Rapid Social Change Research Articles

Social Entrepreneurship, Employment, and Financial Performance: A Latent Growth Modeling Approach

The social value created by organizations has been in the spotlight during periods of rapid social change, such as COVID-19. However, the existing literature has been limited by the inability to demonstrate the cumulative effects of social value over time, which has led to academic and practical limitations. Drawing on stakeholder theory, socially responsible customer behavior, and institutional theory, the author collected data from 208 social enterprises in South Korea over 3 years, from 2017 to 2019, and tested hypotheses using latent growth modeling. This analytical technique, which uses structural equation modeling, estimates the latent growth rate of each data measure by year and analyzes the causal relationship between the growth rate of each variable. The results show that higher levels of social entrepreneurship are associated with higher growth rates of total employment and vulnerable worker employment, followed by higher growth rates of financial performance. The implications of this paper are as follows. First, this study reports that social entrepreneurship can help social enterprises develop sustainably by increasing financial performance. Second, this study overcomes the methodological limitations of the existing literature by reporting the relationship between growth rates. Third, this study reports that social enterprises can help solve employment problems for vulnerable populations, who are often the first to be affected by the economic crisis. Fourth, this study contributes to resolving the conflicting and contradictory perspectives of practitioners and academics on the relationship between social and economic value. Fifth, it offers suggestions for the future direction of the academic field.

Public Administration-Concepts and scope

Public Administration is an important discipline that focuses on the management of resources and the provision of public services by governments and public institutions. In the context of globalization and rapid social change, there is an increasing demand for efficient, transparent and accountable governance. This research aims to comprehensively explore and describe the concept and scope of Public Administration. This includes identifying the characteristics, functions, and underlying principles of Public Administration, as well as analyzing its role in governance, policy formulation, and public service delivery. The method used is to examine the evolution and rise of Public Administration, focusing on its meaning, definition and scope in different countries. The research recognizes the importance of bureaucracy, including systems of hierarchy, training, recruitment, promotion, and retirement, in the field of Public Administration. The results show that the importance of Public Administration in economic progress and overall nation building. The research emphasizes the need for efficient Public Administration to achieve the goals of the modern concept of welfare. In addition, the research highlights the scope of Public Administration, which attracts the attention of students in academic and professional programs in the role of public relations. In conclusion, Public Administration plays an important role in national development and sets the framework for achieving welfare goals. It is imperative to study and understand Public Administration to bring about positive changes in government administration.

Study on the elements of moral education included in the curriculum documents for preschool education in Romania (2000-2022)

The particularly complex issue of the curriculum for preschool education remains an open one, given the rapid social changes of the current period, but also the results of research in educational sciences and psychology. All of theses force reconsiderations from multiple perspectives, especially related to the cognitive training-development and from the perspective of the child's moral education. The present research aimed to analyze the editions of school programs, the curriculum and methodological benchmarks, official documents approved by the Romanian Ministry of Education, from 2000 to 2022, considering the moral aspects they include. At the same time, a series of comparative analyzes were carried out, at the level of trends, purposes or approach, with similar documents from other countries. The conclusions show that in Romania moral education is not addressed in preschool education as a distinct subject, with its own objectives and contents, some of its own elements are found in other areas addressed by these documents, and the moral model is very little addressed in these documents. Under these conditions, teachers are forced to draw up their own reference documents for the didactic activities they carry out in relation to this classical dimension of education.

Analysis of The Impact of Rapid Social Ecological Changes in The Batang Regional Marine Conservation Area

Purpose: The objective of this study was to examine slow variables and fast variables that affect rapid changes in the Batang Regional Marine Protected Area (MPA). Methods: This research uses the mix method using quantitative analysis (cross tabulation) and qualitative analysis. Data collection using observation techniques, questionnaires, and in-depth interviews. Results and discussion: The results showed that there was no relationship between the level of understanding of people related to change and gender, there was no relationship between the level of understanding of change and community membership because the significance result was >0.05. The results of the indept-interview explained that people have a high dependence on nature, when nature changes, people need to adapt. An early handling system is needed to prevent further changes, with appropriate government policies and support from the community, it can immediately encourage vulnerable communities to become resilient. Implications of the research: The results of identifying fast and slow changes in the socio-ecological system are useful as a more comprehensive evaluation, so as to determine policies that are more pro to the environment. Originality/value: The results of this study provide different research results, namely examining the socio-ecological system by identifying fast and slow changes due to power plants.

