Comparative politics: stages of development and problems of methodology

10.12737/5252 ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-82
Author(s):  
Андрей Рыбаков ◽  
Andrey Rybakov
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
Comparative Politics ◽  
Comparative Studies ◽  
Rational Choice Theory ◽  
Choice Theory ◽  
Cognitive Tools ◽  
Methodological Problems ◽  
Comparative Political Science ◽  
Cross National

This article discusses the main stages of a comparative methodology in political science. Special attention is paid to the analysis of methodological problems of modern comparative studies revealed heuristic possibilities and limitations of research methods. The evolution of the number of stages included comparative reflecting the dominance of one or another method, strategy. Comparative studies have been used in various combinations and neoinstitutional institutional, behavioral, structural-functional, historical and comparative methods, rational choice theory, and so on. Today largely formed a new comparative analysis tools, including the types of research such as the "case-study", binary, regional, thematic, cross-national and cross-temporal comparisons. Important for the researcher has knowledge and understanding of the constraints that can be encountered in their work. In connection with this article analyzes the problems of comparative studies, which can be divided into qualitative (the problem of "comparability", "failure cases", "many variables", "Galton’s problem") and quantitative (measurement problems, interpretation and equivalence studied political phenomena and institutions). Concludes, that there are many kinds of comparative studies depending on the characteristics of the object of research, which shows the development of comparative political science and the search for new areas of research as well as effective cognitive tools. Theoretical and methodological base articles constitute the most famous work of foreign and Russian comparativists.

scholarly journals Jak zmierzyć demokrację? Teoretyczne i metodologiczne podstawy budowy skal demokracji politycznej w politologii porównawczej

2018 ◽  
pp. 97-108
Author(s):  
Wiktor SZEWCZAK
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
Anglo Saxon ◽  
Comparative Analyses ◽  
Methodological Problems ◽  
Comparative Political Science ◽  
Democracy Measurement

The author of the paper undertakes to present and analyze one of the research instruments applied by comparative political science in quantitative surveys, namely scales of democracy (sometimes referred to as indices or factors of democracy). This instrument is quite common in Western, in particular Anglo-Saxon political science, whereas it remains relatively unknown in Polish political science. The aim of the paper is therefore to introduce the reader to this theoretical and methodological construct. In order to achieve this aim the author indicates the possible uses of scales of democracy and the areas of research that apply them. He also analyzes methodological problems related to the development and application of scales of democracy. Although they offer a useful tool in comparative analyses, the essence of this instrument may raise certain methodological and epistemological doubts. Therefore it is significant to maintain the utmost diligence when developing these scales, which must be based on the application of advanced statistical instruments and research algorithms. On the basis of the conclusions of G. L. Munck and J. Verkuilen, the author presents a model process for developing scales of democracy and demonstrates the challenges faced by the researcher trying to develop such scales. The last part of the paper discusses the place of the issue of democracy measurement in Polish political science. The author claims that Polish researchers’ interest in this issue does not correspond to its significance and the potential advantages that could be obtained.

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor Pendukung dan Faktor Penghambat dalam Pelaksanaan Pemanfaatan Aset Tetap Badan Layanan Umum (BLU): Studi Kasus pada Politeknik Keuangan Negara STAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-156
Author(s):  
Trisepti Wahyuningsih
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Rational Choice Theory ◽  
Choice Theory ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Fixed Assets ◽  
Edward Iii ◽  
Activity Management ◽  
And Control

This study aims to analyze the factors that support and hinder the implementation of the utilization of fixed assets in BLU with a case study on PKN STAN. PKN STAN is one of the BLU of education in Indonesia. The factors used to refer to agency theory, rational choice theory, Edward III theory, and a review of previous research. This research uses an explorative qualitative analysis method. Data collection uses virtual semi-structured in-depth interview techniques. The results showed that the supporting factors for the utilization of fixed assets in BLU are Human Resources, Regulation, Supervision and Control, the Role and Commitment of Leader, and Tariff. Whereas, the inhibiting factors are Activity Management, Human Resources, Regulation, the Role and Commitment of the Leader, and Governance. This research implies that BLU has a significant role in optimizing the utilization of its fixed assets through Human Resources management and activity management. Besides, regulators also play a role in strengthening the flexibility of BLU within the scope of the utilization of fixed assets through clear regulations.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Tourism Destination: A Case Study in Ha Tien City, Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 70-80
Author(s):  
Da Van Huynh ◽  
Hang Thi Thuy Tran ◽  
Trieu Quang Pham ◽  
Xuan Thanh Duong ◽  
Dong Trung Pham
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Rational Choice ◽  
Rational Choice Theory ◽  
Choice Theory ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Landscape Factors ◽  
Tourism Services

