Changes In Social Structure Research Articles

Changes in Family Structure during Shantytown Redevelopment and Their Correlation with the Living Space

Amid rapid urbanization, shantytown redevelopment profoundly transforms urban environments and catalyzes substantial changes in social, economic, and family structures. Yet, most previous studies have focused narrowly on the outcomes of single residential mobility events, overlooking the complex dynamics that unfold across the pre-redevelopment, during-redevelopment, and post-redevelopment phases. This study investigates changes in family structure and their correlation with living space throughout all three phases of shantytown redevelopment in Heze City, Shandong Province, China, from 2016 to 2023. Collecting data through a community survey, we gathered 1035 valid responses to analyze family structure and residential characteristics. Our analysis, which included Sankey diagrams and cross-lagged panel models (CLPM), revealed a predominant trend of large families fragmenting into smaller nuclear units and demonstrated a significant positive correlation between family structure complexity (FSC) and living space. Notably, the FSC from a previous phase had a significant influence on the living space of the following phase, indicating lagged effects where housing choices are influenced by prior family structure. Further comparisons across different housing types and tenures during the temporary phase highlighted diverse structural changes among families. These insights are crucial for policymakers to refine urban redevelopment strategies, better meet residents’ needs, and enhance the efficacy of policies.

Sustainable Development of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage in Rural Revitalization based on Experience Perspective

The protection and inheritance of the local intangible cultural heritage (ICH) holds profound significance, which has the characteristics of oral transmission and the intertwining of time and space, is an important content and means of rural cultural governance in China in the new era. It is significant in value for promoting rural revitalization and passing on the cultural genes of China. As rural society transforms, the change of rural social structure and cultural order leads to some conflicts for rural ICHs in China, such as subjective crises, weakening of values and the impact of modernity. Therefore, this paper combines the advantages of experience with the inheritance needs of ICH and puts its inheritance and protection under the national strategy of rural revitalization. The study focuses on the function of ICH in rural revitalization from the perspective of experience and explores the topic from three levels: the government, universities, and villages. Moreover, we provide sustainable development strategies for integrating intangible cultural heritage into rural revitalization to promote the revival of rural culture. This article explores the mutually beneficial relationship between intangible cultural heritage and rural revitalization, enhancing our understanding of both aspects. The primary contribution lies in providing sustainable development strategies for integrating intangible cultural heritage into rural revitalization at the government, university, and village levels.

Development Of Tafseer Of The Quran In Surah Al-Baqarah, Verse 83, On Islamic Education In Indonesia

The current interpretation of the Al-Qur'an has the impact of shifts or changes in education creating problems with its integrity. This research aims to determine the development of Al-Quran Tafsir in Surah Al-Baqarah verse 83 towards Islamic Education in Indonesia. This research uses library research methods. This research will examine various library sources that are the main issues being discussed. What is clearer is to examine the development of the interpretation of the Qur'an on Islamic education, what is in Surah al-Baqarah verse 83: a study of the interpretation of Ibn Katsir written by Ibnu Katsir and Tafsir al-Maraghi written by al-Maraghi, although some In his interpretation, he also uses verses, but he uses ro'yi more dominantly. From the results of this research, we can conclude that the development of Al-Quran interpretation in Surah Al-Baqarah Verse 83 towards Islamic education in Indonesia involves the history and dynamics of writing interpretations, and is influenced by various factors such as changing times, changes in thinking, and changes in social structure. The development of Al-Quran interpretation in Indonesia has had a significant impact on people's thinking, both in terms of improving the quality of Al-Quran interpretation, the influence of Islamic reform, and the dynamics of writing Al-Quran interpretations which influence various aspects of people's thinking.

