The Brillo’s Rule

Professor, author, writer, introvert, stroke survivor, chess/ham radio/table tennis and hiking/ultramarathon enthusiast // Research Interest in Concepts, Theories, Perspectives, Frameworks, Lakes, Development, Relativism, Qualitative Research, and Subjective Approaches // Fascinated by Lakes, Rivers/Streams/Waterfalls, Unusual Landscapes, and Historic Sites/Structures // This weblog serves as a repository for my work and activities. The Brillo’s Rule—read, think, imagine, and write—I force you!

Friday, December 5, 2025

An Academic Author

Work, work, and more work— no, it's Passion.

UP Scientist from 2015 to the present. Gratitude.

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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Passionate Writer

Be different, Be consistent, Be tenacious (Brillo 2020 [message/lecture]).

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Standout and Distinctiveness

I am different— in interests, work, style, sense of humor, and worldview (Brillo 2020, 2025 [message/lecture]).

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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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