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The research aims to clarify the concept of the theoretical framework and its pivotal role in conducting field social research, in addition to clarifying how to employ theoretical categories in explaining social phenomena. The research relied on the analytical-applied approach in studying the research topic. The research also concluded that theoretical selection represents one of the most important steps in the procedures of serious social research, which should be guided by a social theory from which the research hypotheses are derived, determine its approaches and methodology, and constitute the researcher's reference in the process of analysing and interpreting the studied phenomenon. The research also recommended the need to hold academic lectures and seminars in the field of sociological theories on the importance of designing a theoretical framework in directing the steps of field research. In the end, the research recommended the need to develop students' academic and applied skills in the field of employing the appropriate theoretical framework to study the research problem by holding training seminars at the bachelor's degree to acquaint them with the importance of sociological theories and their pivotal role in field research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article restores the significance of social research in interwar Poland. The author presents four different studies linked primarily by the dynamics of transformation in the face of political instability. The text positions memoir writing methods among other types of qualitative research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper considers the role of social research and human behaviour in attempts to eradicate bTB. Future attempts to eradicate bTB are likely to involve an increasing range of sophisticated technologies. However, the acceptance and use of these technologies is likely to depend on a range of behavioural incentives. The use of appropriate behavioural nudges may facilitate bTB eradication, but the paper contends that of more value are socio-cultural approaches to understanding behaviour. Specifically, the concepts of the 'good farmer' and 'real vets' are discussed to show how bTB eradication is dependent on social identities. In conclusion, the paper outlines four key roles for social research in assisting with future bTB eradication policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The phenomenon of popularisation of alternative methods of conflict resolution is widespread in Poland, both at the state and self-government levels. Combining the interdisciplinary achievements of practice and doctrine, numerous projects and programmes are being developed to encourage parties and professional lawyers to use mediation in the process of dispute resolution. However, on the basis of statistical data showing the use of judicial mediation in cases where it could have been used at a level of 1.6%, it should be concluded that there is still a long way to go before mediation becomes a ‘fully-fledged’ method of conflict resolution, constituting a viable alternative to the traditional adjudicative method of dispute resolution. The purpose of the article is to present the results of empirical research conducted by the authors within the framework of scientific activities related to the implementation of the assumptions of the Academic Mediation Centre operating at the Institute of Legal Sciences of Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (Lublin). The article consists of three parts. The first one presents the subject, scope and objectives of the research, as well as the research hypotheses and methodological details. The second part presents the results of the empirical research conducted and the partial conclusions. The last part is a summary of the conclusions of the research carried out.

Big data represents a significant challenge for the social sciences. From a philosophy-of-science perspective, it is important to reflect on related theories and processes for developing them. In this paper, we start by examining different views on the role of theories in big data-related social research. Then, we try to show how big data is related to standards for evaluating theories. We also outline how big data affects theory- and data-based research approaches and the process of theory building. Discussions include a summary of lines of reasoning, limitations, and a proposal for future developmental steps. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of a moderator has become ubiquitous when using focus groups for social science research. While a skilled moderator can facilitate discussion, we argue that, in some instances, moderators can potentially hinder the generation of the types of group discussions that academic researchers may seek to access. In this paper we outline some of the challenges associated with moderated focus groups and propose a complimentary methodology: a remotely-moderated focus group that can help overcome some of the problems a physically present moderator might create, while still incorporating many of the benefits of moderation. Using two remotely-moderated focus group designs – one exploring dietary identity and the other exploring gendered experiences of sexual harassment – we provide evidence for the efficacy of this design in multiple contexts. We evaluate its ability to produce high quality conversational data and suggest directions for future research exploring the utility of this methodology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Social work education in Nigeria is largely dominated by Eurocentric