Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jae A. Puckett, Alix B. Aboussouan, Allura L. Ralston, Brian Mustanski, Michael E. Newcomb
Summary: This study explored the stressors faced by TGD individuals through a daily diary study. The findings revealed a variety of stressors experienced by TGD individuals, including some that have not been previously addressed in the literature.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRANSGENDER HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Felix Bittmann
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant disruptions in human life, even in rich countries like Germany, affecting employment, economic prosperity, health, and trust in public institutions. Research shows that life satisfaction has decreased sharply after the onset of the crisis, with individuals having low levels of institutional trust experiencing a stronger decline. These findings are relevant for understanding the role of institutions in times of crisis and for interventions aimed at strengthening trust and increasing overall satisfaction.
APPLIED RESEARCH IN QUALITY OF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Social Issues
Daniel Falla, Rosario Ortega-Ruiz, Kevin Runions, Eva M. Romera
Summary: Previous studies have shown overlap between victimization and bullying perpetration, with social and motivational variables mediating this relationship. Among various moral disengagement strategies, cognitive restructuring has the most significant influence on the association between victimization and subsequent bullying. Boys tend to exhibit higher levels of bullying perpetration than girls when victimization scores are high.
Article
Ergonomics
Reuben Tamakloe, Subasish Das, Eric Nimako Aidoo, Dongjoo Park
Summary: This study fills the research gap on motorcycle crashes at intersections in developing countries by exploring contributing factors to injury severity through data mining and regression analysis, providing new insights for improving motorcycle safety.
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Robin Cooper, Bruce Lilyea
Summary: This article provides suggestions and reflections on the process of conducting autoethnography, from developing research questions to reporting findings. These recommendations draw from narrative and ethnographic research methodologies, as well as descriptive and arts-based approaches.
QUALITATIVE REPORT
(2022)
Article
Social Issues
Otu Larbi-Siaw, Hu Xuhua, Ebenezer Owusu, Abigail Owusu-Agyeman, Brou ettien Fulgence, Samuel Akwasi Frimpong
Summary: The study empirically demonstrates the importance of eco-innovation in achieving sustainable business performance and investigates the moderating role of turbulent market conditions. The findings suggest that implementing product, process, and organizational eco-innovation can significantly improve environmental and social performance in manufacturing firms. Additionally, market turbulence amplifies the positive impact of eco-innovation on economic performance.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Tinggui Chen, Yiwen Qiu, Bing Wang, Jianjun Yang
Summary: This paper examines the impact of China's dual circulation development measure on cross-border e-commerce B2B export trade and analyzes the related policies. By constructing a system dynamics model and conducting simulations, the study finds that infrastructure investment is most affected by policy lag, while tax policy, customs clearance policy, and fiscal policy have significant effects on promoting cross-border e-commerce B2B exports. Additionally, the regulatory environment is deemed the most important factor in promoting cross-border e-commerce B2B export trade.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Rebecca L. Hagedorn, Rachel A. Wattick, Melissa D. Olfert
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted college attending young adults' normal life and resulted in increased frustration in academic and psychosocial aspects. Data collected from an online survey showed significant numbers of students reporting fair, poor, or very poor learning and health conditions after the pandemic, with frustrations expressed in various aspects of life.
APPLIED RESEARCH IN QUALITY OF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Nele Brusselaers, David Steadson, Kelly Bjorklund, Sofia Breland, Jens Stilhoff Sorensen, Andrew Ewing, Sigurd Bergmann, Gunnar Steineck
Summary: Sweden's response to the COVID-19 pandemic was flawed due to the lack of adherence to scientific methods, disregard for scientific facts and expert advice, arbitrary policy decisions, and medical errors towards the elderly. To improve future response, Sweden needs to re-establish the scientific method, increase trust in expert institutions, and engage in self-reflection regarding its political culture.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Xiaoliang Xie, Xiaomin Jin, Guo Wei, Ching-Ter Chang
Summary: The COVID-19 outbreak had a severe impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are more vulnerable to pandemics and face a higher risk of shutdown due to limited capital and poorer risk tolerance. This research aimed to develop a model to measure and reduce SMEs' shutdown risk during pandemics. Existing studies mainly relied on surveys and general recommendations, lacking in-depth case studies on SMEs' shutdown risk. The developed model integrated the improved Dempster's rule of combination and a Bayesian network to reduce cognitive uncertainty among experts on COVID-19. Applied to a representative SME, the model predicted a probability of 79% for a lower risk of shutdown, 15% for a medium risk, and 6% for a high risk. The model's results were consistent with SME respondents' evaluations, validating its effectiveness.
