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The Compression Wave: Digital Maturity and the Evolutionary Fate of Modern Culture Global fertility rates are currently converging toward unprecedented lows, with digitally mature nations exhibiting Total Fertility Rates (TFR) far below the replacement threshold. While standard e
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February 13, 2026 at 1:58 PM
The Compression Wave: Digital Maturity and the Evolutionary Fate of Modern Culture Global fertility rates are currently converging toward unprecedented lows, with digitally mature nations exhibiting Total Fertility Rates (TFR) far below the replacement threshold. While standard e
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Por qué ya no sabemos cuánto deporte se hace en España En esta disertación nos proponemos examinar críticamente la evolución reciente de la medición de la práctica deportiva en España a partir del análisis comparado de las encuestas oficiales de hábitos deportivos desde 1975 hast
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February 13, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Por qué ya no sabemos cuánto deporte se hace en España En esta disertación nos proponemos examinar críticamente la evolución reciente de la medición de la práctica deportiva en España a partir del análisis comparado de las encuestas oficiales de hábitos deportivos desde 1975 hast
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Bias and bias amplification in treatment effect estimates based on misspecified propensity score models Nonparametric propensity score methods are being used more frequently in social research to address misspecification bias in parametric methods such as linear regression. Howev
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February 13, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Bias and bias amplification in treatment effect estimates based on misspecified propensity score models Nonparametric propensity score methods are being used more frequently in social research to address misspecification bias in parametric methods such as linear regression. Howev
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The cumulative effects of macromacroeconomic performance on political and economic attitudes: evidence from Latin America What is the effect of experiencing good or bad macroeconomic environments on political and economic attitudes? Despite decades of research, this central quest
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February 13, 2026 at 1:49 PM
The cumulative effects of macromacroeconomic performance on political and economic attitudes: evidence from Latin America What is the effect of experiencing good or bad macroeconomic environments on political and economic attitudes? Despite decades of research, this central quest
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The Topological Trap in the 21st Century: How Crisis Cascades Reshape Global Governance? This article develops a Crisis Cascade Framework to explain how sequential systemic shocks generate durable transformations in global governance. Conceptualizing global governance as a compl
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February 13, 2026 at 1:44 PM
The Topological Trap in the 21st Century: How Crisis Cascades Reshape Global Governance? This article develops a Crisis Cascade Framework to explain how sequential systemic shocks generate durable transformations in global governance. Conceptualizing global governance as a compl
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Gender differences in job seekers’ access, activation, and returns to social capital Persistent gender inequalities in labor markets are often attributed to gendered differences in social capital and the use of social networks during job search. This study examines gender dispari
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February 13, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Gender differences in job seekers’ access, activation, and returns to social capital Persistent gender inequalities in labor markets are often attributed to gendered differences in social capital and the use of social networks during job search. This study examines gender dispari
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Dyadic Temporal Rhythms of Work and Coparenting and Shared Well-Being among Korean Dual-Income Parents Objective: To examine how dual-income parents coordinate coparenting schedules, how couple-level work characteristics shape these patterns, and how they relate to shared and ind
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February 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Dyadic Temporal Rhythms of Work and Coparenting and Shared Well-Being among Korean Dual-Income Parents Objective: To examine how dual-income parents coordinate coparenting schedules, how couple-level work characteristics shape these patterns, and how they relate to shared and ind
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Implementing polygenic risk scores for breast cancer prevention: protocol for a feasibility study in a real-world clinical setting Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) represent a promising adjunct to established breast cancer risk prediction models, including the multifactorial CanRisk m
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February 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Implementing polygenic risk scores for breast cancer prevention: protocol for a feasibility study in a real-world clinical setting Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) represent a promising adjunct to established breast cancer risk prediction models, including the multifactorial CanRisk m
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The Configuration of Journalistic Work: Studying News Workers as Users This paper draws on ethnographic observations of Astrid, the Content Management Systems at the Swedish Public Broadcaster SVT, to examine how software design practices shape digital news work. Drawing on mater
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February 13, 2026 at 1:28 PM