knowledge, theories and beliefs. This has led to a one-sided narrative where Eurocentric ideologies are advanced and indigenous knowledge often sidelined in academic curricula. This non-inclusive teaching and learning methodology acts as a continuous (re)colonization process where knowledge from Europe is imported and planted in the African academy. To contribute to the discussion for indigenous knowledge, this study researched the need for indigenous knowledge in social work education in Nigeria using 18 semi-structured interviews. Participants for the study were made up of 4 social work educators, 10 social work students and 4 social work practitioners. Major findings affirmed that social work education and practice in Nigeria was anchored by Western ideologies rather than indigenous knowledge. It was evident from research findings that indigenous knowledge need to be made more transparent in social work curriculum in Nigeria. Overall, indigenous and Western knowledge need to be blended in the present social work curriculum in Nigeria to ensure the best of both and to off avoid the 'danger of a single story'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Latin America is a very fertile region for memory studies, as evidenced by the publications that range from the founding works of Elizabeth Jelin to the most recent compilation works. It is important to recognize that this consolidated field of studies has traditionally revolved around victimization processes and, more recently, transitional justice. However, it is also a scenario for the renewal of memory studies, in tune with contemporary global debates such as (1) the new generations and post-memory; (2) the redefinition of the role of the state as guarantor of official and public memories and, added to this; (3) the new place (geographical, institutional) occupied by the citizenry. Based on an assessment that recovers both the founding studies in Latin America, as well as the main contributions of research on memory and violence (with emphasis on work on transitional justice, exile and new generations), here we identify the new lines of research that are being privileged by memory studies in the region, this in order to draw a new research agenda for the field, which registers both the renewal of traditional themes (e.g. systematic investigations on the engagements of the researchers regarding issues such as transitional processes, and violence against marginalized or repressed groups; or the need to reintroduce the field of corporeity to think about issues such as gender, violence, exile) and the emergence of new problems of urgent research (the field of crises and uncertainty). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This empirical study examined the effects of the presence of others (physical observers and embodied agents) on the performance of the Stroop task within an immersive virtual reality (VR) environment. Drawing from the research conducted by Pascal Huguet and his colleagues, who explored the social facilitation and inhibition effects in traditional lab conditions using the Stroop test, the current study sought to test these effects in VR conditions. Participants were divided into four groups, each experiencing different conditions – performing the task alone, under the awareness of being observed, or in the presence of embodied agents (formally dressed as Dr. Piotr or casually as Piotrek). A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) for independent samples was conducted to evaluate the results. Findings showed a significant reduction in Stroop interference when participants were aware of being observed by the experimenter. However, the presence of embodied agents in the VR environment, regardless of their regardless of their dress or manner of presentation, did not significantly influence the results. These results not only confirmed the occurrence of the Stroop interference effect in VR conditions, comparable to traditional lab conditions, but they also suggested that the social presence of the experimenter could enhance task performance in the VR environment. There was no significant influence observed from the presence of embodied agents, though. These observations can greatly contribute to the development of VR. However, further research is required to expand these findings, considering factors such as sample size and realism of embodied agents.

Due to global climate change, community resilience to natural disasters has become a high priority in environmental research. Academicians and practitioners from different disciplines and organizations include several dimensions to outline the process of building resilient communities. Although this research branch suffers from the lack of a shared theoretical and methodological consensus, many scholars publish research articles each year. Similarly, social scientists include diverse contextual humanitarian dimensions that are challenging to trace. Therefore, this study attempts to undertake a systematic review of the literature of the last 12 years (2010–2021) to outline the current trends in research methods, selected dimensions, and theoretical standpoints from the social perspective. This systematic observation of the literature identifies the recent trends in adopting research design, sampling design, and data collection techniques used for the research. The present review also traces the propensity of including major theoretical dimensions in the research. After identifying the contemporary trends in research, we find that a comprehensive multi-phase research model is necessary to initiate an effective policymaking in a specific socio-ecological context.

