International Journal of Social Science Research and Review

The Impacts of the Transition to Electric Vehicles on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand’s Automotive Parts Industry

Yongyuth Apiworathanakorn — 2025-02-04

At present, countries around the world are paying attention to energy and environmental issues, especially climate change and global warming, which are partly due to the accumulation of carbon dioxide released by internal combustion vehicles. One of the key approaches is increasing the use of electric vehicles (EVs), which has become a global trend in many countries. Thailand is also one of the important countries as the world's automotive production base with most Thai entrepreneurs in the group of automotive and automotive parts manufacturers and Tier 2 and Tier 3 parts manufacturers. The purpose of the article was to investigate the impacts of the transition to EVs leading to the determination of ways to alleviate such problems. Data were collected from 329 participants who were management representatives within small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand’s automotive parts industry. The research revealed several related aspects, such as attitudes and readiness of manufacturers, and short- to long-term impacts. Therefore, EVs would inevitably affect entrepreneurs in the traditional automotive industry from these effects. Thus, this paper would summarise the impacts of such changes in the automotive industry on SMEs in Thailand and act as a guideline to sustainably prepare themselves for adapting to this change.

Migrant Life of Sugar Cane Harvesting Workers—Ethnography Research

Pravin Vitthal Yadav — 2025-02-04

This paper depicts the observations made by researcher during the visit of migrant sugarcane harvesting workers camp at Malegaon Bk Cooperative Sugar Factory (which is an ethnographic exploration). An ethnography research method has used to study the migrant life of sugarcane harvesting workers. These observations were recorded in the month of January to February 2024. The researcher has captured routine, social life, problems, health issues, good and bad incidents etc. of migrant sugarcane harvesting workers.

Knowledge and Awareness of Rape Myths among the People of Gusau Town in Zamfara State, Nigeria: A Medical Sociology Perspectives

Ahmad Yahaya Maigemu — 2025-02-04

This research work is aimed at the study of the knowledge and awareness of rape myths among the people of Gusau town in Zamfara State Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are to find out the knowledge and awareness of the people of Gusau town on female rape myths; to discover the extent of knowledge and awareness of the people of Gusau town on male rape myths; examine the knowledge and awareness of the people of Gusau town on alcohol and substance rape myths; to know the knowledge and awareness of the people of Gusau town on dating rape myths; and to suggest ways through which rape myths are confront and tackle. The study used the quantitative method of research for data collection. The quantitative data was collected using questionnaire as research instrument. Among the 300 questionnaires distributed 279 was return. Finding from this study demonstrate the level of acceptance of rape myths. Additionally, this study recommends that since rape myth can harmfully affect the victims of sexual violence, contributing to increased shame through aspects such as victim-blaming it is better to provide a strong knowledge and awareness among the general public about holding and believing of such rape myth.

Ethnographic Exploration of Mental Health Awareness and Perception Among the Ayta Magbukun

Brigitte V. Cruz — 2025-02-04

The Ayta Magbukun is a prominent indigenous group inhabiting the Bataan Peninsula. This study aims to gain insight into the community's awareness and perspectives on mental health, as well as the challenges they face, given the limited information and resources readily available on their end. Using an ethnographic approach, the study was conducted through careful observations and field work, employing five voluntary tribe members selected through convenience sampling. The study revealed significant challenges in the community's ability to obtain formal mental health assistance and relevant information about mental health among Filipino indigenous people.

The findings revealed that the Ayta Magbukun have a basic understanding of mental health, but their overall awareness remains limited. They mainly rely on traditional health care practices, and face challenges in accessing formal mental health services and acquiring mental health literacy. The study identified three main themes about their 1) Mental Health Awareness, 2) use of Alternative Healing, highlighting the community's reliance and preference for traditional practices; and 3) existing Barriers to Wellness that hinder their access to mental health resources. It is suggested that the community's psychological perspectives and socioeconomic conditions can significantly affect their ability to achieve overall well-being. Also, it highlights the need for culturally appropriate mental health programs and accessible mental healthcare for the Ayta Magbukun as well as for other indigenous communities in the Philippines. Generally, the paper contributes to the broader discussion of indigenous mental health and Filipino psychology by advocating for approaches that align with culturally appropriate indigenous perspectives on mental health, promoting resilience and holistic wellness in these communities.