Festivals and Youth: An Educational Cultural Route to Festivals

Festivals have emerged as a compelling subject of study within the realm of the social sciences, with disciplines like popular musicology showcasing festivals as a prominent area of investigation. These cultural events have demonstrated a profound and enduring impact on various generations, solidifying their significance in contemporary history. In the ever-evolving landscape of rapid social change, festivals have evolved into both traditions and heritage. Our research centered on the musical landscape in the city of Cáceres has culminated in the creation of a Festival Route rooted in the pertinent facets of its history and unique sociocultural context. The methodology employed in this study revolves around the development of comprehensive databases that encompass various parameters, principles, and elements. These databases are instrumental in crafting adaptable musical itineraries tailored to the individual participant’s characteristics, including age, educational background, place of origin, and explicit or intrinsic interests. Moreover, they factor into the duration of the route. These databases draw upon the findings of historiographic and ethnographic research, shedding light on the music performed and cherished within the city of Cáceres throughout its rich history. This paper primarily delves into the educational aspects derived from the socio-cultural phenomenon of festivals, specifically in the realms of music pedagogy and value-based education. Our Festival Route is designed with a particular focus on youth engagement, weaving together key locales within the city to create an enriching and educational experience.

Balance and Change in Forensic Psychiatry.

The practice of forensic psychiatry requires balance; the forensic psychiatrist encounters the need for balance routinely and in a variety of areas. Balance is necessary for sound judgment and objectivity when striving for excellence in the field. It is also necessary to effectively balance a career in forensic psychiatry with one's personal life. The American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL) has stressed the virtue of balance in the preamble of its ethics guidelines, noting the importance of balancing competing obligations to the individual and society. Keeping in mind the importance of balance will assist forensic psychiatry with the many challenges of a postinternet era, such as rapidly changing technology, culture, and society. A substantial challenge for forensic psychiatry, now and in the future, involves data overflow and the so-called big data explosion. Information now flows too fast and in such vast amounts that a single individual can no longer keep pace. Balance may be pursued by adapting and leveraging certain skills to confront these challenges more effectively. The current inflection point of rapid technological, social, and cultural change, stresses the importance of balance through teamwork, technology, and prioritizing civil discourse.

Analysis of the Transformation of Residential Open Spaces from Center of Activities to Empty Enclosures

This research paper looks at four factors resulting in transformation of residential open space specifically the courtyard, from centre of activities to empty enclosures. These factors are historical, cultural, society and gender. Predominantly this research looks at residential space in Lahore from a feminist perspective; tracing and analysing it from a gender based socio-cultural aspect of connectivity to individuality. Rapid social and demographic changes are resulting in a new future of residential architecture in our part of the world, leading to cultural changes where globalization is one of the major factors. The structure has evolved overtime from a traditional joint family unit to a nuclear family unit which is a major shift resulting from this phenomenon. A qualitative research approach using purposive sampling method was employed. The findings highlight the importance of these open and semi covered spaces towards a healthy and connected social life fostering activities of relaxation.

The effects of aromatherapy on the mood state and resilience of pregnant women: A clinical trial.

Pregnancy has always been associated with rapid physiological, emotional, and social changes that can cause mothers' stress and anxiety, eventually leading to psychological effects. Therefore, resilience and knowing how to deal with stress during pregnancy are of great importance. As a result, this study aimed to investigate the effects of aromatherapy on pregnant women's mood and resilience. This clinical trial study was conducted on 70 pregnant women in 2021. Participants were randomly selected from Isfahan's health centers and then divided into two groups. A handkerchief sprinkled with orange blossom essential oil was given to the experimental group to inhale for an hour, three times a week for a month. However, the control group received only the usual care. The mood state and resilience of the participants were evaluated before the intervention, immediately after, and also one month after the intervention. Data analysis was carried out using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPPS) 24.0, independent-samples t-test, Chi-square, and Mann-Whitney U-test. According to the results, the score of mood state in the experimental group was 60/97±14/26 before the intervention, 40/97±14/30 immediately after receiving the intervention, and 49/86±11/78 one month after the intervention. These findings indicated that the score of mood state in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P < 0/05). Moreover, the mean score of resilience in the experimental group was 60/83±13/02 before the intervention, 66/54±7/85 immediately after receiving the intervention, and 62/80±8/07 one month after the intervention. The results showed that the mean score of this variable was significantly higher in the experimental group compared with the control group immediately after the intervention and insignificantly higher than the control group one month after the intervention. Aromatherapy with orange blossom oil can enhance mothers' mood state and resilience during the third trimester. As a result, orange blossom oil can be used as a complementary therapy.

