International Journal of Social Science Research 

About: International Journal of Social Science Research is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Population & Corruption. It has an ISSN identifier of 2327-5510. Over the lifetime, 214 publications have been published receiving 750 citations.

Kitap Değerlendirme: İslamoğlu, A. H., Alnıaçık, Ü. (2014). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri. İstanbul: Beta Basım Yayım Dağıtım A.Ş.

Abstract: Bilimsel arastirma yontemleri, arastirmacilar icin cok buyuk bir onem arz etmektedir. Arastirmacilar ve cesitli enstitulerde ogrenim goren ogrencilerin yegâne basvuru kaynagi arastirma yontemleridir. Arastirmadan elde edilen bulgularin bir araya getirilmesinde ve en dogru sonuclara ulasilmasinda arastirma yontemlerinden faydalanilmaktadir. Bu amacla yazilan, Sosyal Bilimlerde Arastirma Yontemleri adli bu kitap okuyuculara arastirma yontemleri konusunda faydali bilgiler saglamaktadir. Kitapta, bircok eserden farkli olarak Spss uygulamalarina yer verilmistir. Analizlerin nasil yapilacagi ve hangi yontemlerin kullanilacagi detayli olarak anlatilmistir. Kitap su bolumlerden olusmaktadir: bilim ve bilimle ilgili kavramlar, arastirma sureci, yontemi, bilgi toplama yontemleri, ornekleme, nitel arastirmalar, verilerin analize hazirlanmasi, verilerin analizi, arastirma raporunun bicimi ve kapsami.

What Makes Qualitative Research Good Research? An Exploratory Analysis of Critical Elements

Abstract: When conducting research, it is essential that both the design and the method used are appropriate to fully answer the research questions. The overall aim of the study should determine the choice of the design. it is also crucial that the research is not only relevant but must be of good quality to provide knowledge that can be effectively used in various settings such as practice and education, as well as implementation of policies and projects. Qualitative research is used in various disciplines including behavioral and social sciences to understand human experiences and situations, as well as individuals' cultures, beliefs, and values. Qualitative research is very useful for exploring complex phenomena that are difficult to measure with quantitative studies. Despite the advantages of qualitative research, its trustworthiness is often questioned by some researchers and readers. This article presents an exploratory analysis of the essential elements in qualitative research that when properly and objectively utilised can enable the readers of qualitative work to judge it as a good research.

Pilot study, Does it really matter? Learning lessons from conducting a pilot study for a qualitative PhD thesis.

Abstract: A Pilot Study (PS) is a small-scale research project conducted before the final full-scale study. A PS helps researchers to test in reality how likely the research process is to work, in order to help them decide how best to conduct the final research study. In piloting a study, a researcher can identify or refine a research question, discover what methods are best for pursuing it, and estimate how much time and what resources will be necessary to complete the larger final version of the study. There is, however, a paucity in literature that focuses on using, reading and representing PSs. This article discusses the importance of a PS to test and identify how methods and ideas would work in practice when undertaking a qualitative PhD thesis. The proposed PS in this paper addressed many challenges, and the researcher reflected on different perspectives of their work including ethical, cultural, social and professional issues. By the end of the PhD thesis, undertaken with the guidance of the PS, it was found that a well-conducted PS, giving a clear list of aims and objectives within a formal framework, can encourage methodological rigour and ensure the validity of both the study itself and the methodology applied. The objectives of this paper are thus threefold: first, to identify the issues within a specific qualitative PS prior to conducting the final study; second, to address the researcher’s reflections on these findings and finally, to share the experiences and knowledge that a PS can be expected to bring.

Compliance of AAOIFI Guidelines in General Presentation and Disclosure in the Financial Statements of Islamic Banks in Bangladesh

Abstract: Islamic banking companies in Bangladesh mandatorily required following different rules, regulations, ordinance, guidelines in accounting and reporting practices but AAOIFI standards are not mandatory for them. But as Islamic organizations, they are supposed to comply with AAOIFI standards. The objective of this study is to reveal the level of Compliance of AAOIFI (Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions)guidelines regarding General Presentation and Disclosure in the Financial Statements of Islamic Banks listed in Bangladesh. The study considered the annual report of 7 listed Islamic banking companies of 2011. The study found that these banks comply on an average 44.68 percent (90.71 items of 203) of AAOIFI Guidelines regarding General Presentation and Disclosure in the Financial Statements. Standard deviation of total compliance score is 3.14 indicate that there is very poor difference among the Islamic banks in this regard. The study recommended increasing the level of compliance to make their report more informative and to inform their stakeholder that they are doing their business complying the rules and regulation of regulatory bodies.

Critical Sámi Research as the Means of Finding Ways of Seeing

Abstract: The Sami form a small indigenous people living in four countries, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. The situation of the Sami populations in these countries is challenging mostly because of colonial history, and new ways of researching and developing their conditions are greatly needed. The purpose of this article is to contemplate the potentials that the critical theory and research could offer to Sami research and to indigenous research in general. The problems of cultural identity in relation to the mainstream society and within the indigenous community are discussed as the target of critical research and reflection. The value of critical research as the enhancement of emancipation and empowerment are evaluated.