Synthetic Strategies in Comparative Sociological Research: Methods and Problems of Internal and External Analysis

The research aims to examine the theoretical aspects of administrative and territorial reform as well as to identify the attitudes of Latgale region residents to implementing the new administrative and territorial reform. The following research methods were employed: qualitative content analysis; analysis of legislative enactments and legal documents; a sociological research method – a survey was conducted to identify the opinions and assessments of Latgale residents about the new administrative and territorial reform; descriptive statistics and the graphical method. The research examined theoretical aspects regarding the division of territory into administrative units as well as the concept and definitions of a municipality as an administrative unit. The research analysed the results of the survey of Latgale region residents and identified the respondents’ assessments of implementing the new administrative and territorial reform.

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Dietary Sodium Intake and the Main Sources of Salt in the Diet of Young Adults in Latvia

Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences Section B Natural Exact and Applied Sciences ◽

10.2478/prolas-2018-0008 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 72 (2) ◽

pp. 49-53

Author(s):

Gunta Leite ◽

Daiga Kunkulberga

Keyword(s):

Research Methods ◽

Sodium Intake ◽

Meat Products ◽

World Health Organisation ◽

Dietary Sodium ◽

World Health ◽

Sociological Research ◽

Statistical Research ◽

Cereal Products ◽

Salt Consumption

Abstract Scientific studies have regularly confirmed that nowadays the salt consumption through food is too much, and its consumption has to be reduced. The aim of the study was to ascertain the amount of salt consumed per day by 18–35 year-old Latvians as well as to identify the main sources of salt in their diets. The following research methods were used in the study: questionnaire based on an example recommended by the World Health Organisation, sociological research method, bread baking tests, and logically constructive, and statistical research methods. The results of this research showed that the average intake of salt in the diet of 18–35 year-old Latvians was 7.1 g per day. Of all the respondents, 63% consumed more than the recommended 5 g of salt per day, and none of them consumed less than necessary to meet their physiological needs. The results showed that women consumed less salt than men — approximately 6 g per day, while men consumed 8.2 g of salt per day. The main sources of salt in the diet of 18–35 year old Latvians were cereals and cereal products, as well as meat and meat products. Among cereal products, the key source of salt was represented by bread and pastry.

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Usage of Sociologic Research Methods for Improving Quality of Library Activities

Bibliotekovedenie [Library and Information Science (Russia)] ◽

10.25281/0869-608x-2009-0-4-119-125 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 119-125

Author(s):

Irina A. Iliyaeva ◽

Valentina N. Markova

Keyword(s):

Research Methods ◽

Empirical Research ◽

Sociological Research ◽

University Libraries ◽

University Library ◽

The One

The article is devoted to the one of the actual problems of the improving quality of university library activities, to the usage of sociological research methods to reveal the problem areas in the service of readers. The outcomes of the empirical research of the activities of university libraries in Belgorod are given in this article.

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Teaching sociological research methods

Teaching Sociology Successfully ◽

10.4324/9781315641317-8 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 106-125

Keyword(s):

Research Methods ◽

Sociological Research

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Current trends and innovative methods in marketing research

10.12737/1016648 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Shamil' Farahutdinov

Keyword(s):

Research Methods ◽

Marketing Research ◽

Federal State ◽

Sociological Research ◽

Educational Standards ◽

Innovative Methods ◽

Current Trends ◽

History Of ◽

State Educational ◽

And Training

This tutorial provides an overview of modern and innovative research methods used in marketing. The main focus is on innovative methods that are just becoming widespread, as well as on traditional methods that are being transformed as a result of existing trends in the modern digital age. The theoretical and technical aspects underlying the methods under consideration, a brief history of their origin, heuristic possibilities and limitations are revealed. In some cases, examples of use are provided, as well as indications of useful resources and practical use of methods in individual research practice. Meets the requirements of the Federal state educational standards of higher education of the latest generation. It is the basis for studying the discipline "Modern methods of sociological research", and its separate sections can complement such disciplines as "Methodology and methods of sociological research", "methods of marketing research", "data Analysis in sociology", etc. The materials of the manual can also be useful for independent researchers, business representatives, and managers. For students and postgraduates studying in groups of specialties and training areas 38.00.00 "Economics and management" and 39.00.00 "Sociology and social work".

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