social-science

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Published online: 05 September 2026; doi:10.1057/s41599-026-08960-9 Health, image, and influence: how social media influencers shape consumer behavior in Hungary

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Published online: 05 September 2026; doi:10.1057/s41599-026-08597-8 Narratives of distrust: climate change, disinformation, and the dynamics of right-wing media

I went into my first week at i.c.stars thinking about technology, code, and systems. The week turned out to be about the human layer instead, and the most useful thing I learned was about myself: when a project gets hard and progress feels slow, I take on more work instead of asking for help. While Team Week was very involved and we spent a lot of time learning about our team dynamic and reflecti…

Constructivism challenges the assumption that interests, threats, and international structures have fixed meanings. It explains how norms, identities, relationships, and social practices shape state behavior, power, anarchy, and the possibility of change in world politics.

After 12 years of dominating American politics — either as president, as a candidate, or from the sidelines — Donald Trump will finally exit the stage in 2028, and it’s anybody’s guess what will come next. But one thing we do know is that Gen Z, many of whom were children during Trump’s first campaign, […]

I'm working as a software developer at the parent company of a largish multinational company in Europe. In the past couple of years at company "townhall" events a recurring theme was that ...

North Korea’s investment in nuclear and missile capabilities despite sanctions and diplomacy presents a puzzle in international relations. This research note compares seven perspectives—Realism, Neorealism, Liberalism, Neoliberal Institutionalism, International Political Economy, the English School, and Constructivism—to examine North Korea’s missile behavior and responses. The comparison shows t…

Older widowed women in rural Zimbabwe experience multiple and interconnected socio-economic challenges that threaten their wellbeing, dignity, and quality of life. Despite the existence of social protection policies and community support initiatives, many continue to face persistent poverty, food insecurity, limited access to healthcare, social isolation, and inadequate institutional support. Thi…

The everchanging social, political, and economic landscape in many countries has become more tenuous and intense in recent years.