Social Sciences & Law

The Psychological Underpinnings of Beliefs in Amulets and Dependence on Monks in Buddhism: An Examination of Their Social Roles in Thai Society

Belief in amulets and monks is deeply rooted in Thai culture and daily life, often serving as psychological tools to cope with uncertainty and stress. Although widespread, psychological studies on the underlying mechanisms of such beliefs remain scarce. This study aims to explore personal and social well-being, values, and attitudes behind these beliefs in the

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VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS AND THEIR SOCIAL IMPACTS IN INDIA: A REVIEW

The present article systematically analyzes the different environmental movements in India and looks at how these movements developed, what their prime goals were, and how they shaped the political and social environment towards the protection of the environment. This article investigates how “people’s movements” have defined environmentalism in India, beginning with the 1973’s Chipko Movement,

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Budget Management in NGOs (The Case of Mozambique NGOs Based in Nampula)

This action research paper explores the critical role of fund management in non-governmental organizations based in Nampula city. This action research paper scrutinized the fund management at the World Vision, Uataf, Plan International and Save the Children based in Nampula city. Vast majority of NGOs based in Nampula city often operate in resource-constrained environments, making

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Media Streaming and Social Interaction: A Study of Gen Z Participation in TikTok Livestream in Vietnam

Purpose: The advent of streaming media has transformed content consumption, with social live streaming platforms emerging as hubs for real-time interaction. The research aims to explore intrinsic and extrinsic motivations behind Gen Z’s active participation, the impact of live stream engagement on user experience, and content creator strategies to foster and sustain audience engagement on

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Unraveling the Dynamics of Office Politics and Understanding Its Impact on Employees

Office politics is a neglected topic in many organizations worldwide, even though the corporate office suffers from this toxic environment and behavior. Management needs to make more effort to eradicate and address the matter. This paper attempts to discover the challenges professionals face because of workplace politics in different job levels of organizations, from small

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how the Unique cultural and economic landscape of Angola influence the development and adoption of a demand service app in the local market

This action research focused on identifying the conditions, trends, and patterns in cultural and economic context of Angola that can be useful for the development and implementation of demand service apps in the country. First, 150 participants, including app users and non-users were interviewed using semi-structured interviews, focus groups and self-administered questionnaires; second, 10 developers

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Appearance and Social Media: Navigating Emotional Well-Being

The world is dominated by digital communication, social media platforms, and online appearance activities that contribute to the formation of individuals’ mental health and emotional adaptation. My article will delve into how social media affects our emotions, particularly in terms of self-presentation, social comparison, and their influence on mental wellness. We use available research and

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Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Among Students

An interdisciplinary area known as social cognitive and affective neuroscience (SCAN) links social science, psychology, and neuroscience to better understand how the brain interprets social and emotional data. This area of research has significant consequences for students, both in terms of tackling the various obstacles they encounter in their academic path and comprehending typical growth

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The Resistance of Socialism Thought in the University of Malaya Student Movement (1972 – 1974)

Abstract: The title of this study is "The Resistance of Socialism Thought in the University of Malaya Student Movement (1972 – 1974)." The objective of the study is to examine in detail the role of PMUM in safeguarding the interests of the students. It investigates how the Socialist Club dominates and plays a role in

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