scholarly journals Role of Research Methodology in Civil Engineering

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1114-1117
Author(s):  
Shubhra Upadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Structural Engineering ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Geotechnical Engineering ◽  
Pushover Analysis ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Research Methodologies ◽  
Research Problems

Abstract: Research methodology is a method to consistently resolve the research problem. Research methodology may be termed as knowledge of science for studying how research is done empirically and theoretically. In this paper we have studied different steps that are usually taken by a researcher in studying his research problem of civil engineering along with the logic behind them. It is utmost important for the researcher to have the knowledge of the research techniques/method along with its methodology. Researchers also need to understand the presumptions underlying various techniques and they need to know the criteria by which they can decide that certain techniques and procedures will be applicable to certain problems and others will not. All this means that it is necessary for the researcher to design his methodology for his problem as the same may differ from problem to problem. Research methodologies are the need of hour due to modernization in research field of civil engineering. Nowadays only innovative research methods are adopted in branch of civil engineering like geotechnical engineering, geoenvironmental engineering, structural engineering, geo-mechanics etc so that best results are obtained from these methodologies. In this paper we are going to discuss role of some of the research methodologies used for research purposes in geotechnical engineering for respective research problems. Keywords: Research methodology, geotechnical engineering, pushover analysis, FLAC method, numerical method,

scholarly journals A REVIEW ON ROLE OF PRAMANAS IN AYURVEDIC RESEARCH METHODOLO-GY

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 423-429
Author(s):  
Ankita 1
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Process Research ◽  
Valid Knowledge

Research is the process of search for unknown knowledge. Research methodology is the general approach a researcher takes during research process. Research methodology is defined as the specific techniques & procedures required to identify, select, process and analyze a research problem. Various tools and tech-niques are required for research. In Ayurveda valid knowledge is termed as Prama and the means or source to acquire knowledge are known as Pramana. These Pramanas are the evidence of the critical sci-entific approach of Ayurveda. Pramanas are the tools of Research in Ayurveda. Pramanas can be of great importance in developing Ayurvedic Research Methodology. Present paper is aimed to explore the scope & importance of Pramanas described in Ayurvedic literature in Ayurvedic Research Methodology.

scholarly journals Pesquisa em Educação Musical: a natureza da problematização (Premissas)

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Costa Lima
Keyword(s):  
Education Research ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Identity Construction ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Political Identity ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Research Problems

Este artigo reflete sobre a arte de construir problemas de pesquisa em educação musical e busca enfatizar a natureza complexa da atividade, a filiação múltipla a correntes tradicionais de pensamento — tanto na linha do positivismo como na da hermenêutica —, e ainda, a pré-existência de problematizações inerentes à própria arte musical, algo que ressignifica as problematizações em educação musical em verdadeiras meta- problematizações. Ao tomar essa etapa do processo de investigação como objeto de atenção, identifica aspectos cruciais, caracterizando-os como verdadeiras responsabilidades a serem observadas nos projetos, dispondo-os em torno de uma série de dimensões — filosófica e metodológica, poietica, social, política, identitária e de eficácia. <br> <br> <B>Palavras-chave</B>: educação musical, problematização, metodologia de pesquisa, poietica da educação, Ernst Widmer.<br> <br> <br> <B>Abstract</B>: This article reflects upon the art of developing research problems in music education and emphasizes the complex nature of this activity, its multiple affiliation to distinct traditions of thought — both in the positivistic and hermeneutic sides. It recognizes the pre-existence of problems in music itself, something that makes the research in music education a kind of metalanguage. The discussion leads to the identification of crucial aspects (premises) to be observed in projects, organizing its presentation around the following dimensions — philosophical and methodological, creative (poietic), social, political, identity construction and efficacy. <br> <br> <B>Key words</B>: music education, research problem, research methodology, Ernst Widmer.

scholarly journals Perkembangan Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri 1 Luwu, 1967-2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Anita Rahayu ◽  
Muh Rasyid Ridha
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Historical Research ◽  
Head Teacher ◽  
The Road

