Desafios do Quebra-Cabeça Científico Teses por Artigos em Administração
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https://doi.org/10.13058/raep.2025.v26n2.2681Keywords:
Epistemology, Theorization, Research Strategies, Methods, Public AdministrationAbstract
This article discusses epistemological, methodological, and analytical challenges of article-based dissertations in the field of public administration. As an interdisciplinary field, epistemological decisions shape research design and the choice of methods. We analyzed 139 Brazilian doctoral dissertations (2014–2022), of which 17 were structured as article-based. The findings reveal difficulties in integrating theory and method, especially when combining qualitative and quantitative approaches. We argue that this model demands specific skills and careful planning, which are not always present among early-stage researchers. We conclude that, although the model offers productivity advantages, its adoption should take into account the doctoral training process and the research objectives.
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