Skepticism as a Barrier to Evidence Collection

Michael Joseph Davis — 2025-02-04

Comprehensive evidence collection in cases of sex crimes is of vital importance to obtaining convictions in a court of law, and in such cases testimonial evidence is often crucial to understanding the nature of the criminal violation as well as the scope and range of further possible evidence that may be gathered. Research has shown that when police are openly suspicious of victim testimony, or otherwise exhibit disregard, judgment, or hostility to victim reports and information, the evidence collection becomes less comprehensive as a result. However, by utilizing trauma-informed interviewing techniques, law enforcement can more successfully elicit information from victims that may be vital in better understanding the facts of a case, and to make a more comprehensive and exhaustive collection of evidence relevant to a case. Because victims in these sensitive types of crime are often already hesitant, traumatized, and confused – and because many sex crime cases involve alcohol or other drugs – law enforcement is best advised to exercise discretion and patience with victims during any type of information receipt or interrogatory related to a possible or alleged crime.

Motivations, Benefits, and Challenges of Students Volunteering in Civil Society Organizations: A Scoping Review

Gemar B. Mori — 2025-02-04

Civil society organizations (CSOs) play a vital role in society, enhancing democratic values and advocating for human rights. Volunteering in CSOs affects tertiary students. This review highlights how volunteering maps evidences of students' motivations, benefits, and challenges. Systematic data analysis from Arksey and O'Malley (2005) and Moher et al.'s (2010) scoping review framework and retrieved from six widely open and trusted electronic databases, motivations such as altruism, career development, and social connections drive students to engage in volunteer work, reflecting a desire to contribute positively to society while also enhancing their personal and professional growth. The benefits derived from these experiences include improved mental health, increased employability, and a profound sense of belonging, which collectively foster a supportive community among peers. However, students also encounter significant challenges, including time constraints, insufficient training, and emotional stress, which can impede their ability to participate fully in volunteer activities. Addressing the literature gaps and challenges and enhancing the overall volunteer experience through the stakeholders can foster a more robust culture of civic engagement among students.

The Role and Importance of Forensic Documents Examination in Making a Court Decision in Kosovo

Sedat Krasniqi — 2025-02-05

Among the forms of international criminal assistance, document expertise has its place, as one of the acts of evidence whose results, in the form of expert findings and opinions, contribute greatly to the establishment of legally relevant facts in the proceedings and provide the basis and guarantee for an adequate adjudication of the criminal matter. Defining and unifying the criteria that are the assumption and guarantee of the reliability of the results of expertise is of crucial importance for the relevance and probative value of expert findings and opinions in criminal proceedings, both at the domestic and international levels. When talking about forensic examinations, it is a process that involves defining and applying appropriate standards, or rather the process of accreditation of forensic laboratories. Material evidence, in this case, arises from laboratory analyses through appropriate findings and opinions of competent experts employed in forensic laboratories, and permanent court experts. Regardless of the differences between them, modern criminal proceedings necessarily develop through the acceptance and assessment of evidence derived from laboratories that have a permit and are licensed to operate. This, on the other hand, implies standardization of equipment, validation of applied methods, as well as adequate education and training of laboratory staff and forensic experts, i.e. their accreditation and licensing.

Some Manifestations of Polytheism in Common Traditions in Afghan Society

Mohammad Shoaib Faruqi — 2025-02-05

Polytheism manifests in prevalent customs and traditions in forms that can affect sincere faith. These manifestations polytheism include superstitions, reliance on non-divine supernatural forces, and rituals that imply dependence on entities other than God. Such behaviors may lead to deviation from monotheism and negatively impact society. A scientific analysis of these phenomena is essential to identify weaknesses and propose effective solutions to strengthen monotheistic beliefs. A thorough examination of these issues can contribute to raising awareness and correcting false beliefs.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Traditional and Religious Leaders Towards Girl Child Marriage in Sokoto State, Nigeria

Suleman Khalid — 2025-02-05

Early marriage, a marriage conducted before the age of 18, is now widely recognized to be deeply rooted in socio-cultural, economic and religious fabrics of society in which it prevails. This paper examines the knowledge, attitude and practice of the traditional and religious leaders towards girl child marriage in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The study relied heavily on the open-ended tradition of participatory and qualitative research tools, using specifically in-depth interviews (IDI). Interviews were conducted with a total of 48 respondents made up of 18 religious leaders and 30 traditional leaders. The study finds that there appears to be a marked difference between the attitude of rural and urban religious and traditional leaders towards early marriage. The urban religious leaders appear to have a more favorable attitude towards girl-child education which translates into delayed marriage until age 18. Enrolment and retention of girl child in formal school is the most neutral and non-controversial route to rising age at marriage.

