Britain International of Humanities and Social Sciences (BIoHS) Journal

The Case Study Method: A Paradoxical Research Specificity and Multiplicity

2025-09-19T02:51:33+00:00

The case study method remains one of the most debated yet widely employed qualitative research strategies across disciplines. Its strength lies in its capacity to explore complex phenomena within real-life contexts, yet it is often critiqued for lacking generalizability and methodological rigor. This paper interrogates the paradoxical nature of the case study method, examining how it simultaneously embodies research specificity through in-depth focus on a single or bounded case and multiplicity by offering rich, transferable insights applicable across contexts. Drawing on key theoretical perspectives and methodological debates, the study explores the dual identity of the case study as both a unit of analysis and a research design. Through illustrative examples from social sciences and humanities, the paper reveals how the method’s flexibility challenges rigid research classifications while enabling profound contextual understanding. The conclusion advocates for a more nuanced appreciation of the case study method’s potential, calling for clearer methodological frameworks that embrace its paradoxes rather than obscure them.

Cities in Crisis: Exploring Discontents and Challenges of Unplanned Urban Growth in Bangladesh

2025-09-19T02:53:12+00:00

Urbanization has accelerated rapidly over the past few decades in all divisional cities of Bangladesh. This paper closely examines the nature and extent of urbanization in Bangladesh, particularly in Dhaka and Chittagong the two mega cities of the country. It provides a historical analysis of migration patterns, changes in population structure, and the pressure on infrastructure, health facilities, education, electricity supply, safe drinking water in urban centres, with a special focus on the expanding slum sector. Qualitative data analysis on the scale of migration is used to model the stakes in social systems and urban architecture. A primary analysis of infrastructure deficits in transportation, housing, and public services assesses the system’s limited capacity to meet current urban demands. To gauge the depth of urban discontent, sanitation, lighting, and access to food, water, and clothing in slum areas are also examined. Inspired by Ananya Roy’s work, the study uses subaltern urbanism to highlight informal settlements not as urban failures rather as an alternative urban development through innovation, resistance and alternative forms of urban modernity. Finally, policy debates and urban planning prescriptions are presented to address these challenges, aiming to enhance Bangladesh's future urban development by reducing vulnerability and promoting inclusive growth. This paper contributes to the literature on sustainable urban development in rapidly developing regions.

Accounting Analysis in Household Management A Study of Farmer Families in Bayalangu Lor Village, Gegesik District

2025-09-19T02:53:32+00:00

This study aims to analyze how accounting principles can be applied in household financial management by farming families. The study was conducted in Bayalangu Lor Village, Gegesik District, Cirebon Regency, known to have the highest number of farmers in the area. The research used a descriptive qualitative approach through interviews, observations, and documentation with farming families. The results show that most farmers do not yet use a simple accounting system in managing their household finances, although they acknowledge the importance of recording expenditures and income. The application of simple accounting is believed to help farmers plan budgets, manage debts, and achieve long-term economic stability.

Media and Terrorism: Interrogating the Role of News Coverage of Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria

2025-09-20T02:04:17+00:00

The relationship between media and terrorism has long been debated, with scholars emphasising that while the media provides essential information about terrorist activities, it simultaneously offers publicity that sustains terror networks. This study interrogates the role of Nigerian news coverage in shaping public understanding of the Boko Haram insurgency. Drawing on agenda-setting theory, the paper examines how the media have represented Boko Haram’s activities, motivations, and impacts on society. It investigates whether such portrayals contribute to public fear, legitimize government counter-terrorism measures, or inadvertently amplify the insurgents’ propaganda. Using the secondary data from the existing literature, the study highlights the complexities of reporting terrorism in a conflict-ridden environment. The findings reveal patterns of sensationalism, the dominance of government perspectives, and limited contextualization of the socio-economic drivers of terrorism. This study has demonstrated that the relationship between media and terrorism, particularly in the Nigerian context, is both complex and consequential. News coverage of the Boko Haram insurgency reveals not only the challenges of reporting in a volatile security environment but also the power of the media in framing public perceptions of terrorism. The paper concludes that by fostering a more responsible media practice, the Nigerian press can play a transformative role in countering extremist ideologies, promoting national cohesion, and contributing to long-term peacebuilding efforts in regions affected by terrorism.