Social Sciences and Humanities

University as a catalyst for social innovation: A social science perspective with an Indian context

The global community heavily relies on universities, not only to create knowledge, but also to impact social values and social enterprises. The discussion about how higher education institutions serve as catalysts for social innovation has received much attention, especially in scholarly theoretical discourse across research, engagement, and collaboration. This paper adopts a social science framework to analyse several cases from various regions, emphasizing case studies in India, as the profound impact universities make on social dilemmas come to fruition.

Affirmation of ethics for environmental sustainability: a reality of women sellers in the cabassango market in cabinda

This article is based on the perception that nowadays in different spheres, whether economic, political, social or environmental, ethics and sustainability are discussed. Worryingly, there is a need to establish and consolidate ethics among women, particularly those who carry out commercial activities in the informal market, so that environmental sustainability can be achieved. Therefore, the present research has the general objective of analyzing what has prevented the affirmation of ethics by sellers for the environmental sustainability of the Cabassango market.

Race, cyberbullying and intimate partner violence

Cet article Cet article explore les intersections entre la race, la cyberintimidation et la violence conjugale dans la littérature négro-américaine. À travers une analyse historique, théorique et littéraire, nous examinons comment les écrivains et écrivaines noirs américains ont utilisé leur plume pour dépeindre les expériences complexes des Noirs Américains face à l’intimidation et à la violence conjugale.

« Passing » is indefensible in Africana space

Cet article explore la représentation et la condition des métis en Afrique dans la littérature négro-américaine. À travers une analyse historique, théorique et littéraire, nous examinons comment les écrivains et écrivaines noirs américains ont utilisé leur plume pour dépeindre les expériences complexes des métis en Afrique. L'article met en lumière les contextes historiques qui ont influencé ces représentations, les cadres théoriques qui sous-tendent ces œuvres, et les raisons de cette situation. Enfin, nous discutons de l'impact de ces représentations sur la société.

The influence of sugar consumption on aggression and hyperactivity in children

It is widely acknowledged that poor diet quality, or an unhealthy dietary behaviour, is a key risk factor for various chronic diseases in children and adolescents, such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Rising concerns over childhood nutrition and behavioural disorders have intensified research into dietary influences on child development. High sugar intake, prevalent in processed foods and sugary beverages, has been hypothesized to exacerbate aggressive tendencies and hyperactivity symptoms among children.

Secure deduplication of textual data in cloud environments

The rapid expansion of textual data in cloud environments presents significant challenges for managing large-scale storage systems. Data deduplication has become a valuable strategy for reducing storage requirements, but it also introduces security concerns. This paper presents a deduplication method specifically designed for textual data, utilizing a client-side approach to achieve high compression rates while ensuring data security. Our method is designed to resist side-channel attacks, enhancing overall security.

The influence of personal handwriting styles on first impressions and personality perception

This research study investigates the role of handwriting in shaping first impressions and personality perceptions. Handwriting has historically been linked to personality traits through theories like graphology, its validity and contemporary relevance remain debated. The study explores whether handwriting styles influence judgments about individuals' traits such as confidence, and intelligence. Using a qualitative descriptive design, the research surveyed 60 Grade 11 students from Sto.

A comparative analysis of financial challenges and stability among senior high and college students at sto. tomas college, danao city, inc

The ability of students to manage their academic expenses and financial stability greatly depends on their financial literacy. However, many students find budgeting and financial planning challenges, eventually stressing them out and affecting their academic performance. The study is aimed at assessing the financial problems being encountered by the Senior High School and College students at Sto. Tomas College Danao, Inc. It intends to find out their financial management strategies and how financial stress affects their education.

Logistics industry 5.0 in malaysia: human-machine synergy in workforce management

The emergence of Logistics Industry 5.0 represents a paradigm shift in the logistics sector, focusing on seamless collaboration between human expertise and cutting-edge technology. This paper explores the transition from traditional logistics models to Logistics 5.0 within the Malaysian landscape, emphasising the critical role of human-machine synergy in shaping workforce management.

The role of meditation in enhancing emotional intelligence among students in secondary level

This study examines the role of meditation in students' emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and individual development.The study was conducted at Excel Public School, Kathmandu, using a qualitative, descriptive approach. The school was chosen through purposive sampling, and data were collected from stakeholders over six months through interviews, focus group discussions, and observations.According to research, meditation dramatically enhances kids' capacity to focus, manage difficult emotions, act appropriately in class, and be socially adaptive.