Modernisasi dan Sekularasi Pemikiran Islam di Indonesia

The two key ideas in the evolution of Islamic thought in Indonesia are modernization and secularization. Modernization is an effort to keep Islamic teachings up-to-date and relevant to the changing times, while secularization is the division of religion and state affairs. The purpose of this study is to analyze how modernization and secularization have influenced Islamic thought in Indonesia. The research method used is qualitative with literature study. Primary data sources used are books (especially recommended for scientific work), recognized scientific publications, and student research findings in various formats, including theses, dissertations, practicum reports, and so on. Meanwhile, secondary data sources are obtained through previous research that has been carried out by previous research. The data analysis technique used is by data reduction which aims to conclude the results of the entire study. The results of the study show: First, if modernization and secularization have brought significant changes in Islamic thought in Indonesia, it shows that modernization encourages Muslims to adopt a rational mindset and be able to adapt to the progress of the times. Meanwhile, secularization helps Muslims in Indonesia to separate religious affairs from politics, thus allowing them to contribute more effectively to the development of the country. Second, modernization brings significant social changes, including changes in social structures, behavior patterns, and social interactions. Social change can occur suddenly or gradually, involving the active participation of community members. Globalization accelerates the modernization process by spreading ideas and cultures from Western countries to the rest of the world. Third, the relationship between Islam, modernization, and secularization is a complex and ever-evolving phenomenon, with diverse views and interpretations from various figures and thinkers.

Social Media Empowerment: Constructing Maternal Autonomy for New Generation Urban Mothers

With changes in social structures and cultural perceptions, urban new-generation mothers of children with autism face multiple challenges in their maternal practices, including traditional gender norms, economic burdens, and constraints of the healthcare system. From both structural and post-structural perspectives, this study employs netnography to analyze the interactions of mothers on Xiaohongshu and WeChat communities. The findings reveal that under the dual pressures of traditional gender roles and various social structures, these mothers gain significant informational and emotional support through social media. This empowerment enhances their informed decision-making and choices, alleviates feelings of isolation and anxiety in the parenting process, and promotes personalized and diverse expressions of motherhood. Social media functions not only as a support tool but also as an empowerment platform, helping mothers find autonomy and self-expression within societal structures.

AUTOBIOGRAPHY AS HISTORY: A READING ON PATHIKAYUM VAZHIYORATHE MANIDEEPANGALUM

Autobiography in the Indian context holds a special place as a source of historical understanding.Womens autobiographies are becoming increasingly important as source of self-perception as well as providing insights into gender relations, social structure, political and social change and so on. This paper critically examines the autobiography of Kochattil Kalyanikutty Amma, Pathikayum Vazhiyorathe Manideepangalum and throws light on the importance of autobiographies in recovering womens voices and experiences often excluded from traditional histories. It explores the role of a woman autobiography as a source of historical knowledge and how it helps in the reconstruction of feminity.

Problems and design strategies for elderly housing

In article describes the choice of methods for caring for the elderly and the comfort of living spaces are closely linked to aging-friendly design. Aging leads to a decline in physical functions, resulting in numerous obstacles in life. Therefore, the article analyzes the activity of housing for the elderly, taking aging-friendly design as a starting point. The development status of elderly housing needs in management, safety, social interaction, respect, and other aspects are examined. Design strategies conducive to aging, in terms of lighting, ventilation, detailed environment, public spaces, and intellectual services, are proposed. This aims to enhance comfort, safety, and livability in housing for the elderly and ensure the quality of life for older people. With the rapid growth in demand for elderly care, the vacancy rate in elderly housing reaches 50%. Due to changes in social and family structure, most elderly people live alone and lack security. Elderly homes have become ideal places for them. Currently, most care facilities lack professional management, and the services provided are too uniform. This leads to a weak sense of identity, with resources remaining underutilized. For semi-disabled individuals, standardized conditions do not always meet their expectations for rehabilitation care, medical services, and spiritual comfort. Elderly people face behavioral disorders affecting sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Declines in the five senses, including speech impairments, mobility difficulties, and physiological disorders, lead to psychological needs such as socialization and self-realization. Aging-friendly design is based on the physiological and psychological cognitive characteristics of elderly people. It aims to create an environment that meets their needs and ensures effective care for them. The aim of the study is to analyze the problems associated with designing buildings for the elderly and to determine strategies for creating a supportive design that considers the needs and characteristics of the target audience. The work is aimed at improving the comfort, safety, and quality of life of elderly people by providing them with an appropriate living environment.

