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Advances in Applied Sociology (AASoci) is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancements in applied sociology. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of app…
Gamal El Ballat
This study examines the concept of dual identity in apprenticeship, characterized by the tensions between apprentices’ roles as employees and students. Conducted in France from 2017 to 2023, it analyzes the impact of this duality on their engagement, percepti…
Lamwaka Alice Veronica, Morris Haxvier Obwona, David Onen, David Geria Akena, Richard Echodu, Tandon Rajesh, Hall Budd, George Ladaah Openjuru, Gloria Veronica Aber
Traditional Herbal Medicine (THM) plays a vital role in Uganda’s Healthcare System, with an estimated 70% of the population relying on it for primary healthcare due to accessibility and its affordability ( WHO, 2024 ). However, the Intellectual Property (IP)…
Mirza Shakila Dil Hasin
In the era of neoliberal globalization, it was deemed that free movement of international labour force would bring more employment opportunities, economic prosperity and wellbeing. Unfortunately, Bangladeshi migrant workers experience labour bondage, control,…
Isabelle Munyangaju, 1 1
Background: The concept of decoloniality has gained prominence in academic and socio-political discourse, addressing issues of global power imbalances and persistent inequities. While decoloniality is essential for understanding structural inequalities, its d…
Shuyi Wang, 1 1
The OBE concept provides a result oriented educational approach for the innovation of talent cultivation models and the deepening of teaching reform in applied universities in the field of economics and management. This article first systematically reviews th…
Qing Zhao, Pengfei Xing
This article investigates 1930s home design in Shanghai through magazines and newspapers, highlighting changes in gender roles and domestic tastes. It analyzes how middle-class families balanced luxury and affordability by examining the styles and possessions…
Tao Yan, Changliang Yu
The development of community social organizations to participate in community governance can meet the needs of China’s political system and development, which is also an important aspect of the Chinese modern governance model. During the investigation of M St…
Xiaojing Liu
Purpose/Significance : With the aging population problem becoming increasingly prominent, how to effectively improve the quality of life for rural elderly people has become a focus of social concern. Smart aging, as a new type of aging service, has the potent…
Nordiana Terence, Norzihan Ayub, Patricia Kimong
This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of the elements that contribute to body image dissatisfaction among teenagers, along with the resulting consequences. Adolescents often encounter social pressures, media influence, peer comparisons, parental expect…
Zhenyu Tan
This study analyzes how urban youth in Chengdu, China, experiences and expresses family and cultural identity through the Spring Festival, in the context of modernization, globalization, and the increasing use of technology and social media. By conducting in-…
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Advances in Applied Sociology (AASoci) is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancements in applied sociology. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of app… All articles are open access under a CC BY 4.0 licence, with authors retaining copyright.
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