At present, the importance of visualizing the scientific production of universities is increasingly notorious, the dissemination of research by teachers in horizontal social networks has gained strength, this aims to reach general and non-specialized audiences. The objective of this research was to identify the level of visibility of the scientific production of the Facultad de Ingeniería en Ciencias Agropecuarias y Ambientales FICAYA of the Universidad Técnica del Norte UTN in horizontal social networks. This research was quantitative with a descriptive scope. The study focused on identifying the presence and use of horizontal social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X) by the groups of this faculty, for this observation sheets and surveys were used. leaders of the research groups to find out the reasons for their presence or absence in these networks. According to the observation sheets applied, the faculty has a general presence in horizontal social networks, but they do not share their scientific production, no group has profiles in the networks, one of the important reasons to highlight is that 75% of the groups mention that They are focused on other dissemination channels for their scientific production. Based on the results obtained, it is concluded that scientific production should be displayed not only in specialized channels but also in horizontal social networks with the public, since it can inform and publicize the efforts of the academy with its research to provide solutions to problems. of the royal society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It is widely accepted that old cadastral maps have multiple uses, such as reestablishing cadastral parcel boundaries, municipality boundaries, and coastal limits, or conducting historical, economic, and social studies. In Spain, the Directorate General for Cadastre, and the National Geographic Institute, has numerous digitized old maps that are accessible to users. In the Comunidad Valenciana, the georeferencing of certain series of old cadastral maps is being carried out in phases, which is one of the subjects of this study. A metric analysis of two series of old cadastral maps from a municipality was conducted. One of the series was georeferenced by the Valencia Provincial Cadastre Office, while the other was georeferenced in this research. Additionally, a spatial data infrastructure (SDI) was created, providing WMS, catalog, and document download services. Metadata were also published, containing information about the source, digitalization process, georeferencing, and achieved accuracy, following the ISO 19115 standard for geographic metadata. Furthermore, through individual and group interviews, participatory social research was conducted, to assess the use of old cadastral maps and the created SDI services, aiming to understand the users' appreciation of the services. The results of the social research indicate that the SDI services created are highly valued, but certain conditions need to be met to ensure their effective use by the general public in order to avoid misuses and misinterpretations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Process-oriented social research is a type of social research which theoretically emphasizes the notion of time and/or empirically stresses the significance of process-produced data. Therefore, this type of research has to be especially conscious of time. This special issue introduces several recent studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article of reflection, theoretical and methodological, of an epistemological nature, presents relationships of commitment between universities and the productive sector through research. Society in general, unions and the state have understood that more and more professionals require scientific research processes. Therefore, advanced education must be supported by inquiry processes that transform these sectors. In general, investigative issues that generate epistemological contradictions are addressed due to the misuse of investigative techniques and procedures. Both the first and the second are more specific and inseparable from the investigative action. Techniques are the DNA of research: they condense the theoretical and methodological history of whoever has developed them and whoever chooses them. That history can be deconstructed from a technique. A strong presence of an orthodox positivism persists, anchored from the analytical empirical that invades the limits of qualitative research that requires an exhaustive review. On the other hand, according to the so-called mixed investigations, mixtures are made that are not coherent with the proposed paradigmatic models. This dispersion of the sciences, paradigms and types of research are limiting to understand, interpret or transform the contexts involved in the investigative processes. For this reason, for the researcher, the techniques are presented, in their pedagogical dimension, as the access door to the research experience, which enriches it, broadens it, and makes it more fruitful the more and better the instruments are handled articulated between the parts. and these integrated with the whole, highlighting that we are immersed in a productive process in which the researcher must make decisions at each step, which must be marked by the social conditions in which said process is carried out. The opposite produces paradigmatic blindness or obstacles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Simple Summary: Increasing awareness among veterinarians regarding antimicrobial administration to animals is crucial in combatting antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Implementing educational practices serves as a fundamental tool to foster dialogue and discussion among professionals on AMR, facilitating the identification and sharing of strategies for its reduction. This manuscript presents a training project example designed for veterinarians engaged in the rabbit sector. The project utilizes an innovative blended training strategy to encourage communication and discussion among experts, establishing common best practices for the responsible use of drugs on farms. The