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Research, Ideas & Perspectives
Scholarly inquiry, publications and news from the Monarch Global Research Institute. Explore ideas from our faculty, researchers and doctoral community.
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What Makes a Doctoral Contribution Original?
What makes a doctoral contribution original? Dr. Norman Madarasz explores the relationship between originality, courage, scholarly scrutiny and the commitment expressed in a research question.
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The Assumptions Behind Every Research Question
Every research question rests on assumptions. Dr. Norman Madarasz examines how rationality, freedom of inquiry and theoretical thinking shape the questions researchers ask.
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From Professional Experience to a Doctoral Research Question
How can professional experience become a doctoral research question? Dr. Norman Madarasz explores the transition from practical knowledge to conceptual inquiry and a carefully delimited research problem.
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PhD Candidate Janine Zitianellis Publishes Book Chapter on AI/ML and Clinical Trial Recruitment
Scholarly Snapshot “Janine Zitianellis’ publication reflects Monarch Switzerland’s commitment to interdisciplinary doctoral research that bridges behavioural science, artificial intelligence, and healthcare innovation. The chapter demonstrates how applied doctoral inquiry can contribute to ethically informed, technologically…
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Sumaya Sharaf Joins the Professional PhD in Business Research Program
Monarch Switzerland is pleased to welcome Ms. Sumaya Sharaf as a candidate in the Professional PhD in Business Research program, bringing with her a distinguished career in facilities management, operational risk, and health and safety leadership…
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Monarch Announces the 2026 Autumn Doctoral Workshop: Scholarship in the Swiss Alps
Monarch Announces the 2026 Autumn Doctoral Workshop: Scholarship in the Swiss Alps Morschach, Switzerland | October 5–7, 2026 Monarch Switzerland is pleased to announce the next scheduled Doctoral Workshop, to be held from October…
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Dr. Norman Madarasz to Present on the Philosophy of Multiplicity and Ontology at École Normale Supérieure in Paris
Monarch Switzerland is pleased to announce that Dr. Norman Madarasz, faculty member and scholar in philosophy and interdisciplinary research at Monarch Business School Switzerland and the Monarch Global Research Institute will be presenting his latest…