Social Effects of Hearing Loss on Patients in Jos, North Central Nigeria

Hearing loss has caused serious social effects among people living with it. Those who relate to patients with hearing loss (PHL) also share some part of the negative effects. Some specifics are communication disability, which impacts speech and language development, academic performance, and social or work life. In previous years, the problem was predicted to be aggravated as the expected life span of the population increased. The study was conducted among PHL and their family members in JUTH and Kazahyet Audiology Service in Jos. 150 PHL were purposively sampled. The study was guided by a Cross-sectional Survey Research Design, and the specific objectives were to (1) identify the social effects of hearing loss on the PHL, (2) determine the implication of social effects on PHL, and (3) determine the extent at which these social effects affect PHL. The outcome of the study shows that the social effects faced by PHL are poor relationships, no secrets, dependence on sign language, frustration, depression, and dependence on lip reading. Some stop schooling, and others feel laughed at and therefore choose the path of isolation. The implication is that hearing loss is expensive to manage. PHL always feel they are not contributing their quarter in life as usual;they feel stigmatized and are not easy to relate with. The study recommends that the government should come up with policies that will check man-made behaviors that exert negative social effects on PHL in our society, subsidize the cost of hearing aids and cochlear implants to be affordable for PHL, formulate a policy on mandatory newborn hearing screening before the infant is discharged from the hospital to help in the early identification of hearing loss. Finally, the early creation of awareness of the dangers or consequences of hearing loss will go a long way in preventing our society from involvement in high-risk behaviors that will cause hearing loss.

Social Effect of Environmental Pollution on Valley-cities in Western China

Accompanied with the acceleration of urbanization and industrialization,the large and medium-scale valley-cities in the western China are facing environmental problems at respective levels in common. The urban environmental pollution causes economic losses,and also brings out negative effects on urban society. Based on the social investigation method,this paper aims to study the harms to urban society brought by environmental pollution. After the investigation to the inhabitants of six typical valley-cities:Lanzhou,Xining,Chongqing,Baiyin,Luzhou and Zigong,we found that the urban environmental pollution has resulted in negative influences with different levels on residents' physical,psychological,work,recreations,studies and social activities. The problem of environmental pollution has become a serious restriction to sustainable development of cities mentioned above. Herewith,it has become urgent to strengthen the government regulations for controlling urban environmental pollution.

The Internet and its Psychological and Social Effects on the UAEs Youth

The subject of this research concentrate on indicating psychological and social effects for the Internet on students in Sharjah University/Communication College/in other words the researcher try to know students opinion and impressions regarding the use of Internet and effect of the same, as well as opinion of positive and negative benefits regarding Internet, especially for the university＇s students who use Internet repeatedly in their daily routine. This stage marked by facts and characteristics based on search for information, explore the students world, and their expectations for that science. This study is the first in its kind in United Arab Emirates that try to shed light on the social and psychological effects of the lnternet, therefore we pave the way in front of those who administer lnternet and indicate to them guidelines for that to allow decisions maker to be aware about the world around university＇s student, the world that enjoy less interest for use of Internet at university, and what is the social and psychological effects of the use of Internet. And the study allow providing information and data that several sectors in society need. It draws clear image for the use of Internet at university by the student and whatever social and psychological effects that happened as a result of that use, so it consider as a survey for whom desire to know such information in United Arab Emirates.

Evaluation of Economic, Social Effects of Renewable Energy Technologies

What is sustainability? Does it only concern the environment or even socio-economic policies? It is only a question of ethics or a redefinition of industrial policy oriented towards the use of renewable energy, it can bring benefits both atmospheric and social employment. The need for the development of renewable sources can be in tune with the correct management of the territory in consideration of the fact that these sources involve the widespread implementation of small and medium-sized plants. A model of economic development based on renewable sources should respect the peculiarities and characteristics of the territories involved. It should also think of the territory as a “value” to be strengthened and used in a sustainable and integrated way and no longer as a passive platform on which to install plants. Solar thermal and photovoltaic, biomass, geothermal, hydrological, wind power are some of the sources the various countries must constantly invest. This publication is based on these concepts starting from an analysis of the employment data of the OECD “Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries”, comparing them successively with the results of renewable energy productivity. The analysis was performed by analyzing a sample of 22 countries over a period of 20 years, after which the regression curve for the variables with the OLS method was created. This econometric method has allowed us to analyze the impact that renewable technologies have on the parameters of social welfare and in particular on unemployment.

