Archival Study Research Articles

The aim of this study was to review 85 archival studies on the impact of corporate governance on the subpillars of corporate social performance and reporting. Relying on a stakeholder-agency theoretical framework, this structured literature review includes board characteristics, chief executive officer (CEO) attributes, and ownership structure as corporate governance. In addition, the focus was on the main pillars of social accountability and performance (employees, customers and suppliers, human rights and resources, products and services, and communities). Board (gender) diversity and (long-term) institutional ownership were dominant in this literature review. Although many studies of related corporate governance factors found inconclusive results, there were indications that board gender diversity, board experience and expertise, and long-term institutional ownership are positively related to social performance. Since prior research is mainly limited to overall corporate social responsibility (CSR) dimensions or environmental issues, this study represents the first literature review on the impact of corporate governance on social performance and reporting. Given the increasing pressure from stakeholders and regulators on social outcomes and the challenges of quantification, we emphasize the need to focus on the social pillar of CSR in this literature review. It highlights key research gaps and recommendations for future research. Since corporate governance and corporate social efforts have many interrelationships, researchers should conduct empirical quantitative studies on social pillars, such as employee satisfaction. Effective corporate governance can positively impact corporate social transformation in line with stakeholder preferences.

The present study aims to conduct a scientometric analysis of the Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies (JCAS) to understand its scholarly impact and publication trends. By examining bibliometric indicators such as year-wise publication trends, authorship patterns, institutional affiliations, geographic distribution, and language use, this study provides valuable insights into the journal's growth and scholarly contributions. Data was collected from the JCAS archive covering the period from its inception in 2014 to 2024. The findings highlight a steady growth in publications, a dominance of single-author contributions, and a broad international reach. This scientometric profile can assist researchers, librarians, and academic institutions in identifying research gaps and potential collaborations. Keywords: Scientometric study, JCAS, authorship pattern, archival studies, bibliometric analysis

Absences are inescapable in data. Data collection always focuses on some elements while occluding others. Yet, how absences are considered and recorded within data infrastructures markedly transforms the inferences that can be made. Tracing a genealogy from early databases to contemporary AI datasets, this paper explores how data infrastructures have grappled with the inherent incompleteness of data. Specifically, I uncover a tension between a desire for certainty and acknowledging partiality at the foundation of data science that continues to pervade contemporary AI datasets. Drawing on archival studies and sociological perspectives, I argue that data science must embrace uncertainty by recognizing the “ghosts in the data”—the uncounted, the unrepresented, and the silenced—and how their absence shapes the outcomes of automated systems.

This article considers Instagram as an innovative tool for developing educational resources aimed at training future specialists in library, information, and archival studies at higher technical education institutions in the context of educational digitalization. Leveraging its functional features, such as Stories, Reels, infographics, and interactive polls, Instagram facilitates the creation of visually oriented, interactive content that fosters professional competencies, including visual literacy, media communication, critical thinking, and creativity. The platform aligns with principles of integrated, competency-based, and student-centered learning, adapting the educational process to the digital preferences of Generation Z, for whom social media is integral to daily life. The study analyzes the integration of Instagram into professional training, evaluates its impact on student motivation, digital literacy, and creativity, and provides recommendations for establishing specialized educational accounts as virtual learning environments. Particular emphasis is placed on ethical and psychosocial considerations, including digital addiction, data privacy, and the need for methodological training to ensure educators’ effective use of Instagram. By supporting asynchronous learning, removing temporal and spatial barriers, and enabling gamified approaches (e.g., quizzes and quests) and digital portfolio development, Instagram is especially relevant for distance and blended learning formats. The article underscores Instagram’s pedagogical value, proposing innovative learning approaches that align with the demands of the digital economy and contemporary labor market. Future research directions include developing didactic models for Instagram content tailored to library, information, and archival studies, analyzing its impact on students’ professional identity and academic mobility, evaluating its effectiveness across diverse higher education institutions, and formulating methodological guidelines for educators to create ethical and secure digital learning environments

