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Analyzing the evolution of the threat al-Shabaab poses to Kenya post-Westgate attack period Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-09-03 Gábor Sinkó, János Besenyő
In the last decade, al-Shabaab has carried out at least thirty terrorist attacks in Kenya, killing hundreds of people and causing damage to public and private infrastructure. The main objective of ...
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Anthems of oppressed voices: a postcolonial deliberation of the South African apartheid phrase dubul’ibhunu (kill the Boer or shoot the Boer) Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-09-03 Mlamli Diko
Given the reality that South African colonialism and apartheid officially ended in 1994, there is a continued visibility of racial and controversial words, phrases, and sentences that prominently s...
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Unraveling the conceptual ambiguity of digital human resource management: a state-of-the-art review Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-09-03 Sumbol Fiaz, Muhammad Azeem Qureshi
Digitalization is the fundamental aspect of the technological revolution that has introduced organizations to disruptive change. Not only external, but digitalization has also transformed all the i...
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Trends in social inclusion and its impact on public services: Research by CiteSpace Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-09-04 Arif Zainudin, Dede Sri K, Utang Suwaryo, Neneng Yani Yuningsih
Social inclusion has a direct impact on communities and public service systems. There-fore, research on social inclusive has received greater attention from contemporary scholars. At present, there...
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People power: a content analysis of #VAWG tweets in India Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-09-03 Jayanthi Iyengar, Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay
Twitter has been a valuable space for increasing public awareness and participation in discourses on sexual violence, including Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). One common thread running th...
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Protracted refugee situations and the shrinking durable solutions: could there be a ray of hope in local solutions? Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-09-03 Samuel Opono, Frank Ahimbisibwe
The phenomenon of protracted refugee situations and the conditions of refugees living in the same situation have renewed debates on durable refugee solutions. Despite the international provision fo...
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Financial literacy and financial well-being of low-income women in Malaysia: a capability view Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-09-02 Nahariah Jaffar, Sellywati Mohd Faizal, Zarehan Selamat, Izyan Syazana Awaludin, Noor Adwa Sulaiman
The low-income group is viewed as a vulnerable segment of the society, with many difficulties in various aspects of life, including finances. While the government is concerned with the financial we...
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Firm-specific and institutional factors as export performance catalysts: Insights from a developing economy Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-09-02 Nesredin Temam Hassen, Mesfin Lema, Gemechu Nemera
This study advances a resource-based theory and institutional based view integrative theoretical model which contends that the export performance of firms will depend upon both firm-specific factor...
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The role of “Hadih Maja” as an Acehnese oral tradition in supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 agendas: an eco-criticism analysis Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 Iskandar Syahputera, Sastri Sunarti, Tugas Tri Wahyono, Zulkarnain Yani, Yustina Hastrini Nurwanti, Lina Herlinawati, Ninawati Syahrul, Musfeptial Musfeptial
Issues on climate change, global warming, renewable energy, food security, forest conservation, sustainable marine life resources, and protecting wildlife are becoming central issues for the world ...
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Collective and individual adaptation of rice farmers to climatic variability in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-21 Hieu Hong Hua, Minh Anh Nguyen, Thuy Thanh Thi Ngo
This study delves into the intricate challenges posed by climate variability for rice farmers in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta. It systematically explores the patterns of climate variability and thei...
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Impact of integrated land management technology adoption on rural livelihoods in the Goyrie watershed, Southern Ethiopia: Endogenous switching regression modeling estimation Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-21 Dessalegne Chanie Haile, Yechale Kebede Bizuneh, Mulugeta Debele Bedhane, Abren Gelaw Mekonnen
Integrated land management (ILM) technology adoption is crucial for enhancing yield production and households’ income, which are indispensable to sustainable development objectives. This research a...
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Conservative Muslims in Indonesia’s religious and political landscapes: Ahok’s blasphemy case as a political leverage Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-21 Imam Yahya, Sulistiyono Susilo
This study aims to examine how Islamist groups employ the fatwas issued by the Majelis Ulama Indonesia/MUI (Indonesian Ulema Council) as a means of political leverage. Specifically, the analysis is...
