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Unlocking Research Methodology
A Comprehensive Guide for Students and Researchers Across Disciplines

Callixte Yadufashije, PhD
And colleagues

Unlocking Research Methodology

In Production
Pub Date: Forthcoming November 2025
Hardback Price: $160 US | £120 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781779643100
E-Book ISBN: 978-1-77964-311-7
Pages: Est. 277pp w index
Binding Type: Hardback / eBook
Notes: 10 color and 24 b/w illustrations


Reviews
“A compass for everyone who embarks on this profound journey of exploration and inquiry. This book surpasses the boundaries of academic disciplines. It is a guide for both the inquisitive novice and the seasoned scholar, offering a roadmap to circumnavigate the complex landscape of research. . . . A treasure trove of insights and practical wisdom that transcends the confines of any field. The authors, with their profound expertise and passion for research, have produced a guide that demystifies the research process, from conceptualization to publication. This guide does more than equipping students and researchers; it empowers them to unlock the transformative potential of their inquiries.”
—From the Foreword by Jonh Aluko Orodho, PhD, Associate Professor at Kenyatta University, Kenya


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.

CONTENTS:
Foreword by John Aluko Orodho, PhD, Associate Professor at Kenyatta University, Kenya

Preface


1. Understanding Central Elements in Research

2. Types of Research

3. Literature Review

4. Research Methodology

5. Methods of Data Collection

5. Statistical Analysis

6. Results and Discussion

7. Ethical Considerations in Research

8. Proposal Writing

9. Academic Publication


Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Callixte Yadufashije, PhD
Associate Professor, Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases, INES Ruhengeri Institute of Applied Sciences, Rwanda

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.

And colleagues

Lydia Nzisa Mwanzia
Leon Mutesa
Cleophas Mutinda Kyama
Joseph Gikunju
Liliane Muhimpundu
Menelas Nkeshimana
Pacifique Ndishimye
Alexis Nshimiyimana
Emmanuel Munyeshyaka
Benjamin Bizimana
John Okuonzi
K. John Karemera
Georges Bahati Sangano
Charline Uwilingiyimana





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