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Identifying existing research challenges and enhancing outcomes through the development of standardized methodologies

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  • Kassu Jilcha

    (Addis Ababa University)

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The aim of this study is to identify the challenges faced by postgraduate students in their research endeavors and to develop a standardized research process model. To achieve this objective, web-based surveys were distributed to 91 postgraduate students, and a case study was conducted to evaluate the application of research methodologies at Addis Ababa University. The findings revealed several challenges, including difficulties in selecting a research topic, choosing appropriate methodologies, addressing biases, conducting reliability and validity analyses, and managing time constraints. Additionally, the study has developed a comprehensive research design framework to address these challenges, offering a standardized and holistic approach that is suitable for researchers across diverse disciplines.

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  • Kassu Jilcha, 2025. "Identifying existing research challenges and enhancing outcomes through the development of standardized methodologies," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 12(1), pages 1-12, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palcom:v:12:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1057_s41599-024-04269-7
    DOI: 10.1057/s41599-024-04269-7
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