Active Social Life Research Articles

Ordinary encounters: living space and social rhythms among the American Gitanos of Mexico City

ABSTRACT For the Gitanos of Mexico City, the importance of dynamic community connections and doing things together – aspects of the intensive encounters associated with an active social life – give rise to a fluid social and cultural identity. Space is an inherent element of the latter; they are interdependent and constructed simultaneously. As such, anot locked up at homen intimate relationship can be established between urban space and the Gitanos who inhabit it. This article proposes that the activities carried out in these spaces are of a cultural nature: they form part of the space for sociability and cultural education, which are particularly important to the Gitanos. Social rhythms are highly significant as they demonstrate how locations impact subjects and the type of activities they carry out in different spaces. I have attempted to understand these rhythms by measuring the frequency of Gitano meetings in various urban environments.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Emotional Reactions, Coping Strategies, and Realizations among Employees in a University

This study was conducted to determine the emotional reactions, coping strategies, and realizations of university employees during the pandemic as a basis for enhancing a mental health program. Descriptive qualitative research design was used in the study. Data were gathered online through an interactive activity called “Kumustahan”. Findings revealed that the majority of the respondents felt scared, anxious, and worried about getting infected; sad about their limited mobility; stressed with online classes and technology-related concerns; and depressed about being quarantined and the untimely death of a family member, relative, or friend. Employees’ coping strategies include relaxation like gardening, watching Netflix, and playing cyber games; doing household chores; performing spiritual activities; maintaining an active social life via social media; and minimizing online working hours. Despite the negative emotions, the majority were happy with the “work-from-home” and “online classes” of their children. Employees realized the importance of prayers and family; acceptance of events beyond man’s control; feeling of equality regardless of social status; and the need to adapt to change and follow health protocols. In conclusion, employees experienced both negative and positive emotions and coped through problem-based, emotion-based, and religious-based strategies. By finding positive meaning to the situation, they gained positive insights that helped them sustain sound mental health.

Academic Ethics of Islamic Higher Education Institutions in the Digital Era

This article is the result of field research conducted at Islamic higher education institutions with the aim of obtaining valid and credible information about academic ethics amid the advancements in technology and information. The digital era has transformed the conditions of the inhabitants of the earth, serving as a blessing from the advancement of information technology. The face of education and scientific activities has also been influenced by this era, with the advent of digitalization as an enhancement to previous technologies. Misuse of digital media can erode ethical values both in social life and academic activities. Cheating and scientific dishonesty have become serious issues in higher education, particularly related to research and other scientific activities. The method used is descriptive qualitative, involving observations, interviews, and document reviews. The findings indicate that Islamic higher education institutions have established academic ethics based on laws, government regulations, and mutual agreements. Furthermore, there is a lack of research conducted by educators or lecturers as well as students, along with other academic activities. In the educational institutions where the observations were made, no serious academic violations such as plagiarism were found. The digital era still leaves a significant challenge, particularly in scientific activities, in reinforcing academic ethics.

Suburban camouflage in urban neighbourhoods: new building typologies and their impact on social life of residential streets

ABSTRACT Centre-city neighbourhoods is where residents expect a diversity of residents and an active social life, along with numerous amenities. This study investigates the relationship between the transforming morphology of Over-the-Rhine – a historic centre-city neighbourhood in Cincinnati, Ohio – and its urban social life. Detailed observations and morphological analyses of four new residential projects reveal that typologies that on the face appear urban, in fact promote a suburban lifestyle that prioritizes independence and seclusion and focus on private domestic life, in an urban context. We conclude with a set of strategies to increase the interaction between the private and the public realm.

