research questions submitted is how shift meaning on motive batik Yogyakarta-Surakarta? Research methodology used is analysis logician Roland Barthes. An object used in this research was batik Yogyakarta-Surakarta. Data obtained from observation to a batik Yogyakarta-Surakarta traditional and contemporary, book, journal, interview as well as from sources online. Output from the study will make a journal and a recommendations for institutions associated with the development of batik like: the government, Batik entrepreneurs and consumers.Key words: Batik, meaning, motif


2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis A. Martinette ◽  
Alice Obenchain-Leeson

This study examines the influence of learning orientation on business performance (the achievement of sales and profit objectives) in the context of pure service. The conceptual framework used in this research has been drawn from marketing, finance, and organizational behavior theory. Specifically, relationships related to learning orientation, sources of competitive advantage, and business performance have been identified. This research develops and tests a framework about learning orientation and its consequences in an organization. Specifically, this study focused on several research questions, including: 1)Is there a relationship between learning orientation and business performance in terms of the achievement of sales and profit objectives in pure service and service-reliantorganizations?, 2) Is there a relationship between learning orientation and competitive advantage in pure service and service-reliant organizations?, and 3) Does competitive advantage moderate the relationship between learning orientation and business performance in pure service and service-reliant organizations?A survey-based research methodology is used to explore these research questions and pertinent findings reported in the light of previous studies (Martinette, 2006, Martinette and Obenchain-Leeson, 2010).The findings of this study suggested that competitive advantage moderates the relationship between learning orientation and business performance in pure service and service-reliant organizations.


2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alen Badal

At the core of a successful research is the inquiry process to attain knowledge about the problem, to address the overarching research question and any subcomponents. Research methodology processes take form in numerous ways, such as, but not limited to, question-based, archive analysis and observation, among others. Queries illuminate the path to reaching a level of core understanding, as a result of assimilating the results of the inquiry process, either by way of research questions and/or review of documents and observations. The intent of this article is to highlight a strategic approach to devising research inquiries from an interdisciplinary perspective.


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