Ethics in Social Science Research Current Insights and Practical Strategies

“Anyone involved in social science research can benefit greatly from this book. … This book is important for ethics committees to design an ethical framework that guides the involvement of citizen scientists, provides appropriate training, and addresses the potential power differential between professional researchers and citizen contributors. The growth of ethical and quality research depends heavily on this book, an invaluable reference source.” (Muhammad Reyza Arief Taqwa, Journal of Academic Ethics, Vol. 23 (4), 2025)

Otto Federico von Feigenblatt holds a B.S. in social science from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (Beppu, Japan), an M.A. in international development studies from Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok, Thailand), a Ph.D. in conflict analysis and resolution, and an Ed.D. in higher education leadership from Nova Southeastern University (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) and two graduate certificates in social science and international relations and an ALM in anthropology and archaeology from Harvard University (Boston, Massachusetts). Professor von Feigenblatt is currently serving as professor of educational leadership and Dean of Global Relations at the Latin Division, Keiser University, USA. Professor von Feigenblatt served as ambassador and deputy permanent observer of the International Youth Organization to the United Nations and is currently serving as Andean Parliament Special Envoy for Education. He was recently appointed visiting professor of education by the University of Southampton, United Kingdom. 

M. Rezaul Islam is Professor of social work at the Institute of Social Welfare and Research, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He holds a PhD and a Master's in Social Work from the University of Nottingham, England. He worked as Visiting Senior Lecturer in the department of social administration and justice at the University of Malaya, Malaysia, from December 2012 to December 2016. Over the past 28 years, Dr. Rezaul has been actively developing and promoting research opportunities through international exchanges and partnerships with universities and institutions worldwide. He has delivered numerous lectures, public talks, and research presentations at universities around the world. His teaching and research areas encompass health and wellbeing, community development, family and child care, international and comparative social policy, climate justice, international labor migration, and social change and globalization. Dr. Rezaul has published 83 journal articles, 33 chapters, and 23 books with reputable international publishers. Currently, he serves as Member of the International Advisory Board of the Community Development Journal (Oxford University Press).