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Rigour in research and peer review

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This note discusses rigour in research and in the peer review of academic journals by examining current research into construction conflict and disputes. Comments are made on a paper by Alkass, S., Mazerolle, M. and Harris, F.C. (1996) Construction Management and Economics, 14, 375-394. The paucity of research in this field is discussed and the current literature is reviewed. The note concludes that: more work is required in this area; the lack of data is no excuse for subjective theorizing; basic rules of research must be complied with for research to retain its integrity; and the value of peer reviewed journals is reduced by the publication of papers which ignore these points.

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  • Peter Fenn, 1997. "Rigour in research and peer review," Construction Management and Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 15(4), pages 383-385.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:conmgt:v:15:y:1997:i:4:p:383-385
    DOI: 10.1080/014461997372944
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    1. Sabah Alkass & Mark Mazerolle & Frank Harris, 1998. "Rigour in research and peer-review: a reply," Construction Management and Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 16(2), pages 139-140.

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