Socio-environmental balance: How environmental conflicts can support the climate-security nexus

This article relies on interdisciplinary debates in geography, political ecology and political sciences in order to explore how interpretative analyses of environmental conflict can support the climate and security nexus debate. It analyses mining and environmental conflicts in Burkina Faso and mobilises a framework highlighting the co-constitutive relationship between the environment and human societies. From this perspective, environmental alterations are considered a central and multicausal factor that can lead to a profound change in social and political structures and thus lead to conflicts. This article will first contextualise mining development, environmental conservation and armed conflict in Burkina Faso before reviewing the literature on climate change, environment and conflicts and describing the conceptual and methodological framework. Then, it addresses the case study of four large-scale mining sites in Burkina Faso. Finally, the last subsection explains how this case study can enrich the climate and security debate with an interpretative understanding.

Entre Requebrados, Batuques e Liberdades : música, festa e mulher negra no imediato pós-Abolição em Belém-PA (1888-1889)

The second half of the XIX century was the stage for significant transformations in several areas of the social realm in Brazil, especially the changes in social structures and relationships - highlighting the abolition of slavery in 1888. Considering that newspapers occupied places of influence, as a linker of opinions, here we develop a study based on journalistic sources, investigating the public presence of the black and mestiço population in the immediate post-abolition (1888-1889), in the city of Belém-PA, looking for traces that demonstrate the movement of the popular and ascertaining the views of journalists and literati, paying special attention to a social analysis of the perceptions of journalists and writers over black women in musical and festive manifestations. In this context, the black population already marked their presence against attempts of invisibilization and oppression, guiding their existence and resistance, daily, not only through an organized movement - as were the white abolitionist associations - but, using their bodies, beliefs and traditions. Such individuals employed various uses of music and festivities, using it not only as a means of entertainment, but as an expressive, political, and strategic instrument.

Sustainable development in Mekong Delta, Vietnam: designing resilient cities based on landscape ecological principles

ABSTRACT Mekong Delta cities are increasingly degrading as a result of urbanization, flood control, and climate change. These cities are increasingly vulnerable to flooding, and current flood control measures are not only inappropriate but also exacerbate the impacts of climate change and urbanization. A flood-resilient city is a solution; however, applying this idea to the actual urban environment through exposure to flood risk is not effective for long-term, sustainable development. This research evaluates landscape structure, changes in land use, and changes in economic, social, and cultural structure, thereby proposing rules for sustainable urban development planning. In addition, this research also suggests a comprehensive functional space plan for Cao Lanh City. This city plays a role as a case study that helps clarify the proposed rules for sustainable urban development planning for Mekong Delta cities in Vietnam.

Using social networks to explore the social flexibility of urban vervet monkeys

Increasing urbanisation reduces available habitat and increases human-wildlife interactions, presenting social and ecological challenges for many species; however, flexible generalist species, such as the vervet monkey, Chlorocebus pygerythrus, thrive under these pressures. In the urban mosaic, human-food sources represent clumped, monopolisable food that can increase contest competition. Social network analysis (SNA) is a powerful tool to monitor changes in social structure, yet it has rarely been used to study urban wildlife. Using SNA, we investigated the effect of anthropogenic food and human-wildlife interactions on social cohesion in five vervet monkey groups in urban KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Over six months, we conducted group scan samples every 30-min on each group and recorded all humans-vervet monkey interactions during dawn to dusk follows. We analysed the effect of foraging on natural and human-related food sources and human-vervet monkey interactions on social network metrics for grooming and aggression at group (density, clustering coefficient and distance) and individual (eigenvector centrality and degree) levels, using linear mixed models. Anthropogenic food influenced almost all social metrics. At the group level, foraging on anthropogenic food was related to increased density and cohesion in both grooming and aggression networks. At the individual level, increasing anthropogenic food affected high-ranking monkeys most: eigenvector centrality and outdegree in aggression networks increased with rank. Social network analysis can be a useful tool to document urban effects on wildlife groups, and aids our understanding of wildlife behavioural flexibility, a key tool in developing educated and effective management strategies.