Therapeutic Application of Dendrobium fimbriatum Hook for Retinopathy Caused by Ultraviolet Radiation and Chemotherapy Using ARPE-19 Cells and Mouse Retina.

Retinopathy caused by ultraviolet radiation and cancer chemotherapy has increased dramatically in humans due to rapid environmental and social changes. Therefore, it is very important to develop therapeutic strategies to effectively alleviate retinopathy. In China, people often choose dendrobium to improve their eyesight. In this study, we explored how Dendrobium fimbriatum extract (DFE) protects ARPE-19 cells and mouse retinal tissue from damage of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and chemotherapy. We evaluated the antioxidant capacity of DFE using the 1,1-diphenyl-2-trinitophenylhydrazine (DPPH) assay. The protective effects of DEF from UV- and oxaliplatin (OXA)-induced damage were examined in ARPE-19 cells using 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and immunofluorescence (IF) stains, and in mouse retinal tissue using immunohistochemistry (IHC) stains. Our results show that DFE has excellent antioxidant capacity. The ARPE-19 cell viability was decreased and the F-actin cytoskeleton structure was damaged by UV radiation and OXA chemotherapy, but both were alleviated after the DFE treatment. Furthermore, DFE treatment can alleviate OXA chemotherapy-induced reduced expressions of rhodopsin and SOD2 and increased expressions of TNF-α and caspase 3 in mouse retinal tissue. Thus, we suggest that DFE can act as suitable treatment for retinopathy through reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis.

On the waves of emerging technologies: a look at multimedia in classrooms

This study investigates the integration of digital technologies into the educational curriculum, with an emphasis on analyzing impacts and identifying effective strategies for their effective implementation. Using the literature review methodology, the study offers an analysis of the interaction between curriculum and emerging technologies in education. The results reveal that technological integration transcends the mere addition of digital devices, requiring a reconfiguration of pedagogical practices and a focus on continuous teacher training. The research highlights that despite the challenges, technology in the curriculum provides significant opportunities to enrich the educational experience, facilitating personalized learning and promoting essential skills for the 21st century. The study addresses topics such as the importance of adapting the curriculum to the demands of the digital society, the synergy between active methodologies and digital technologies, and the need for an innovative pedagogical approach. Furthermore, it discusses the transformation of the classroom into a technologically advanced environment, the challenges of digital inclusion, and the implications of Education 5.0. Comparative analysis and international perspectives reveal that the effective integration of technology into curricula requires an alignment between educational policies, teacher training and technological infrastructure. It is concluded that the integration of technologies into the curriculum is a complex process, which demands a holistic and integrated educational vision, capable of evolving in response to rapid technological and social changes. The study highlights the need for an adaptive educational system, which integrates technologies in a strategic and efficient way, preparing students for future challenges.

‘Beware of dalals’: a moral world of health market brokerage in Bangladesh

AbstractAnthropological enquiry into brokers and brokerage practice provides a prime entry point for making sense of social change. This article tends to the ways in which the trope of the broker and the everyday practice of those identified as enacting brokerage act as linchpins in broader moral grappling during a period of rapid social change. It draws from the ethnographic context of brokerage discursively constituted and enacted within maternal health markets in Bangladesh, focusing on the trope and actual practice of those identified as morally compromised dalals: brokers bringing women and families from public to private health institutions. It argues that the trope of the dalal operates as a metaphor for immorality ascribed to morally ambiguous spaces of the private health sector, a way for people to contend with a moral discomfort integral to applying market logics to health services enacted largely outside the jurisdiction of formal regulatory mechanisms. The practice of those identified as embodying dalals, in contrast, while flourishing in these conditions, is rooted in economic precarity, primarily of young men with limited power waiting for better opportunities, who negotiate and balance moral and economic imperatives in their line of work.