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Unlocking sustainable success: the transformative impact of CSR on hotel performance Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-22 Pham T.H Dung, Hien Thanh Hoang, Nguyen Phi Son
This study explores the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on hotel performance in Vietnam’s South-Central Coast, highlighting the role of employee engagement, corporate reputation, an...
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Influence of social media on young adults’ food consumption behavior: scale development Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-21 Vidya Patwardhan, Jyothi Mallya, Kaliappan S, Dilip Kumar
Social media has revolutionized young adults’ lives, including their food consumption patterns and behavior. This is an emerging concern, and a significant gap exists in understanding how social me...
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Water in contested worldviews: insights from hydropower projects on Abbay and Omo-Gibe Rivers Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-21 Gashaw Ayferam Endaylalu, Yacob Arsano
This paper explores the deep-rooted ontological conflicts over water and how these conflicts are shaped by different water worldviews, by taking the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and Gibe ...
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Corporate social responsibility communication strategies of hotel companies Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-21 İrem Enser, Ebru Günlü Küçükaltan
The perception of motivation for corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities among individuals plays a crucial role in achieving successful outcomes. Therefore, it is essential to gain an unde...
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Youth athletes’ perspectives on developmental influences of relationships in individual and team sports Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-21 Anthony Battaglia, Gretchen Kerr
Within the sport context, critical social agents, such as coaches and peers have a significant impact on youth developmental outcomes as well as participation decisions. While youth’s interpersonal...
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The politicization of intellectual property rights in the context of Karabakh Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-18 Adalat Jalal Muradov, Nargiz Hajiyeva
Until recently, intellectual property law has been kept away from the political realm, as it was merely linked to economic and legal factors. However, in light of recent geopolitical processes and ...
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Disaster preparation efforts among animal handling businesses in Kumamoto Prefecture Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-13 Takaaki Fukuyama, Takatoshi Ando
In Japan, businesses that handle animals for profit manage an enormous number and species of animals, and it is highly likely that these animals will cause damage to society in the event of a disas...
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Exit and voice: diaspora population and national development in Nigeria Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-13 Onyekachi E. Nnabuihe, Kelvin Ashindorbe, Oluwasola Oni, David Kosoko
This article interrogates the role of the Nigerian Diaspora in contributing financial and intellectual remittances for national development. It does so because conventional diaspora studies have fo...
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Study of the relationship between increasing average unit price of BIG as the sports lottery and household consumption Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Masafumi Nagata, Tokuro Matsuo
In Japan, public sports institutions sell BIG, a type of sports lottery, to promote sports activities. Consumers purchase these tickets for both monetary incentives and entertainment. The monetary ...
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Unlocking the potentials of community ecotourism: a promising agent of post war reintegration and sustainable development for Ethiopia and Eritrea Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Moges Gebreegziabher Woldu
The article was presented in a launching seminar of ‘Centre for Peace and Reconciliation in Mekelle University, focused on ‘Restoring Ethio-Eritrean Relations from Bottom-up: People-to-People Recon...
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You are either with us, or against us: the small state of Serbia between domestic ambition and external pressures Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-09 Vladimir Vučković, Branislav Radeljić
This article examines the position of Serbia as a small state in the context of external pressures, largely reflecting an ambition to balance the East and the West. While clearly interested in offe...
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Nature and consequences of ‘government infallibility’ in Japan: analysis of newspapers’ narrative Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-09 Yoshinobu Nakanishi
Japanese government bodies are often said to be trapped in ‘infallibility’. However, the analysis of this aspect is fragmented. To identify the nature of government infallibility and its impact on ...
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The role of smart governance in ensuring the success of smart cities: a case of Thailand Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-09 Thawatchai Worrakittimalee, Teerapong Pienwisetkaew, Phaninee Naruetharadhol
This study concentrates on the question of what influence does each component of smart governance have on the effectiveness of Thailand’s smart city. The primary objective of this study is to ident...