course's design was tailored to the specific training needs of veterinarians, identified via a social research activity involving focus group discussions. Participants engaged in interactive activities, such as group classroom exercises and online forum discussions, resulting in the development of an "operational tool". This tool provides guidance for rabbit veterinarians to implement various strategies in order to reduce antimicrobial usage (AMU) and enhance the adoption of correct breeding management practices. The training activities received positive feedback from the participating veterinarians, highlighting the success of this approach. The structure and efficacy of this training program suggest its potential application in other animal production chains to address AMR effectively. The rabbit sector faces significant challenges with antimicrobial usage (AMU) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A focus group involving nine rabbit sector stakeholders identified key issues contributing to high AMU and the need for veterinarians' training. Participants emphasized the lack of clear legislation, biosecurity standards, and the importance of training on best practices to reduce AMU. To address these concerns, a blended learning course for rabbit veterinarians was organized, focusing on responsible drug use to lower AMU. The course design promoted participant interaction using group exercises and online discussions. The output was an operational tool, encompassing crucial elements to reduce drug dependence, covering housing, environmental conditions, feed, reproduction, disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatments. Validated in veterinarians' daily practices, the tool proved valuable. The tool, presented as a checklist, assists veterinarians in supporting field activities regarding proper drug use and AMR issues. It also helps farmers address knowledge gaps in breeding management and adopt biosecurity practices for disease prevention. Participants were encouraged to use the tool during farm visits and collaborate with farmers. The project presented in the manuscript is a crucial step towards the development of effective strategies for responsible AMU and AMR mitigation in the rabbit sector and beyond. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) receives hundreds of requests for scientific risk assessments each year and publishes on average over 500 scientific outputs annually. To optimise the planning for its risk communications, the authors developed a two-phase approach for assessing incoming requests that follows the first two stages of the IRGC's Risk Governance Framework―Pre-Assessment (Screening) and Appraisal (Risk Perceptions and Social Concerns Assessment)―and is driven by use of social insights, analytics, and professional knowledge. During the Pre-Assessment phase requests from risk managers are pre-screened and filtered then processed using a checklist divided into sections on the characteristics of risks, knowledge/awareness of them, and the institutional and market context. A decision tree was developed to manage the combinations of factors needed to trigger preparation for future risk communications options. Use of the approach was implemented and refined at EFSA from 2019 to 2021. During the Appraisal phase, societal insights from social research, media analysis and social media listening are compiled to i) map the elements to consider for risk communication and ii) identify the overall sensitivity of the subject matter, taking into account concerns, expectations and risk perceptions. These assessments of risk perception and societal concerns have been developed for sensitive topics and potentially emerging issues with the aim of identifying risks that share similar characterises, in terms of level of knowledge and risk perception. These two stages provide mechanisms to identify topics and clusters of topics of interest for risk communication and to drive the subsequent development of communication objectives and strategies. This is expected to inform the eventual development of standardised communication responses on topics within specific clusters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of digital methods in social research has increased significantly, offering some benefits over traditional research methods, and some new challenges. The UK Food Standards Agency's social science provides several case studies of how digital methods can be effectively utilized in practice. The agency has adopted various digital methods including web push surveys, online panels, online deliberative dialogue and citizen science platforms to gather data and gain insights into citizens' attitudes and behaviours when it comes to the food system and food safety and standards. The implementation of these digital methods has allowed for more efficient data collection, and when applied with care and creativity can offer a high level of engagement and participation from the public. Furthermore, the use of citizen science platforms such as Zooniverse has allowed for the involvement of the general public in the research process, leading to increased public understanding and engagement with the research. The broad use of digital methods in social research as demonstrated by the UK Food Standards Agency's social science highlights the utility of such methods for current and future research practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract This paper considers the role of social research and human behaviour in attempts to eradicate bTB. Future attempts to eradicate bTB are likely to involve an increasing range of sophisticated technologies. However, the acceptance and use of these technologies is likely to depend on a range of behavioural incentives. The use of appropriate behavioural nudges may facilitate bTB eradication, but the paper contends that of more value are socio-cultural approaches to understanding behaviour. Specifically, the concepts of the ‘good farmer’ and ‘real vets’ are discussed to show how bTB eradication is dependent on social identities. In conclusion, the paper outlines four key roles for social research in assisting with future bTB eradication policies.

