Potential for comparative public opinion research in public administration

research paradigms in public administration

the term paradigm has become a central issue in philosophy of science. increasing attention to paradigm in public administration, as a branch of social science, is also highlighted. this paper attempts to analysis seven paradigms in public administration research and to study ontological, epistemological, methodological, rhetorical and axiological assumptions of the each paradigm. finally, we b...

Opinion: Conducting science in the public eye

Doing science is usually hidden behinds the wall of the lab and universities, and thus immune from immediate public scrutiny. The current COVID-19 pandemic has dragged the scientific process and its fruits in the public eye. In this short piece, I attempt to discuss the effect of conducting science in the public eye on the public’s perception of science and scientists.

Lessons for Public Administration: Historical Collapse in Iran

Iranian civilization is one of the oldest and most influential civilizations of history, and Iran as the origin of Persian civilization, has been ruled by numerous states throughout history. Some of them, while enjoying considerable glory and high level of economic and political power, have sometimes been declined and finally overthrown. Having these points in mind, the main questions are prese...

Studies in Public Opinion

public opinion and public policy (theoretical subject)

public opinion is one of the key elements that affects public policy. the importance of public opinion depends on the type of political system, and the process of public policy is also affected by the nature of political system. therefore the effect of public opinion on public policy is different, on the basis of the nature of the political system. the purpose of this article is to analyze this...