Research in China. Volume I., Part 2. Petrography

Encounter with a Geometer, Part I, Volume 47, Number 2

T he aim of this article is to communicate the work of Mikhael Gromov (MG) and its influence in almost all branches of contemporary mathematics and, with a leap of faith, of future mathematics. Because of its length, the article will appear in two parts. It is not meant to be a technical report, and, in order to make it accessible to a wide audience, I have made some difficult choices by highli...

Advances in Research and Applications of Smart Hydrogels Part I: Preparation Methods and Classification

Part I Doing Social Research

Introduction This book is a basic introduction to empirical research methods. It examines a range of methods that try to deal with primary sources of information about the social world – actual people and events that can inform us about the processes, practices and ideas in the social world around us. Working with secondary sources – writings and materials produced by other social researchers –...

Qualities of qualitative research: part I.

M any important medical education research questions cry out for a qualitative research approach: How do teacher characteristics affect learning? Why do learners choose particular specialties? How is professionalism influenced by experiences, mentors, or the curriculum? The medical paradigm, the ‘‘hard’’ science most often taught in medical schools, usually employs quantitative approaches. As a...

Part I Psychotherapy and Counselling Outcome Research