Dissertation structures for scientific, technical, technological and social convergence
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https://doi.org/10.5585/2024.26202Keywords:
dissertations, methodological matrix, contributory matrix, scientific contribution, technical and technological contribution, social contribution, impactAbstract
Objective: We propose an advance in the development of dissertations in applied social sciences area to bring convergence among scientific, technical, technological, and social productions to enhance their impact on society.
Methodology: Building upon a qualitative and exploratory nature, we organized existing literature to propose dissertation structures.
Main Results: The results are (1) a synthesis of traditional and alternative dissertation structures, (2) a methodological matrix, and (3) a contribution matrix for these structures in order to emphasize theoretical and practical contributions.
Originality: The evolution in dissertation structures has been an object of concern and interest among academics. Thus, this editorial proposes an advance on traditional and alternative dissertation structures, seeking to enhance scientific, technical, technological, and social impact for applied social sciences area and for society.
Implications: This editorial contributes to doctoral students training, emphasizing the relevance, impacts, benefits, and challenges of dissertations on scientific, technical, technological, and social advancement.
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