Education as State Control on Second Space: Sharia Regulation and Millennial Desire on Urban Cafes in Contemporary Bireuen City, Aceh

This article aims to analyze the efforts to dominate thirdspace in urban millennial cafes in Bireuen City, Aceh, by state sharia. Thirdspace is a concrete space as the actuality of contestation in secondspace by each group. Because secondspace determines the domination of thirdspace, state sharia through authoritative institutions, namely Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja (Civil Service Police Unit) &amp; Wilayatul Hisbah (Satpol PP&amp;WH) is trying to take preventive action. This qualitative research uses an anthropological approach. Researchers collected data from observation, in-depth interviews, and literature studies related to research subjects. The theory used in this research is Thirdspace by Edward Soja about the process of forming thirdspace as a public place. The focus of this research is Bireuen City, as a strategic city from the point of view of rapid social change, advanced economy, strategic geographical location, and rapid development of public places for millennials. The research findings show that state sharia through Satpol PP&amp;WH conducts Islamic religious education, especially theology and Islamic ethical philosophy education for millennials by visiting many high schools, as an effort to dominate thirdspace through secondspace, especially urban millennial cafes in Bireuen City.

Pendidikan Profetik Dalam Konteks Global: Tantangan dan Peluang

This journal explores the impact and dynamics of prophetic education in a global context, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced. Through a literature analysis approach, this research investigates how Islamic prophetic values can be significantly integrated into diverse global education systems. Identified challenges include cultural differences, varying understandings of Islam, and rapid social change. On the other hand, opportunities arise in the form of cross-cultural collaboration, global knowledge exchange, and the development of innovative educational strategies. By delving deeper, this journal provides insight into how prophetic education can be an important instrument for building better understanding, harmony and tolerance in an increasingly complex global educational environment.

Kepemimpinan Bobot dalam Masyarakat Maybrat Modern

This article focuses on the "bobot" leadership model in modern Mybrat society. The themes and key questions are elaborated in a mixed method of direct living experience with the related community and analysis of literature related to rae bobot and melanesian leadership of Marshall Salins. One prominent aspect of Maybrat culture is the bobot leadership system, closely intertwined with the practice of kain timur exchange. It is found that this leadership structure revolves around individuals possessing a unique set of qualities, including wealth, generosity, knowledge, and authority. The characteristics inherent to the bobot leadership system appear to align with what Marshall Sahlins refers to as the "big-man system." To sum up, in this system, prominence is centered around a mature male whose influence is acknowledged both within their community and in inter-community relations. However, a pressing question arises regarding the sustainability and relevance of this leadership system in contemporary Maybrat society. In the face of rapid globalization, modernization, and social changes, can the bobot leadership system endure? What role does this system still play in the dynamics of present-day Maybrat society?

Corporate social responsibility in family business: Using machine learning to uncover who is doing good

Rapid social and environmental changes continue to highlight the critical role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in business operations. Research on the determinants of CSR has received widespread attention. However, there has been little focus on family businesses, which play an important function in the economy and differ from non-family firms. Synthesizing the resource-based view (RBV) with the behavioral agency theory (BAT), this study aimed to examine the factors that drive the CSR performance of family businesses from the perspective of the firm and chief executive officer (CEO) characteristics. By comparing the performance of a set of machine learning (ML) techniques, we found that the best predictive model with the lowest mean squared error is the random forest algorithm. The results from the random forest indicated that profitability was the most important attribute of CSR performance, followed by firm size, CEO education, leverage, and board ownership. This study is one of the first to adopt an ML approach to investigate the drivers of CSR performance in family businesses. The novel findings provide a deeper understanding of how the various aspects of a family business firm affect its CSR performance, which can facilitate future research.

Integrating mental health literacy into Chinese college student mental health education in the post-COVID-19 era.

This study investigates the influence of COVID-19 on the mental health of Chinese college students and evaluates the current status of mental health literacy (MHL) education. With mental health issues among students becoming increasingly prominent due to the pandemic and rapid social changes, enhancing MHL is critical. The research highlights the necessity of integrating mental health education with MHL to foster resilience and effective coping strategies. It proposes a model combining online and offline education to maximize accessibility and engagement. By examining both domestic and international perspectives, the study underscores the importance of comprehensive mental health education reform in the post-pandemic era. This integrated approach aims to improve students' mental well-being, reduce stigma, and encourage help-seeking behaviors, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more supportive campus environment.

