Field Of Social Sciences Research Articles

Analysis and mapping of global research publications on migrant domestic workers

Recognizing the importance of evidence-based research in informing migration policies and empowering migrant domestic workers (MDWs), this study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of MDW research patterns and trends. Using a descriptive cross-sectional study design, research articles on MDWs were retrieved from the Scopus database. The findings reveal a substantial increase in research output in recent years, with notable contributions from journals in the fields of social sciences and humanities. Key contributors include scholars from the United States, the United Kingdom, and institutions such as the National University of Singapore and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Journals in the field of migration have prominent role in publishing research on MDWs. At the author level, Yeoh, B.S.A, at the National University of Singapore was the most prolific author. Academic activities were the main driver of research and that funding was suboptimal in this field. Highly cited articles focused on topics such as transnational motherhood, the international division of reproductive labor, and the negotiation of citizenship rights. Major research hotspots in the retrieved articles included mental health aspects, caregiving especially of the elderly, and struggles for legal rights. Specific nationalities, such as Filipina/o and Indonesian MDWs, have been the focus of numerous studies, shedding light on their narratives, challenges, and agency within transnational contexts. Overall, this study underscores the urgency of addressing the needs and rights of MDWs, advocate for human rights, and enhance understanding of occupational health and safety in the unique context of domestic work.

An overview of research methods and topics used in Turkological studies

This study examines the past and current status of scientific research methods and topics used in Turkology. The study’s data were sourced from Scopus, a database of prestigious journals and periodicals in the field of social sciences, and the sample of the study consists of studies conducted in the field of Turkology until 2024. In this context, the keywords ‘Turkish language,’ ‘Turkic,’ ‘Turkology,’ ‘Turcology,’ ‘Turcological,’ and ‘Turkish studies’ were searched together with the keywords ‘Quantitative’ and ‘Qualitative.’ As a result of this search, 413 studies were accessed. To reach a wider sample and to provide a general picture of qualified Turkology studies through the Scopus database, the studies in which the keywords ‘Turkish Language’ ‘Turkic’ and ‘Turkology’ were used in the article title, abstract, and keyword were also included in the study. Since the subject area and keyword range are more general, 3,284 studies were reached within the scope of this review. The bibliometric analysis method was used to obtain up-to-date and quantitative data on the studies conducted in the field, and Voswiever and RStudio programs were used. The findings indicate that the significance attributed to scientific research methods in Turkology has continued to increase in recent years.

Social Isolation as a Precursor to Academic Downturn and Vice Versa

Research in the fields of social science and public health indicates the vital role of social interaction and relationships in promoting mental well-being across the entire human lifespan and education is no exception. Academics ,with its power of inquiring about the universe’s hymn to the patterns of subatomic beings , go beyond the confines of textbooks, Academics can be comprehended as a banyan tree with ever growing branches. Each branch has nuances , differentiating it in the most miniscule ways. As leaves sprout out of innumerable nodes , it ingeniously represents the evolving nature of academics. Wherein each discovery or invention creates a ripple effect in academics. While I have only experienced the finance and business side of academics , The surrealness of penetrating the boundaries of education stays alive in me. For approximately 3 years , I have dedicated time and effort into dissecting my patterns of studying , results , and conducting research - primary and secondary- between Isolation and its effect on academics and learning experiences. Although the relation may seem one dimensional , it delves deeper into the studies of psychology and academics. This project has been intellectually stimulating for me. Furthermore , this research explains the effects of social isolation and how it profoundly impacts learning.

Combining machine learning (ML) and participatory rural appraisal (PRA) for disaster risk preparedness (DRP): Evidence from the poorest region of Luzon, Philippines

In the field of social science, disaster risk preparedness (DRP) is considered immeasurable due to its multidimensional nature, making it infamously difficult to quantify. The current measurements are costly, labor-intensive, and time-consuming. Consequently, policymakers struggle to target policies effectively when implementing disaster risk reduction management initiatives. By combining Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Machine Learning (ML) to train and test community-based system datasets, this work proposes novel approaches to DRP in the poorest region of Luzon, Philippines. We utilized sophisticated econometrics models along with ML categorization methods. Through the analysis of 34 locales and 4 sectors within a disaggregation system over 429 ensemble runs using cross-validation techniques, we then combined the results. The Support Vector Machine (SVM) classifier achieved the highest accuracy of 91.55 % randomly and 94.53 % within the pipeline, surpassing all other models. It also confirms the current relationship between DRP and multidimensional attributes (a total of 21 factors) in terms of correlation and causation. Our work showcases the potential of ML for disaster risk prediction, potentially reducing costs, saving labor, and optimizing time, especially in the most impoverished areas of the Philippines. Ultimately, through extensive PRA, the outcomes have provided different localities with tools for targeting policies in disaster risk management.

