Unlocking Research Methodology

Research methodology is a well-known course designed to train students in the process of conducting research. After teaching research methodology in various universities, supervising both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and engaging in discussions with researchers from around the world, the book’s authors recognized that university students and novice researchers face challenges when it comes to writing dissertations and scientific papers.

This book provides the guidance needed for crafting dissertations and scientific articles. It serves as a step-by-step guide for those interested in learning about academic writing and publishing. One of the main challenges for novice researchers and scientists in the realm of academic writing is understanding how to publish and what to publish. The authors of this book have personally faced these challenges and have created this book as a solution for fellow young researchers.

The book focuses on the various components of dissertations and scientific papers, detailing how they should be written, formatted, and what key elements should be included in each section, which sets the book apart from others that have been published. It offers insights into the research process and provides a thorough explanation of each part of a dissertation, from the research title to the results and discussion of findings.

This volume will be a valuable resource for university students working on their dissertations as well as for researchers and lecturers who teach research methodology courses or prepare scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Callixte Yadufashije, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases at the INES Ruhengeri Institute of Applied Sciences in Rwanda, where he also served as Director of Research and Consultancy and Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Research. He is also an Africa Research Excellence Fund fellow, awarded by the Medical Research Council in the UK. He has been teaching research methodology courses for medical students for the last six years at different universities across Africa. He has participated in academic mobility programs funded by the Inter University Council for East Africa and has attended national, regional, and international conferences. Dr. Yadufashije has supervised both undergraduate and postgraduate research in his field of specialization. He has published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles in international journals and serves as Associate Editor of the East African Journal of Science, Technology, and Innovation, in the thematic area of health and medicine. He is a reviewer for BMC journals and was nominated as External Grant Reviewer of the National Council for Science and Technology in Rwanda.