Prof. Dr. Ilham Nazem Al-Shaibani, a faculty member at the College of Administration and Economics, University of Karbala, participated in a distinguished international academic event as part of the activities of the Academy of Management (TAOM), where she delivered a scientific lecture entitled:

“A Journey into Qualitative Research with an Example of Grounded Theory”
“رحلة في البحث النوعي مع نموذج تطبيقي لنظرية البيانات الميدانية”

This lecture was part of a series of scientific activities aimed at enhancing academic research skills among researchers and postgraduate students. It focused on clarifying the basic principles of qualitative research and its significance in the fields of social and administrative sciences, with a particular focus on one of its prominent methodologies: Grounded Theory.

During the lecture, Dr. Al-Shaibani provided a methodological explanation of how to build theory from the field by collecting and analyzing data simultaneously. She also presented a realistic practical example that illustrated the steps of applying this methodology in a hands-on manner, which helped clearly convey the concept to the participants.

The lecture witnessed broad attendance and interaction from academics and postgraduate students from various universities. The discussion topics raised by Dr. Al-Shaibani sparked rich academic dialogues and diverse questions, reflecting the audience’s interest and their appreciation of the lecture’s rigorous academic approach.

This participation comes as part of the efforts by the College of Administration and Economics at the University of Karbala to encourage its academic staff to engage in global academic events and contribute to advancing research, thereby enhancing the university’s academic standing both locally and internationally.