Факторы социальной жизнестойкости арктических сельских сообществ в современной России (на материалах прибрежных и островных территорий Архангельской области)

The article focuses on the problem of factors ensuring social resilience of Arctic rural communities. Using the materials of island and coastal territories of the Primorskiy district of the Arkhangelsk Oblast, the author studies how the features of social organization and life activities of specific communities ensure their reproduction as local social systems, help them to remain resilient to external challenges of economic, environmental and other types, and allow them to adapt to the changes in the region. In order to solve these problems, the author took part in a field study on the territory of 14 rural settlements in three rural municipalities in the period from July to early September 2022. The main method of obtaining empirical data is in-depth interview. The analysis of the interviews made it possible to identify a set of key factors of resilience of the rural communities under consideration. The first factor is the ability of local residents to reorient to subsistence farming and traditional crafts in the conditions of degradation of those sectors of the local economy that imply permanent formal labor employment. The second factor is the high level of social capital of communities, which determines the normalization of mutual assistance practices. The third factor is the involvement of a part of the local population in grassroots activities: social and cultural initiatives of local residents make it possible to attract external resources to solve the problems of territorial development, as well as support the collective identity of rural community members and increase its cohesion. The fourth factor is the return of retired local natives who previously migrated from rural to urban areas.

The impact of anal incontinence: psychosocial and sexual consequences and factors associated with QoL in a Norwegian outpatient population.

Anal incontinence (AI) is a distressing condition with grave impact on many aspects of life, including quality of life (QoL), social life and sexual activities. This study explored how AI and bowel symptoms impact QoL in a Norwegian population by (1) describing the psychosocial and sexual consequences of AI, and (2) investigating factors most often associated with AI-specific QoL. A cross-sectional study among patients with AI referred to hospital outpatient clinics was conducted. A Norwegian version of ICIQ-B was used to measure bowel control, bowel symptoms, sexual impact, and impact on QoL. A total of 208 persons with AI completed the questionnaire. The results demonstrated that these patients are overall embarrassed, make plans according to the bowels, ensure the presence of a nearby toilet, and many abstain from sexual activities. After adjusting for other variables included in a multivariable model, we found that having bowel accidents on one's mind had the greatest relative impact on QoL, followed by lower bowel control, using more medications to stop bowels, having more pain/soreness around the back passage, lower age, and more straining to open the bowels. AI has substantial consequences for the psychosocial function and sexual activities of persons with AI. This study indicates that worrying about potential faecal accidents and the social stigma associated with this have greater impact on QoL than actual bowel leakages. Future studies should therefore focus on the emotional burden, patient coping, and health education related to bowel function and AI.

Проблемы социокультурной адаптации китайских студентов в российских вузах

The article is devoted to the peculiarities of the socio-cultural adaptation of Chinese students in Russian universities. The purpose of the study is to analyze the problems encountered by students from China in the process of studying in Russia. The article examines the specific problems and difficulties of Chinese students in the process of learning, learning the Russian language, spending leisure time, and intercultural communication with other students. The research is supported by data from a sociological study, and methods of analysis, synthesis, comparison and generalization are used. The stages of adaptation from cultural shock to the dialogue of cultures are highlighted. The experience of domestic universities in identifying difficulties and ways of adapting Chinese students was analyzed. On this basis, the authors identified the following specific problems of Chinese students studying at Russian universities: the language barrier; adaptation to climatic conditions. There are: availability in the structure of the specialized university services to support and accompany Chinese students; conducting introductory trainings on the issues of admission; increasing the number of hours for studying Russian language, including the organization of additional teaching and methodological work; inclusion in active social life, organization of international cultural and educational events; conducting trainings on communication with Russian students aimed at establishing mutual understanding and cultural interchange; conducting cultural and communicative trainings for professorial and pedagogical staff working with international students; providing psychological support; obtaining feedback and evaluating the effectiveness of the sociocultural adaptation measures used.