On the basis of theories of tourism, services, rational choice theory and previous empirical studies, the study proposes a research framework including 6 factors affecting tourists’ decisions when choosing Ha Tien as a destination to visit. The research sample was carried out by surveying by questionnaire with 100 tourists who visited Ha Tien City. Evaluation of the reliability of the scales shows that the destination information factor has not yet ensured the reliability of the scale. Regression analysis shows that there are 3 out of 6 independent factors that most influence tourists’ decision to choose when choosing Ha Tien as a tourist destination. In which, environmental and landscape factors have the most influence on tourists’ decision to choose Ha Tien as a destination. As a result, the article proposes some solutions to contribute to attracting more and more tourists to Ha Tien City.

“Where to Publish?” Avoiding Mediocrity for Academic Staff Promotion at the University of Dar es Salaam

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 621-646
Author(s):  
Alexander Makulilo
Keyword(s):  
Rational Choice Theory ◽  
Choice Theory ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
University Management ◽  
World Class ◽  
The University ◽  
Promotion Rate ◽  
High Rejection

Abstract Does “where to publish” affect academic staff promotion outcome? Using rational choice theory and the University of Dar es Salaam as case study, this article analyses the law and practice associated with academic staff promotion regarding “where to publish”. The article finds that the University has relatively well elaborate and adequate promotion guidelines and institutional frameworks to guide on “where to publish” in line with its vision of becoming a world-class university. Nonetheless, through series of workshops with staff and heads of department as well as interviews with the University management, it was observed that there is still little understanding of “where to publish” among staff although the situation is progressively changing. Some staff prefer predatory journals due to ignorance, frequent failures and lack of confidence to publish in credible journals. Consequently, the annual promotion rate remains low suggesting high rejection of publications by the University due to predatory nature of media of publication and failure by majority staff to publish.

If Politics Matters: Implications for a “New Institutionalism”

1992 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rogers M. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
Rational Choice ◽  
Scientific Theory ◽  
Rational Choice Theory ◽  
Choice Theory ◽  
New Institutionalism ◽  
Legal Analysis ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Political Analysis ◽  
First Time

From Aristotle and Hobbes through Bentley, Truman, and Riker, many writers have claimed, more or less directly, that they are founding or helping to found a true political science for the first time. Modern scholars have usually expressed this aspiration via criticism of earlier “unscientific” approaches. Thus William Riker in 1962, advocating rational choice theory as the basis of political analysis, dismissed “traditional methods—i. e., his-tory writing, the description of institutions, and legal analysis” as able to produce “only wisdom and neither science nor knowledge. And while wisdom is certainly useful in the affairs ofmen, such a result is a failure to live up to the promise in the name politicalscience ”.lSubsequently, rational choice has indeed become the most prominent pretender to the throne of scientific theory within the discipline.

scholarly journals Pocket-Picking to Armed Robbery to Prison: The Life and Criminological Analysis of Good Boy, Bad Boy and Wiser Man, Sal Ali

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
J Forbes Farmer ◽  
Sal Ali ◽  
Jean Dawson
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning Theory ◽  
Rational Choice Theory ◽  
Choice Theory ◽  
Life Story ◽  
Criminal History ◽  
Juvenile Detention ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Armed Robbery ◽  
Criminological Analysis

This case study examines the self-reported life story of a prisoner who has spent much of his life in juvenile detention and adult prison. His criminal history began with pocket-picking, then breaking and entry, and then advanced to armed robbery. Social learning theory, self-control theory and rational choice theory are discussed and the inmate’s reflections on them are offered in his words with illustrations from his experience.

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