While there are a wide variety of studies about communicative action theory of Habermas, there is the need for building of indicators and variables for quantitative methods of assessing this concept in a particular case study. Especially as the development of communicative action theory has created new perspectives in urban planning, it is necessary to assess and promote this concept in cities ...

This study examines the setting of canonical action research in an integrative action process within Learning by Developing (LbD) culture. The evaluation phases of this action research are based on the evaluation transactions of the Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council (FINHEEC) and furthermore the canonical evaluation to the research is produced. Canonical is defined as “exactness” or “...

Action Research is one of the new generation of qualitative research methods in the social sciences which has special significance for nurses in South Africa. The collaborative, participative and reflective qualities of Action Research appeal to practitioners, and lend themselves to joint problem solving activities in local contexts. This paper sets out a rationale for Action Research, then des...

the benefits of enterprise systems (es) are very varied and have been studied by scientists in this field over the years. but one aspect that is less noticed is the benefit result of the es implementation in the procurement process, which is very important to the contractor companies. the main objective and the purpose of this research is to address this important issue. other objective of the ...