Social effects of topic propagation on Weibo

Weibo,China’s largest microblogging platform,has become one of the key information-sharing platforms in modern society.This study examines topic propagation in relation to microblogging from the perspective of the“peer effect.”Using data of hot topics from Weibo,we analyze how the social effect and propagation pathway influence the topic propagation process.We propose a spatial and temporal heterogeneity diffusion model that includes endogenous and exogenous social effects and is based on but different from the Bass diffusion model.We find that most propagation pathways end after a single level of propagation.The endogenous social effect in microblogs primarily influences the inflow of topics.Such endogenous social effect,combined with the multiplier effect,motivates most users to share a microblog topic in a short period of time.The exogenous social effect primarily influences the outflow of topics,and therefore,the microblog topics of a small number of popular users’account for most of the share volume.Our results are robust to potential serial correlation,reflection problem,and potential self-selection due to user status.The findings reveal that group characteristics affect individuals’behaviors and choices in relation to the topic propagation process on microblogging platforms.The use of a spatial and temporal heterogeneity diffusion model and the robustness of the analysis process provide new information for scholars in this field.

The Evaluation of Social Sharing Nets Users’ Fundamental Principals According to Nickname Usage and Time Spent

This work;It was made to determine the positive and negative usage information, attitudes and behaviors of social networking networks for users. Today, it is well known how the wide social effects of social networking sites are widespread and effective. As far as it can be followed from written and visual media, it causes significant damages for attitudes and behaviors for individuals. Looking at the results of the study, it seems impossible to limit the time and necessity of these networks for people, but it is understood that people force their limits and capacity. It was determined that the general acceptance and rejection areas are mixed and the dominant distinctive effects were weakened. Unable to prevent social dissolution and deterioration was realized by these social networks of networks. However, we cannot only talk about negative effects because their positive effects should be mentioned. Data were obtained in this direction. For example, some segments encourage the users of these sites to have more freedom, to develop democracy and human rights awareness. However, the real problem is when and where to stand. This study;Social networking networks use information, attitudes and behaviors;It was carried out for the purpose of evaluating the use of nicknames and networks for the use of networks. The data of the study were obtained by the application of a questionnaire and the data obtained were analyzed with appropriate statistical analysis methods. In the first part of the study, field study/operational concept scanning is performed and theoretical information is included. In the second part, the purpose of the study, the problem status, the importance of the study, limitations, assumptions, problem question, research method, research universe and sample are specified and informed. In the third section, the data obtained using appropriate statistical methods are analyzed. In the last section, some important suggestions and comments are made in the light of the data obtained.

Reporting and understanding the safety and adverse effect profile of mobile apps for psychosocial interventions: An update

Recent years have seen a rapidly increasing trend towards the delivery of health technology through mobile devices. Smartphones and tablet devices are thus becoming increasingly popular for accessing information and a wide range of services, including health care services. Modern mobile apps can be used for a variety of reasons, ranging from education for the patients and assistance to clinicians to delivery of interventions. Mobile phone apps have also been established to benefit patients in a scope of interventions across numerous medical specialties and treatment modalities. Medical apps have their advantages and disadvantages. It is important that clinicians have access to knowledge to make decisions regarding the use of medical apps on the basis of risk-benefit ratio. Mobile apps that deliver psycho social interventions offer unique challenges and opportunities. A number of reviews have highlighted the potential use of such apps. There is a need to describe, report and study their side effects too. The adverse effects associated with these apps can broadly be divided into:(1) those resulting from the security and safety concerns;(2) those arising from the use of a particular psycho social intervention; and(3) those due to the interaction with digital technology. There is a need to refine and reconsider the safety and adverse effects in this area. The safety profile of a mobile PSI app should describe its safety profile in:(1) privacy and security;(2) adverse effects of psychotherapy; and(3) adverse effects unique to the use of apps and the internet. This is, however, a very new area and further research and reporting is required to inform clinical decision making.

Influence of social capital on farmer household income gap:total effect and structural effect

Based on the survey data of typical villages in Shaanxi Province,China,the effect of social capital on the income gap of farmers' households was analyzed using the Shapley value of the total amount of social capital and the social capital structure.The results show the following:first,social capital can expand the household income gap,and the effect of this index on the household income gap is 7.54%.Second,the indexes of the social capital dimension can expand the household income gap,and the structural effects of the household income gap on social networks,social trust,and social participation are 3.17%,3.64%,and 0.65%,respectively.Third,no dimension of the path is the same as the effect on the household income gap.