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tentang SMAN 1 Luwu sebagai wadah proses pendidikan di Kabupaten Luwu 1967-2017) dengan mengungkap proses berdirinya SMAN 1 Luwu dan perkembangan SMAN 1 Luwu dalam periode 1967-1998 dan periode 1998-2017 serta peranan keberadaan SMAN 1 Luwu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, berdirinya SMAN 1 Luwu dimulai pada masa kepemimpinan Husain Saweni (1967-1980). Proses pendirian SMAN 1 Luwu tidak terlepas dari peran masyarakat yang menginginkan adanya pendirian sekolah sebagai sarana pendidikan formal. Perkembangan SMAN 1 Luwu dapat di lihat dari perkembangan sarana dan prasarana yang mengalami peningkatan serta prestasi-prestasi yang di raih oleh peserta didik baik akademik maupun non akademik. Keberadaan SMAN 1 Luwu sebagai pelopor pertama berdirinya sekolah pendidikan tingkat SMA dan termasuk sekolah yang diunggulkan dalam hal pencapaian prestasi di Kabupaten Luwu. Pendirian sekolah ini di rasakan masyarakat sebagai satu jalan dalam peningkatan pengembangan pendidikan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat di simpulkan bahwa masyarakat yang berperan aktif dalam proses pendirian SMAN 1 Luwu. Hal ini disebabkan oleh beberapa hal di antaranya sulitnya akses pendidikan tingkat SMA di Luwu, kesadaran akan pentingnya pendidikan, serta dukungan dari pihak masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode sejarah yang meliputi heuristik yaitu tahapan pengumpulan data, kritik sumber bertujuan menilai dan menentukan sumber, interpretasi yaitu menafsirkan data dan tahap historiografi atau penyajian atau penulisan sejarah. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara penelitian lapangan terdiri dari wawancara (wakil kepala sekolah dan alumni SMAN 1 Luwu) dan mengumpulkan dokumen sekolah serta literatur-literatur  yang berhubungan dengan penelitian ini.Kata kunci: Perkembangan, SMA, Luwu AbstractThis study aims to know about SMAN 1 Luwu as a vessel through the process of education in the district Luwu 1967-2017) to uncover the process establishment of the SMAN 1 Luwu and development SMAN 1 Luwu in a period 1967-1998 and 1998-2017 as well as the role of the existence of SMAN 1 Luwu. The results of research showing that, the establishment of the SMAN 1 Luwu began in the leadership of Husain Saweni (1967-1980). The process of the establishment of SMAN 1 Luwu not in spite of the role society who wanted the establishment of the school as a means of a formal education. The development of the means and infrastructure that have increased asv well as echievement in achieved by learners good academic and a academic. The existence of SMAN 1 Luwu as a pioneer first the establishment of the school education level of high school and including the school featured in term of achievement achievement in the district Luwu.The establishment of this school in feel community as one of the road in a increase in the development of education. Based on research results can be in conclude that people who played the active in the process of the establishment of SMAN 1 Luwu. This is caused by some of them difficult access education level of high school in Luwu, mindfulness will be the importance of education, as well as the support of the community. This study uses a historical research methodology which includes heuristics, namely the stages of data collection, source criticism aimed at assessing and determining the source, interpretation of interpreting the data and historiographic stage or presenting or writing history. The method of data collection done by the research field consisting of an interview (deputy head teacher and alumni SMAN 1 Luwu) and collect papers of the school and literature-literature dealing with this researchKeywords: Development, High School, Luwu

USING MULTIPLE PARADIGM RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES TO GAIN NEW INSIGHTS INTO ENTREPRENEURIAL MOTIVATIONS

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (03) ◽  
pp. 219-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
JODYANNE KIRKWOOD ◽  
COLIN CAMPBELL-HUNT
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Research Methodologies ◽  
Organizational Research ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Two Phases

Much of the extant entrepreneurship research has focused on studying the field using positivist research methodologies and little attention has been paid to interpretive methodologies or the use of multiple paradigms. The focus of the paper is on illustrating how we applied a multiple paradigm research methodology to an existing research problem. Specifically, the research was concerned with gender differences in motivations for becoming an entrepreneur. We explain how a multiple paradigm research methodology enabled us to gain new insights into an aspect of entrepreneurship where results of the prior research were not only contradictory, but also lacked a focus on theoretical development. Our research process involved two phases. First, a mail survey which was designed to replicate existing studies was administered to 289 entrepreneurs. The second phase involved in-depth face-to-face interviews with 50 entrepreneurs (25 men and 25 women) who responded to the mail survey. Theoretical contributions regarding entrepreneurial motivation are detailed, as are some more general implications of using multiple paradigm research methodologies in other entrepreneurship and organizational research.

THE ROLE OF FINITE ELEMENT METHOD IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Er. Hardik Dhull
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Approximate Solution ◽  
Analytical Method ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Engineering Problems ◽  
Building Components ◽  
Element Method

The finite element method is a numerical method that is used to find solution of mathematical and engineering problems. It basically deals with partial differential equations. It is very complex for civil engineers to study various structures by using analytical method,so they prefer finite element methods over the analytical methods. As it is an approximate solution, therefore several limitationsare associated in the applicationsin civil engineering due to misinterpretationof analyst. Hence, the main aim of the paper is to study the finite element method in details along with the benefits and limitations of using this method in analysis of building components like beams, frames, trusses, slabs etc.

