2023 Fiscal Year Research-status Report
Armenian Refugees in the Early 20th c. Japan: Mixed Methods Analysis
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21K13085
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| Research Institution | Tohoku University |
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Principal Investigator |
メスロピャン メリネ 東北大学, 国際文化研究科, GSICSフェロー (50866514)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2021-04-01 – 2026-03-31
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| Keywords | Armenian refugees / Japan and refugees / refugees' number / Japan as a transit point |
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| Outline of Annual Research Achievements |
During this fiscal year, the research mainly involved gathering historical documents and data from Japanese archives, along with some contributions from international and private collections. Participation in academic conferences provided useful feedback. Currently, the focus is on understanding these historical sources and data, followed by analyzing them carefully. The goal is to create a clear and understandable article to share with other researchers, contributing to the ongoing discussion in historical studies. Future plans might involve exploring more specific historical topics or broadening the geographical scope of the research.
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| Current Status of Research Progress |
Current Status of Research Progress
3: Progress in research has been slightly delayed.
Reason
Despite juggling teaching responsibilities across four Japanese universities as a part-time lecturer, the researcher's commitment to advancing their scholarly pursuits remains unwavering. While the demands of teaching leave scant room for dedicated research endeavours, any available moment is diligently allocated to furthering the academic investigations.
The primary factor contributing to the slight delay in research progress is the substantial time commitment required by teaching responsibilities.
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| Strategy for Future Research Activity |
The principal objective for the current year is to finalize an article for submission to a peer-reviewed journal, marking a pivotal milestone in the research agenda. Concurrently, plans are underway for a research trip to the French Diplomatic Archives in Nantes, France, scheduled for September. However, the realization of this endeavor hinges upon the issuance of a visa by the French Embassy, the status of which remains uncertain. Should the visa be granted, the scope of the trip will likely be modified to prioritize the collection of pertinent documents pertaining to Armenian refugees in Japan. Conversely, in the event of visa denial, efforts will be redirected towards intensive analysis of existing datasets and meticulous preparation of the manuscript for publication.
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| Causes of Carryover |
The collected historical data deciphering is mainly done by the researcher, however there are certain parts, that a specialist's observation is needed. Collaborating with a Japanese history specialist is under consideration. In the case some remuneration will be needed.
Besides, the amount is needed for participating in International conferences, the possible research trip to France and publishing.
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