Study on Communication Effect of Food Safety Risk in Social Media:the Influence of Response Effort Level on Consumption Willingness Change

By constructing influence model for communication effect of food safety risk in social media environment,the influences of different response manners taken by relevant enterprises on consumers' cognition and purchasing intention are analyzed,and influence mechanisms of response effort level,interaction and content reliability on consumers' attitudes are revealed. Based on quasi-experimental study with three kinds of response effort levels,it is found that content reliability,interaction and effort degree of enterprise response under negative information of food safety event have significant impacts on communication effect and consumers' purchasing intention.

Effect of corporate social responsibility on creation of added value

In the process of financial management and operation, a firm should not only aim to maximize its shareholders' benefits, but also consider the interests of all stakeholders. Bearing social responsibility to each stakeholder to a certain extent and pursuing harmonious social development are fully consistent with the concept of China's building a harmonious socialist society. Furthermore, added value also reflects the idea of social responsibility Based on the relational contract theory, the paper divides stakeholders into staff and shareholders under relational contracts, creditors, suppliers and consumers under transactional contracts and governments and communities under special contracts. The paper details the effect mechanism of a firm's bearing social responsibilities to each stakeholder on the creation of added value respectively, and considers that corporate social responsibilities should be included in the system for creating added value to theoretically support firm managers to fulfill social responsibilities.

Chinese Citizens' Right To Work and Social Security Effectively Protected——An interview with Zheng Silin, minister of labor and social security

Following is an interview by staff reporters of the Human Rights magazine with Zheng Silin, Chinese minister of labor and social security. The interview was meant in part to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the implementation of the Labor Law of the People's Republic of China that falls on January 1,2005. We are publishing this transcript with a view to providing our readers with information about how China has worked persistently to protect citizens' right to work and social security and the achievements it has made in this regard. We need to remind our readers of the fact that back in March 2004, the National People's Congress, China's highest legislature, approved a recommendation for revision of China's Constitution. In accordance with the recommendation, the Constitution had one more clause added: The state shall establish and improve a social security system commensurate to the level of the economic and social development.

社交媒体广告接触对中国青年群体物质主义倾向的影响

研究在全国范围内展开大型问卷调查,提出社交媒体广告接触正向影响青年群体物质主义倾向,并验证社交网络日常化参与的中介作用以及地区差异的调节作用。其中地区差异的调节作用具体表现为:相较于南方地区,北方地区青年群体的社交媒体广告接触对物质主义倾向的强化影响更为显著;相较于二、三线城市,一线城市青年群体的社交媒体广告接触对物质主义倾向的强化影响更为显著;相较于高文化紧密度地区,低文化紧密度地区青年群体的社交媒体广告接触对物质主义倾向的强化影响更为显著。研究关注广告的社会效果,为后续社交媒体广告社会效果的理论建构奠定基础。

情感治理:社会工作发挥效能的内在逻辑与优化路径

近年来,社会工作在基层治理领域发挥了重要的作用,已有研究已经注意到了社会工作的情感治理价值,然而,关于社会工作发挥情感治理效能的内在逻辑和优化路径还没有引起学者们的高度关注。本文认为,社会工作通过积极的情感实践,激发个人情感、促进人际情感和凝聚群体情感,从而在国家治理中凸显出了治理效能。在新时代,要把坚持党建引领作为重要方向,提升社会工作者专业水平,并增强服务国家意识,进一步提升基层社会治理效能,从而切实回应社会需求,为推进社会工作本土化做出贡献。

农户社会资本与宅基地退出意愿——基于政府规制的调节效应分析

基于江西省余江区545份农户调研数据,采用二元Logit模型进行实证检验,探究社会资本对农户宅基地退出意愿的影响机理。结果表明:社会资本、社会网络、社会规范、社会参与、社会信任、社会声望等均显著提高农户宅基地退出意愿,受教育程度、政治面貌、非农收入比例、家庭人口数量均显著影响农户宅基地退出意愿;异质性分析发现,近郊型村庄和远郊型村庄促进农户的宅基地退出意愿,而边远型村庄显著抑制农户宅基地退出意愿,平原、山地、丘陵地形均对农户宅基地退出意愿产生正向影响,丘陵地形作用最为显著;政府规制中激励型政府规制和约束型政府规制均在社会资本与农户宅基地退出意愿过程中发挥正向调节作用。基于此,建议积极培育社会资本,充分利用农户社会网络加大政府规制政策的宣传力度,制定差异化的退出政策,多措并举共同提升农户宅基地退出意愿。

