What Makes a Paper Publishable?

What Makes a Paper Publishable?

A publication in a reputable academic journal can be understood as participation in an ongoing scientific discussion. Whether an article is ready for publication depends largely on whether it is prepared to meaningfully enter that discussion. Consider the following...
Ethics of Using Artificial Intelligence in Research

Ethics of Using Artificial Intelligence in Research

Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), is rapidly reshaping academic research. From literature synthesis to data analysis and manuscript drafting, AI promises efficiency and new forms of insight. Yet this promise is accompanied by...
Article Structure

Article Structure

This post presents the detailed structure of an empirical article. It is not necessary to follow this template exactly. That is why words such as often, usually, in some cases, and similar expressions are used throughout this post. The goal is not to impose rigid...
Qualitative Research (theory and data)

Qualitative Research (theory and data)

Qualitative research helps us understand reality in its full complexity, without separating a phenomenon from its context. The main features of the qualitative approach are: studying a phenomenon within its context or natural setting; direct involvement of the...
Research Planning

Research Planning

Research planning is influenced by the choice of approach. There are three research approaches: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. Here I use the term approach rather than method, because method has a narrower meaning and is often used to refer to a...