Translation, Adaptation, and Validation in Portuguese of an Acceptance Scale for Human–Robot Interaction in an Industrial Context by Ana Pinto, Leticia Lemos, Carla Carvalho, Joana Santos, Paulo Menezes, Tatsuya Nomura

“…The results revealed a four-factor structure for the Frankenstein Syndrome Questionnaire–Industrial Context (FSQ-IC): “general anxiety towards cobots” (α=0.87), “trustworthiness towards developers of cobots” (α=0.83), “apprehension towards cobots in the industrial context” (α=0.73), and “expectation of cobots in social change” (α=0.69). For further validation and to help ensure the validity and reliability of the adapted scale, a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted with a sample of 210 participants (male=45%, female=53%, and nonbinary=2%). …”
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Community stakeholder perspectives for empowering EJ initiatives through Public Participation Geographic Information Systems (PPGIS) by Jacelyn Rice-Boayue, Laurie Garo, Elisabeth Ilboudo Nebie

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Marine Prosperity Areas: a framework for aligning ecological restoration and human well-being using area-based protections by Octavio Aburto-Oropeza, Valentina Platzgummer, Erica M. Ferrer, Catalina López-Sagástegui, Rocío de Guadalupe Abud Mirabent, América Ávalos Galindo, Fabio Favoretto, Alfredo Giron-Nava, Isabel Mendoza Camacho, Claudia Núñez Sañudo, Marisol Plascencia de La Cruz, Alejandro Robles

“…We introduce the concept of ‘Marine Prosperity Areas,’ (MPpA) an area-based conservation tool that prioritizes human prosperity as opposed to passively relying on ecosystem recovery to catalyze social change and economic growth. This concept leverages a suite of tried-and-true community-based intervention and investment strategies to strengthen and expand access to environmental science, social goods and services, and the financial perks of the blue economy. …”
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Unveiling gratitude in Javanese Muslim hajatan traditions: Cultural wisdom and social cohesion in the midst of modernization by Rizky Andana Pohan, M. Ramli, Adi Atmoko, Sa'dun Akbar, Fattah Hanurawan

“…While many studies have explored the role of cultural traditions in maintaining social stability and cultural identity, a significant gap remains in understanding how the hajatan tradition functions as a holistic mechanism for expressing gratitude amid rapid social changes. This research employs a qualitative approach with a participatory ethnographic design conducted over seven months in Kelurahan Mulyorejo, Kecamatan Sukun, Kota Malang. …”
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Designing and evaluating alternative livelihoods for shark conservation: a case study on thresher sharks in Alor Island, Indonesia by Rafid A. Shidqi, Dewi R. Sari, Jeheskiel Alopen, Yodhikson M. Bang, Igo Arianto, Primiaty N. S. Kopong, Vivekananda Gitandjali TD, Etoile Smulders, Hollie Booth

“…This suggests overall positive outcomes and the potential for continued social change in shark conservation in the region over the long term. …”
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METODOLOGINIAI INFORMACIJOS VISUOMENĖS STUDIJŲ PROFILIAI: VYNAS JAUNAS, VYNMAIŠIAI SENI? by Marius Povilas Povilas Šaulauskas

“…Second, according to de reinvestigation of the presupposed type of social change itself, the theories in question are clustered around two basic methodological approaches towards the evolution of information society in economic and socio-cultural terms of continuation (a' la mode de Callinicos and, resp., Giddens) and/or innovation (a' la mode de Machlup and, resp., Castells) of manifold societal alterations. …”
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Editorial by Editor

“…The authors highlight how community radio has become an empowering tool for rural women, allowing them to take leadership roles, voice their concerns, and drive social change. The article discusses the significance of media in shaping awareness and fostering development among women in rural communities. …”
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K-Pop Fandom Activism on Social Media: Refuting Accusations of Slacktivism in Internet Activism by Putri Ananda Saka, Zidan Abdul Jabar Saka, Putri Rahmah Nurhakim, Mirna Yusuf, Yuniar Galuh Larasati, Rabiatul Adawiah

“…K-Pop fandom activism is able to become a movement in social media that has an impact and brings public attention in voicing social changes. This paper focuses on analyzing the trends, forms, and real implications of social movements initiated by K-Pop fandoms with a high number of masses and militants. …”
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Establishing a baseline for surgical care in Mongolia: a situational analysis using the six indicators from the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery by Raymond R Price, Ali Jalali, Anudari Zorigtbaatar, Sarnai Erdene, Sergelen Orgoi, Andrea Davis, Jonathan Nellermoe, Jade M Nunez, Simon Ruhnke, Battsetseg Gonchigjav, Nomindari Bat-Erdene, Kevin Bagley, Micah Katz, Hannah Pioli, Batsaikhan Bat-Erdene, Ganbold Lundeg

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Special issue: Proceedings of the 15th ISIC - The Information Behaviour Conference, Aalborg, Denmark, August 26-29, 2024