促进还是抑制:互联网使用对老年人主观幸福感的影响研究

依据中国综合社会调查(CGSS 2017)数据,可借以探讨互联网使用对老年人主观幸福感的影响机制,并挖掘社会融合在二者关系间发挥的中介作用。研究发现:互联网社会化使用和非社会化使用对老年人主观幸福感产生正向影响,但影响不显著,对社会融合具有显著的正向影响;社会融合对老年人的主观幸福感具有显著的正向影响;在互联网社会化使用、非社会化使用和老年人主观幸福感之间社会融合起完全中介作用。对于老年人主观幸福感的影响,社会融合是比互联网使用更加重要的因素。基于此,在理论层面,新时期社会治理理论应重视工具理性和情感价值的有机统一,社会支持理论应强调物质支持和情感支持的深度融合;在实践层面,一方面要着力解决老年人智能技术使用困难,另一方面要丰富老年人的社会融合渠道,以此来提升老年人的主观幸福感。

社会建构、反馈效应与延迟退休年龄政策停滞

党的十八届三中全会以来,我国屡次提出研究和制定“渐进式延迟退休年龄政策”的方针策略,然时至今日,全国性的延迟退休政策尚未出台。以社会建构与政策设计理论为理论基础与分析框架,以1951—2021年54份中央政府文件为样本,考察目标群体的社会建构如何通过反馈效应影响延迟退休年龄政策进程,研究发现:干部和高级专业技术人员被正面建构且因政策受益,产生正反馈,政策长期仅适用于该群体,普通劳动者被正面建构但因政策受损,产生负反馈,以致全国性政策无法出台,政策陷入停滞;而正反馈效应长期积累促使社会建构转向,社会环境因素改变政策认知,进而推动政策进程。因此,政策制定者坚定决心,不断优化政策设计,回应目标群体的社会建构转向;党和中央政府以积极应对人口老龄化战略吸纳延迟退休年龄政策,塑造公众政策认知;地方政府积极开展政策试验,总结经验教训,这些措施都有助于加快政策进程。

论纪检监察档案开放的路径选择

纪检监察档案开放的路径相较于其他类型档案具有其特殊性。依据《中华人民共和国档案法》和《中华人民共和国政府信息公开条例》等相关法律法规,从纪检监察档案的特殊属性出发,基于新质生产力背景,探索并提出了纪检监察档案的开放路径,尤其是要积极利用信息技术,在信息智库和数据挖掘领域,实现纪检监察档案开放的数字化、网络化、智能化。这不仅是有效发挥其政治功能和社会价值的基本前提,也是推动纪检监察档案开放工作创新发展的重要动力。

从工程哲学视角看中国式现代化的契机和思维优势

从工程哲学视角看,中国式现代化不仅包含各种复杂的工程技术活动,其本身也是一项极为巨大的社会工程。中国式现代化进程的设计、规划、组织、实施要考虑到资源、环境、人口、科技进步、社会发展、文化转型等各种相关因素和边界条件。自20世纪初开始,全球性经济和社会发展出现“临界效应”,中国式现代化面临尖锐挑战和难得契机,而中华优秀传统文化在这一时代背景下显示出特有的思维优势:一是对事物有机联系的整体把握;二是对实践合理性的直觉体验;三是其伦理原则强调共生、和谐与“大我”。中国式现代化在实施过程中必须注意“临界效应”的限定条件,利用好优秀思想文化资源,促进各种相关因素的和谐共生,以保证现代化进程中各项具体措施切实可行,顺利实现既定目标。

数字化转型、社会资本和企业创新绩效

随着数字技术快速迭代,如何引导企业进行数字化转型实现企业层级创新跃升推动产业升级成为业界关注的重要议题。将以社会资本为切入点,基于2010—2021年中国A股上市公司平衡面板数据,采用文本分析、多元回归分析、中介效应检验等方法研究并检验数字化转型是否有利于企业创新绩效。研究结果发现:数字化转型对企业创新绩效具有显著的提升作用,具体影响机制为企业通过数字化转型获得更多社会资本存量(地区社会资本、企业社会资本、个人社会资本)从而提高企业创新绩效;在社会资本3个子维度中,企业社会资本的中介效应最强,地区社会资本次之,个人社会资本最弱;社会资本的中介作用在国企和高新技术企业中表现更突出。