Impact of Internet Usage on Depression Among Older Adults: Comprehensive Study by Lin Guo, Yunwei Li, Kai Cheng, Ying Zhao, Wenqiang Yin, Ying Liu

“…This effect is mediated by four primary mechanisms: (1) enhanced social interaction, (2) increased physical activity, (3) improved intergenerational contact, and (4) expanded access to educational opportunities. …”
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“Para que” amor? Erotismo como resposta à violência na obra de Byung-Chul Han by Bianca dos Santos Damasceno, Alexandre Marques Cabral

“…Esse modelo de organização social escraviza os indivíduos utilizando-se de um comando positivado dos comportamentos. …”
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The Relationship Between Gender and Women’s Tobacco Use: An Ecological Analysis with Country-level Data by Hanife Ece Erik, Tülin Çoban, Lütfiye Hilal Özcebe

“…Statistical analyses, conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Science and Microsoft Excel, involve Spearman correlation analysis for continuous numerical data and the Kruskal-Wallis H test for differences between means. …”
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Design the local square for qualitative upgrading and preserve historical identity Case study: central square of Tabriz gharamalek by sara ghahri lalaklou, rasool darskhan

“…Conclusion: whit designing and improving the quality of space can transform the square to enhance the level of social relations that different groups of people can attend into a collective space.and strengthening and spatial bonding and visual of square elements can be effective in creating an attractive centrality for the whole neighborhood.…”
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A caixa preta da violência de gênero: masculinidade(s) em deslocamentos by Eliada Mayara Cardoso da Silva Alves, Dulce Mari da Silva Voss

“…Portanto, a produção da masculinidade é plural e se articula de diferentes maneiras com outros marcadores, como a classe social, a raça e a performance sexual, o que requer um tratamento multifacetado das masculinidades pelas práticas que visam o enfrentamento das violências. …”
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Anticipating climate change-related mobility in Karachi and Ho Chi Minh City: lessons from a hybrid foresight approach by Aaron Martin, Boukje Kistemaker, Beth Allen, Bryan Jones

“…Focusing on Karachi and Ho Chi Minh City, the project estimated temporal and spatial mobility patterns under different climate change scenarios and evaluated the impact of such in-migration across key social, political, economic, and environmental domains. …”
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Banking Industry: A Review of Service Areas and Customer Service Journeys in Emerging Economies by Tajudeen Alaburo Abdulsalam, Rofiat Bolanle Tajudeen

“…This transformation integrates digital elements into consumers' lives, digitising everyday activities and highlighting the importance of online social platforms and digital business operations. …”
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Tres décadas de difusión de la fecundidad dentro de uniones libres en Colombia: el probable fin del gradiente socioeconómico en el proceso de formación de familia by Dannyra Tatiana Mendoza Cuello, Mario Andres Estrada Lopez, Joice Melo Vieira

“…Hubo un aumento generalizado de las uniones libres en todos los grupos sociales a lo largo de las décadas. También se demuestra que las uniones libres pasaron a tener una mayor participación en la Tasa Global de Fecundidad (TGF) en comparación con los matrimonios, siendo ellas responsables del 57,5 % de la fecundidad global colombiana, es decir, un 39,4 puntos porcentuales mayor que la participación de las mujeres casadas en la TGF en el año más reciente. …”
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Evaluación del comportamiento sísmico de viviendas de estratos marginales con cubiertas verdes: estudio de caso del municipio de Soacha, Colombia by Luisa Olaya, Diego Rubio, Daniel Ruiz, Andrés Torres

“…El grupo de investigación Ciencia e Ingeniería del Agua y el Ambiente y PROSOFI (Programa Social de la Facultad de Ingeniería) de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana propusieron para viviendas de población socialmente vulnerable la construcción de techos verdes que se basan en cubrir parte de la cubierta de las viviendas con vegetación potencialmente productiva. …”
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As redes de colaboração no turismo de base comunitária: implicações para a gestão participativa by Andrés Burgos, Frédéric Mertens

