Catastrophic Climate Risk and Brazilian Amazonian Politics and Policies: A New Research Agenda

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joana Castro Pereira ◽  
Eduardo Viola
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Amazon Rainforest ◽  
Climate Risk ◽  
The Social ◽  
Earth’S Climate ◽  
New Research

Climate and deforestation impacts are jeopardizing the resilience of the Amazon rainforest, one of the key elements in the Earth’s climate system whose dieback may trigger catastrophic climate change. The potential degree of climate risk that the planet is facing, and current Brazilian Amazonian politics and policies, make it alarmingly conceivable that a tipping point will be crossed that leads to savannization of the forest. However, the social science research community has not yet acknowledged this possibility. A timely revision of the research agenda is needed to address this gap.

Personalized medicine: renewing the social science research agenda

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stuart Hogarth ◽  
Michael Hopkins ◽  
Alex Faulkner
Keyword(s):  
Personalized Medicine ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
The Social

SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH IN NIGERIA: WHICH WAY FORWARD?

1995 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Olu Ajakaiye ◽  
F. O. Nyemutu Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Social

The global crisis of social science manifests in Nigeria in remarkable ways. Beyond the fundamental issues of worldview and methodology, which are neither unique to the social sciences nor to Nigeria, are the apparent lethargic response of Nigeria policy makers to social science research and the complication and contamination of both this response and the research agenda itself by the preferences of external agencies using funding of policy implementation and research as a bait. However, to leave the matter at this is to “pass the buck”. This study uses the method of content survey of prominent social science journals in Nigeria to assess the structure of contemporary social science research in the country. The survey reveals that contemporary research emphasizes basic research over and above policy-relevant research, and hence, questions their relevance to the needs of policy makers. Some suggestions are made as to the way out of this situation. The authors gratefully acknowledge the useful comments of the anonymous reviewers of this article..

scholarly journals Data Documentation Initiative: Toward a Standard for the Social Sciences

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Vardigan ◽  
Pascal Heus ◽  
Wendy Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Metadata Standard ◽  
The Social ◽  
Data Documentation

The Data Documentation Initiative (DDI) is an emerging metadata standard for the social sciences. The DDI is in active use by many data specialists and archivists, but researchers themselves have been slow to recognize the benefits of the standards approach to metadata. This paper outlines how the DDI has evolved since its inception in 1995 and discusses ways to broaden its impact in the social science research community.

scholarly journals A 10-Year Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Agenda for ADRD: Reflection on a New National Academies Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 2-2
Author(s):  
Tia Powell ◽  
David Reuben ◽  
Vincent Mor ◽  
Deborah Blacker ◽  
Molly Checksfield
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Advisory Panel ◽  
The Social ◽  
Dementia Research ◽  
Evidence Gathering ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) was charged with developing a ten-year agenda for research in the behavioral and social sciences that would substantially contribute to reducing the impact of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). The report, expected to be publicly released in June 2021, has been developed by a committee of individuals with expertise across a range of disciplines and fields, including dementia research. The committee was charged with assessing the role of the social and behavioral sciences in reducing the impact of dementia. The committee held several evidence-gathering sessions, reviewed published literature, commissioned several papers, and engaged individuals living with dementia and caregivers as a part of an Advisory Panel to the committee. This presentation will engage attendees in a discussion about the ten-year behavioral and social science research agenda related to dementia produced by this NASEM committee.

A Tale of Two Cultures

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary Goertz ◽  
James Mahoney
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
The Social ◽  
Scientific Worldview ◽  
Different Cultures

Some in the social sciences argue that the same logic applies to both qualitative and quantitative research methods. This book demonstrates that these two paradigms constitute different cultures, each internally coherent yet marked by contrasting norms, practices, and toolkits. The book identifies and discusses major differences between these two traditions that touch nearly every aspect of social science research, including design, goals, causal effects and models, concepts and measurement, data analysis, and case selection. Although focused on the differences between qualitative and quantitative research, the book also seeks to promote toleration, exchange, and learning by enabling scholars to think beyond their own culture and see an alternative scientific worldview. The book is written in an easily accessible style and features a host of real-world examples to illustrate methodological points.

Designing and Evaluating Survey Instruments for Research in Human Issues in Horticulture

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 554c-554
Author(s):  
Sonja M. Skelly ◽  
Jennifer Campbell Bradley
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
The Social ◽  
Survey Instruments

Survey research has a long precedence of use in the social sciences. With a growing interest in the area of social science research in horticulture, survey methodology needs to be explored. In order to conduct proper and accurate survey research, a valid and reliable instrument must be used. In many cases, however, an existing measurement tool that is designed for specific research variables is unavailable thus, an understanding of how to design and evaluate a survey instrument is necessary. Currently, there are no guidelines in horticulture research for developing survey instruments for use with human subjects. This presents a problem when attempting to compare and reference similar research. This workshop will explore the methodology involved in preparing a survey instrument; topics covered will include defining objectives for the survey, constructing questions, pilot testing the survey, and obtaining reliability and validity information. In addition to these topics some examples will be provided which will illustrate how to complete these steps. At the conclusion of this session a discussion will be initiated for others to share information and experiences dealing with creating survey instruments.

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