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Throughout the human sciences and humanities, it is generally acknowledged that the major aim of research and academic pursuits is to expand the knowledge base of one’s discipline -i.e., to provide further information about a topic of scientific or scholarly interest. What is not as frequently recognized is that, in addition to information, research can provide opportunities for transformation as well (Anderson & Braud, 2011: xv, italics in original).
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Sandstad, J.H. (2017). The Research Methods. In: Breathing Meditation as a Tool for Peace Work. Masters of Peace. Springer, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-19904-3_3
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