INTRODUCTION. Calcifying metamorphosis and obliteration of the pulp chamber often complicate endodontic treatment, requiring the use of modern visualization and monitoring techniques during therapy.The application of CBCT diagnostics allows for a better assessment of the condition of the dentin-pulp complex, which helps reduce risks and increase the effectiveness of complex endodontic treatment.AIM. To conduct a statistical assessment of the prevalence of degenerative changes in the dentin-pulp complex of teeth based on data obtained from CBCT studies, as well as to identify possible correlational relationships between potential factors contributing to the development of calcifying metamorphosis in the pulp space of vital teeth.MATERIALS AND METHODS. For the retrospective analysis, 187 archival CBCT study data were selected. The obtained images were examined in all planes for the presence of discrete radiopaque masses in the radiolucent pulp space of the teeth, while the obliteration of the root pulp was determined based on the narrowing or complete closure of the root canal space visible on the radiograph. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software with a significance level set at p < 0.05.RESULTS. During the statistical analysis, the prevalence of pulp calcifications was identified in 56.7% of cases, and pulp space obliteration was observed in 24%. Teeth with pulp stones were 1.8 times more likely to exhibit radiographic and clinical signs of caries compared to teeth with root canal obliteration. Among all examined teeth, nearly half in each calcification group had restorations. According to the obtained results, a positive correlation was found between pulp calcification and the dental status of the teeth.CONCLUSIONS. According to the obtained data, a higher frequency of calcifications is associated with pulp inflammation caused by local prolonged irritants, such as the presence of deep restorations, carious processes, previously performed biological treatments, prior orthodontic treatment, trauma, and wear, as well as other systemic aspects.

ABSTRACT As the centenary of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) approaches, this article retraces the history of the Association, analyzing its foundational principles and the evolution of its activities, with particular attention to the tension between globalization and the recognition of local contexts. The study is based on a comprehensive qualitative analysis of documents held in the Social Welfare History Archives (University of Minnesota). It covers the development of the IASSW from its beginnings to the early 21st century, highlighting the Association’s role in promoting excellence in social work education, research, and fieldwork on a global scale. The study also underscores the importance of the IASSW in setting global standards for training that incorporates indigenous knowledge, as enshrined in the 2014 International Definition of Social Work. Lastly, the article offers a critical reflection on the continuities and discontinuities that have characterized the Association’s actions in order to contribute to an understanding of its influence to date and its future prospects.

The aim of the article is to characterise corporate and personal blogs in archival science, to find out peculiarities of industry blogging, specifics of the archival segment of the blog sphere; to determine advantages of G. Hofstede’s theory of cultural dimensions as a research paradigm for studying archival blogging and prospects for its development in Ukraine. Research methods. In this article general scientific (universal) and special methods are applied, in particular historical-chronological, terminological, analytical, synthetic, empirical-descriptive, systemic and generalisation. Scientific novelty. Blogs, blogging and the segment of the archival field in the blog sphere in the Ukrainian information and communication context are studied. The specifics of corporate and personal archival blogs are considered. In the aspect of G. Hofstede’s theory of cultural dimensions, the naturally determined features of Ukrainian archival microblogging and the perspectives for the development of the archival component of the blog sphere in Ukraine are established. Recommendations are formulated for the development of archival classical blogging. Main conclusions. The essence of corporate and personal blogs in archival sphere is to update forms of communication between providers and users of archival services, representation for the professional community and the general number of archives, historical and cultural heritage, information products and services, actualising the solution and resolution of urgent problems of the industry, support of professional image and education. The peculiarities of archival blogging are determined by the specifics of the archival science development, the status of archives in society and state information policy. The content and form of the blog, the readiness of the institution to establish communication, support feedback and the desire to achieve success depend on this. The specifics of the archival segment in the Ukrainian blog sphere is microblogging. Archival blogs of the classic type are not presented. The issues of industry standardisation of the rules for their maintenance, archiving and using remain unresolved. Additionally, in Ukraine there is no tradition of assigning blogs a unique international standard number, which is used to identify printed or electronic periodical (ISSN). Archival blogging studies are an important direction of possible future researches aimed at clarifying the significance of archives for the support and development of socio-communicative activity, which is especially important in exceptional legal states. Having chosen the theory of G. Hofstede as a research paradigm, it is possible to clarify the main peculiarities and perspectives of archival blogging, depending on cross-cultural factors, and to determine its role for the development of the industry in total.