“…‘It never seems to stop’ Six high school students’ experiences of information overload Mira Grønning Aadland, Jannica Heinström Exploring scholarly perceptions of preprint servers Shir Aviv-Reuven, Jenny Bronstein, Ariel Rosenfeld Enhancing conceptualisations of information behaviour contexts through insights from research on e-dictionaries and e-lexicography Theo JD Bothma, Ina Fourie Trends in data literacy, 2018-2023: a review of the literature Leanne Bowler, Charlie Shaw Analysis of collaborative innovation behaviour and its influencing factors in scientific research crowdsourcing platforms: based on the fsQCA method Jiajun Cao, Yuefen Wang, Xin Xie, Yuanzhi Lv, Peng Chen Information relations for social change: exploring the information behaviour of academics undertaking impact work Joann Cattlin, Lisa M. …”
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Perspectives from the 2nd International Post-Tuberculosis Symposium: mobilising advocacy and research for improved outcomes by B.W. Allwood, R. Nightingale, G. Agbota, S. Auld, G.P. Bisson, A. Byrne, R. Dunn, D. Evans, G. Hoddinott, G. Günther, Z. Islam, J.C. Johnston, G. Kalyatanda, C. Khosa, S. Marais, G. Makanda, O.M. Mashedi, J. Meghji, C. Mitnick, C. Mulder, E. Nkereuwem, O. Nkereuwem, O.B. Ozoh, A. Rachow, K. Romanowski, J.A. Seddon, I. Schoeman, F. Thienemann, N.F. Walker, D.T. Wademan, R. Wallis, M.M. van der Zalm

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Presenting the model of social entrepreneurship in the development of rural tourism in the target villages of Gilan province by Fatemeh Doozandeh Ziabari, hamed fallah tafti, Mir Mohammad Asadi, Mahdi Basouli

“…On the other hand, social entrepreneurship is more ethical in entrepreneurial activities, with a detailed social change plan, influenced by social and environmental values ​​(Branzei, 2012; Haugh & Talwar, 2016). …”
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Within Satisfaction and Distress: Characterizing the First Cultural Transition of Young Talented Cameroonian Footballers by Boris Tachom Waffo, Denis Hauw

“…It is useful to engage causal analysis and explanation of social problems and suggest practical recommendations for social change (Fletcher, 2017). Fourteen Cameroonian former footballers were purposively sampled following three criteria: having spent at least the formative years in Cameroon, did the first cultural transition for athletic career development, and having played professionally for a football club abroad at least one season. …”
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Medical Assistance in Dying for Persons Suffering Solely from Mental Illness in Canada by Chloe Eunice Panganiban, Srushhti Trivedi

“…Nevertheless, it remains imperative to take an upstream approach that addresses the social determinants of health and aims to prevent mental illness and promote long-term, beneficial social change for those suffering, struggling, and vulnerable in our communities…”
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The Bioethics-CSR Divide by Caio Caesar Dib

“…Rothman, Strangers at the Bedside: A History of How Law and Bioethics Transformed Medical Decision Making, 2nd pbk. ed, Social Institutions and Social Change (New York: Aldine de Gruyter, 2003). p. 3…”
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Les racines de la « révolution du 25 janvier » en Égypte : une réflexion géographique by Delphine Pagès-El Karoui, Leila Vignal

“…The stalemate of the political system and the deceptive effects of an economic liberalization with little trickle-down effect explain the run-up to the revolution. However, deep social changes (the decline in birth rates, the rise of literacy, massive urbanization) are part of the background to the popular uprising and the exit of Mubarak.…”
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Changing cult values and their impact on conservation history in Czechoslovakia by Zuzana Bauerova

“…The paper examines how conservation concepts responded to several significant political, ideological and social changes in Czechoslovakia between 1918 and 1992. …”
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Grands ensembles, cités ouvrières, logement social : patrimoines habités, patrimoines contestés by Elizabeth Auclair, Anne Hertzog

“…Metropolitan growth, de-industrialization, urban sprawl, renovation, gentrification, impoverishment and tourism development are among the many urban and social changes that affect suburbs and peripheries of French towns and cities. …”
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Some issues of adaptation of the post-soviet managerial elite to new social relations (socio-cultural aspect) by D. V. Maslov

“…It is noted that in General, the post-Soviet administrative elite successfully and very quickly adapted to radical social changes. The number of factors that have ensured this adaptability is analyzed. …”
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É tempo de pipa: a representação da infância em Cidade de Deus, de Paulo Lins, e Lembrancinha do Adeus, de Júlio Ludemir by Anderson Luís Nunes da Mata

“…Lembrancinha do Adeus, by Julio Ludemir, and Cidade de Deus, by Paulo Lins, are both novels built upon characters who maintain only remains of childhood, which indicates both a new sociability for such children and deeper social changes.…”
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