Third Information Day: Research Infrastructure Services in the Humanities and Social Sciences

The main results of the work of the team of the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences on the research projects CLaDA-BG – the Bulgarian National Interdisciplinary Research e-Infrastructure for Resources and Technologies in Favor of the Bulgarian Language and Cultural Heritage, Part of the EU Infrastructures CLARIN and DARIAH and No KP-06-N50/4 30.11.2020 “Fourteenth Century South Slavonic Scribes and Scriptoria (Palaeographical Attribution and Online Repertorium)”, will be presented during the Information Day within the DiPP2024 conference. The main emphasis will be placed on developments and implementations of CultIS – a webbased software platform for intelligent digital management and presentation of large data sets and knowledge from the fields of culture, humanities, and social sciences.

Modeling Population Dynamics in the Indian Context: A Differential Difference Equation Approach

The study of population dynamics is of paramount importance in comprehending the evolving demographics and socioeconomic structure of a country. The task of modelling population dynamics in the Indian context poses distinct challenges and opportunities owing to the extensive and heterogeneous nature of the country's population. This research paper utilises a differential difference equation (DDE) methodology to comprehensively model population dynamics in India. The study seeks to enhance comprehension of population dynamics by considering various factors, including birth rates, death rates, migration patterns, and seasonal variations. The study employs Delay Differential Equations (DDEs) as a mathematical framework to effectively model the dynamic characteristics of population systems. These equations account for time delays, historical events, and discrete factors that play a significant role in shaping population dynamics, whether it be growth or decline. Numerical techniques, such as Euler's method and the Runge-Kutta method, are utilised in order to solve Delay Differential Equation (DDE) models and effectively simulate the dynamics of populations over a given time period. The evaluation of each method involves a comparative analysis of its accuracy, smoothness, convergence properties, and computational efficiency. The research findings presented in this study enhance our comprehension of population dynamics in India and offer significant insights that can be utilised by policymakers, urban planners, and researchers in the fields of demography, public health, and social sciences. The results have the potential to provide valuable insights for evidence-based decision-making and the development of effective policies aimed at addressing the various challenges and opportunities related to population dynamics in the Indian context.

Вопросы преподавания биоэтики в современных условиях Кыргызстана

Today, the problems of moral education of future doctors are the most acute not only in the Kyrgyz Republic. The consciousness of the youth of the XXI century is sometimes formed in a non-linear way under the influence of pragmatism and utilitarianism. The organization of ethical and moral perception of the world and self-organization in the best positions of humanism is a problem not only of a theoretical but also of a practical nature. Methodological ideas and principles proposed by various researchers in the field of social sciences and humanities are mainly aimed at overcoming both all-encompassing relativism and fundamentalism. However, the way it should be implemented while teaching bioethics is a methodological problem, in particular in the Kyrgyz Republic. The purpose of our work is to consider various approaches in the context of development of our national paradigm of education in medical universities. Modern Kyrgyzstan needs efficient teaching methods, since only they can effectively form the main pillars of moral consciousness of students, which are necessary for implementing medical activities. The educational cornerstone is development of interactive discourse, not only as a comprehensive communication, but also as analysis of all the interacting factors of this process (determining the context, directly affecting the participants and their understanding of the world). The research uses methods of hermeneutics and comparative analysis. Pedagogical approaches and methods of use while teaching bioethics at universities are taken into consideration. Teachers of bioethics in medical institutions of Kyrgyzstan need to develop effective approaches and methods of teaching young people, such as interactive discourse and a dialectical method.