This article describes the role of traditional elite actors in Buton Indonesia, namely customary elite actors, palace elite actors, and religious elite actors, in maintaining and transforming local wisdom values. The research was conducted in Baubau City, the former center of Buton Sultanate. The research data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, document (archive) study, and literature study. The results showed that traditional elite actors in Buton have a strategic role in maintaining and preserving local wisdom values, both symbolically, educationally and adaptively. Through the active role of traditional elite actors, Buton's cultural identity that is deeply rooted in the values of local wisdom can be preserved amid the dynamics of contemporary social change.

Sexual violence researchers have prolonged exposure to the pain and suffering of others, which can cause vicarious trauma (VT). To date, discussion of VT in sexual violence research has focused on qualitative interviews with sexual assault survivors and how those interactions affect researchers’ well-being. In this article, we explore how VT can develop archival record review studies. We conducted an autoethnographic analysis of four empirical case studies to identify key factors that shape researchers’ VT experiences during archival coding: the volume of records reviewed, potential for recoding, limited human interaction, and exposure to multiple layers of trauma and oppression. Based on our experiences, we propose strategies to mitigate and prevent the VT experienced during archival coding research and discuss how strategies used to manage VT in qualitative interview projects could apply to record review research.

Objective: Solo mothers are a growing fertility patient population. Mental health concerns and adjustment to future solo parenthood can affect informed consent and realistic expectations. Recognition of distress and offering adequate support is crucial for patient-centered care. Design: This archival study examined mental health concerns in solo mothers seeking third-party assistance from a private multisite clinic between 2022-2025. Eligible patients included those who were unpartnered and had completed a 1:1 psychoeducational consult in-house. Materials and Methods: Data were extracted from electronic health records using SQL Server, intake forms, physician (REI) intake notes, and psych consult reports (MHP). Data included demographics, treatment plan, reported mental health concerns, and psychotropic medication use. Descriptive statistics, current and past mental health concerns, and channel of disclosure were calculated. Results: In this sample (N= 104) of racially diverse solo mothers (average age of 40.2), 96% utilized non-identified sperm donors. 45% reported current or past mental health concerns; 29% endorsed active concerns or current psychotropic medication. Psych consult was the most common channel of disclosure (85%). 53% disclosed only to the MHP vs. 6% disclosed only to the REI. Conclusions: Nearly half the sample endorsed mental health concerns- a true prevalence rate that is likely underestimated due to fears that access to treatment may be jeopardized. Fertility treatment stress may exacerbate mental health concerns, compromise informed treatment decisions, and lead to premature drop-out. As solo parenthood and the demand for third-party assistance grow, fertility clinics must prioritize care for this population. The integration of embedded MHPs within fertility clinics can support patients with mental health concerns that intersect with their treatment and help care teams who may have limited training with regard to emotional risks.

Assessing subscapularis tears: Relationship between special tests and pain & tear severity

