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Research Article
Essential Insights into Qualitative Research: A Review of "Doing Good Qualitative Research" by Jennifer Cyr and Wallace Goodman (2024)
Solomon Terfasa Dinka*,
Shibiru Tade Kidane,
Kenenisa Lemi Debela
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2025
Pages:
1-6
Received:
2 December 2024
Accepted:
17 December 2024
Published:
16 January 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijes.20250901.11
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Abstract: In our review of "Doing Good Qualitative Research," edited by Jennifer Cyr and Sara Wallace Goodman, we recognize it as a considerable resource for researchers and practitioners striving to enhance their qualitative research methodologies. The book is a comprehensive anthology that brings together contributions from a diverse group of experts, each offering valuable insights into innovative methods and practical applications that can significantly improve the quality of qualitative research. This collaborative approach not only enriches the content but also fosters a multi-faceted understanding of qualitative methodologies, making it accessible and relevant to a wide audience. One of the notable features of the book is its ability to merge theoretical perspectives with concrete examples from various disciplines. This synthesis allows researchers to see the real-world implications of qualitative methods, bridging the gap between abstract concepts and practical application. By presenting case studies and illustrative examples, the authors highlight how qualitative research can be effectively implemented in diverse contexts, providing readers with a toolkit of strategies that they can adapt to their specific research needs. This practical focus is particularly beneficial for early-career researchers and graduate students, who may be navigating the complexities of qualitative inquiry for the first time. The authors provide guidance on building trust with participants, obtaining informed consent, and ensuring confidentiality, all of which are essential for producing credible and respectful qualitative research. In addition to its methodological insights, "Doing Good Qualitative Research" also addresses contemporary challenges and debates in the field, such as the integration of digital tools and technologies in qualitative research. By acknowledging the evolving nature of qualitative inquiry in the digital age, the book encourages researchers to remain adaptable and innovative in their approaches.
Abstract: In our review of "Doing Good Qualitative Research," edited by Jennifer Cyr and Sara Wallace Goodman, we recognize it as a considerable resource for researchers and practitioners striving to enhance their qualitative research methodologies. The book is a comprehensive anthology that brings together contributions from a diverse group of experts, each...
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Research Article
Effect of Spent Coffee Ground on Growth, Yield and Yield Components of Two Green Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties at Jimma, South West Ethiopia
Felka Mulat*
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Gezahegn Berecha,
Solomon Tulu,
Yohannes Derara
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2025
Pages:
7-16
Received:
4 December 2024
Accepted:
17 December 2024
Published:
31 March 2025
Abstract: This experiment was conducted at Jimma with the objective of evaluating the effect of spent coffee ground on growth, yield and yield component of two green bean varieties. The treatments consisted of two green bean varieties namely, BC4.4 and Plati with eight amendments, six levels of spent coffee ground (2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, 10%, 12.5% and 0%), recommended rate of NPS and NPSB as a control). The experiment was laid out as a randomized complete block design with three replications. The results revealed that the difference between the two varieties was significant (P<0.05) for plant height, number of leaf, number of pod, pod length and total pod yield. Variety Plati gave maximum result for all listed parameters. Application of spent coffee ground had a significantly decreasing effect on all studied parameters compared to the control except number of nodule. The control treatment had statistically the largest plant height, number of leaves, number of pods, root volume, total pod yield and pod length. The interaction effects between variety Plati and control (NPSB) gave the highest total leaf area, root fresh weight, shoot and root dry weight and dry weight of pod whereas higher pod diameter was obtained from the interaction of variety BC4.4 and control (NPSB). The results revealed that application of recommended rate of NPSB fertilizer with Plati improved growth and yield component. It could also be added that growth, yield and yield components of green bean could not be increased by application of spent coffee ground.
Abstract: This experiment was conducted at Jimma with the objective of evaluating the effect of spent coffee ground on growth, yield and yield component of two green bean varieties. The treatments consisted of two green bean varieties namely, BC4.4 and Plati with eight amendments, six levels of spent coffee ground (2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, 10%, 12.5% and 0%), recomme...
