Thriving against the odds? Rethinking research excellence and knowledge production in contexts of scarcity

Allen A. Espinosa; Ma. Arsenia C. Gomez; Heidi B. Macahilig

doi:10.1080/14767724.2026.2700198

July 7, 2026Globalisation Societies and Education

Thriving against the odds? Rethinking research excellence and knowledge production in contexts of scarcity

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This research aims to examine how educational research thrives despite limited resources in the Global South.
Conducted a qualitative analysis in the Philippines and Southeast Asia
Explored constraints affecting educational research
Identified strategies utilized by researchers under scarcity conditions
Found that innovative approaches emerge despite funding limitations
Highlighted the resilience of researchers in creating impactful knowledge
Indicated a need for rethinking evaluation metrics in constrained environments

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Explores knowledge production under funding constraints in the Global South, suggesting new approaches.

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The dominant narrative surrounding educational research in the Global South is one of constraint. In the Philippines and across much of Southeast Asia, limited research funding, heavy teaching load...

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