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The Myth of Objectivity in Research Design

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The Myth of Objectivity in Research Design

In both academic and applied research, the oft-repeated claim—“This study is objective”—masks a deeper reality: objectivity in research design is neither absolute nor devoid of negotiation. Researcher assumptions, frameworks, and methodological decisions inevitably shape outcomes, thus making objectivity constructed and prone to compromise. 1. Framework Choice: The Lens That Filters Reality Every theoretical framework inherently … Read more

Why Many Research Tools Are Outdated: Still Using SPSS for Complex Analysis?

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Why Many Research Tools Are Outdated: Still Using SPSS for Complex Analysis?

Academic publishing has changed rapidly. Research today requires transparency, advanced analytics, and integration with modern data science tools. Yet many researchers still rely on SPSS, a tool designed decades ago for basic statistical work. At Research & Report Consulting (RRC), we often see manuscripts where the research questions are innovative, but the methods are outdated. … Read more

Inferential Statistics Misused: When Correlation Becomes Causation (Wrongly)

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Inferential Statistics Misused: When Correlation Becomes Causation (Wrongly)

Inferential statistics are powerful tools for uncovering patterns and testing relationships. But they are also easily misused. One of the most frequent and damaging mistakes we see at Research & Report Consulting is treating correlation as causation. This statistical misstep is more than a technical flaw—it undermines credibility, damages publication chances, and can lead to … Read more

Why Your Research Isn’t Getting Funded: Ignoring the Problem Tree and Logical Framework

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Why Your Research Isn’t Getting Funded: Ignoring the Problem Tree and Logical Framework

Every year, thousands of strong research ideas fail to secure funding. The problem is rarely the importance of the issue—it’s the presentation of the proposal. Funders want clarity, logic, and credibility. Two tools are at the heart of this process: the Problem Tree and the Logical Framework (LogFrame). Yet, most researchers either neglect them or … Read more

Why Many ‘Policy Recommendations’ Are Rejected by Journals

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Why Many ‘Policy Recommendations’ Are Rejected by Journals

Publishing in top-tier journals is a demanding process. Researchers invest months collecting data, analyzing results, and drafting manuscripts. Yet many papers face rejection not because of weak evidence but because their policy recommendations fall short. At Research & Report Consulting (RRC), we have reviewed hundreds of manuscripts and noticed a recurring pattern: recommendations often fail … Read more

Saturation Is Not a Magic Number in Qualitative Research

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Saturation Is Not a Magic Number in Qualitative Research

In qualitative research, data saturation is one of the most cited yet misunderstood concepts. Too often, researchers treat saturation as a “magic number” — usually 12 or 15 interviews — without considering research design or analytical depth. At Research & Report, we regularly review manuscripts and supervise doctoral work where saturation is misapplied. This article … Read more

Your Research Isn’t Interdisciplinary Just Because You Used Two Keywords

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Your Research Isn’t Interdisciplinary Just Because You Used Two Keywords

In an academic world increasingly pushing for “interdisciplinary” work, many researchers have begun to frame their studies as such — often without realizing what true interdisciplinarity actually demands. At Research & Report, we frequently encounter manuscripts that use keywords like climate + finance, AI + governance, or health + education, only to find that the … Read more

The Invisible Barrier: Language Bias in Academic Publishing

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The Invisible Barrier: Language Bias in Academic Publishing

In recent years, the global research community has made strides in promoting open science, equitable access, and inclusivity. But beneath these visible reforms lies an invisible yet powerful gatekeeper that continues to marginalize voices and distort knowledge flows: language bias in academic publishing. At Research & Report, we routinely work with brilliant scholars — particularly … Read more

The Overlooked Importance of Positionality and Reflexivity in Qualitative Research

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The Overlooked Importance of Positionality and Reflexivity Statements in Qualitative Research

In qualitative research, validity is not merely technical — it is deeply interpretive, ethical, and relational. Yet, while researchers meticulously detail methods, tools, and coding frameworks, they often gloss over or omit a critical component: positionality and reflexivity. This oversight undermines not only the credibility of the study but also its epistemological integrity. At Research … Read more

Why Scoping and Exploratory Research Still Needs Rigor

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Why Scoping and Exploratory Research Still Needs Rigor

In academic and applied research circles, the terms scoping and exploratory often carry an unintended implication: that the work is preliminary, informal, or exempt from rigor. That’s a dangerous myth. At Research & Report, we frequently observe a pattern: researchers use the label “exploratory” to excuse vague questions, ad-hoc methods, or weak analytical structure — … Read more