This research, following the studies about the historical-biographical backstage of social research, intends to identify and analyze key elements in the early stages of social researchers’ itineraries. Based on a distant comparative analysis inspired by Valles (2009) and Glaser and Strauss (1973) of 34 interviews with social researchers and 14 archival interviews with visual artists, we were able to identify seven key elements early stages of professional itineraries: training not focused on professional practice, teaching as an important element, the combination of professional development with jobs in other sectors, the importance of family support, the relevance of social networks, scholarships, prizes and contests as currents that accelerate trajectories and the dilemma between trying in the private sphere or staying in academy. Esta investigación, enmarcada en la corriente de la trastienda histórico-biográfica de la investigación social, tiene la intención de identificar y analizar elementos clave en los itinerarios del oficio de la investigación social. A partir de un análisis comparativo distante inspirado por Valles (2009) y Glaser y Strauss (1973) de 34 entrevistas a investigadores e investigadoras sociales y 14 entrevistas de archivo a artistas visuales, se han logrado identificar siete elementos clave en el acceso y las etapas tempranas de los itinerarios en el oficio de la investigación social: la formación no orientada a la práctica profesional, la docencia como elemento de importancia, la combinación del desarrollo profesional con empleos en otros sectores, la importancia del apoyo familiar, la importancia de las redes de contactos, las becas, premios y concursos como corrientes que aceleran trayectorias y el dilema entre probar el ámbito privado o mantener continuar en la academia.

Introduction: Access to documentary sources constitutes one of the fundamental pillars for the advancement of research projects and the development of science, which enables analysis regarding their use, preservation and socialization. Objective: In this article we propose to reflect on the incorporation of documentary sources in social science research, taking as an analysis case the reconstruction of the building structure and the spatial distribution of a workers' village demolished in the early 1980s in a Buenos Aires province city from Argentina. Method: In this way, the inquiry is qualitative and multidisciplinary in nature, starting from a reflective crossing from History, Anthropology and Communication Studies. Results: We understand that the approach to the history of cement companies in the province of Buenos Aires presents obstacles with regard to access to documentary archives, for this reason we allow ourselves to evaluate how personal and informal links in an average city, access policies open space and the use of digital media guarantee access to a variety of information. Conclusion: We analyze the analytical value of documentary sources (journalistic, judicial, photographic, business archives, administrative writings), concluding that in Social Sciences access to them -and their complement-is essential for the development of investigation processes and understanding of local history. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this article is to present the epistemological, ontological, and methodological deliberations that emerged during the development of the doctoral research titled "Configuration of Affective Practices and Knowledge in Single-Parent Families in the City of Bogotá, Colombia." These deliberations arise from the decolonial perspective adopted in the study. They address, on one hand, the questioning of the exclusion of emotions in discourses anchored in this perspective, and on the other hand, the subalternization of a single population group, and the fragmentation of being maintained by some decolonial understandings deriving from it. These deliberations drive a methodological proposal to decolonize social research. This proposal connects some epistemological interpretations of decoloniality with certain ontological and methodological notions offered by complexity, resulting in four guiding axes for research action. These axes lead to the implementation of three approaches: reflexive groups, selfdiscovery of affective experiences in family daily life, and the spiral of emotional time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper uses a speculative lens to explore the social and sensory trajectories of Interactive Skin, a class of skin-worn epidermal devices that augment the human body in ways that are significant for affective techno-touch. The paper presents and discusses the use of a speculative narrative on Interactive Skin futures produced through an exploratory research-collaboration with a Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) lab, combining data from speculative methods (cultural probe returns and a future-orientated workshop) with an ethnographic sensitivity to writing. The speculative narrative is in the form of a found archive of fictional fragments that are research provocations in their own right. We discuss their potentials, including the ability to foster interdisciplinary dialogue between social and HCI researchers and to agitate the socio-technological space of interactive skin