Which is the better for the researcher, studying various topics and making a research for each one, or studying one particular topic and making a series of researches related to it?
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From one point of view, the second case (concentrate on a particular topic and making a series of researches related to it) is more beneficial to a researher than the first one (make researches consisting various topics) with a prerequisite; to segment the relevant topic efficiently in order to justify its publication in more than one journals.
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It is better to concentrate on particular topic so that the discussion forum will have contents with continuity. definitely will throw some light on identifying emerging areas for research and junior researchers will get the maximum benefits
في مجال عملي احب ان اعمل سلسلة من الأبحاث في موضوع معين ثم بعد ذلك أفكر في موضوع آخر وايضا ضمن سلسلة من الأبحاث ليستمر الشغف بتجدد المعلومة. فمثلا فيما سبق وفي مجال اختصاصي كانت لدي عدة بحوث في القانون الدولي الإنساني. وهذه الفترة لدي عدة أفكار لأبحاث متعلقة بالسلام .
In my field of work I hope that the series of research is made in a particular subject and then then think of another subject and also within a series of research to pass the passion of information. In order to pre-injections I have several research in international humanitarian law. This period has several ideas for peace-related research.
From one point of view, the second case (concentrate on a particular topic and making a series of researches related to it) is more beneficial to a researher than the first one (make researches consisting various topics) with a prerequisite; to segment the relevant topic efficiently in order to justify its publication in more than one journals.
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Ideally the second one should be the better option. It will ensure confidence, expertise as well as comfort on the part of researcher (in one hand) and a series of related outlooks and interpretation for a comprehensive understanding on the part of readers as well as other researchers (in another).
However, for the sake of convenience, scope and relative prioritisation of various topics in different times of the research career of a particular researchers the first option becomes imperative and unavoidable.
So it is still inconclusive to opine straightway. To me, a true research is always a 'true' 'research'.
Do you prefer to make research consisting various topics or concentrate on a particular topic and making a series of research related to it?
I prefer both i.e. start with the 2nd approach (concentrate on a particular topic & making series of research related to it) till it reached "saturation" then explore 1st approach (make research consisting various topics). Sometimes, I start with 2nd approach, in between switch to 1st approach then back to 2nd approach etc.
I called this as "T" shape i.e. go vertical detailed in specific area but also need to be aware / cover / go horizontal in other research areas that you are also passionate with. "T" shape promotes both vertical & lateral thinking that might discover more areas / gaps for research. Personally to me either approach is still fine as the bottom line is helping me to achieve the same goal i.e. for more knowledge contribution.
I prefer knowledge integration in scientific research, e.g. many economic problems can be described by medical analogies. The quality of the human intellect to dissect 'reality' into the smallest particles of knowledge needs a healthy balance by looking at the greater picture (the whole is always more than the sum of its parts). The total economization of science will not lead to a better understanding and discovery of the laws of harmony and eternity.
Focussing on one topic is more beneficial to the researcher as shows expertise in that particular field. However, interdisciplinary research is the "talk of the town". It gives joy to explore other related fields of interest.
The second one should be the better option. However, since I have lecture on several courses, the themes inevitably are different.
It depends on each researcher's preferences and objectives. Diversity in research might be good since it allows discovering other areas of scientific research but I think the focus on a single theme is more effective since it allows acquiring more in-depth and broadened knowledge on the topic in question and, thereby, produce more accurate and reliable results.
I would like to thank all researchers for their sincerely opinions, it is very useful to me.
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I prefer concentrating on a particular topic and making a series researches related it
Thanks to all researchers for their contribution with this discussion.
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