Forms of research, data collection, and archive documentation processes at APM:
Forms of Research
1. Interdisciplinary Research: Combining insights from environmental science, social science, humanities, and art to develop a nuanced understanding of environmental sustainability and cultural heritage.
2. Participatory Action Research: Collaborating with local communities, stakeholders, and experts to co-create knowledge, promote social change, and inform policy.
3. Qualitative and Quantitative Methods: Employing a range of methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and statistical analysis, to collect and analyze data.
4. Archival Research: Examining historical documents, records, and artifacts to contextualize environmental issues and cultural heritage.
5. Ethnography/Netnography
Data Collection
1. Field Observations: Conducting on-site observations of environmental phenomena, cultural practices, and community engagement.
2. Surveys and Interviews: Gathering data through surveys, interviews, and focus groups with local communities, stakeholders, and experts.
3. Sensor Data: Collecting environmental data using sensors and monitoring equipment to track climate patterns, water quality, and other environmental indicators.
4. Cultural Artifact Collection: Documenting and collecting cultural artifacts, such as textiles, music, and art, to preserve cultural heritage.
Archive Collection and Documentation
1. Digital Archive: Creating a digital repository of research data, documents, images, audio, and video recordings.
2. Physical Archive: Establishing a physical archive for storing cultural artifacts, documents, and other materials.
3. Metadata Development: Creating metadata standards to ensure consistent documentation and cataloging of archive materials.
4. Conservation and Preservation: Implementing conservation and preservation measures to protect archive materials from degradation and loss.
Documentation and Dissemination
1. Research Reports: Publishing research findings in reports, academic journals, and conference proceedings.
2. Exhibitions and Displays: Curating exhibitions and displays to showcase cultural artifacts, research findings, and environmental data.
3. Community Engagement: Sharing research findings and archive materials with local communities through workshops, training programs, and public events.
4. Digital Platforms: Utilizing digital platforms, such as websites, social media, and online databases, to disseminate research findings and archive materials to a broader audience.