Generational Change in Work-Related Agency Beliefs in Poland

In this study we analyze beliefs on work-related agency in two cohorts of Poles, born in 1970–1971 and in 1988–1989. Both institutional environment and labor opportunities set these two generations much apart, as the first one grew up under communism and entered the transforming labor market plagued with high unemployment, whereas the second enjoyed the opportunities set by Poland’s European Union accession. The comparison is based on nationally representative samples and synchronizes the measurement on the same moment in the life cycle (both cohorts were surveyed at 30 years of age). In the analysis we aim to verify whether there are significant differences in beliefs about means to success in career, as well as in the respondents’ own traits and resources in this respect. These differences, in turn, can be related to deeper, long-term changes in socialization and social structure, as this was often presumed in previous research (it implied further convergence with Western societies). Work-related agency is measured using a shortened version of the Control Agency Means–Ends in Adulthood Questionnaire developed by Diewald et al. Results show that there are distinct dimensions in which both generations are similar and in which they prove to be very distinct. The study also uncovers a more profound change in work-related agency in women and confirms the well-established relationship between occupational structure and agency.

ISSUES IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY IN THE MIRROR OF INDUSTRY 4.0

The fourth industrial revolution is changing many aspects of life. Technological changes and certain aspects of labour law are dealt with by many authors. This paper, however, examines a less focused but equally important issue. This issue is the social and societal aspect of the issue. We cannot, of course, disassociate it from labour market developments, but we try to treat it as an issue of equal importance at every stage of the analysis. It is for this reason that the changing social structures generated by the Fourth Industrial Revolution are presented through the lens of social issues. Primarily through literature and the interpretation of legal texts, but where possible, the practical side will be included.

Rescaling wind energy governance – the dynamic interplay between efficiency and justice in energy policy constructions

ABSTRACT Renewable energy transitions are considered key to fuel green transitions. Wind energy is positioned as a cost-beneficial energy source, but also generates environmental conflicts and contestations of distribution of power and benefits. Scalar changes (rescaling) of political, social, and economic structures and processes have gained increased awareness. Less attention has been given to how energy policies influence the scaling of governance regimes, and how energy policies are shaped by changing perceptions and claims. The article explores how and why energy policies rescale governance regimes of wind energy in Norway, Denmark and Scotland. It examines the emergent and relational socio-spatial processes of energy policymaking as assemblages and analyses material and expressive forces influencing wind energy policies and governance scaling/rescaling. The authors find that perceptions of legitimate governance frameworks within energy policy constructions are destabilized/stabilized over time. Scalar shifts within governance frameworks are influenced by forces of market concerns, green growth and value creation, by energy security concerns, stability and industry development, and by concerns of societal welfare, independence, and provision. The authors conclude that divergent forces destabilizing/stabilizing energy policy assemblages and deterritorializing/reterritorializing scalar configurations are influenced by concerns of both energy efficiency and energy justice.

