International Journal of Social Science Research and Review

In Côte d’Ivoire, attiéké plays a major role in urban food consumption and in women’s informal food economy. Its artisanal production often takes place under precarious hygienic conditions. Available microbiological studies report recurrent contamination; in some Abidjan markets, more than 90% of samples exceed CODINORM standards. This situation contrasts with local logics of cleanliness and risk…

This bibliometric study focuses on the changing nature of factors affecting the stock market volatility between the year 1995-2025. Using a data source of 89 reviewed research articles in Scopus and analyzed using VOSviewer through visualizations. The analysis also reveals the main clusters of influence, which include the macroeconomic indicators, political stability, and oil-price shocks, as wel…

Public opinion and attitude toward certain government policies plays a major role in shaping governance, especially in as politically diverse a nation as India. In recent years, debates have sparked on multiple socio-cultural and economic policies that the government has passed. Therefore, it is crucial to analyse and explore what factors influence citizens to support certain government policies.…

This paper focuses on domestic violence in Tajikistan, discusses the findings of a qualitative study that the authors conducted during 2023-2024 with 17 informants who experienced domestic violence directly or indirectly, and concludes with some recommendations to address this significant issue that has become so ingrained in Tajik society. The in-depth interviews demonstrated the pervasiveness a…

This study emphasizes the development and standardization of a Criterion-Referenced Achievement Test (CRAT) designed for students in Class VIII. The main goal of the test was to evaluate students’ understanding of specific learning outcomes aligned with the set curricular objectives, rather than to compare their performance with that of their peers. The process of creating the test included metic…

This study aimed to investigate the stress experienced by trainees of the Coast Guard Non-Officers’ Course (CGNOC) in relation to stress perceived level, common causes of stress and coping strategies used. The goal was to provide evidence-based recommendations to improve trainee wellness, performance, and operational readiness. This means that a mixed-methods approach was necessary to make sense …

This study examines the economic empowerment of tailoring women in Wayanad district, Kerala, by analysing variations across work-station and employment arrangements. Using primary data collected from 100 tailoring women, respondents are classified into three categories: home-based workers (n=30), self-owned shop operators (n=25), and wage labourers in others’ shops (n=45). Empowerment is conceptu…

This study examined age-related differences in attachment styles, anthropomorphism, and trust in artificial intelligence. The primary aim was to examine emotional bonds and perceptions of AI systems change among adults at different developmental levels. A total of 92 participants aged 16 to 57 completed an online survey assessing attachment patterns, anthropomorphic perceptions, and trust in AI. …

As the central actors in corporate strategy formulation and resource allocation, managers exert a profound influence on a company’s green development. Against the backdrop of China’s policy-driven push for corporate green transformation, this study examines the impact of managerial discretion on corporate green innovation and its underlying mechanisms. Drawing on a sample of Chinese A-share liste…

This article examines the growing intersection of ideological polarization, democratic fatigue, and external-economic influences in contemporary India. As the world’s largest democracy, India’s political and social landscape reflects both the vitality and strain of pluralism. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from political science, sociology, and media studies, the analysis explores comp…

This article analyzes how Russian elites construct geopolitical imaginaries of Ukraine that shape the perception of threat from the annexation of Crimea in 2014 to the ongoing war. Moving beyond mega-narratives such as NATO expansion, the study applies critical geopolitics to examine how spatial, historical, and civilizational narratives are deployed in political discourse to define territory, le…

This study evaluates the feasibility of decriminalizing minor drug use in Bangladesh, taking into account legal, political, public health, and international viewpoints. Data was gathered by a quantitative method using a structured questionnaire from a varied group of participants, including legal experts, lawmakers, healthcare professionals, and members of the public. The results show that a lot …

What are the indicators of human rights acts and regulations that affect tea garden workers? The aim of this article is to explain the state of human rights of tea plantation workers, as often described as pathetic, but no concerted effort has yet been undertaken to promote the human rights condition as a whole in the tea plantation areas of Sylhet. The first tea garden was established in 1854 at…

Looking into what shapes basic money know-how, this work explores how traits like age, learning chances, and real-life money habits connect to understanding key financial ideas. Parental grasp of finances matters here, just as much as whether someone is male or female, has studied economics formally, thinks about prices or budgets regularly, or takes part in investing through markets. Data comes …

Among many people, there is a very narrow-minded perception that older persons are a societal burden due to their increased need for healthcare and caregiving. In return, they might not contribute enough to the family and economic development of the country. However, in reality, their wisdom, vast experience, mentorship, and life lessons are among the most significant resources for the next gener…

This article provides insights about why, how and under which conditions policy change transpires in Pakistan’s political, religious and social settings, using the adoption of the Single National Curriculum in 2021 by Imran Khan’s government as a case study. Kingdon’s multiple streams analysis is applied to explain how this policy came into existence despite vagueness in constitutional mandate an…

This paper aims to determine the most important factors which determine the market values of professional footballers, and to compare these factors regarding the two elite football leagues of the world (Premier League and La Liga). The focus of this study will be to look at the physical, demographic, performance and experience-based characteristics of professional footballers that can be measured…

Background: Bullying is pervasive global issue affecting multiple social contexts, including schools and sports environment. Within school sports activities, bullying can significantly impact students' psychological well-being and engagement in physical education. Purpose of the research: This explores the lived experiences of secondary school students who were victimised within school sports con…

Third Law of Thermodynamics and Insecurity in Nigeria Abstract Nigerian society is currently plagued by widespread insecurity, evident in various forms of violence such as armed robbery, insurgent bombing, communal clashes, herdsmen menace, drug trafficking, money laundering, illegal arms trafficking, political violence, religious and ethnic violence, cyber-crimes, kidnapping, abduction and bandi…

Perceptions of Domestic Violence and Some Contextual Correlates: The Case of Uganda Abstract Domestic violence (DV) in any form permeates cultures and geographic regions. Research on this phenomenon is abundant, but results remain incomplete due to its multidimensional nature. This paper examines contextual factors (i.e., social, economic, and demographic factors) that shape perceptions of DV tow…