al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies
Vol. 9 No. 4 (2026)

Integrative Methodology: An Integrated Approach in Contemporary Scientific Research

Ahmat Saleh Rambe (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Al-Qur’an dan Tafsir (STIQ) Kepri Kota Batam Provinsi Kepulauan Riau)
Sarimin Adang (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Al-Qur’an dan Tafsir (STIQ) Kepri Kota Batam Provinsi Kepulauan Riau)
Abdul Matin Bin Salman (UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study examines the concept of integrative methodology as a unified approach that combines qualitative and quantitative paradigms in scientific research. Integrative methodology, also known as mixed methods research, offers epistemological flexibility that enables researchers to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the phenomena under investigation. This study employs library research by analyzing various relevant primary and secondary literatures. The results indicate that integrative methodology is not merely a combination of data collection techniques, but rather a philosophical construction grounded in pragmatism as its ontological and epistemological foundation. This approach provides significant added value, especially in multidimensional research, where a single paradigm alone is unable to adequately answer all research questions. This study concludes that the application of integrative methodology requires adequate methodological competence, systematic planning, and a deep understanding of the fundamental assumptions underlying each research paradigm.

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Journal Info

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Afkar_Journal

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Subject

Social Sciences

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al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is published by Association of Secondment Lecturers (Asosiasi Dosen DPK) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung Indonesia. Focus of al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is on publishing original empirical research articles and theoretical reviews of Islamic Studies, ...