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Culinary waste management for a healthier planet: a qualitative study Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-08 Chin Choo Yap, Shin Ling Wu, Pau Voon Soon, Elizaveta Berezina, Mohamed Kheireddine Aroua, Lai Ti Gew
The burgeoning food waste problem is driving environmental pollution and climate change due to landfilling of waste. It is imperative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower carbon footprint t...
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Political economy of accounting (PEA) perspectives on sustainable development goals (SDGs) toward local government’s budgeting in Indonesia Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-08 Iqbal Lhutfi, Unti Ludigdo, Mohamad Khoiru Rusydi, Zaki Baridwan
This study explores how the conflicts of interest involving actors in the process and decision-making of local government budget planning that impacts the implementation of the SDGs from the perspe...
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Navigating social capital development through organisational citizenship behaviour in local government bureaucracy Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-07 Bambang Utoyo Sutiyoso, Dodi Faedlulloh
Weber’s bureaucratic paradigm and the application of scientific management have led to organizational structures that prioritize efficiency over the human dimension. This has resulted in hierarchic...
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Media reporting of ethnic identity-based violence and personal security challenges in North Shoa, Ethiopia Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Genet Zeyede, Agaredech Jemaneh, Yonas Adaye
The proliferation of ethnic affiliated media following the political reform of 2018 has intensified ethnic identity-based violence in Ethiopia. Nevertheless, the impact of this media platform on pe...
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Barriers to formal volunteering among married Qatari youth Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-31 Rima Charbaji El-Kassem, Noora Ahmed Lari, Alyaa Al Maadeed, Amal Awadalla Mohamed Ali
This paper aims to identify key factors influencing the lack of formal volunteering among married Qatari youth.Utilizing data from the Qatar Youth Survey with a sample of 598 married individuals, f...
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Territorialization of plantation concessions: customary land acquisition process, agrarian fragmentation and social resistance Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-31 Kharis Fadlan Borni Kurniawan, Arya Hadi Dharmawan, Titik Sumarti, Mochammad Maksum
Agrarian conflicts between indigenous peoples and large-scale oil palm plantation companies in Indonesia always occur in tandem with the processes of expansion of new land for oil palm plantations....
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Challenges and opportunities in higher education diplomacy of World Class Universities in Indonesia: analysing the network environment of public diplomacy Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-31 Ayu Anastasya Rachman, R. Dudy Heryadi, Junita Budi Rachman, Yanyan Mochamad Yani
This paper aims to investigate Indonesia’s aspiring World Class University, challenges and opportunities when conducting public diplomacy. By analysing the network environment of public diplomacy, ...
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Activism and civic engagement on YouTube? Analyzing reactions to Kamala Harris’ LGBTI + comments in Ghana Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-31 Michael Asante Quainoo, Daniel Appiah Gyekye
The use of social media for activism has become a growing trend in Ghana and Africa. Although there have been several studies on how social media is used for activism to address socio-political iss...
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Usage of the mobile phone on agricultural farm enterprise development by women in rural Bangladesh Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-30 Md. Sadekur Rahman, Md. Enamul Haque, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Shaikh Shamim Hasan, Md. Abiar Rahman, Md. Rubayet Al Ferdous Noman
The mobile phone is one of the most accessible and transformative communication technologies globally and a staple in modern life. This study explores the impact of mobile phone usage among women o...
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Smart tourism practice in the scope of sustainable tourism in emerging markets: a systematic literature review Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-30 Yuviani Kusumawardhani, Hilmiana Hilmiana, Sunu Widianto, Yudi Azis
The crisis caused by the COVID-19 outbreak has put tourism sustainability in question, especially in emerging markets. Since smart tourism has been widely applied in emerging markets and can suppor...
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Exploring entrepreneurial intentions: integrating Kolb’s experiential learning theory with Ajzen’s theory of planned behaviour Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-28 Pushparaj M. Nayak, Madhukara Nayak, Harisha G. Joshi
This study investigated the influence of experiential learning (EL) on entrepreneurial intention (EI) of the students through the lens of perceived behavioural control (PBC). To present a comprehen...