A conceptual typology of energy citizenship

Energy citizenship is viewed as playing an essential role in the transition towards sustainable energy systems on a national and global scale. However, as a social science concept it is rather fuzzy and insufficiently elaborated. This paper proposes a conceptual typology of energy citizenship that aims for a balance between various competing understandings, in full awareness of ontological and disciplinary differences. The identification of conceptual dimensions and categories for the typology is based on a thorough literature research in the fields of energy social sciences and political sciences, resulting in the formulation of ten ideal types. In a next step, the conceptual typology was empirically tested and substantiated by mapping 596 cases of energy citizenship across Europe. This article presents the conceptual background of the typology and describes the ten ideal-types, highlighting conceptual characteristics, and illustrating them with salient examples. The conceptual typology captures the breadth of energy citizenship, encompassing both existing and possible types. It can be used by practitioners in the design of initiatives and/or policies acknowledging the various possible contributions of energy citizenship to a more sustainable, just and democratic energy system, and in social science studies on transformative social innovations, (dis)empowerment and “knowings of governance”.

ZOLTÁN DÖRNYEI’S IMPACT ON LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND EDUCATION STUDIES: A SCOPUS-BASED BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY (1991-2023)

Previous literature reviews and bibliometric studies have paid much attention to the scientific outputs of Zoltán Dörnyei, a leading figure in the field of second language acquisition and education. However, little attention has been paid to his scholarly impact. This study aims to analyze all publications citing his 87 works in Scopus. Bibliometrix, a comprehensive bibliometric tool, was run to analyze 7,621 documents published in 1,970 sources by 9,226 authors of 2,652 institutions across 99 countries between 1991 and 2023. The analyses include the publication trend, research contributors, including authors, document elements including keywords, collaboration networks of research contributors, shared references, and frequently used keywords. Although most documents were written in English in the fields of social sciences as well as arts and humanities, his impact could be observed across other subject areas and languages. Further discussion elaborated on four major themes of the publications, including motivation, L2 motivational self-system, language learning, and positive psychology. This study could provide researchers and educators with valuable insights into understanding and improving language acquisition processes based on Dörnyei’s incalculable intellectual contribution. As this study focused on quantitative citation analysis, future research on how Dörnyei’s works were cited could provide deeper insights into his impact.

Methodological Planning and Data Collection. Ensuring a Valid and Credible Research of a Questionnaire Survey in Social Work

The validity and credibility of scientific research are determined by the strictness of planning and elaborating each stage of the research, by correlating the purpose of the research with the chosen research method, by avoiding methodological planning errors, as well as by carrying out each research stage in a manner that excludes errors in data collection, processing and interpretation. In the field of social work, par excellence, the value of an empirical research is conferred, among other things, by the possibility of extrapolating the conclusions of that research to similar situations in the practical activity of social workers, in case work with the beneficiaries of social work services. Due to the close connection between research and practice in this field of social sciences, the methodological design must be transparent and convincing, so as to give practitioners a high degree of confidence in the conclusions of the scientific study, as well as the possibility to capitalize on its informative benefits. So, methodological errors of research projects carried out in the field of social work can have a much wider and more tangible negative impact than in the case of other fields of science, at least from a pragmatic point of view, when theory is translated to practical applicability, and the scientific study is implemented in case work performed with the beneficiaries. This study aims to analyze the questionnaire survey in social work, by highlighting the main methodological errors that can affect the validity of such an empirical study, in order to identify the optimal solutions for a correct planning and methodological development of the scientific study.

Anorexia nervosa: Disease process, challenges and hope

Anorexia nervosa, as a psychiatric disorder with a progressively high prevalence, is characterized by the following features: high mortality rate, serious harm, long-lasting effects, difficult to cure and easy to relapse. In recent years, Awareness of anorexia nervosa is different than in the past, going deeper: it is a complex disorder involving multiple systems. Many disciplines are also actively exploring it. However, there are still problems such as Pathologic mechanism unclear, no clear indicators of disease, no targeted drugs, and insufficient public awareness. This article analyses research in the fields of social environment, immunology and brain science in the order of disease onset, evolution and treatment (including difficulties in the treatment process, such as in Refeeding syndrome), and puts forward some recommendations for earlier intervention, comprehensive treatment, and optimization and maintenance of therapeutic efficacy in anorexia nervosa. It is also hoped that public awareness and attention will be raised. There are still many gaps in the road to overcoming anorexia nervosa, which has a large research space and is also not less challenging. Future research could focus on finding objective indicators for diagnosing anorexia nervosa or suggesting recovery, and finding targeted drugs from the perspective of multi-system interactions.

