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Participatory action research as a tool in solving desert vernacular architecture problems in the Western Desert of Egypt
I would like to take you in a journey in a far desert spaces and places. A journey to know about dwellings of ordinary people in desert towns and villages. I need to tell you about inhabitants who think, design and build with the feeling that they are influencing the environment through the nature of […]
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Balancing Acts: Interactive researcher as a virtual participant
In many professional roles we struggle with how to balance our involvement in different relations and work tasks. For instance, for a manager it is sometimes difficult to know when to delegate and when to instruct the employees exactly what to do. For a school teacher, it is important to be aware of the responsibility […]
Read More...BRIDGING THE GAP OF KNOWLEDGE AND ACTION: A CASE FOR PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH
Some researchers could be offended by the following questions: Is all research justifiable in resource poor countries? Is it ethical to do research that is not linked to action? “Why should I be responsible for action, I am a researcher”, said a colleague. “Is it ethical to curtail my freedom as a researcher?”, she continued. […]
Read More...Older women and chronic illness: Transitioning and learning to live with diabetes
The number of people with chronic conditions continues to grow; yet research often focuses on the medical aspects of care rather than the experiences of individuals living with a chronic illness. My article “Older women and chronic illness: Transitioning and learning to live with diabetes” contributes to a more profound understanding of the transition period […]
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