Personal privacy, in various aspects, has occupied humanity since the dawn of civilization, evolving and changing throughout human history. For the last two decades, the privacy issue has persistently remained the focus of public attention. Privacy, especially different aspects of personal privacy¹, continues to be at the center of public debate. This growing preoccupation with personal privacy stems from the great changes [1] that information and communication technologies (ICTs) hav...

Sociology 

The foundation of Pakistan’s economy is agriculture. The income from agriculture and agro-based activities makes up a significant portion of the GDP. In rural areas, women form the backbone of the household economy and are heavily involved in agro-based activities. In Pakistan, in general and the Punjab province in particular, rural women play a significant role in agricultural activities. Their agricultural contribution is undervalued. The purpose of this study was to identify the challenges th...

Sociology 

The study is based on selected strategic interventions which include: Human Capital Development (HCD), Governance, and Data Management Systems (DMS) on achieving Sustainable Inclusive Economies in Low and Middle income Countries (LMCs). It may be of vital use to Policy Makers, Academicians, and Researchers. It focuses on Sustainable Inclusive Economies while analyzing the various exante components using a growth diagnostic approach. The study analyzes the applicability and relevance of Strategic...

Sociology 

This study examines the impact of Sustainable Leadership on Sustainable Development, as well as the mediating role of organizational commitment in this relationship. Data were collected via questionnaires distributed to teachers in sustainable schools in Oman and analyzed using SPSS and PLS-SEM. The findings revealed that Sustainable Leadership positively influences both Sustainable Development and organizational commitment. Additionally, organizational commitment was found to mediate the relati...

Sociology 

In the context of the Rural Revitalization Strategy, rural e-commerce has become an important engine for activating the rural economy and thus directly affects farmers’ income and industrial competitiveness. The “Caofan Walnut” from Zhangqiu, Shandong, as a representative of characteristic agricultural products in North China, has an annual output of over 5 million pounds. However, its online sales account for less than 10%, which is far below the national average level of rural e-commerce incom...

Sociology  Economics 

With the acceleration of global economic integration, the scale of international trade in agricultural products continues to expand. Dried sweet potato (a type of fruit preserve with a texture similar to that of a date) is a characteristic agricultural product of Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China. It is known for its unique taste and rich nutritional value. However, its sales in the international market are still in the initial stage. This report investigates the current status of the int...

Culture  Sociology 

This paper focuses on the research of digital empowerment of intangible cultural heritage in the Yellow River Basin, aiming to explore innovative foreign publicity strategies. Taking the “AR Comics” Wushu second classroom of Qilu Normal University as an example, it combines new liberal arts concepts, interdisciplinary research, digital technology, and curriculum ideology and politics. By doing so, it endeavors to enhance the publicity effect of intangible cultural heritage, promote the inheritan...

Culture  Sociology 

This study examines the impact of Transformational Leadership (TL) on employee outcomes, specifically Job Satisfaction (JS), Employee Motivation (EM), and Innovative Work Behavior (IWB), within small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan. Using a quantitative research approach, data were collected from 385 employees working in various SMEs across Pakistan through structured questionnaires. The study employed regression analysis to investigate the relationship between TL and employee outcomes...

Human Resource Management  Sociology 

This study aims to determine the perceived stigma and future life perception of children living in care facilities, shedding light on their experiences and ambitions. Employing a qualitative case study research design, this research explores the lives of four children living in a care facility, ages fourteen to sixteen years old, chosen through purposive sampling. Through in-depth interviews, the research uncovers the perceived stigma these children face, stemming from their past experiences and...

Sociology 

The digital transformation plays an essential role in the development of digital media and platforms. Nowadays, social media is widely used, enabling people to live in an easy-to-understand manner and prepare for the 21st century. The purpose of this study is to manifest the impact of digital media on intercultural communication in cross-country studies involving Cambodia, China, and Japan. Digital technology is the most advantageous tool for inter-cultural communication nowadays. This study als...

Culture  Sociology