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Initiating Transdisciplinary Research in China-A Case Study

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  • Timothy Sim
  • Jocelyn Lau

    (Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)

  • John Young

    (World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Community Health Services, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)

  • Ke Cui

    (School of Public Administration, Sichuan University, China)

Abstract

Transdisciplinary (TD) research is increasingly being applied to resolve various problems associated with real-world situations and complex socio-ecological problems. However, TD research remains challenging, particularly when practitioners and researchers collaborate in cross-border and cross-cultural settings. In this study, we examine the factors that facilitated and hindered the formation of a TD research project in China by synthesizing the experiences of a team of international and local researchers, practitioners and stakeholders working together to promote earthquake resilience through the Earthquakes without Frontiers research project. Our findings suggest that the development of a TD research project in China requires guanxi, or relationships, in the local context.

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  • Timothy Sim & Jocelyn Lau & John Young & Ke Cui, 2019. "Initiating Transdisciplinary Research in China-A Case Study," International Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 22(1), pages 34-44, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:ijesnr:v:22:y:2019:i:1:p:34-44
    DOI: 10.19080/IJESNR.2019.22.556080
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