Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The Research Problem and Objective

Ultimately, the research problem and central objective are crucial for determining the study’s configuration and for harmonizing with the constituent disciplines; other aspects, such as the theoretical/conceptual framework, methodology, and methods, must follow (Brillo 2016, 2021 [message/lecture]).


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Sunday, November 30, 2025

Relativism and Positivism

Relativism advocates a normative stance that highlights subjective interpretations and context-specific understandings when evaluating the outcomes and direction, in contrast to Positivism, which favors objectivity and universal standards (Brillo 2023, 2025 [message/lecture]).


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Saturday, November 29, 2025

Unorthodox Piece

When the study’s foundation—the focus-interest (from the research problem, objective, methodology, and approach) and the theme-style (from jargon, language, terminology, and form)—differ, it should be loosened, relaxed, and open; otherwise, it would be unfair and inconsiderate (Brillo 2023, 2025 [message/lecture]).


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Friday, November 28, 2025

Haters and Trolls

Their comments come from haters and trolls. Why should we focus on these lesser mortals? You and I possess a passion they do not have (Brillo 2025 [message/lecture]).


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Thursday, November 27, 2025

The Right to Information

It is natural and should be common knowledge—especially transparency and information, which are the core of academia—that limiting, restricting, or concealing information severely undermines our democratic foundation and strays from academic principles


Freedom of speech—the right to share information—is fundamental and necessary to thrive, encourages public discussion, and offers effective resolutions. 


I provide preliminary information; the next step is validation. Information is indispensable for accountability and for making better decisions moving forward. 


(Brillo 2025 [message/lecture]).


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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Passion and Work

Work, when you have money, you'll leave.

Passion, when you have money, you'll persist.

(Brillo 2020, 2025 [message/lecture]).


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