Social Sciences, Volume 14, Issue 9

The objective of this study was to quantify and decompose the gender gap in access to and use of financial services in Peru for the year 2024, distinguishing between the portion explained by observable characteristics and the unexplained component, w...

In the context of strong geopolitical tensions worldwide, this paper aims to present a brief illustrative analysis of Portuguese military spending within the NATO context. It was concluded that over the past decades, this variable has consistently re...

This article explores how gender biases in STEM education persist despite formal commitments to equality. Based on data from the Erasmus+ project STEMGenderIN, we analyze responses from lower-secondary school teachers (ISCED 2; ages 11–15), of...

Background: Urban institutions offer quality post-secondary education to individuals who may not otherwise have access, yet do not always provide necessary resources for racially marginalized students. Students at primarily White, urban institutions...

This article analyzes the significance of regional autonomy in Nigeria and its impact on both national integration processes and governance issues, based on the empirical argument for the autonomy of ethnically diverse regions. This study entails a c...

The phenomenon of population ageing indicates an overall improvement in health and quality of life. However, it also presents significant social challenges, particularly with regard to age discrimination and the negative stereotypes and attitudes tow...

Refugees are forced to flee their countries of origin due to factors beyond their control, and expect to find safety, peace, freedom, and have their basic needs met. Most engage in entrepreneurial activities to make a living. However, some refugees e...

This study explores economic and risk perceptions that spark off-shore irregular migration among West Africans through the Mediterranean Sea to countries of destination (CODs). This study is timely because deaths on the Mediterranean Sea, which are u...

The pervasive integration of technology into the daily lives of children and adolescents, coupled with the popularity and extensive use of social media by this age group, has raised significant concerns, highlighting cyberbullying victimization as a...

This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of a social media detoxification intervention in reducing social media addiction and usage time among undergraduate pharmacy students at Chiang Mai University. A total of 23 students...