PERAN PEMERINTAH DAERAH DALAM PEMBANGUNAN INFRASTRUKTUR JALAN DI KOTA BATAM

As a government that has a very strategic authority and position related to its obligations as a "public service" to improve the welfare, prosperity, security and peace of society, regional governments have a very important role in regional development planning. Regional governments in this case must carry out their main tasks which of course must be adjusted to the vision, mission, goals and objectives that will be achieved later. Development is a complex process that requires significant changes in social structures, cultural values, and institutional frameworks to promote faster economic growth, reduce income disparities, and eradicate poverty. Apart from roads, trucks, cable cars and trains, roads are all road elements protected by land transportation infrastructure, including supporting buildings and traffic instruments that are above ground and above water. This scientific work was written using descriptive techniques. This approach can be described as a critical thinking methodology that involves reading articles or other items. In accordance with Law Number 23 of 2014, autonomous regional governments led by regional heads are organized by regional governments. One of the cities or districts in the Riau Islands Province that is still developing is Batam City. Regional governments are still concerned and monitoring infrastructure development. During the Covid-19 epidemic, environmental and meteorological conditions, obstacles and the process of road infrastructure development also occurred. However, considering the existing challenges and setbacks, this can be used as a basis for review and improvement in preparing for the next phase of regional government growth. Therefore, these difficulties do not become a challenge for local governments during the development process; instead, it can be taken into account later. Keywords: Local Government; Development; Infrastructure

Family Structure and Spatial Order: a Study of Modern Changes in Tujia Etiquette and Custom Culture

Scholars such as Henri Lefebvre and Jameson put forward the concept of spatial politics and ideology, and effectively interpreted the logic of social structural order changes arising from modern urban and rural development. Since modern times, the Tujia Society in western Hubei has evolved from an Acquaintance society , a Dual urban and rural society, to a One place, two systems society, the transformation of Tujia etiquette and custom culture into an important symbol of the change of rural order, and the interweaving of the Reliability of its rural value space is a process of Total loss, alienation and reconstruction , the relationship between social groups also presents the multiple patterns of collective differentiation, identity transformation and relationship transfer, and One place, two systems constitutes the true portrayal of tujia people in the Traditional and modern spatial order. To sum up, it is only with the goal of serving the development of human beings, relying on the strong ability of grass-roots organizations to mobilize, and constructing a good image of Tujia people for the country s development and future life, and in the rural value space to reshape the new Etiquette order, can fundamentally eliminate the urban and rural ideological separation and spatial barriers.

Study on the Educational Function of Campus Culture in Universities

Currently, China is facing complex challenges of multiple transformations, including but not limited to social structural changes, international globalization, and deepening reforms of the education system. These factors not only provide unprecedented opportunities for the construction of campus culture in universities, but also bring considerable pressure and problems to various aspects of campus culture, such as material culture, spiritual culture, and institutional culture. For example, some universities have confusion and ambiguity in their values and ethical choices, which limits the further optimization and development of campus culture. Therefore, how to strengthen the cultural attributes of university campuses in the new era has become a problem that must be seriously addressed. Using scientific methods to guide and provide direction for cultural construction activities to enter the campus has become an urgent issue for China's education and cultural development. How to improve its effectiveness and influence has also become a pressing issue. Based on this topic, this article adopts moral education theory, cultural education theory, and contemporary Chinese cultural education theory as the theoretical foundation, combined with the case study of Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, analyzes the current cultural phenomena and construction progress on university campuses through questionnaire survey method, analyzes and grasps their existing problems, and interprets the causes of their problems from multiple perspectives, aiming to provide more comprehensive and systematic solutions for the construction of university campus culture.

‘It Is Said That at Least 300,000 rt of Capital are Required for a Raft Trade’

