scholarly journals Cartoon Films: Made in India, How do they Fare?

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-106
Author(s):  
Mangesh Bedekar ◽  
Prachi Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Gender Stereotypes ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Children's Television ◽  
Gender Ratio ◽  
Cable Tv ◽  
The World ◽  
Single Child ◽  
Made In

Cartoons, these days have become an integral part of every child’s childhood. They are amongst the most prominent forms of entertainment for children. With the advent of the nuclear family and single child families, with no mate/partner to interact, play or learn from, it is with the help of cartoons that kids are exposed to the various facets of the world around us. Cartoon films screened on most TV sets in Indian homes were majorly dubbed versions of successful cartoon films from USA, Japan, Canada, etc. From around 2003 onwards, some Indian cartoons started to appear on TV especially after the Cable TV came to Indian homes. This paper looks at the cartoons, which are made in India, made for India, and their co-relations with the cartoons which are otherwise screened on Indian TV sets, which are dubbed versions of cartoon films from around the world. These Indian cartoons are analysed and correlated with each other based on various attributes namely, the locale, the age of the protagonist, number of episodes, number of character in the movie, gender ratio, etc. The observations and conclusions done in this study are enlisted and presented. Keywords: cartoon films, children’s television, comparative analysis, gender stereotypes, social science research

Theoretical Context of Cybercrime

2021 ◽  
pp. 174-191
Author(s):  
Tansif Ur Rehman
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Innovative Development ◽  
Social Facts ◽  
Social Theories ◽  
The World ◽  
The Way

The internet is conceivably today's most innovative development as it proceeds to change everyday life for almost everyone globally. Billions of individuals are using the internet, and thousands enter the online world each day. Not merely has the internet revolutionized the way people connect and learn; it has eternally changed the way people live across the globe. As the internet and computer advances, offenders have originated ways to utilize these innovations as intended for their criminal acts. In social science research, social theories are of great significance. Without a theoretical direction, social facts are like a snuffed-out candle that cannot determine its bearer's path. Social theories contribute to the development of sound scientific foundations for resolving issues in any social inquiry. Theories guide our observations of the world. Digital technology has an impact and has numerous challenges. The respective work has its significance in helping and exploring this dilemma via a multifaceted theoretical approach.

Narrative Inquiry and New Materialism: Stories as (Not Necessarily Benign) Agents

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 1151-1162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerry Lee Rosiek ◽  
Jimmy Snyder
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Indigenous Studies ◽  
New Materialism ◽  
Science Literature ◽  
Agential Realism ◽  
The World ◽  
Narrative Forms ◽  
Nonhuman Agency

Agential realism—the idea that it makes sense to view the world as being composed of various forms of protean nonhuman agency—has been a topic of discussion for many social science scholars in recent years. This increase of interest in agent ontologies can be attributed to the new feminist materialist movement in the philosophy of science literature. However, agent ontologies also are found in Indigenous studies literature and in Peircean pragmatism. These latter sources are also a part of the current methodological conversation about nonhuman agency. This article explores the connections between agential realist philosophy and social science research that employs narrative forms of analysis and representation. The goal is to assist narrative researchers in avoiding oversimplification by tracing out different strands in these literatures and mapping out points of connection and disconnection in detail. Intersections that hold the promise of complementary development are highlighted.

Problems of Japanese Economic History

1963 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 619-628
Author(s):  
Sydney Crawcour
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Economic History ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Research Institutes ◽  
American Counterpart ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of

The economic history of the underdeveloped areas of the world, insofar as it has been written at all, has been written mainly by Western scholars. In the field of economic history, at any rate, Japan is far from underdeveloped. She has more economic historians per thousand academics than any other country in the world. Roughly a quarter of all faculty members of departments of economics are economic historians. Others are to be found in departments of history, in social science research institutes, and in faculties of agriculture, law, and even engineering. Even the local amateur antiquarian is far more interested in the economic activities of his forebears than is his European or American counterpart.

The Crisis of Legitimacy and the Origins of Social Revolution

1968 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Herbert S. Klein
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Social Revolution ◽  
Stages Of Development ◽  
Rapid Industrialization ◽  
Made In

One of the most neglected fields in current social science research until quite recently has been the problem of revolution. While some progress has been made in defining the stages of development once a revolutionary process has begun, and in clarifying the differences between revolts and social revolutions in the context of the underdeveloped world, the whole area of origins still remains a largely unexplored field. The debate is still quite fierce as to whether revolutionaries are marginal or integrated persons; or whether revolutions begin because of too rapid industrialization or because of too little; because of actual exploitation or because of rising expectations. In short, there has been a multiplicity of theories, but few concrete tests of many of these propositions.

scholarly journals Application of decision-tree on wellness tourism visitors~ health behaviour changes

Economica ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
Orsolya Savella ◽  
Péter Dudás
Keyword(s):  
Decision Tree ◽  
Graphical Model ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Health Tourism ◽  
Wellness Tourism ◽  
Decision Tree Method ◽  
Behaviour Changes ◽  
Tree Method ◽  
Made In

In the case of social science research, the link between observation and theory can cause difficulties for researchers. Direct observation and measurement are rarely possible. Because the processes are constantly changing, it is possible to observe the phenomena once. Some of the models of mathematical, statistical methods are made in uncertain circumstances, which take into account the more important factors, but also the probable variables can be expressed. The technique used to make such a model is the decision tree method, which is a graphical model used in decision making, in which several choices are available and their outputs are uncertain. The study illustrates the use of this model, focusing on the health behavior of individuals involved in health tourism travel.