“How to Survive in the Field”: Alternatives to a Scientific and Educational Career in the Field of Social Sciences

“How to Survive in the Field”: Alternatives to a Scientific and Educational Career in the Field of Social Sciences

Insider perspectives: insights from formers on their role as subject-participants in P/CVE research

ABSTRACT This article examines the contributions of ‘formers’, individuals who were previously affiliated with groups advocating violent extremism but who now work as researchers and practitioners in the P/CVE field. There are a limited number of studies assessing the value added of formers to P/CVE programs. We make two significant contributions to the body of work. First, we examine how formers can contribute not only to P/CVE practice, but to academic research of terrorism, and how their insights and experience can be employed for improving research designs and interview completion rates and responses. Second, none of the extant works incorporates the views of formers themselves in the assessments. Four of the co-authors of this article are formers who publish peer-reviewed and policy institute research, and they present their perspectives on who counts as a former, and how their individual backgrounds inform and bolster their research and praxis. We encourage researchers of political violence to emulate other fields of social science and incorporate appropriately trained formers as subject-participants to improve research in the field.

Alternative metrics and social impact of research about Social Sciences in Cuba

Abstract The evaluation of the social impact of research is a critical concern for both the scientific and social communities. This study aims to describe the social impact of scientific research outcomes in the field of Social Sciences in Cuba. Five dimensions of analysis and 16 alternative indicators were utilized, employing altmetric tools and data sources. The data for the study were collected from the Scopus database and the altmetric data provider PlumX Metrics. Statistical techniques for trend and correlation analysis between indicators, along with data visualization, were used for the analysis. The results indicate that the most prominent indicators were citations in Scopus and CrossRef, Views Count, Full Text Views, Abstract Views, Readers in Mendeley Captures, and social network metrics from Facebook and Twitter. The research findings with the greatest social impact pertained to climate change and environmental policy, scientific production related to COVID-19, higher education, sustainable development, gender studies, legislation, and tourism.

Understanding Chinese Bureaucracy: A Systematic Literature Review

An in-depth study of Chinese bureaucracy and its characteristics is an inseparable research topic in the field of social science in contemporary China. The historical lineage of Chinese bureaucracy shows a development from monarchical bureaucracy to cadre system. The Chinese bureaucratic organization is regarded as a cadre system with Chinese characteristics, characterized by hierarchy, centralization, political loyalty, meritocracy, and personification; the pressure system, administrative contract system, and project system are its operation mechanisms. China's bureaucracy has been transformed from a revolutionary group to a modern bureaucracy, and has now entered a period of adjustment and improvement. Chinese officials pay attention to moral cultivation and character building, and their selection and appointment emphasizes the principles of both virtue and talent, and puts virtue first. The structure of Chinese officials represents a hierarchical pyramid structure, and relationship is the core concept in understanding the interpersonal network of Chinese officials. The emphasis on informatization, transparency, specialization, and innovation is the focus and trend of future research on Chinese bureaucracy.

THEORY OF SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS AND USER SAFETY IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE: Construction of theoretical-methodological path

This research aimed to develop a theoretical-methodological path between the Theory of Social Representations and the safety of users of Primary Health Care. This is a theoretical essay, guided by productions in the fields of social sciences, politics, sociology, of philosophy and health, digital and in printed materials. Electronic databases: MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF, VHL and Google Scholar were used. The content was deepened through consultations in books by classic authors that discuss the theory and its insertion in social reality. To support inferential analysis, Bradin's content analysis technique was used. For analytical and reflective scope, the discussion covered four topics, namely: The Theory of Social Representations: preliminary notes; Social Representations: intertwining and deepening based on Moscovici's postulates; The processes of elaboration of social representations: transforming the unfamiliar, or unfamiliarity itself, into the familiar; Arrival: outline of a theoretical path between the Theory of Social Representations and User Safety in Primary Health Care. The identification of how representations are created and how they are organized in everyday life, supporting the understanding of knowledge, feelings, values, symbols and culture that can influence and modify practices within primary care. Shared and socially constructed knowledge can influence new practices and behaviors regarding user safety in Primary Health Care.