The Path of the Reformed Church in Elizabeth

The Hungarian Reformed Church in Elizabeth, New Jersey operated for about sixty years. The congregation was established by Hungarian immigrants to the United States of America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. On 21 May 1914, the church became member of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. The close-knit community had an active religious and social life and became an important meeting place for local Hungarians. The congregation, which had become financially independent, organized a number of charity events to finance their own expenses, missionary goals, and fundraising activities. It was also important for the congregation to cultivate its Hungarian roots. In the 1970s, it had to cease independent operation partly due to the assimilation of the second and third generations and partly because of urban planning due to the change in the social composition of the town. Rev. Bertalan Szathmáry, a pastor who had previously served in the Elizabeth congregation for several years, gathered the leaderless Newark congregants and founded a new congregation in Union. Keywords: Hungarian Reformed Church, Elizabeth (New Jersey, USA), Presbyterian Church

GIS and Remote Sensing as Decision Support Tools for Urban Flood Analysis and Recommendations: A Case Study of Vasana District in Ahmedabad

In recent years, urban flooding caused by heavy rainfall has become a pressing global issue, including in Indian cities that face challenges such as high population density, rapid development, and resulting encroachment on natural resources. The process of urbanization has significantly altered the natural characteristics of cities, such as green spaces, water bodies, and topography, replacing them with densely built areas and increasing the proportion of impermeable surfaces. This transformation has disrupted the natural drainage patterns and reduced the ability of the soil to absorb water. Consequently, urban areas with high imperviousness experience more frequent and severe flooding events, disrupting social life, ecological balance, and economic activities. The primary objective of this research paper is to explore the potential of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing as a tool for analysis and recommendations in Urban Flooding in Municipalities of fast-growing cities. The study focuses on the Vasna ward of Ahmedabad city, systematically investigating its current conditions using GIS and remote sensing, and proposing strategies to prevent future flood occurrences by incorporating sustainable urban drainage (SUDS) principles into the planning framework of the city.

The illusory nature of industrial buildings` renovation (on the example of the Tervahovi silo in Oulu, Finland)

The article highlights approaches to the renovation of industrial buildings of some European silos in the context of assessing the need and their success. Most strategies are based on adaptive reuse, often focusing on preservation for preservation's sake or renovation as a trend approach in modern architecture. To understand it as a typological object, the emergence, evolution, planning structure, constructive materials, etc. are revealed. The process of the appearance of the silo (elevator) in the USA and its appearance in Europe is analyzed; the main types are defined depending on the configuration, constituent elements, and function: flat, full, vertical, battery-powered; the reasons why architects are interested in this type of industrial buildings and their significance for the urban planning landscape have been established. Due to its specificity and unusual form, construction and function, the building of the former Tervahovi grain silo in Oulu (Finland), which was part of a powerful industrial district, was chosen as an example. The analysis of the renovation project of the mentioned building, which was carried out in 2014 and was part of the reconstruction of the entire city quarter with the aim of returning active social life and new use among residents, was performed. As a result of the example`s study, the main features of the design strategy were determined – an illusory renovation, where the preservation of the authentic appearance remains minimal, actually creating an external screen behind which a completely new building is created. This approach distorts the concept of revitalization, the principles of sustainability and declared reductions in carbon emissions and the use of natural resources. It was also concluded that not all renovation projects of industrial heritage are reasonable and necessary, they should be analyzed in detail, where, in addition to the architectural component, there should be an assessment of efficiency, further use by the community, urban planning value, etc.

Changes in the resource potential of older generations of Russians (based on materials from longitudinal studies)

The increase in life expectancy is a global trend in the field of population. The purpose of the article is to identify the changes in the components of the resource potential of Russians belonging to different real generations but being in the same age phase of 50–69 years. The first cohort reached the age of 50–69 years in 1993, the second in 2021. Within the framework of the study, resource potential is understood as a set of significant socio-psychological, economic and personal characteristics necessary for leading an active social and everyday life. E. Rosset’s position on the lengthening of the period of adulthood with an increase in life expectancy is taken as the methodological basis of the study. The provisions of the theory of social activity and the sociological approach to personal self-sufficiency are used to identify qualitative changes in the social and personal characteristics of Russians who are at a transitional stage of their life path from maturity to old age. The research hypothesis about gradual changes in the ways of organizing life, attitudes and behavior in people in transition from adulthood to old age is tested based on a comparison of data from two studies – RUSSET, Wave 1, 1993; the National Survey of the Older Generation under the SHARE program (population 50+), 2021. The social characteristics and attitudes of respondents who are in the same age phase (50–69 years old), but belong to different age cohorts that differ by generation length, are compared. The intensity and severity of family, professional, communication, etc. differentiates life choices on a scale from “active life” to “survival”. The main result of the study was the differentiation of the components of the resource potential of the older generation into changeable and stable ones. Trends were identified that reflect qualitative changes in the resource potential of older generations of Russians. They cannot be unambiguously characterized as positive or negative. In the context of the problem of human potential, the most significant change is associated with an increase in the level of education of older Russians. Older Russians are a highly educated population with high demands on society and an active social position. The rigidity of attitudes towards retirement age and professional employment constrains the resource potential of older Russians. In conclusion, it is concluded that the results obtained during the study can serve as an additional basis for the practical implementation of tasks related to the mobilization of the human resource of older Russians.

