Two defining directions shaping emerging trends in research methods are the rapid incorporation of digital research methods and the growing emphasis on inclusive research methodologies. The first accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the second reflects a longstanding effort to diversify perspectives, challenge dominant paradigms, and enable participation from marginalised communities.

Ryan Burns explains ways to use open data in digital ethnography. Find an open-access link to the related article in the Qualitative Research journal.