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Social Issues
Prasad Siba Borah, Shuja Iqbal, Shamin Akhtar
Summary: This study investigates the impact of social media usage on innovation capabilities and sustainable performance of SMEs. The results indicate that social media usage has a positive and significant direct influence on innovation capabilities and sustainable performance. Additionally, the study reveals that social media usage can enhance sustainable performance when mediated by innovation capabilities and moderated by digital leadership.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Social Issues
Sumei Luo, Yongkun Sun, Fan Yang, Guangyou Zhou
Summary: In the context of China's slowing economic growth and the rapid development of fintech, studying the impact of fintech on the transformation of Chinese enterprises and economic sustainable development is of practical significance. Through data analysis, it was found that fintech has a positive impact on the transformation and development of real enterprises, mainly by improving productivity and promoting sustainable development. Different types of enterprises show significant differences in response to and absorption capacity of fintech.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Adam C. Davis, Steven Arnocky
Summary: This article discusses the sociocultural factors and evolutionary psychology influences on appearance enhancement behavior. Research shows that people are influenced by peers, family, the media, and sexual objectification in their desire to enhance their appearance. Evolutionary psychology can explain how this behavior is connected to reproductive success and how individual and contextual differences impact appearance enhancement.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Review
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Hongda Liu, Haifeng Zhao
Summary: This article studies the upgrade model and key contents of service-oriented manufacturing, discusses the influence mechanism of autonomy and otherness on service-based manufacturing, summarizes the upgrade evolution mechanism of service-oriented SVC manufacturing among leading enterprises, and forms four upgrade patterns. Finally, the complete process of service-oriented manufacturing is presented through a vertical case study.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Zhongkun Zhu, Wanglin Ma, Chenxin Leng
Summary: This study examines the joint effects of ICT adoption and individual income on farmers' psychological health, finding that both ICT adoption and high individual income are associated with higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction, but lower levels of stress and loneliness. Additionally, there is a positive interaction effect between farmers' decision to adopt ICTs and their income.
APPLIED RESEARCH IN QUALITY OF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Social Issues
Yaya Li, Yuru Zhang, An Pan, Minchun Han, Eleonora Veglianti
Summary: This paper empirically examines the carbon emission reduction effects of industrial robot application based on the environmental Kuznets curve model. The results show that industrial robots significantly reduce carbon intensity by improving productivity, optimizing factor structures, and promoting technological innovation. The effects of carbon intensity reduction vary in different application fields and countries, with manufacturing, agriculture, and electricity, gas, and water supply fields having the most prominent effects. Industrial robots have a dual-channel mediating mechanism for carbon intensity reduction through green total factor productivity, energy intensity, and absorptive capacity. Policy recommendations are provided based on the findings.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Social Issues
Vivekanand Pandey, Millie Pant, Vaclav Snasel
Summary: This paper examines and analyzes existing studies to showcase the immense scope and significance of blockchain in the global food supply chain (FSC). It discusses the challenges of scalability, interoperability, and high cost, and suggests potential solutions for adopting blockchain in FSCs. Additionally, a bibliometric analysis reveals research trends in this area.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Tania A. Reynolds
Summary: Investigations into women's same-sex relationships reveal a paradoxical pattern of both competition and cooperation, rooted in historical challenges faced by female ancestors. Women compete for limited partners while also forming cooperative bonds with other women for mutual benefit and support.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Social Issues
Nawab Khan, Ram L. Ray, Shemei Zhang, Evans Osabuohien, Muhammad Ihtisham
Summary: This study examines the impact of mobile phone and internet technology usage (MPITU) on the income and sales channel selection of rural wheat growers. The findings suggest that a higher level of MPITU has a positive effect on agricultural income. It is recommended to provide MPITU training services to farmers to enhance agricultural productivity and household income.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Ergonomics
Yuping Hu, Ye Li, Helai Huang, Jaeyoung Lee, Chen Yuan, Guoqing Zou
Summary: This paper proposes a method for real-time evaluation of road safety based on high-resolution trajectory data, which combines traffic states and conflicts to explore the internal relationship. Machine learning methods are applied for real-time evaluation. The results show that the proposed method can accurately estimate conflict risk, contributing to the improvement of real-time traffic safety and safety management.
