Parties of Power: Understanding the Significance of Congress and BJP in Shaping Indian Democracy by Younis Ahmad Sheikh, Imran Majeed

“…The parties have significant differences in policies and agendas, including economic and social issues. Understanding the role of political parties in Indian democracy is essential for gaining a deeper understanding of the country’s political landscape and the challenges it faces. …”
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O envolvimento ativista como parte do “renomear o vivido”: reflexões sobre experiências femininas pelos ativismos populares by Cessimar de Campos Formagio

“…Public dialogues about social issues, made possible by activist meetings, may be a possibility of naming previously sensations that were previously confusing sensations and to strengthen dis-identification in relation to two social regulators present in neoliberal rationality: the discourses/ practices of privatization of public spaces and the family dispositive that centralizes domestic and family care responsibilities for women.…”
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Archives numériques aborigènes, parenté et création by Jessica De Largy Healy

“…From initial controversies surrounding the centralisation of clan knowledge on one single server, to the development of complex policies on the access and use of this data, modelled on the kinship system (gurrutu), the digitisation of Aboriginal knowledge reflects social issues that are far from virtual. In Arnhem Land, it has generated formidable creativity and new artistic practices, a few examples of which will be presented here.…”
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Competency in network use as a resource for citizenship: implications for the digital divide by Jääskeläinen, Pirkko; Savolainen, Reijo

“…Those with high perceived competency believed that people's opportunities to influence social issues will increase in the future. The findings are explored with regard to the digital divide vs. digital inclusion, discussing the prospects for future research.…”
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RURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: HOW TO ATTRACT THE RESIDENTS’ PARTICIPATION? A STUDY OF THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, VIETNAM by Thi Phuong Thao Hoang, Thi Ha Trinh

“…Quality of life showed a positive impact on residents’ willingness to support rural tourism development, while perceived benefits related to cultural and social issues had negative impacts. These findings and the discussion may aid policymakers in planning strategies for rural tourism development in the Central Highlands, Vietnam. …”
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L’hybridation des savoirs pour travailler (sur) le paysage en éducation au développement durable by David Bédouret, Christine Vergnolle Mainar, Raphaël Chalmeau, Marie-Pierre Julien, Jean-Yves Léna

“…Current expectations in education for sustainable development imply raising students’ awareness of the social issues discussed in their region and to help them reflect on the potential futures of that region. …”
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HIV/Aids reporting in three South African newspapers by Thalyta Swanepoel, Lynette Lynette, Johannes Froneman

“…Furthermore, there is an exaggerated focus on HIV/Aids politics, and too little on relevant scientific and social issues. A lack of alternative angles and a tendency towards sensationalism are noticeable. …”
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Raconter l’Amérique pendant l’ère progressiste : photographies documentaires et films muets by Clémentine Tholas-Disset

“…In this article, I purport to connect and compare the photographs taken by Jacob Riis and Lewis Hine with about ten movies centered on social issues. My aim is to understand how these different pieces combine dramatization strategies, a political message, elements of national ideology, and an entertaining dimension.…”
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The importance of environmental education in preventative healthcare by Ryszard Kowalski, Edward Grott

“…The deeper analysis leads to the conclusion that the existing emphasis on environmental education was on natural aspects while neglecting no less important social issues, including human health. !is article is devoted to demonstrating the interrelationships and dependencies of environmental education and preventive healthcare, from definition through to various activities and finally effects. !…”
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Occult hepatitis B virus infection: risk for a blood supply, but how about individuals’ health? by Michael X. Fu, Ahmed Elsharkawy, Brendan Healy, Celia Jackson, Daniel Bradshaw, Emma Watkins, Ines Ushiro-Lumb, Jaisi Griffiths, James Neuberger, Kathryn Maguire, Monica Desai, Neil McDougall, Nicole Priddee, Stephen T. Barclay, Stuart Blackmore, Peter Simmonds, William L. Irving, Heli Harvala

“…However, the linkage to care and management for blood donors with occult HBV infection (OBI) is a complex dilemma involving virological, clinical, methodological, and social issues. Limited evidence suggests that OBI may accelerate the progression of liver disease and cancer. …”
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Symposium on the role of religious leaders in peacemaking and social change in Africa: Zambia's case by F.D. Sakala

“…It also discusses how the Christian Church (Catholic and Protestant) has worked together on political and social issues in Zambia. …”
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Theft and robbery in Chrysostom's time by H. F. Stander

“…His homilies on the New Testament will be scrutinized for information on this negative feature of the ancient world, since homilies are always important sources for information on social issues. It becomes clear that house-breaking was quite common, and that robberies were often associated with violence. …”
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Historical Topicality in Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblock’s Milestones by Lukas Klik

“…In particular, I show that the text is characterised by an intense interest in minute detail, which manifests itself through a high number of topical allusions to political, cultural and social issues. Moreover I also consider these references in the context of the aim of the playwrights in writing the play more generally. …”
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Od humanizmu ekologicznego i ekofilozofii do ekoteologii. Krytyka koncepcji duchowości ekologicznej H. Skolimowskiego by Rafał Czekalski

“…It is amazing how multifaceted Skolimowski’s publications are, ranging from strictly philosophical texts, regarding for instance analytical philosophy, to works concerning religious or social issues. The review of Skolimowski’s eco-theology has been conducted from the perspective of Catholic theology. …”
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Arts and Humanities Research in the Innovation System: The UK Example by Bakhshi Hasan, Schneider Philippe, Walker Christopher

“…Policymakers increasingly recognise that their ability to address urgent social issues also rests on a wholesale commitment to innovation. …”
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The Influence of Social Networks on Environmental Awareness and the Social Responsibility of Generations by Eliana Andréa Severo, Julio Cesar Ferro de Guimarães, Mateus Luan Dellarmelin, Rossana Parizotto Ribeiro

“…However, generation Y presented the lowest means of responses in the search for information on environmental and social issues. This is relevant to society, teaching institutions, government agencies, as well as companies, in order to promote actions and information on social and environmental responsibility, in order to engage Generation Y in sustainable development.…”
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La formation de paysagiste au Chili de 1960 à nos jours. Émergences et évolutions comparatives de deux cursus universitaires de premier cycle by Claudia Márquez Thomas

“…Nevertheless, the review of these two training programmes makes it possible to look back on the development of a discipline which often remains misunderstood and has constantly redefined itself to adapt to social issues.…”
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Weibo Rumor Recognition Based on Communication and Stacking Ensemble Learning by Yu Wu, Yan Zeng, Jie Yang, Zhenni Zhao

“…Research on the identification of rumors in cyberspace helps to discover social issues that are of concern to the public and are not easily found, and it also can help to purify cyberspace and to maintain social stability. …”
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Promoting HIV/AIDS Prevention through Soap Operas by William Brown, Steven Kiruswa, Steven Kiruswa, Benson P. Fraser Benson P. Fraser

“…In 2000, Tanzania again employed the use of the soap opera to address HIV/AIDS as well as other social issues, this time through television. Our research indicates that the Tanzanian television soap opera employed in this effort, Maisha, effectively promoted HIV/AIDS prevention among television viewers. …”
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Circumscribed Morphea and Breast Asymmetry in an Adolescent by António Augusto Fernandes Massa, Armando Manuel Simões Baptista, António Manuel Ferreira da Silva Abreu Couceiro, Eduarda Macedo Osório Morais Ferreira

“…An early diagnosis can possibly lead to a therapeutic intervention with a different outcome, as it can be the source of severe psychological and social issues in a delicate period of development such as adolescence.…”
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