Caregiver-reported symptomburden and preferences for therapeutic goals in pediatric primary sclerosing cholangitis.

This study analyzed qualitative and quantitative survey responses from 51 pediatric primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) patients and caregivers using the PSC Partners Patient Registry-Our Voices survey. The most common symptoms reported by children/caregivers include: fatigue (71%), abdominal pain (69%), anxiety (59%), appetite loss (51%), insomnia (49%), and pruritus (45%). When experiencing symptoms at their worst, over half of patients/caregivers reported limitations in physically demanding activities (67%), work/school duties (63%), social life activities (55%), and activities for fun or exercise (53%). Over half of patients/caregivers expressed willingness to participate in clinical trials, however none reported ever participating in trials for new or investigational PSC drugs. This study revealed a substantial patient/caregiver-reported symptom burden for children with PSC that impacts quality of life and limits access to clinical trials. Future efforts should focus on developing patient-centered clinical endpoints for PSC trials, increasing trial availability for pediatric PSC patients, and reducing logistical barriers to trial involvement.

Socioeconomic inequalities in pandemic-induced psychosocial stress in different life domains among the working-age population

BackgroundPsychosocial stress is considered a risk factor for physical and mental ill-health. Evidence on socioeconomic inequalities with regard to the psychosocial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany is still limited. We aimed to investigate how pandemic-induced psychosocial stress (PIPS) in different life domains differed between socioeconomic groups.MethodsData came from the German Corona-Monitoring nationwide study – wave 2 (RKI-SOEP-2, November 2021–February 2022). PIPS was assessed using 4-point Likert scales with reference to the following life domains: family, partnership, own financial situation, psychological well-being, leisure activity, social life and work/school situation. Responses were dichotomised into “not stressed/slightly stressed/rather stressed” (0) versus “highly stressed” (1). The sample was restricted to the working-age population in Germany (age = 18–67 years, n = 8,402). Prevalence estimates of high PIPS were calculated by sex, age, education and income. Adjusted prevalence ratios (PRs) were estimated using Poisson regression to investigate the association between education/income and PIPS; high education and income were the reference groups.ResultsThe highest stress levels were reported in the domains social life and leisure activity. Women and younger participants reported high stress levels more frequently. The highest inequalities were found regarding people’s own financial situation, and PIPS was higher in low vs. high income groups (PR 5.54, 95% CI 3.61–8.52). Inequalities were also found regarding partnerships with higher PIPS in low vs. high education groups (PR 1.68, 95% CI 1.13–2.49) – and psychological well-being with higher PIPS in low vs. high income groups (PR 1.52, 95% CI 1.14–2.04).ConclusionSocioeconomic inequalities in PIPS were found for different life domains. Generally, psychosocial support and preventive interventions to help people cope with stress in a pandemic context should be target-group-specific, addressing the particular needs and circumstances of certain socioeconomic groups.