The Configuration of Journalistic Work: Studying News Workers as Users This paper draws on ethnographic observations of Astrid, the Content Management Systems at the Swedish Public Broadcaster SVT, to examine how software design practices shape digital news work. Drawing on mater
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Turning Public Media Values Algorithmic: How Swedish Public Radio Operationalized Distinctiveness in an Algorithmic System While recent work has charted how journalistic values are inscribed into recommender systems, less is known about how such systems reshape news work after th
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February 13, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Turning Public Media Values Algorithmic: How Swedish Public Radio Operationalized Distinctiveness in an Algorithmic System While recent work has charted how journalistic values are inscribed into recommender systems, less is known about how such systems reshape news work after th
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Discourse and information warfare: A proposed theoretical framework for pragmatic analysis of Russian manipulative influence in political discourse Truth is the first casualty of war.1 Russia has prioritized information warfare in its aggression toward Ukraine and the West, refin
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February 13, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Discourse and information warfare: A proposed theoretical framework for pragmatic analysis of Russian manipulative influence in political discourse Truth is the first casualty of war.1 Russia has prioritized information warfare in its aggression toward Ukraine and the West, refin
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Data Mirroring: A methodological framework for data-donation-based interviews in media use research This article introduces 'data mirroring,' a methodological framework for conducting data-donation-based interviews using Data Download Packages (DDPs) from digital platforms. Since
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February 13, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Data Mirroring: A methodological framework for data-donation-based interviews in media use research This article introduces 'data mirroring,' a methodological framework for conducting data-donation-based interviews using Data Download Packages (DDPs) from digital platforms. Since
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The Role of Physical Activity in the Unemployment-Health Relationship— Evidence Based on German Panel Data Studies have documented adverse effects of unemployment on various health outcomes, yet it remains an open question whether these effects are causally related to changes in
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February 13, 2026 at 1:18 PM
The Role of Physical Activity in the Unemployment-Health Relationship— Evidence Based on German Panel Data Studies have documented adverse effects of unemployment on various health outcomes, yet it remains an open question whether these effects are causally related to changes in
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Mapping Social Change: A Unified Framework for Temporal Clustering Sociological Methods & Research, Ahead of Print. Analyzing social change requires detecting patterns of continuity and difference over time. While time-series clustering offers a valuable approach, existing techni
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February 13, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Mapping Social Change: A Unified Framework for Temporal Clustering Sociological Methods & Research, Ahead of Print. Analyzing social change requires detecting patterns of continuity and difference over time. While time-series clustering offers a valuable approach, existing techni
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JOURNALISTS KNOWLEDGE AND UTILISATION OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (FOI) ACT IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA The study was conducted to ascertain the level of journalists in South East, Nigeria knowledge of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. It was a survey research with questionnaire
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February 13, 2026 at 8:59 AM
JOURNALISTS KNOWLEDGE AND UTILISATION OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (FOI) ACT IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA The study was conducted to ascertain the level of journalists in South East, Nigeria knowledge of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. It was a survey research with questionnaire
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Unequal Pathways: Family Background and Youth Computing Aspirations Socius, Volume 12, January-December 2026. Young children are generally enthusiastic about digital technology, yet participation in early computer science pathways remains unequal. Because U.S. children often lear
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February 13, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Unequal Pathways: Family Background and Youth Computing Aspirations Socius, Volume 12, January-December 2026. Young children are generally enthusiastic about digital technology, yet participation in early computer science pathways remains unequal. Because U.S. children often lear
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Shaping Consumer Preferences: Policy Strategies for Reducing Single-Use Cup Waste and Promoting Reusables Single-use disposable cups are a significant contributor to plastic waste due to their widespread use and limited recyclability. Policymakers worldwide are implementing measu
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February 13, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Shaping Consumer Preferences: Policy Strategies for Reducing Single-Use Cup Waste and Promoting Reusables Single-use disposable cups are a significant contributor to plastic waste due to their widespread use and limited recyclability. Policymakers worldwide are implementing measu
