Articles tagged with Society
The study reveals that large-scale theatrical events helped ground community identities and imposed elite ideologies on the rest of society. The prominent role of state theater in Maya politics is centered around the images of supreme leaders, who were constantly evaluated by their subjects.
A recent study finds that media coverage is becoming more gender-balanced, with women candidates receiving more attention and paragraphs published about them. The study suggests that this shift may be advantageous to female politicians, leading to an environment more favorable to their advancement.
The ICON-funded study aims to identify current nanotechnology standards and practices, with a focus on enhancing environmental and health safety. The research will provide essential data for companies in the US, Europe, and Asia, shedding light on new safety models and identifying areas where they are needed.
A study published in Political Psychology analyzed sales data from eight Marvel comic books and found that unconventional heroes sold more copies during low-threat times compared to high-threat times. The conventional hero titles, on the other hand, remained flat in sales.
Researchers Jane Schneider and Peter Schneider uncover a diverse Sicily, where the mafia and antimafia have distinct values and practices. The study reveals Sicilians' ability to organize democratically for community goals, challenging established views on their culture.
The Lancet urges Martin Rees, the new President of the Royal Society, to conduct a wide-ranging review of the organization's purpose, programs, and aspirations. The society is criticized for being self-serving and superficial, lacking intellectual substance and international scope.
A study compared different clinical guidelines for diagnosing and treating sore throats, finding that the selective use of throat cultures can help reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. The researchers also found that children require throat culture confirmation to ensure optimal identification of GAS pharyngitis.
A sociologist's study of over 20,000 adults from 178 countries reveals that people are maintaining existing social connections while adding internet communication. The findings also show that the internet is a preferred method for communicating with distant friends and relatives, but can be both beneficial and burdensome.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is hosting a conference to discuss current ethics codes, societal efforts, and ways to improve them. The conference will analyze survey outcomes and develop a research agenda to enhance collaboration in promoting research integrity.
A study by CWRU sociologists found that adults who identify as survivors earlier in their cancer journey tend to have better mental health outcomes. Adopting a survivor mindset can help individuals adopt an active role in the healing process and reduce distress.