От гибридизации жизненного мира к гибридности научных проблем

The convergence of social, technological, and scientific domains in modern society has given rise to novel interdisciplinary approaches and problem-solving methodologies. This article addresses the specificity of modern technicization of the lifeworld, giving rise to transdisciplinary practices. The author adopts a socio-phenomenological interpretation of the lifeworld but deems it necessary to consider the technical and technological component within its structure. In the lifeworld, the social and the digital merge in the logic of hybridization, transforming into a unified cybersocio-physical environment. Hybrid digital-social phenomena emerge as a result of adapting high technologies to personalized human needs. The relevant agent of such adaptation becomes science, hybridizing scientific problems through transdisciplinary practices that involve non-scientists in scientific research and traverse traditional institutional boundaries. The primary experimental space for hybridizing technologies in the lifeworld becomes medicine, which seeks not only means to combat diseases but also tools to enhance the quality of life for patients, enabling them to maintain an active social life and their own personality. In conclusion, the hybridization of the lifeworld and scientific problems represents a significant paradigm shift in modern society. By recognizing and embracing the interplay between social, technological, and scientific domains, scientists can foster innovation and address complex challenges more effectively. Transdisciplinary practices serve as a bridge between different disciplines, enabling collaboration and synergy in the pursuit of knowledge and progress.

Students’ Perceptions about Society and Life Satisfaction: Evidence from Pakistan

The study aims to examine the social and economic factors contributing to life satisfaction or happiness among graduate and undergraduate students of Pakistan, which is characterized as a developing and traditional society. The total sample consists of 564 individuals from all provinces of Pakistan, a variety of socio-economic and demographic factors are analyzed using a self-reported questionnaire. The research concludes that happiness score differs significantly across different ages, provinces, and income groups. In addition, family’s economic situation, an active social life, and better expected scenarios/outcomes of the current field of study are positive covariates of a student’s happiness and life satisfaction. We further investigate that health-related problems and childhood memories pose a negative correlation.

DIRECTIONS OF FORMING A BARRIER-FREE ENVIRONMENT IN TOURISM FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: THEORETICAL ASPECTS

ABSTRACT. In the conditions of military aggression against Ukraine by Russia, Ukrainian society not only did not lose its social orientation, but on the contrary, focused attention on the prospects of a humane, socially oriented society. Providing a barrier-free environment for people with disabilities in tourism is a marker of the social development of society and is related to the prospects of the country's economic development. People with disabilities and their family members, guardians and others are concerned about the problems and tasks faced by Ukrainian society. Solving these problems was limited due to the state's financial problems. In connection with the increase of people with disabilities due to war and environmental problems, progress in the activation of social orientation and the development of inclusiveness of communities, Ukraine's accession to the EU - the question of the possibilities of people with disabilities to lead an active social and productive life is being updated. That is why the issue of creating a barrier-free environment in tourism, as one of the directions of social and physical rehabilitation and ensuring the normal life of people with disabilities, cannot be ignored. Research methodology. To achieve the set goal, research and analysis of Ukrainian and foreign scientific literature, including authors from the countries of the EU, the United States, and Japan, was carried out. The main differences in the definition of concepts have been identified, the information obtained has been summarized and the directions for further research have been identified. The results. In the article, the main approaches to the definition of synonymous concepts «barrier-free tourism» are analyzed. The similarity, but not the identity, of the trmins is determined. The main problems and barriers that people with disabilities face due to the lack of a complex approach to solving an actual problem have been identified. Scientific novelty. On the basis of the study of the definition of the concept of «tourism for people with disabilities», the definition of the concept of «barrier-free tourism» is given. The рractical significance. The presented study offers a complex approach to solving the problem of implementing complex accessibility of a barrier-free tourist environment with an emphasis on web, Internet, and software accessibility for people with disabilities.

Hubungan kepercayaan diri dengan kecemasan sosial pada remaja

Navigating complex social situations can be challenging for adolescents who lead an active social life, potentially leading to social anxiety. Social anxiety can be overcome by having self-confidence. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between self-confidence and social anxiety in adolescents. The sample in this study with 213 teenagers from several regions in Indonesia, using the Simple Random Sampling. The design of the research used is a correlational design with Pearson correlation analysis techniques with SPSS version 25. The results of the study found that r= -0,206, p= 0,002 the meaning of significant negative relationship between self-confidence and social anxiety in adolescents, meaning that the higher the self-confidence it has, the lower the social anxiety experienced, and vice versa.