Penerapan Konsep Guru Profesional Dalam Penanaman Akhlak Siswa Pada Surat Ali Imran Ayat 159

Educators are one of the figures that has a major role in shaping human resources, because educators can be as teachers, guides who always guide in goodness, as well as leading students in the demand of science. To be an exemplary and professional teacher, an educator is encouraged to follow examples based on Hadits and the Quran that can help teachers to have maximum working spirit and focus on the profesionalisme that is based on the Quran. The purpose of this study is to explain how the role of teachers in applying the concept to Ali Imran letter verse 159 becomes a professional teacher in instilling the morality of students at MI Ibnu Aqil Pekanbaru. Research in this thesis uses case study research, also known as case study, which is a qualitative research method used to investigate a particular problem or object, mainly in the field of social sciences. Case research is used in sociology to evaluate a real event or situation (directly). The results of this study show how to address the phenomenon of moral degradation that occurs in children and adolescents, especially students at the level of MI, by applying the values of moral education in Al-Quran Surat Ali-Imran Ayat 159, which covers many values, for that how important the intelligence and role skills that must have professional teachers to help refresh and create a generations of moral karimah.

The Integration of Ethnoscience and Technology: A Review

This literature review critically examines the integration of ethnoscience and technology, highlighting the transformative impact of this amalgamation on the field of social sciences. Ethnoscience, with its focus on understanding the diverse ways in which human communities perceive and interact with their world, and ethnography, a methodology for the immersive study of cultures and social interactions, together provide a robust framework for exploring human cognition, behavior, and societal constructs. The review delves into the key principles of ethnoscience, emphasizing the development and significance of ethnography in anthropological research and the methodological flexibility required to address contemporary challenges. This study further explores the integration of technological innovations such as wearables, digital traces, and information and communication technology (ICT) into ethnographic studies, underscoring the opportunities and challenges presented by the digital era. The paper argues that the incorporation of technology not only expands the methodological toolkit available to researchers but also enhances the depth and breadth of ethnographic insights into socio-economic, policy, and environmental factors influencing technology adoption across various sectors. Despite the methodological, socio-economic, and infrastructural hurdles, the integration offers unprecedented opportunities for understanding complex social phenomena, contributing significantly to policy-making, community development, and technological innovation. This review underscores the necessity of evolving ethnographic practices to keep pace with technological advancements, fostering a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the intricacies of human life in the digital age.

The problem of determining the appropriate statistical method in human and social research

This research aims to find a solution to a problem faced by most researchers in the field of human and social sciences. The problem is related to the use of the appropriate statistical method for analyzing data and testing hypotheses, choosing between the two main types of statistics: parametric and non-parametric. Choosing the statistical method is not random, but rather depends on the fulfillment of certain conditions, such as normality of distribution, sample size, homogeneity, and measurement level (nominal, ordinal, categorical, or relative), the research poses a crucial question: How does a social researcher choose the appropriate statistical method to test the hypotheses of his research?

Chasing balloons as scientific practice: On transformative cocreation and epistemic ethics of care in the emerging field of youth citizen social science

How does including youth in research within a citizen social science framework challenge and transform our participatory action research practices and approaches? Through a storying journey we unravel how the training and subsequent conducting of a co-creative research process with young citizen social scientists are evolving from a cacophony of traditions, approaches and disciplines, among them youth participatory action research, action research in organizations, citizen science and social anthropology. The article is based on empirical research with a group of young people in Oslo, Norway, involved in a large collaborative citizen social science project on social inclusion of youth in Europe. We have witnessed closely how an epistemic ethics of care is integral to securing the epistemic justice of youth and argue that citizen social science can promote both epistemic justice and epistemic abundance by including youth in all parts of a rigorous research process that produces new scientific knowledge. Yet, we found that performing an ethics of care is (close to) impossible within the current conditions and structures of social sciences, as our ideals and views on what science is, delimit the practices of relational care necessary for inclusive processes. The implications of our findings call for an ethics of care framework for both citizen social science and action research practices.