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The mediating role of workplace incivility on the relationship between organizational culture and employee productivity: a systematic review Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-28 Priya Bijalwan, Ashulekha Gupta, Amar Johri, Mohammad Asif
This theoretical review explores the intricate relationship between Denison’s organizational culture and worker productivity within the context of municipalities, with a specific focus on workplace...
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Visitor motivations and use of Information communication technology at a coastal destination: the case of limbe – Cameroon Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-28 Paul Nkemngu Acha-Anyi, Vikelwa Judith Nomnga
Understanding visitor motivations provides an opportunity for destination managers to be better prepared to meet visitor expectations. In the increasingly competitive tourism environment, the uptak...
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Impacts of productive safety net program (PSNP) on soil and water conservation in Southern Tigray region, Ethiopia Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Abadi Teferi Alemaw, Hadush Redae Kahisu, Teka Michael, Goitom Lijaine Gebre, Hailekiros Nigus Adhana, Alem Mezgebo Hailu, Sintayehu Gulilat Zelelew
This study assesses the impact of PSNP on soil and water conservation (SWC) practices in southern Tigray, Ethiopia. The propensity score matching technique was used to assess the impact of PSNP on ...
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Categorization of contemporary art collectors in Japan: clustering by art purchase motivations and psychographic characteristics Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Yuki Wasano, Hiroshi Onishi
In this study, we categorized art collectors based on their motivations to purchase contemporary artworks in the Japanese art market. Applying the 14 art purchase motivations proposed by Zolfaghari...
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Fourth industrial revolution technologies and sectoral employment in South Africa Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-24 Dorcas Gonese, Nicholas N. Ngepah
While the South African National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 emphasizes that Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies offer potential economic growth and productivity gains in South Africa, ...
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Recruiting older participants: evaluating the role of message framing in willingness to enroll in wearable robot experiments Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-24 Clio Yuen Man Cheng, Vivian W. Q. Lou
Willingness to enroll in experiments plays a vital role in user-centered design, particularly in emerging domains such as wearable robots for daily living assistance, where recruiting older adults ...
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Challenges to National Unity in Ethiopia: an in-depth analysis from post-1991 to post-2018 Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-23 Belay Asmare Aragaw
Ethiopia faces challenges in bringing diverse ethnic, cultural, and sociopolitical groups together to maintain its national unity. Thus, the study aims to identify major challenges in Ethiopia’s na...
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Good corporate governance or corporate social responsibility: which affects the firm value and performance? Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Nur Fadjrih Asyik, Mega Arisia Dewi, Wimba Respatia, Aprih Santoso, Rico Nur Ilham
The Covid-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on the performance of companies around the world. Therefore, many companies must try to maintain their performance conditions so that they can surviv...
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Threat of political vigilantism to political security in Africa: a case of Ghana Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Emmanuel Papa Bentil, Isaac Nunoo, Maxwell Oduro Appiah
Ghana is gradually building a political culture that seems to support political vigilantism. This is because the activities of vigilante groups have assumed a cyclonic nature. This study, therefore...
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Can youths engage their leaders? Assessing Nigerian youths’ capacity to demand accountability Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Felix O. Ugwuozor, Isaac N. Mbaji
This paper examined the capacity of Nigerian youths in demanding accountability from their leaders for good governance. The study employed a descriptive survey design guided by two research questio...
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Three decades of decentralisation in Ghana: operationalisation of sub-district structures in three selected regions Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-23 John Victor Mensah, David Wellington Essaw, Musah Dankwah, Adom Baisie Ghartey, Charles Asare Bamfo
Ghana is a constitutional republic with national and local spheres of government. The 1992 Constitution and other legislative instruments enjoin the practice of decentralised local governance syste...