Comparative Analysis of Osseodensification and Standard Implant Site Preparation Techniques in Low Density Bone

Introduction. Dental implantation is getting more popular with patients who require total dental rehabilitation. Patients note that possibility of immediate loading based on dental implants is more favorable treatment option due to active social life. Low bone density, often occurred in the maxilla, frequently presents challenges for clinicians to achieve successful implant primary stability for predictable immediate loading.The aim of our study was to increase the efficiency of treatment of patients who require dental implantation in the maxilla.Materials and methods. Twenty-seven patients aged from 27 to 66 years with missing teeth in the alveolar process of maxilla were treated. All patients in this randomized clinical trial were divided into two groups. We used two methods for implant site preparation: the standard technique according to manufacturer’s recommendations in the first group (n = 13) and the Osseodensification technique via Densah drills (n = 14) in the second. All patients were treated by Astra Tech dental implants with the same dimensions (diameter 4 mm, length 9 mm). Immediately after implant placement the data of the frequency-resonance analysis of the implant stability and insertion torque were installed and obtained. Furthermore, a comparison of the operation time was carried out. Clinical evaluation and patient appreciation of pain, edema and hyperemia of the mucosa were evaluated using a questionnaire at 1, 3, 5 and 7 days after surgery. The measurement of the values of the stability quotient of the implants was repeated and carried out after six months.Results. Higher values of implant primary stability (insertion torque and implant stability quotient during surgery) were showed in the osseodensification group (IT — (45,0±5,8), ISQ — (71,8±2,9)) in comparison with standard technique (IT — (27,7±3,8), ISQ — (62,8±3,2)); p < 0,05.Discussion. Osseodensification technique promotes compaction of a low density bone in direct contact with the implant, which leads to higher implant primary stability due to the physical interaction between bone and implant.Conclusion. The obtained results allow us to consider that the osseodensification method is progressive for improving the effectiveness of implantological treatment on maxilla.

Adult Outcome After Partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome: Diagnosed and Assigned Female in Infancy.

This patient, now in her 40s, was evaluated because of genital ambiguity and diagnosed with pAIS in infancy based upon elevated testosterone and gonadotropin levels and significantly reduced binding affinity of the androgen receptor. Such reduced binding is consistent with a structural abnormality of the receptor protein precluding expected activity of the androgen receptor. Based on this information and counseling, her parents chose a female sex assignment. She had clitoral recession and testes removal as an infant and neovaginal surgery using a distal ileum segment at age 11 years and was begun on estrogen therapy at age 12 years. She is being reported now to point out that the data known at her birth provided as specific information to guide sex assignment and genital surgery as is currently available. More importantly, long-term outcome data is very positive showing clear female gender identity, successful marriage of more than 20 years, excellent social relationships including family and friends, an active social life. Since this diagnosis is lifelong, it is inevitable that there will be reminders, hopefully rare, that may be traumatizing. Unfortunately, in this patient, such reminders have been related to access to health care.

The Role of Artificial Intelligence on Emerging Technologies & Society

Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the current emerging technologies. In the history of computing AI has been in the similar role earlier - almost every decade since the 1950s, when the programming language Lisp was invented and used to implement self modifying applications. The second time that AI was described as one of the frontier technologies was in the 1970s, when Expert Systems (ES)were developed Currently in the 2010s, AI is again on the frontier in the form of (self-)learning systems manifesting in robot applications, smart hubs, intelligent data analytic s, etc. Artificial intelligence (AI) is an important technology that supports daily social life and economic activities. It contributes greatly to the sustainable growth of Indian’s economy and solves various social problems. Artificial intelligence refers to the ability of a computer or a computer-enabled robotic system to process information and produce outcomes in a manner similar to the thought process of humans in learning, decision making and solving problems (Intelligence, 2017). By extension, the goal of AI systems is to develop systems capable of tacking complex problems in ways similar to human logic and reasoning.