"My research and practice draw directly from the heterogeneous archive of my British great-aunt, Nita Harvey, who was selected by Hollywood director, Cecil B. DeMille in a worldwide Paramount beauty contest, and signed to Paramount Studios in 1933, in a three-picture contract. I inherited her archive in 2007, after it had been stored in my aunt’s garage since Harvey’s death in 1987. The archive exists in my sole, private ownership and is housed physically and digitally in my home. Using feminist film and photography theory together with methodologies of archival studies, radical empathy, oral history, trauma and studies of early Hollywood cinema to underpin my approach, I am exposing Harvey’s hidden history and repurposing archival materials to facilitate new exchanges with the historical past. I will enter Harvey’s archive through the prism of her story, “I didn’t make it in Hollywood; I refused to go on the casting couch,” which was often repeated in our familial conversations. This oral tradition will be embedded posthumously, as an unpublished narrative positioning Harvey’s voice within the body of her existing archive. This alternate history and version of events, at odds with 1930’s Hollywood mythology, will give voice to Harvey, and the many women marginalised by the ‘star system’. I employ an innovative hybrid model for archival research. In collaboration with atelier Theresa Parker, I have created reproductions of two of Harvey’s archival outfits – a wool suit, and her original Hollywood casting bikini. Wearing Harvey’s remade outfits on visits to the same sites that she stayed in 1933 as an aspiring actress, I will establish a dynamic between the embodied subject in the present, and the archival object. These encounters – rich in personal empathic experience – will be captured on film and photography, and through written text. "

This film explores YouTube as a space to map an “anarchive” of popularised Iraqi dance, specifically Hacha’ and Khashaaba which are rooted in marginalised communities such as Ghajar (Roma) and Black Iraqis. These anarchives bring into relief Iraq’s violently erased archives and “invisible” histories that go beyond the “post-2003 rupture” of the US invasion. The film explores this anarchive to ask the following: How do new "unofficial" forms of preserving these dance practices offer possibilities for counter-narratives? What power structures are revealed when engaging with these anarchives? The methodology builds on critical archival studies and uses archival footage, film and interviews uploaded onto YouTube, as well as YouTube comments, and repurposes them to converse/close over the gap created by this rupture. The film relies on the quotation and pastiche copyright exceptions.

Early English Books Online Text Creation Partnership (EEBO-TCP), a searchable database of XML-encoded transcriptions of over 60,000 early English books, has transformed how scholars research and teach early modern texts. This immense archive of digital facsimiles was transcribed and encoded by keyers in India and the Philippines. Despite the keyers’ centrality to the project, EEBO-TCP and its vendors do not disclose the keyers’ wages, labor conditions, or precarity. Examining absences, omissions, and rhetorical maneuvers on the Text Creation Partnership (TCP) website, the article argues that its rhetoric reinforces colonial epistemologies by situating its knowledge production in the United Kingdom and United States while decentering the keyers’ expertise, scholarly labor, and essential role. Ultimately, the labor of digitization must be brought to the forefront in order to understand how digital texts are material and political; otherwise, digital archives will reproduce colonial epistemologies and cultural imperialism in the production of the digital cultural record. Finally, highlighting the work of scholars of critical digital humanities and critical archival studies, the article concludes by considering alternative approaches to digital creation and collaboration that center people, relationships, and process.

This study examines the historical context of border conflicts and cross-border crimes in the North 24 Parganas region, located along the Indo-Bangladesh frontier, from 1947 to 1971. The paper investigates the socio-political, economic, and security-related consequences of these issues, emphasizing their impact on local communities and the broader state apparatus. It analyzes both the immediate effects and long-term repercussions of these border dynamics, particularly in terms of migration, cross-border crime, and regional security. Through a comprehensive exploration of government policies, border security measures, and local socio-political tensions, this work aims to provide a nuanced understanding of how these conflicts shaped the region’s historical trajectory. The research methodology includes archival data, historical records, and case studies, focusing on key events and incidents from the period under study. By examining the interplay between national policies and local realities, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of border conflicts in South Asia during a critical historical period

Purpose This study aims to focus on the impact of ownership structure on carbon performance and reporting. Design/methodology/approach Using a multi-theoretical framework, 47 archival studies that focused on the impact of institutional, family, foreign, state, managerial and concentrated ownership (blockholding) on corporate carbon outcomes were reviewed. Findings Institutional ownership, the most prominent ownership dimension, was found to be positively related to carbon reporting and performance, which aligns with stakeholder theory. Particularly, sustainable institutional investors positively relate to carbon outcomes. In line with legitimacy theory, other ownership categories’ link to carbon reporting and performance was found only in a few studies with inconclusive results. Originality/value Compared to the former broader reviews on corporate governance and carbon, this literature review focused on the relationship between various ownership and corporate carbon attributes. Previous reviews summarized the overall determinants of carbon reporting and performance, neglecting ownership’s heterogeneous impact. Among other recommendations, future research should address the impact of institutional ownership heterogeneity on carbon outputs in detail and include board governance as a moderator of this relationship.