Analysis of the Authority of the Prosecutor's Office as the State Attorney in the Process of Confiscation of Corruption Assets

Finradost Yufan Madakarah — 2025-02-07

Corruption is when a person acts in a way that is contrary to morals, ethics, customs, laws, and legal policies. Corruption means rottenness, ugliness, wickedness, dishonesty, bribable, and wrongdoing. When there is corruption in a country, it harms everyone and causes economic and social problems. This study looks at the power of the prosecutor's office as a lawyer to confiscate funds associated with wrongdoing. The findings of this study Regulation of the Attorney General of the Republic of Indonesia (PERJA) Number: PER-025/A/JA/11/2015 on how to carry out law enforcement, legal assistance, legal considerations, other legal actions, and legal services in the field of civil and state administration allows state prosecutors to file civil suits to investigate cases. So, although the state's ethics have been harmed by corruption crimes, the damage can still be repaired.

Money Laundering in the Perspective of Banking Law Case Study of Money Laundering at Bank BJB Semarang in 2024

Tritinta Palupi Febiwati — 2025-02-07

Money laundering is a serious crime that has a significant impact on the economic, social and security aspects of a country. This crime is usually committed in financial institutions such as banking with three stages: placement, layering, integration. This research uses a juridical- normative approach to examine the applicable regulations and identify weaknesses in their implementation. The results show that the crime of money laundering in banking is a serious matter and there must be a reconstruction of banking law and strict supervision. In addition, in the case study at Bank BJB Semarang, it was found that there were weaknesses in banking supervision so that supervision needed to be further improved and strengthened money laundering laws.

Affirmative Actions:

Glauco Fonteles Oliveira e Silva — 2025-02-11

This paper deals with the issue of Affirmative Action policies, specifically their applicability, through the system of racial quotas used by higher education institutions in Brazil and the United States of America to guarantee rights denied to vulnerable groups accumulated throughout history. It emphasizes the appreciation of the principle of equality from the point of view of materiality, as enshrined in the 1988 Political Charter. It analyzes the decisions handed down by the Supreme Courts of those countries, focusing on the most recent decisions, such as the STUDENTS FOR FAIR ADMISSIONS, INC. V. PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HAVARD COLLEGE. This work, therefore, allows us to understand the importance of adopting these special measures as an instrument capable of minimizing historical inequalities and building a society founded on the dignity of the human person, more just for all.

Conflicting Interests of Great Powers in Afghanistan's Geopolitical System

Sayed Taher Erfani — 2025-02-05

During history Afghanistan has always been at the heart of competition among the great powers because of its geopolitical position in the world order and its active power cycle. The policies of the great powersp towards Afghanistan have always been affected by the rivalry in the global cycle of power and the structural challenges of the international system caused by the existence of such a cycle.the developments that happen in the international system, particularly after the cold war and dimise of the Soviet Union, especially after 11 septamber have caused Afghanistan to be one of the pillars of US regional policy. In addition, with the recreation of Russian power and the rise of China as well as the formation of the transition period in the world order, Uniteds States has face many challenges via other great powers in the Afghanitan geopolitical system. With regards to the two great powers of the international system _Russia and China- challenging American hegemony in Afghanistan as well as the presence of US forces in this country, Afghanistan, after septamber 11, has turned into one of the connection centers of structural pressures related to the international system and geopolitical currents – which is being a response to such pressures. Accordingly, the research question is based on the conflicting interestes of great powers in Afghanistan's geopolitical system. The present study regards Afghanistan as a geopolitical center by which part of the dynamic control of the power of the challenging countries is realized.

Exploring Alternatives to Imprisonment: Implementation Strategies in Afghanistan's Criminal Law

Hamid Reshad — 2025-02-05

Imprisonment was once one of the most popular punishments in human societies. This punishment, justified for various reasons, became entrenched in criminal law and, alongside two other punishments (execution and fines), carried much of the burden of combating crime for a long time. However, over time, criminologists' evaluations have shown that the initial goals justifying this popular punishment are not only unachievable but also that its negative consequences have become more apparent. To address these negative outcomes, alternatives to imprisonment have been incorporated into the criminal law framework, reducing some of the burden of imprisonment. Alternatives to imprisonment have a successful history worldwide, and for the first time, they have been accepted in the Afghan Penal Code for misdemeanors under certain conditions. The legitimacy of these alternatives lies in ensuring that the offender is not left unpunished while also mitigating the serious adverse effects of imprisonment. The important focus of this paper is to explore what alternatives to imprisonment are and how they can be implemented in Afghanistan. The research method employed is analytical-descriptive, based on library data.