“…O turismo de base comunitária (TBC) é o resultado de um processo de colaboração intracomunitário baseado em relações interpessoais, no qual a rede social se apresenta como elemento que tem a capacidade de medir a extensão da colaboração. …”
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Can Employee Training Stabilise the Workforce of Frontline Workers in Construction Firms? An Empirical Analysis of Turnover Intentions by Wenyan Yao, Mohd Anuar Arshad, Qinjie Yang, Jianping Tan

“…This study further validates the applicability of social exchange theory in the context of China’s construction industry, reveals the key roles of employee training and organizational identification in reducing turnover intention, and highlights the important influence of perceived supervisor support as a means of enhancing the effectiveness of employee training, which provides a rationale for Chinese construction firms to optimize the training system and enhance supervisor support in order to improve employee retention intention.…”
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Community supported agriculture’s perceived positive impacts on mental health and vegetable consumption in Norway and the UK by Anna-Birgitte Milford, Daniel Keech, Sarah Wangui Muiruri

“…Overall, the results indicate that CSAs can stimulate contentment due to their members’ perceptions of social and environmental benefits.…”
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The One-Gate Management System And Temple Conservation: A Comparative Study Of Borobudur And Angkor Wat Temples by Ajie Wicaksono, Ebtana Sella Mayang Fitri, Tio Anggara, Sochenda Sum

“…The study recommends a more balanced integration of tourism, conservation needs, and local community involvement to support the advancement of social sciences and humanities, particularly in the field of cultural heritage management studies.…”
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A wicked problem: Systemic issues surrounding Canadian equestrian dressage and dressage horse welfare by Megan Ross, Kathryn Proudfoot, Katrina Merkies, Charlotte Lundgren, Caroline Ritter

“…Competitive dressage’s social licence to operate is in jeopardy due to ethical concerns surrounding the use of horses for dressage. …”
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The work of return to work. Challenges of returning to work when you have chronic pain: a meta-ethnography by Martin Underwood, Mary Grant, Kate Seers, Robert Froud, Joanne O-Beirne-Elliman

“…All were influenced by societal expectations in relation to work, self (self-belief, self-efficacy, legitimacy, autonomy and the meaning of work for the individual), health/illness/pain representations, prereturn to work support and rehabilitation, and system factors (healthcare, workplace and social security). A mismatch of expectations between the individual with pain and the workplace contributed to a feeling of being judged and difficulties asking for help. …”
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The Role of Mobile Applications in Building Customer Loyalty: A Qualitative Study by İrem Elbir, Elif Eşiyok, Öykü Çalyan

“…Especially with the developments in technology and the increase in social mediause, mobile applications have become tools for these promotional activities. …”
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Reading comprehension beliefs of Mexican pre-service language teachers: a Likert scale study by Moisés Damián Perales-Escudero, Mizael Garduño Buenfil, Vilma Esperanza Portillo Campos

“…Calculations were performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS, v. 26). As with the original ETICOLEC, this adapted version yielded five internally consistent sub-scales, albeit slightly different from the original ones. …”
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Anal Sphincter Function After Hemorrhoidectomy by A. M. Kuzminov, O. Yu. Fomenko, I. A. Mukhin, S. A. Frolov, D. V. Vyshegorodtsev, V. Yu. Korolik, S. T. Minbaev, S. V. Belousova

“…Anal sphincter incontinence is a serious illness that exacerbates the patients’ social life. Unfortunately, the issue of anal sphincter incontinence after hemorrhoidectomy is under-investigated, resulting in few rehabilitation programs.…”
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India’s Policies in Support of the New Space by I. V. Danilin, E. P. Shavlay

“…We use comparative analysis to assess the current state and prospects of the industry and its possible implications for the Indian global positions.The study shows that New Delhi aims to embrace new realities amidst ambitious economic targets, social challenges, and growing geopolitical tensions with China, with the pandemic acting as a catalyst. …”
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Characterizing the agroecological transition of Italian farming systems using FADN database by Sarah Stempfle, Simone Russo, Vincenzo Fiore, Ruggiero Sardaro, Piermichele La Sala, Luigi Roselli

“…Although essential environmental and social information will be included in the forthcoming Farm Sustainability Data Network, further integrative sources should be explored to capture multifaced aspects of agroecological transition within broader agri-food systems, while in-depth studies based on primary data collection could offer more detailed and nuanced insights.…”
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