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Kim Minho
Seoul National University
Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Nursing Public Health

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Beyond the Statistics: A Biographical Study of Martha Ballard and the Diary of an 18th Century Midwife Kim Minho; Nguyen Minh Tu; Shakib Ahmed
Journal of Midwifery History and Philosophy Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jmhp.v1i2.3565

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Background. Historical studies of childbirth have largely relied on aggregate statistics and institutional archives, resulting in the marginalization of experiential knowledge and everyday practices of community-based midwives. Such approaches risk reducing complex care systems into depersonalized data, thereby overlooking how knowledge, authority, and maternal agency were constructed in practice. The diary of Martha Ballard offers a rare microhistorical account that captures the lived realities of maternal care in the eighteenth century. Purpose. This study aims to examine how Ballard’s diary reflects patterns of midwifery practice, forms of maternal agency, and modes of knowledge production that challenge dominant institutional and statistical narratives of pre-modern medicine. Method. This study employs a qualitative biographical research design, integrating microhistorical analysis with thematic coding of selected diary entries. Supporting historical sources are used to contextualize findings and enhance interpretive validity. Results. The findings reveal that Ballard’s midwifery practice functioned as a structured and adaptive system of care grounded in experiential knowledge, relational trust, and sustained community engagement. Evidence indicates that midwifery operated effectively despite the absence of formal institutional frameworks. Furthermore, the diary demonstrates that midwives acted not only as healthcare providers but also as producers of knowledge and holders of social authority within their communities. Conclusion. This study highlights the importance of incorporating narrative-based and experiential evidence into historical analysis. It argues that personal documents such as Ballard’s diary provide critical insights into alternative healthcare epistemologies, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of maternal care beyond institutional perspectives.
INNOVATION AT THE MARGINS: CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT Kim Minho; Park Jihoon; Lee Jiwon; Mardani Eka Ningrum
Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Creative Technology Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jseact.v3i2.3824

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In emerging economies, marginalized communities face significant barriers to entrepreneurship, including limited access to resources, markets, and technology. Creative technology entrepreneurship offers an innovative solution to these challenges, empowering local entrepreneurs to create impactful businesses that drive social change. This study explores the role of creative technologies, such as mobile apps, digital media, and virtual reality, in enhancing community-based entrepreneurship and fostering inclusive development. The research aims to understand how these technologies enable marginalized entrepreneurs to overcome barriers, increase market access, and create sustainable business models. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative case studies and quantitative surveys to assess the impact of technology adoption on business performance and social outcomes. The findings reveal that entrepreneurs who integrated creative technologies into their businesses saw significant improvements in customer engagement, market reach, and operational efficiency. Furthermore, social capital and local community networks played a crucial role in supporting technology adoption and fostering business success. The study concludes that creative technology entrepreneurship is a key driver of inclusive development, offering a pathway for marginalized communities to participate in the digital economy. These findings suggest that policymakers and development organizations should support the integration of creative technologies into entrepreneurship programs to promote sustainable economic and social growth.
Co-Authors Lee Jiwon Mardani Eka Ningrum Nguyen Minh Tu Park Jihoon Shakib Ahmed