futures, as well as their limitations. The paper concludes that a socially orientated speculative approach can provide useful insights on the interconnection between the senses, society, and technology in the context of emergent affective techno-touch technologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study explores how sports activities and practices have transformed during the pandemic. These social phenomena have impacted society, organizations, interactions, and individuals (Luhmann, 2003). We conducted desk research and expert interviews in Italy and Romania. The data collected will demonstrate that the two countries represent different patterns of pandemic development. Italy was the most affected European country in the first wave of SARS-CoV-2 (hereafter COVID-19) in 2020. On the opposite side, Romania managed to control the situation well at the beginning of the pandemic. However, it was stronger affected in 2021, while Italy managed to control the situation much better. The desk research consisted of reviewing available official sources and literature (De Nunes, 2020; Pleyers, 2020) related to measures and policies taken to control the effects of Covid on sports activities. Qualitative data were obtained from expert interviews and a critical theoretical framework was applied to assess the countries' restrictions. Our research aims to help to understand how social capabilities could be used to support sports activities in crisis times, as the COVID-19 pandemic was and is - first and foremost - a social phenomenon. Not surprisingly, COVID-19 has spread thanks to the multiple relationships - cultural, economic, political, etc. - that the world's population has forged over a definitively global space, with differential impacts across places (Bailey et al., 2021) that pose sociology to face to understand these new complex scenarios, the main issues we had to face, the successes, the criticalities and the lessons learned. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents findings of a mixed-methods audience study on consumption patterns and attitudes towards European television crime narratives among European viewers. Based on semi-structured interviews in Denmark, Germany and Italy, and a nine-country online survey (n1321), we asked how, when, where and why European audiences watch crime series, and whether watching non-domestic European crime narratives influences perceptions of the European 'Other'. Our findings reveal preferences for Anglo-American content, combined with a criticality towards domestic content often perceived as stereotyped. While stereotypes and personal and previous non-mediated encounters draw viewers to European content, they do not necessarily challenge viewers' perceptions of the European 'Other'. It does, however, enable critical reflection on viewers' domestic societies and TV cultures, leading to a process of banal cosmopolitanism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Parents of deaf children with a cochlear implant (CI) report feeling pressure to adhere to a very prescribed conceptualisation of 'good parenting', and in some cases report feeling judged or blamed, for example, if the child's progress post‐CI is slower than expected. Previous investigations of the discourses of parenting science suggest that, while parent blame is rarely expressed explicitly, that normative, moral assumptions about how 'good parents of a disabled child' should feel, think and act are embedded within prevalent concepts and terminology. A disproportionate focus on evaluating individual parents' personal characteristics at the expense of more external, socially located issues has also been noted. Existing critiques, together with the author's lived experience provide the impetus for this study; in which corpus linguistics methods have been used to document the types of parents and parenting attributes constructed in a 420,982 corpus of research articles. The results indicate the prevalence of many highly evaluative parenting noun‐collocates within the field; successful adaptation, a positive appraisal of the situation, realistic expectations, rational decisions, high involvement and full‐time use of the CI are conflated with good parenting, whilst parents who present in alternate ways are construed as problematic. Implications for future research are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reflexivity has traditionally been considered as a highly useful methodological tool in qualitative research in social sciences, especially in fieldwork. Nonetheless, we defend the relevance of transcending this perspective by positioning reflexivity as a transversal practice. Understood as such, reflexivity facilitates the grasping and appropriation of the hermeneutic situations of those who participate in the relational dynamics of an investigation. It entails critical observation and the transformation of power relationships allowing the embodiment of a situated knowledge with concrete implications as to the knowledge generation. Hence, this article will present the ontological and epistemological considerations of this approach. Alongside with the relational turns required to materialize its premises, methodological resources for its implementation will be addressed, too. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]