Sociology

Social Science

Determinants of Motivation to Work in Terms of Industry 4.0—The Gen Z Perspective

Bernard Bińczycki,

Bernard Bińczycki

Institution: College of Management and Quality Sciences, Cracow University of Economics, 31-510 Kraków, Poland

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Wiesław Łukasiński,

Wiesław Łukasiński

Institution: College of Management and Quality Sciences, Cracow University of Economics, 31-510 Kraków, Poland

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Sławomir Dorocki

Sławomir Dorocki

Institution: Institute of Law and Economics, Pedagogical University of Cracow, 30-084 Kraków, Poland

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The mentality of Generation Z differs markedly from the approach to social and economic issues presented by earlier generations. These young people have had access to the internet and other innovative technologies since birth. A tape recorder or a floppy disk is a museum exhibit for them. They are unfamiliar with the everyday problems that citizens of Central and Eastern Europe faced durin...
1 month ago

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Dynamics of Health Financing among the BRICS: A Literature Review

Pragyan Monalisa Sahoo,

Pragyan Monalisa Sahoo

Institution: Department of Analytical & Applied Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar 751004, India

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Himanshu Sekhar Rout,

Himanshu Sekhar Rout

Institution: Department of Analytical & Applied Economics, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar 751004, India

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Mihajlo Jakovljevic

Mihajlo Jakovljevic

Institution: Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, 195251 St. Petersburg, Russia

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Despite economic progress, government efforts, and increased healthcare investments, health deprivation continues to persist in the countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS). Hence, addressing the growing demand for health financing in a sustainable way and adopting unique approaches to healthcare provision is essential. This paper aims to review publications on t...
1 month ago

Social Science

Customer Connections: A Cross-Cultural Investigation of Brand Experience and Brand Love in the Retail Landscape

Ângela Leite,

Ângela Leite

Institution: Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua de Camões, 4710-362 Braga, Portugal

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Anabela Rodrigues,

Anabela Rodrigues

Institution: Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua de Camões, 4710-362 Braga, Portugal

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Sílvia Lopes

Sílvia Lopes

Institution: Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua de Camões, 4710-362 Braga, Portugal

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The study aims to validate and assess the consistency of the Brand Experience (BE) scale and Brand Love (BL) scale for the LIDL brand, comparing Portugal and the Czech Republic. It als...
2 months ago

Social Science

Retrofit Strategies for Alleviating Fuel Poverty and Improving Subjective Well-Being in the UK’s Social Housing

Leena Shwashreh,

Leena Shwashreh

Institution: Leicester School of Architecture, De Montfort University, Leicester LE1 9BH, UK

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Ahmad Taki,

Ahmad Taki

Institution: Leicester School of Architecture, De Montfort University, Leicester LE1 9BH, UK

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Mike Kagioglou

Mike Kagioglou

Institution: Research and Business Innovation, De Montfort University, Leicester LE1 9BH, UK

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This research delves into the intricate realm of social housing flat units within tower blocks in Leicester, as a microcosm that serves as a perfect reflection of the larger problem of fuel poverty among social housing systems within the UK. The multifaceted approach intertwines energy efficiency upgrades, indoor comfort, and resident satisfaction. Rooted in a comprehensive methodology, th...
2 months ago

Social Science

From Place-Branding to Community-Branding: A Collaborative Decision-Making Process for Cultural Heritage Enhancement

Gaia Daldanise

Gaia Daldanise

Institution: Institute of Research on Innovation and Services for Development (IRISS), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), 80134 Naples, Italy

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The international debate on cultural heritage enhancement and cultural cross-overs, highlights the need to rethink the relationship between economy, society and territory by working on innovative urban planning and evaluation approaches. In recent times, the concept of “place branding” has become widespread in strategic urban plans, linking marketing approaches to the attractive features of pl...
3 months ago

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Universal Background Checks, Permit Requirements, and Firearm Homicide Rates

Michael Siegel

Michael Siegel

Institution: Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts

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ImportanceA loophole in US gun policy is that people can purchase guns from private sellers without going through any background check. Some states have addressed this loophole by requiring universal background checks for all gun sales, either at the point of sale or through a permit system; however, most studies on the effectiveness of universal background checks have not analyzed these 2 policy ...
3 months ago

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Gentrification and crime in Buffalo, New York

Zhe Zhang,

Zhe Zhang

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Ashley Barr

Ashley Barr

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Since the 1990s, gentrification has significantly changed American urban landscapes. Its implications for crime are under recent scrutiny, particularly in large cities like New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. We extend this literature by focusing on the gentrification-crime link in the midsize city of Buffalo, New York using nine years of data from the American Community Survey and the Buffal...
3 months ago

Social Science

Discovering why people believe disinformation about healthcare

Joey F. George

Joey F. George

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Disinformation–false information intended to cause harm or for profit–is pervasive. While disinformation exists in several domains, one area with great potential for personal harm from disinformation is healthcare. The amount of disinformation about health issues on social media has grown dramatically over the past several years, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The study des...
3 months ago

Social Science

From Multiracial to Monoracial: The Formation of Mexican American Identities in the U.S. Southwest

G. Reginald Daniel

G. Reginald Daniel

Institution: Department of Sociology, University of California,

Email: rdaniel@soc.ucsb.edu

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The last decade saw a rapid increase in the number of studies where time–frequency changes of radiocarbon dates have been used as a proxy for inferring past population dynamics. Although its universal and straightforward premise is appealing and undoubtedly offers some unique opportunities for research on long-term comparative demography, practical applications are far from trivial and riddled w...
2 years ago

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