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Review Article
Book Review of "Arts-Based Research Methods for Educational Researchers" by Meng Tian (2023)
Niway Ayalew Adimasu*,
Kenenisa Lemi Debela
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2025
Pages:
17-22
Received:
8 April 2025
Accepted:
22 April 2025
Published:
4 June 2025
Abstract: In review of the book entitled “Arts-Based Research Methods for Educational Researchers”, reviewers found it a priceless resource for contemporary scholars wishing to add cutting-edge arts-based techniques to their qualitative research inquires. This book offers a thorough examination of how artistic mediums like poetry, theater, and visual arts can be used to investigate the emotional, psychological, and cultural aspects of education that conventional research frequently ignores. One of the prominent features of the book is its ability to combine theoretical understanding with real examples from numerous disciplines with helpful advice. This fusion permits investigators to see the real-world implications of qualitative methods, bridging the gap between abstract concepts and practical application. The book focus on participant empowerment, inclusivity, and ethical considerations when working with vulnerable populations highlights the book’s commitment to social justice, making it especially relevant in today’s educational context. Through concrete examples and case studies, the book illustrates how arts-based methods can be applied in diverse educational settings, bridging the gap between theory and real-world application. This practical emphasis makes the book particularly beneficial for novice and seasoned researchers, offering tools to navigate the moral and emotional complexities inherent in arts-based research. The book also addresses contemporary challenges; encouraging researchers to adapt and innovate in their approaches to educational inquiry. These are remarkable aspects of the book that particularly valued in this review.
Abstract: In review of the book entitled “Arts-Based Research Methods for Educational Researchers”, reviewers found it a priceless resource for contemporary scholars wishing to add cutting-edge arts-based techniques to their qualitative research inquires. This book offers a thorough examination of how artistic mediums like poetry, theater, and visual arts ca...
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Research Article
Understanding Comparative Hydropolitics: A Regional Scrutiny with Profound Global Surveys
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2025
Pages:
23-40
Received:
13 May 2025
Accepted:
26 May 2025
Published:
23 June 2025
Abstract: The study explored hydro-politics comparatively with regional scrutiny and profound global surveys. Hydropolitics emerged as an interesting sub-field of comparative politics during the cold war period in 1970s. While hydro-politics is about state interest in the management of water resources, comparative hydro-politics is about different states interests in the management and cooperation on sharing and ownerships of water resources. Given that water is a trans-boundary resource that is susceptible to risks and conflicts, understanding politics around water resource is critical for the region and the world. The study regionally scrutinized hydro-politics on the case of Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan using the Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam Project (GERD). It argues that the conflicts and tensions around the upstream and downstream countries can be regulated by the Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) of 2024 that has clearly articulated the equitable sharing of the water resources from River Nile. The study then analyzed hydro-political theories such as treaty succession and territorial sovereignty in management, sharing and ownership of water resources. Additionally, the study dived into the role of halted Jonglei canal and its impacts on the citizens across Jonglei state. The study also reviewed the role of South Sudan, the role of China and the role of Britain in Nile basin politics. Overall, the study used comparative method, process-tracing and case studies in scrutinizing and surveying hydro-politics in Africa and the world. The study found out that water resources have been associated with tensions, conflicts and wars and thus to avoid these catastrophes, cooperation agreements must be signed and upheld by the states sharing water resources. The eleven countries of the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) from both the upstream and downstream must all rectify and implement the Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) of 2024. This is globally applicable to other countries that are sharing water resources in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Oceanic regions that Cooperative Framework Agreements (CFAs) are useful instruments of peaceful management of shared water resources. While the study noted the influence of Arab Republic of Egypt on the management of water resources, the study concludes that Egypt should join CFA-2024 and negotiates her rights within the framework.
Abstract: The study explored hydro-politics comparatively with regional scrutiny and profound global surveys. Hydropolitics emerged as an interesting sub-field of comparative politics during the cold war period in 1970s. While hydro-politics is about state interest in the management of water resources, comparative hydro-politics is about different states int...
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