Исследование структурно незавершённых высказываний в речи советской и российской молодёжи

The aim of the study is to compare the oral speech of Soviet and Russian young people aged 13 to 23 years. The analysis was carried out according to a single indicator: the abundance of structurally incomplete statements in transcribed oral messages. Speech samples of both Soviet and modern Russian teenagers are taken from the media. As a result of the study, it was shown that Soviet schoolchildren and students used structurally incomplete statements in their oral speech 7 times less than modern youth. The study is a continuation of a more extensive comparison of the oral speech of schoolchildren and students of the Soviet and Russian eras, as well as speech role models that were broadcast by the Soviet and Russian media. The basis for the choice of research material was the non-trivial task of establishing the role of the influence of the modern media environment on the speech of adolescents. If Soviet schoolchildren and students consumed media content with the best linguistic role models for their time, then modern teenagers are formed in the free Internet environment. In the course of the study, a method was developed for objective comparison of the speech of different speakers. Text corpora were compared by the number of occasionalisms, author's syntagmas, phraseological units, professionalisms, clericalisms, vulgarisms, structurally incomplete statements, obscene vocabulary, etc. In a series of studies, it was shown that the speech samples of the Soviet era, that is, the Soviet group, are better both quantitatively and qualitatively than modern ones. The scientific novelty lies in the assessment of the oral speech of the speakers of information and entertainment media products of the media of one Russian-speaking country, but in different eras, although close in time, using a new complex method of linguistic analysis. The key factors that influenced the speech approaches of the creators of these media products were rapid social and technical changes.

Who Gets the Kid? Female Empowerment and Child Custody in Taiwan

Women’s status in Taiwan has improved substantially due to rapid social and legal changes, yet how female empowerment affects child custody outcomes has been studied little. This study analyzes the entirety of divorce registration records in 2002–2004 and 2018–2020 to reveal the evolution of custodial arrangements in Taiwan. It pays particular attention to how mother’s changing traits and spousal pairings in age and education affect the probability of different child custody outcomes. The findings show that maternal age and education matter in both absolute and relative terms. Higher maternal age and education are associated with more mother-sole and joint custody decisions. Women in age and educational hypogamy secure mother-sole custody more often than their nonhypogamous peers. Furthermore, with improved women’s status at the society level, all women and particularly those in nontraditional unions now have become less likely to face a complete loss of child custody upon divorce than before.

2022, 2015 개정 초등학교 음악과 교육과정의 비교 연구

Following the 2015 revised curriculum, a 2022 revised curriculum was announced. Through a literature review, this study investigates the 2015 and 2022 revised music curricula for elementary schools from diverse perspectives When the table of contents was compared, redundant goals and characteristics were grouped and sorted in an organized and uniform manner. In addition, the content structure and the value and attitude of achievement standards were further expanded in the 2022 revised music curriculum, compared wkth the 2015 revision. In terms of text-mining-based emphasis, term frequency, and term frequency-inverse document frequency, it is possible to examine the contexts similar to current social situations, such as competence, category, trans-curriculum, and artificial intelligence, in the 2022 revision. Through such research activities, this study makes the following suggestions, First, due to rapid social changes, it is necessary to strengthen the content structure of the music curriculum further. Second, a study should be conducted on how to evaluate the value and attitude categories. Third, the 2022 revised music curriculum must be critically reviewed. With regard to academic background, social context and the use of terms in such a curriculum, it is necessary to continue amending and upgrading the particularity and generality of the curriculum through continued studies.

Social and Emotional Competencies of Polish Pupils: Psychometric Properties of the Polish Version of the Social and Emotional Competencies Questionnaire (SEC–Q)

Objectives of the research: Social and emotional competencies are crucial predictors of effective human psychosocial functioning. Although research on social and emotional competencies has been carried out for many years almost worldwide, in the current era of rapid social changes, further research is necessary. Thus, it is still essential to validate international questionnaires to measure social and emotional competencies in different geographic areas, including Poland. This would make it possible to study the dynamics of the development of these competencies and to conduct comparative studies between different countries. Therefore, the aim of the study was to validate the Social and Emotional Competencies Questionnaire (SEC–Q) in Poland.&#x0D; Research methods: This study was conducted with the Social and Emotional Competencies Questionnaire (SEC-Q).&#x0D; A short description of the context of the issue: The Social and Emotional Competencies Questionnaire (SEC-Q) was completed by 1,052 students aged 9 to 16. The psychometric properties of the SEC-Q were tested through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA).&#x0D; Research findings: The results showed that the SEC-Q has good psychometric properties and, as in its original version, it includes four components: self-awareness, self-management and motivation, social-awareness and relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.&#x0D; Conclusions and recommendations: Validation of the SEC-Q will allow for more research on social and emotional competencies in Poland, including an evaluation of programs for increasing social and emotional competencies and international comparative studies.