Review
Social Issues
Rodrigo Rosa
Summary: The article focuses on studying work-life conflict in academia, mapping challenges, conducting a literature review, discussing findings and limitations, and proposing research recommendations. More gender inclusive and theoretically informed studies are needed to address blind spots in the field, especially in light of the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
JOURNAL OF GENDER STUDIES
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sonia Khodabakhsh
Summary: This review paper systematically reviewed 21 research articles to identify 19 main factors that affect life satisfaction among older adults in Asia, with social support being the major factor. This finding highlights the importance of social support in enhancing life satisfaction for older adults.
JOURNAL OF HAPPINESS STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Havard Thorsen Rydland, Joseph Friedman, Silvia Stringhini, Bruce G. Link, Terje Andreas Eikemo
Summary: The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted social and health inequalities. Although highly efficacious vaccines are now available, theories suggest that privileged individuals and countries may prioritize their own benefits, leaving disadvantaged populations unprotected. This unequal distribution puts everyone at risk, making it crucial to ensure the equitable distribution of vaccines.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Susie Bower-Brown, Sophie Zadeh, Vasanti Jadva
Summary: An increasing number of adolescents in the UK are facing discrimination and uninclusive environments in schools due to their gender diversity. This article examines the school experiences and strategies used by gender-diverse adolescents, including binary-trans, non-binary, and gender-questioning individuals. Findings suggest that the British school system is unsuitable for non-binary and gender-questioning identities, as these adolescents experience discrimination from the curriculum, peers, and teachers.
JOURNAL OF LGBT YOUTH
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Tong Dong, Shi Yin, Nan Zhang
Summary: In the context of carbon peak and carbon neutrality, digital green innovation development is becoming increasingly important for enterprises. This study aims to help photovoltaic building materials enterprises choose digital green innovation investment projects by building a reasonable investment project selection framework system and proposing appropriate methods. The study combines relevant theories and characteristics of target investment projects to create a framework system for project selection. The study also introduces a new decision-making method considering the interaction between attributes. The results demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the framework system and method, which can assist enterprises in choosing digital green innovation investment projects.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Fengyu Wu
Summary: In the past few decades, Chinese families have experienced unprecedented economic growth, changes in living arrangements, and social conditions. Research findings show that in rural China, living with grandchildren and receiving instrumental support from children are associated with higher life satisfaction. In contrast, in urban areas, living in skip-generation households and receiving instrumental support are related to lower life satisfaction.
SOCIAL INDICATORS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Social Issues
Bright Akwasi Gyamfi, Divine Q. Agozie, Festus Victor Bekun
Summary: The study examines the relationship between industrialization, total reserves, FDI inflows, technical innovation, renewable and natural resources, and CO2 emissions, finding that technological innovation and renewable energy can reduce emissions, while industrial value-added, natural resources, FDI, and total reserves contribute to environmental degradation.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Social Issues
Ashar Awan, Mohammed Alnour, Atif Jahanger, Joshua Chukwuma Onwe
Summary: The study finds that innovative technologies have a significant impact on reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the transportation sector, and the development of urbanization and the application of innovative technologies can alleviate environmental problems. The study also recommends policy measures such as adopting non-motorized vehicles and public transportation systems to improve transportation efficiency and reduce environmental degradation.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Marijn Janssen, Martijn Hartog, Ricardo Matheus, Aaron Yi Ding, George Kuk
Summary: This study compares decision making in different scenarios without algorithm support, with business rule support, and with machine learning support. The findings show that algorithms help decision makers make more correct decisions, but experienced individuals are still not able to identify all mistakes. Careful selection of algorithms and training of decision makers are crucial for increasing accountability and transparency.
SOCIAL SCIENCE COMPUTER REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Tara McKay, Jeff Henne, Gilbert Gonzales, Kyle A. Gavulic, Rebecca Quarles, Sergio Garcia Gallegos
Summary: Research found that gay and bisexual men have made significant changes in their sexual behavior and partner selection during the coronavirus pandemic. Most men decreased the number of sexual partners, engaged in no-contact sexual behaviors, and adopted new strategies to reduce infection risks. HIV-positive men were more likely to avoid casual partners and public transportation. However, concerns exist regarding the sustainability of these behavior changes and the non-disclosure of COVID-19 symptoms to partners.
SEXUALITY RESEARCH AND SOCIAL POLICY
(2023)