The Effect of Information Technology on Fluidity of Contemporary Architectural Space

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-72
Author(s):  
Shatha Abbas Hassan ◽  
Noor Ali Aljorani
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Architectural Space ◽  
Human Thought ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Ease Of Access ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Role Of Information

The increasing importance of the information revolution and terms such as ‘speed’, ‘disorientation’, and ‘changing the concept of distance’, has provided us with tools that had not been previously available. Technological developments are moving toward Fluidity, which was previously unknown and cannot be understood through modern tools. With acceleration of the rhythm in the age we live in and the clarity of the role of information technology in our lives, as also the ease of access to information, has helped us to overcome many difficulties. Technology in all its forms has had a clear impact on all areas of daily life, and it has a clear impact on human thought in general, and the architectural space in particular, where the architecture moves from narrow spaces and is limited to new spaces known as the ‘breadth’, and forms of unlimited and stability to spaces characterized with fluidity. The research problem (the lack of clarity of knowledge about the impact of vast information flow associated with the technology of the age in the occurrence of liquidity in contemporary architectural space) is presented here. The research aims at defining fluidity and clarifying the effect of information technology on the changing characteristics of architectural space from solidity to fluidity. The research follows the analytical approach in tracking the concept of fluidity in physics and sociology to define this concept and then to explain the effect of Information Technology (IT) to achieve the fluidity of contemporary architectural space, leading to an analysis of the Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) architectural model. The research concludes that information technology achieves fluidity through various tools (communication systems, computers, automation, and artificial intelligence). It has changed the characteristics of contemporary architectural space and made it behave like an organism, through using smart material.

scholarly journals Mediating Factor of Emotional Intelligence in Intercultural Competence and Work Productivity of Volunteers

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jolita Vveinhardt ◽  
Rita Bendaraviciene ◽  
Ingrida Vinickyte
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Intercultural Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mediating Factor ◽  
The Impact

Volunteering, the volunteer’s intercultural competence and emotional intelligence contribute to intercultural education and sustainability in various societies of today. The aim of this study was to analyse the impact of emotional intelligence and intercultural competence on work productivity of volunteers. The first part of the article substantiates theoretical associations between emotional intelligence, intercultural competence and work productivity. Based on theoretical insights, empirical research methodology was prepared, which consisted of four categories divided into sub-categories that provided the structure of the question groups. The empirical research involved seven informants working in Lithuania, who welcomed volunteers from abroad. The research was conducted using the method of semi-structured interviews. The conclusions present a systematic perspective towards the role of emotional intelligence in the intercultural competence and work productivity of volunteers. In this context, emotional intelligence works as a mediating factor. The contributing role of volunteer-receiving organisations in the development of the volunteers’ emotional intelligence is also highlighted.

Rescuing Migrants in the Central Mediterranean: The Emergence of a New Civil Humanitarianism at the Maritime Border

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 436-455
Author(s):  
Marta Esperti
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Search And Rescue ◽  
International Organization ◽  
Central Mediterranean ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Meanings ◽  
Humanitarian Space ◽  
First Arrival

The Central Mediterranean is the most deadly body of water in the Mediterranean Sea with at least 15,062 fatalities recorded by International Organization of Migration between 2014 and 2018. This article aims at highlighting the rise of a variety of new civil society actors engaged in the rescue of people undertaking dangerous journeys across the sea in the attempt of reaching the southern European shores. The peculiarity of the humanitarian space at sea and its political relevance are pointed out to illustrate the unfolding of the maritime border management on the Central Mediterranean route and its relation with the activity of the civil society rescue vessels. The theoretical aspiration of the article is to question the role of a proactive civil humanitarianism at sea, discussing the emergence of different political and social meanings around humanitarianism at the EU’s southern maritime border. In recent years, the increasing presence of new citizens-based organizations at sea challenges the nexus between humanitarian and emergency approaches adopted to implement security-oriented policies. This essay draws on the findings of a broader comparative work on a variety of civil society actors engaged in the search and rescue operations on the maritime route between Libya and Europe, focusing in particular on Italy as country of first arrival. The fieldwork covers a period of time going between 2016 and 2018. The research methodology is built on a multisited ethnography, the conduct of semidirective and informal interviews with both state and nonstate actors, and the analysis of various reports unraveling the social and political tensions around rescue at sea on the Central Mediterranean route.

scholarly journals A Study on the Integration of Resilience and Smart City Concepts in Urban Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Anastasia Tzioutziou ◽  
Yiannis Xenidis
Keyword(s):  
Smart City ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Urban Systems ◽  
City Management ◽  
Urban Resilience ◽  
Continuous Growth ◽  
Management And Development ◽  
The Many ◽  
Development And Management

The continuous growth of cities brings out various concerns for improved development and management of the multifaceted urban systems, including those of resilience and smartness. Despite the many significant efforts in the research field, both notions remain changeable, thus retaining the lack of commonly accepted conceptual and terminological frameworks. The paper’s research goals are to designate the current direct and indirect links in the conceptualizations and research trends of the resilience and smart city frameworks and to prove the potential of the conceptual convergence between them in the context of urban systems. The application of a semi-systematic literature review, including bibliometric evidence and followed by content analysis, has led to the observation that as the resilience discourse opens up to embrace other dimensions, including technology, the smart city research turns its interest to the perspective of urban protection. Therefore, both concepts share the goal for urban sustainability realized through specific capacities and processes and operationalized with the deployment of technology. The paper’s findings suggest that the conceptual and operational foundations of these two concepts could support the emergence of an integrated framework. Such a prospect acknowledges the instrumental role of the smart city approach in the pursuit of urban resilience and unfolds a new model for sustainable city management and development.

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