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Participation Is More Than Taking Part
I used to think I had a fairly clear understanding of what participation meant in action research. For me, participation meant involving people in the research process. Participants might help design the research, answer questions, take part in interviews or focus...
New York City Summer Streets: Community, Movement, and Public Space
New York City Summer Streets is an annual event organized by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT). The event closes streets to motor vehicles, leaving them open for pedestrians, cyclists, runners, and a variety of outdoor activities. In 2026,...
Understanding Human Social Problems Through the Lens of Racism
Research This article summarizes findings from original research conducted by Miguel A. Davila. It is intended as an accessible overview of the study and should be read alongside the complete research protocol. Full Research Protocol Davila, M. A. (2022, May)....
Workplace Culture: Research-Backed Discomfort as Data
Discomfort as Data – Insights into Workplace CultureWork, Identity, and Neoliberal Labor – A Workplace Culture PerspectiveCritique, Loyalty, and Institutional Self-Preservation – Lessons from Workplace CultureSilence as Institutional Continuity – The Hidden Costs...
Research Beyond the Problem Statement: An Inductive Perspective
Entering Human Worlds Without Predefined Problems Most research begins with a problem. Identify it, formulate a question, hypothesize, then study. This model is familiar in academic scholarship, business initiatives, and civic or public-sector research alike. Yet in...
Proposed Curriculum Framework for DAAR Applied Anthropology Internship
Davila Applied Anthropological Research (DAAR), LLC is implementing a structured internship program to expand opportunities for Harlem-based students in anthropology and related fields. The program builds on lessons from a successful pilot internship in 2025, where a...
Grateful: A Heart Wide Open Anthology
Embracing Resiliency: An Introduction to Grateful: A Heart Wide OpenThe Essence of Real GratitudeStanding in the Wreckage: Stories of Resilient HeartsChoosing Tenderness: The Path to Emotional ResiliencyStill Becoming: The Power of Resiliency and...
DAAR Triumphantly Awarded 2025 Neighborhood Business Grant from CitizensNYC
Proud Recipient of the 2025 Neighborhood Business Grant: A Milestone for Community ImpactUnderstanding the Neighborhood Business Grant: Empowering Small Businesses to Drive Neighborhood ChangeExpanding the Harlem Applied Anthropology Internship Program with...
Insights From Research on Disabled Entrepreneurs and Digital Media Advertising
Research This article summarizes findings from original research conducted by Miguel A. Davila. It is intended as an accessible overview of the study and should be read alongside the complete research protocol. Full Research Protocol Davila, M. A. (2025). How do...
Critical Analysis of a Quantitative Research Study
The article “Bridging the gap: ESL teachers’ views on AI integration and its impact on language learning” was written by Mouna Abou Assali. This quantitative study investigates English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers’ perceptions of AI use within learning...
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