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Employment in Irish dairy production: a narrative analysis of employers and employees’ experiences in an expanding industry Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-19 Thomas Lawton, Monica Gorman, Áine Macken-Walsh, Marion Beecher
As dairy production on Irish farms increases and there is an increased demand for labor, a shift from traditional family centric employment structures to an increased dependency on hired labor outs...
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Post-election performance of political parties in Ghana’s Fourth Republic Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Joseph Kofi Agyapong Darmoe, Kingsley Agomor, Kwaku Obeng Effah
The dominant literature on performance of political parties seems to suggest that African parties are not agents of democracy. The article examines the performance of political parties in Ghana. A ...
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The utilization of State old age Grant by smallholder farmers in Mopani district, Limpopo Province, South Africa Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Dikeledi Petunia Malatji, Michael Akwasi Antwi
Many smallholder farmers based in the rural areas of South Africa are faced with challenges such as lack of veterinary intervention, government support and financial challenges. Hence, social assis...
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A corpus-based study of corruption metaphors: the case of the Jordanian ‘Hirak’ protest movement Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Ronza N. Abu Rumman, Jihad M. Hamdan, Amer Al-Adwan
This study examines the metaphors used to depict corrupt individuals in the context of the Jordanian Hirak protest movement during the Arab Spring (2011–2012). This analysis was conducted using the...
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Emoji crimes on social media applications Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Noor Alhendi, Asem Baniamer, Nader Alsalamat, Muamar Salameh, Hamdah Alanazi
This study examines criminal behavior that takes place using emojis on social media applications. These are new types of criminal behavior that traditional legislation has not yet fully regulated. ...
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Sacred and profane kriya in the island of Bali Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-11 I Ketut Sunarya, Ismadi
This article examines Balinese kriya’s development from sacred to profane. This research is qualitative research with a historical approach. The results show that the presence of past works cannot ...
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Exploring the continuity and change in political advertising research: a systematic literature review Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-10 Ashwini Ranjan, Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay
Political advertising on social media has increased dramatically in the last several years, reaching specific audiences with tailored messages. Political advertising is characterized by its primary...
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TPLF’s annexation of Wolkait, Ethiopia: motivations, strategies, and interests Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-10 Alene Kassaw, Mbabazi Veneranda
Ethiopia has been riddled with conflicts of varying nature and magnitude, some of which have threatened its very survival. It was to stem this scourge of conflicts that ethnic-based federalism was ...
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Food security situation of rain-fed subsistence farming in the Hamassa watershed agroecologies, Ethiopia Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-13 Tegegn Bergene, Belay Simane, Meskerem Abi, Husen Maru
Agroecological conditions are crucial for food production and the foundation for food security in Ethiopian subsistence farming. This study examines the food security status and determinants in Ham...
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Public relations strategies and sustainable tourism in Tolitoli Regency: a case study in the Indonesian context Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-11 Mohammad Sawir, I. Ketut Mastika, Hadi Prayitno, Ayu Lestari, Andi Nur’aini, Daniati Hi. Arsyad
This study investigated the influence of public relations (PR) strategies on stakeholder engagement and community participation in sustainable tourism policies in Tolitoli Regency, Central Sulawesi...
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A social media analysis of students’ perspective toward online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-10 Kanetasya Sabilla, Romi Bhakti Hartarto
During the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide, many countries have instructed the shutdown of all educational facilities to break the chain of virus transmission. Since March 2...
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Unlocking potential? The impact of a soccer intervention on social-educational outcomes in a German prison Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-04 Milan Dransmann, Christopher Meier, Bernd Gröben, Pamela Wicker
This experimental field study investigated the social-educational outcomes of a six-week soccer intervention in a German prison. Before and after the intervention, social integration and social sel...
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Assessing the effectiveness of social accountability interventions in selected district assemblies in Ghana Cogent Social Sciences (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-04 Patrick Osei-Kufuor, Emmanuel Yamoah Tenkorang, Frederick Koomson, Richard Oppong Ntiri
Social accountability interventions have been implemented in low-and middle-income countries as a strategy to improve state-citizen engagement. However, there has been a minimal systematic attempt ...