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Patients Experience of Telemedicine in Saudi Arabia: A Review of User Perspective Background: In today’s world, one of the requirements is the urgent need to provide fast, low-cost, affordable, and high-quality medical services. These demands have led to the invention of ways in
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February 12, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Patients Experience of Telemedicine in Saudi Arabia: A Review of User Perspective Background: In today’s world, one of the requirements is the urgent need to provide fast, low-cost, affordable, and high-quality medical services. These demands have led to the invention of ways in
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What Drives Corporate Carbon Transparency? A Systematic Literature Review The purpose of this research is to identify what drives carbon emission disclosure practices using a systematic literature review approach. Then, map and group the variables used from various previous studi
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February 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
What Drives Corporate Carbon Transparency? A Systematic Literature Review The purpose of this research is to identify what drives carbon emission disclosure practices using a systematic literature review approach. Then, map and group the variables used from various previous studi
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Monitor Digital Working Society—Brief report on the second wave of surveys: Increasing awareness and collegial support through AI The brief report presents key findings from the second of four representative survey waves conducted as part of the Opinion Monitor Artificial Intelli
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February 12, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Monitor Digital Working Society—Brief report on the second wave of surveys: Increasing awareness and collegial support through AI The brief report presents key findings from the second of four representative survey waves conducted as part of the Opinion Monitor Artificial Intelli
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Miscarriage reporting in longitudinal and cross-sectional surveys in Great Britain Objective: To examine the quality and patterns of miscarriage reporting across different surveys administered in Great Britain (GB).
Design: Comparative descriptive analysis of pregnancy and misca
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Design: Comparative descriptive analysis of pregnancy and misca
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February 12, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Miscarriage reporting in longitudinal and cross-sectional surveys in Great Britain Objective: To examine the quality and patterns of miscarriage reporting across different surveys administered in Great Britain (GB).
Design: Comparative descriptive analysis of pregnancy and misca
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Design: Comparative descriptive analysis of pregnancy and misca
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Sovereign Wealth Funds and Economic Growth in High Income Countries Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) are increasingly used by diverse countries to support large-scale economic development. However, limited evidence exists regarding their national effects. I investigate SWF effects o
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February 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Sovereign Wealth Funds and Economic Growth in High Income Countries Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) are increasingly used by diverse countries to support large-scale economic development. However, limited evidence exists regarding their national effects. I investigate SWF effects o
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China is Not the New Rome: An Agent-Based Model Test of the Supply-Side Theory Nationally representative surveys suggest Chinese Christian growth has plateaued at 2–5%, contrasting with supply-side predictions of 7–10% annual growth and an eventual Christian majority. Using an ag
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February 12, 2026 at 1:43 PM
China is Not the New Rome: An Agent-Based Model Test of the Supply-Side Theory Nationally representative surveys suggest Chinese Christian growth has plateaued at 2–5%, contrasting with supply-side predictions of 7–10% annual growth and an eventual Christian majority. Using an ag
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Socioeconomic and Urban-Rural factors influencing BCG Vaccination coverage in Pakistan: Evidence from MICS6 (2017-2020) Despite Pakistan’s high tuberculosis burden, BCG vaccination coverage remains suboptimal (71.8%) with pronounced urban-rural disparities. This study analyses I
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February 12, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Socioeconomic and Urban-Rural factors influencing BCG Vaccination coverage in Pakistan: Evidence from MICS6 (2017-2020) Despite Pakistan’s high tuberculosis burden, BCG vaccination coverage remains suboptimal (71.8%) with pronounced urban-rural disparities. This study analyses I
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When Do We Bury Our Close Kin? Understanding The Kinloss Over Life Course in India Mortality shapes the human life course, yet its relational dimensions are underexplored. This Study examines the timing and likelihood of kin loss in India using data from the fifth Demographic and
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February 12, 2026 at 1:39 PM
When Do We Bury Our Close Kin? Understanding The Kinloss Over Life Course in India Mortality shapes the human life course, yet its relational dimensions are underexplored. This Study examines the timing and likelihood of kin loss in India using data from the fifth Demographic and
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