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2022)
Article
Management
Andrew D. Brown
Summary: Identities are multiple, fluid, constructed within power relations, and not easily described as positive or authentic; the emergent identity work perspective serves as a counterbalance to tendencies that may lead to narrow research and fragmentation.
Review
Social Issues
Andrius Grybauskas, Alessandro Stefanini, Morteza Ghobakhloo
Summary: This study provides a systematic review of the social implications of Industry 4.0 and proposes exciting avenues for future research.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Social Issues
Iman Ghasemian Sahebi, Alireza Mosayebi, Behzad Masoomi, Fatemeh Marandi
Summary: The adoption of Blockchain Technology (BT) in renewable energy supply chains (RESC) offers numerous advantages, including reducing intermediaries, delayed payments, and high transaction times. As a developing country, Iran faces challenges in its RESC and thus it is important to embrace BT to leverage its benefits. This study identifies and implements the key factors influencing the adoption of BT in RESC, with secure database, immutability, and decentralized database being the most crucial factors. The findings can guide practitioners in designing strategies for real-time data-driven RESC in the renewable energy sector.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Kevin Proudfoot
Summary: This article demonstrates the compatibility of inductive/deductive hybrid thematic analysis with quantitative research and highlights its value within a critical realist perspective, offering researchers a new approach to integrating different methods.
JOURNAL OF MIXED METHODS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Bethany A. Jones, Mhairi Bowe, Niamh McNamara, Ella Guerin, Tim Carter
Summary: This study examines the mental health impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on young trans and gender diverse individuals in the UK. The findings suggest that individuals who experienced a greater impact of the outbreak and social distancing measures reported poorer mental health outcomes. Lack of social support, negative interpersonal interactions, unsupportive living environments, and limited access to mental health support and gender-affirming interventions were identified as contributing factors to poor mental health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRANSGENDER HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Will J. Beischel, Stephanie E. M. Gauvin, Sari M. van Anders
Summary: Gender euphoria is an important experience and concept for many individuals, especially those who are transgender or nonbinary. In contrast to gender dysphoria, which is negative, gender euphoria describes a joyful feeling of rightness in one's gender/sex. The relationship between euphoria and dysphoria is complex, but understanding gender euphoria can inform research, clinical practice, and political advocacy for transgender rights.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRANSGENDER HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Ergonomics
Fang Wang, Junzhi Wu, Lin Hu, Chao Yu, Bingyu Wang, Xiaoqun Huang, Karol Miller, Adam Wittek
Summary: This study analyzed the head protection effectiveness of nine different helmets in two typical cycling accidents. The results showed that helmets can reduce the risk of head injury for cyclists, but they may increase rotational acceleration of the head. The predictions obtained using different injury criteria varied.
JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Agneta Ranerup, Helle Zinner Henriksen
Summary: This article presents a case study of automated decision making driven by RPA in social services in Sweden, exploring its impact on civil servants' discretion practices. It finds positive effects on ethical, democratic, and professional values, while suggesting the need for further research on long-term effects and its influence on fair and uniform decision making.
SOCIAL SCIENCE COMPUTER REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Sari M. van Anders, Debby Herbenick, Lori A. Brotto, Emily A. Harris, Sara B. Chadwick
Summary: This paper introduces the heteronormativity theory of low sexual desire in women partnered with men, suggesting that gender inequities in society contribute to this issue. Through four hypotheses and predictions, it highlights inequitable divisions of household labor, blurring of partner and mother roles, objectification of women, and gender norms surrounding sexual initiation as contributing factors.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Anna Colom
Summary: The focus of the research is on the use of WhatsApp in online and mobile focus groups and the benefits and potential risks it brings. Through digital ethnography research, it was found that the ubiquity of WhatsApp in participants' everyday lives provides new options for designing online focus groups, while also increasing the inclusivity of group discussions.
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
(2022)