Although the Dutch timber trade from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century has been the subject of many historical studies, the development of the capital-intensive timber wholesale trade has remained rather underexposed by economic historians with regard to the actors involved. This is surprising since a capital of up to 600,000 Reichstaler had to be raised for the Dutch timber trade; amounts that were hardly invested in any other commercial enterprise in Germany at the time. The article therefore focuses on the timber wholesalers of the eighteenth century and analyzes in detail, based on our own archival research and previous research results, how the timber wholesalers organized their business (business strategies, business practices, etc.) and what significance their income had for the economic development of the participating economic regions of West and South-West Germany in the long term. It appears that around 1750 the German timber wholesaler and the timber companies from the Black Forest had long since driven out their Dutch competitors and acquired large fortunes. With the Dutch timber trade, capitalist practices (creation and management of companies, accounting, new methods of credit financing, etc.) also spread, which also formed an important building block for the further development of the South-West and West German economy. However, the most important thing was undoubtedly the emergence of a risk-loving entrepreneurial class with a sufficient capital base and business knowledge, which had long since broken away from 'artisan' self-reliance. Because the timber wholesalers often also invested their capital acquired in the Dutch timber trade in other industries, and these often formed a crystallization point for the West and South-West German industrialization after 1815, it can be said that the timber trade with the Netherlands not only generated an enormous volume in the eighteenth century and supported West German economic growth from 1740 onwards, but in the long term also contributed to the economic and social structural changes of the nineteenth century.

Медии, медийна култура, комуникации: процеси и трансформации

Abstract: This study aims to explore various scholarly perspectives on defining the concept of media culture and its significance for media, social, and cultural development. The theoretical review presents relevant theories, concepts, ap¬proaches, and important themes in the field of media culture. It argues for the necessity of a coherent theory of media transformation and media culture. The hypothesis posits that modern technologies utilizing artificial intelligence are not equivalent to human capabilities but are increasingly encroaching upon tradi¬tio¬n¬ally human domains such as language, religion, art, and politics. The conclusions drawn from the theoretical review and critical reading are applicable to several scientific fields. Media transformation often involves conflicts and is accom¬panied by crises. Therefore, media transformation can be seen as a process of transitioning from the old to the new. It expresses a new experience over time, accompanied by crises that arise from changes in technical, social, and political structures. These crises lead to a profound transformation in the media system and represent a turning point for the phenomenon of media culture as a social practice constructed by the media, through which meaning is created via different forms of communication. Keywords: transformation, media, media culture, media competence, culture, technology

Diabetes and the social, biologic, and behavioral determinants of endometrial cancer in the United States

BackgroundEndometrial cancer is one of the most common types of cancer that affects women’s reproductive system. The risk of endometrial cancer is associated with biologic, behavioral and social determinants of health (SDOH). The focus of the work is to investigate the cumulative effect of this cluster of covariates on the odds of endometrial cancer that heretofore have only been considered individually.MethodsWe conducted a quantitative study using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) national data collected in 2020. Data analysis using weighted Chi-square test and weighted logistic regression were carried out on 84,118 female study participants from the United States.ResultsWomen with diabetes mellitus were approximately twice as likely to have endometrial cancer compared to women without diabetes (OR 1.54; 95%CI: 1.01–2.34). Biologic factors that included obesity (OR 3.10; 95% CI: 1.96–4.90) and older age (with ORs ranging from 2.75 to 7.21) had a significant increase in the odds of endometrial cancer compared to women of normal weight and younger age group of 18 to 44. Among the SDOH, attending college (OR 1.83; 95% CI: 1.12-3.00) was associated with increased odds of endometrial cancer, while renting a home (OR 0.50; 95% CI: 0.28–0.88), having other arrangements (OR 0.05; 95% CI: 0.02–0.16), being divorced (OR 0.55; 95% CI: 0.30–0.99), and having higher incomes ranging from $35,000 to $50,000 (OR 0.35; 95% CI: 0.16–0.78), and above $50,000 (OR 0.29; 95% CI: 0.14–0.62), were all associated with decreased odds of endometrial cancer. As for race, Black women (OR 0.24; 95% CI: 0.07–0.84) and women of other races (OR 0.37; 95% CI: 0.15–0.88) were shown to have lower odds of endometrial cancer compared to White women.ConclusionOur results revealed the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach to the study of the associated factors of endometrial cancer by including social, biologic, and behavioral determinants of health. The observed social inequity in endometrial cancer among women needs to be addressed through effective policies and changes in social structures to advocate for a standardized healthcare system that ensures equitable access to preventive measures and quality of care.