The declining interest of the younger generation in history lessons in the digital era is a serious challenge to preserving national identity and forming national character. Many students find history boring and irrelevant. To answer this challenge, an innovative approach based on local wisdom that is contextual and meaningful is needed. The Batu Urip site in Lubuklinggau, which has been designated as a Cultural Heritage Village, holds potential historical and character values that can be integrated into history learning. This research explores the values of history and character education from Batu Urip's local wisdom as a 21st-century learning resource. The method used is historical research, which includes heuristics (data collection through field observations, interviews with traditional leaders, and archival studies), source criticism, interpretation of character values, and historiography writing. The results show that the Batu Urip site contains values such as gotong royong, social responsibility, and love for the environment, which are reflected in artefacts and oral traditions of the local community. The novelty of this study lies in developing interactive digital history learning media based on local values. The study's conclusion confirms that integrating local wisdom in history learning effectively fosters cultural identity, positive character, and students' interest in globalization.

This article investigates how the role of archival texts as agents of memory requires memory scholars to expand the concept of agency beyond human agency. Revisiting Aguilar’s and Budrytė’s concept of human individuals as ‘agents of memory’, it draws on actor–network theory, colonial archive studies and book history to track the shifting ‘memory capital’ of forgotten archival texts. Taking as its case study the jail writings created by female prisoners during the Irish Civil War, the article contends that taking into account archival texts – as well as their creators – as agents of memory can provide a richer understanding of how cultural memory is created, stored, forgotten and – sometimes – reanimated in the wake of national conflict.

This article explores the role of digital gamification as an innovative pedagogical technology in the professional training of future specialists in library, information, and archival studies at technical universities. The study responds to the increasing need for modern didactic approaches that align with the digital transformation of education and the evolving demands of the information society. The authors conduct a comprehensive review of national and international research, identifying the integrative potential of gamification to develop professional, cognitive, and digital competencies. The methodological framework combines theoretical analysis, synthesis of empirical findings, and practical evaluation of digital platforms and simulations. The article highlights how gamification supports motivation, emotional involvement, and critical thinking through immersive, scenario-based learning that reflects real professional contexts. It also addresses concerns about superficial implementation, emphasising the need for conceptually coherent and context-sensitive integration. Key findings show that digital gamification facilitates deep learning and professional identity formation when embedded within structured, competence-oriented curricula. Its effectiveness is influenced by variables such as learning format (online/blended), student characteristics, and educational funding model. Gamification emerges not merely as a motivational tool but as a multidimensional pedagogical strategy that enhances didactic interaction, promotes reflective learning, and supports adaptive thinking. The authors conclude that digital gamification should be seen as a core component of an evolving educational paradigm. Further research is recommended to refine adaptive models of gamification and to develop scalable digital ecosystems tailored to the specific needs of the library and information sciences sector.

Abstract This paper examines the impact of the “scan and return” practice on the sustainability of community archives, presenting a case study of a local community archive in rural Colorado, United States. The “scan and return” approach refers to a practice adopted in the post-custodial digital environment where original materials are returned to owners after digital surrogates are created. The model offers benefits for diversifying representation in archival collections and expanding collaboration with communities. However, the case study demonstrates the risks that the “scan and return” approach poses to the sustainability of community archives and emphasizes the importance of practicing responsible digital stewardship. The paper also discusses social factors of sustainability and points to the value of collaboration in sustaining community archives.