Deconstructing the ‘Digital Divide’ In Africa

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 56-69
Author(s):  
Stephen Mutula
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Wealth Creation ◽  
World Summit ◽  
Cable Tv ◽  
The World ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Developed World ◽  
Made In

The debate about whether the digital divide between Africa and the developed world is narrowing or widening has intensified over the last five years. Some believe that access to technology is positively correlated to economic development and wealth creation, however, since the dawn of the last century, the gap between the rich and the poor within and between developed and developing countries has continued to grow. The protagonists in this debate do not seem to appreciate the notion that the digital divide is not about a single technology, and is driven by a complex set of factors that exist beyond wires. This paper attempts to deconstruct the concept of the digital divide beyond access to PCs, telephones, Internet, cable TV, etc… The authors argue that the phenomenon as currently conceived is misleading and flawed, and so are the indices for its measurement. Suggestions that a new model for mapping the phenomenon is made in order to bridge the divide between developed and developing countries. In deconstructing the digital divide, the authors use the Declaration of Principles of the World Summit on Information Society and the indices used to measure e-readiness, information society, digital opportunity, and e-government.

Sociologists everywhere: Country representation in conferences hosted by the International Sociological Association, 1990–2012

2015 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 466-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Kjerulf Dubrow ◽  
Marta Kołczyńska ◽  
Kazimierz M Slomczynski ◽  
Irina Tomescu-Dubrow
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Science System ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
International Sociological Association ◽  
National Representation ◽  
The World ◽  
International Social

Professional events that feature face-to-face interaction of social scientists from across the world are, next to publications and research, important forms of scientific knowledge production and dissemination. Thus, they are vital to the World Science System (WSS). Like other WSS elements, scholarly involvement in international social science events is characterized by unequal cross-national representation. This article focuses in-depth on the International Sociological Association (ISA), a major international social science professional association, to examine inequality in attendance at its flagship conferences. To what extent do countries differ with respect to the number of scholars attending ISA conferences? What factors drive attendance? The authors base their hypotheses on the economic, political and social dimensions that influence country representation. To test these hypotheses the authors use a dataset containing information on 212 countries and their participation in the eight ISA conferences – World Congresses and Forums – held from 1990 to 2012. Results show that a country’s GDP, level of democracy and social science research infrastructure (SSRI) substantially determine their level of representation. SSRI effects are significant above and beyond the effect of GDP and of other controls. Findings also show a meaningful over-time decrease in representation inequality according to countries’ GDP.

Letters to the Editor as a Means of Measuring the Effectiveness of Propaganda

1937 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Schuyler Foster ◽  
Carl J. Friedrich
Keyword(s):  
Research Council ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
The United States ◽  
Organized Activities ◽  
World War ◽  
Letters To The Editor ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World ◽  
Definition Of

In spite of the enormous literature on propaganda recently surveyed by a committee of the Social Science Research Council, there has not as yet emerged a generally accepted definition of propaganda. Consequently, any discussion in this field requires at the outset some statement or general indication of what one is dealing with, in order to reduce misunderstanding. As political scientists, we are taking a strictly pragmatic view of propaganda, as completely removed as possible from the area of psychological controversies. We have, for the purposes of our studies, considered only such propaganda as is manifested in the organized activities involved in efforts to get people to take a particular step, such as to vote for Roosevelt, or to abstain from objecting to a particular step, such as the United States’ entry into the World War. These efforts, when promotional, may be denominated “a propaganda campaign.” Such a campaign proceeds by the organized dissemination of propaganda appeals. But these same appeals can, and do, operate without any organized promotion; and still they tend to influence those whom they reach. Many different kinds of individuals carry these appeals—teachers, writers, gossips, etc. From the viewpoint of propaganda analysis, they may be called “propagandizers.” In the course of a typical campaign, there appear propagandizers who indulge in various activities which are significant in spite of their unorganized nature. Different is the propagandist who participates in a propaganda campaign.

scholarly journals Announcement for 20th Asian Bioethics Conference at Dhaka

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamima Parvin Lasker
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Research Council ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Family Welfare ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The World ◽  
Directorate General

ABC20 will be held at Dhaka, Bangladesh, in cooperation with Social Science Research Council, Bangladesh, Planning Division, Ministry of Planning; Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC); Asian Bioethics Association (ABA) and Eubios Ethics Institute, Thailand, New Zeeland and Japan. It provides opportunity for all scholars around the world to gather feedback on their research, maximize networking opportunities, and learn the latest information and methodologies on bioethics. The previous conferences have been held in China, Japan, Korea, Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Iran, the Philippines and Taiwan. The conference will bring together scholars and policy makers from many disciplines all around the world (beyond the Asia and the Pacific) to discuss and deliberate the latest ethical issues in biomedicine, biotechnology, science, social science and education for dilammas facing today for humanity.

Studying Japan

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
The Social ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
The World ◽  
Japanese Studies

Studying Japan is the first comprehensive guide on qualitative methods, research designs and fieldwork in social science research on Japan. More than 70 Japan scholars from around the world provide an easy-to-read overview on qualitative methods used in research on Japan’s society, politics, culture and history. The book covers the entire research process from the outset to the completion of a thesis, a paper, or a book. The authors provide basic introductions to individual methods, discuss their experiences when applying these methods and highlight current trends in research on Japan. The book serves as a foundation for a course on qualitative research methods and is, but can also be used as a reference for all researchers in Japanese Studies, the Social Sciences and Area Studies. It is an essential reading for students and researchers with an interest in Japan! With contributions by: Chapter: Celeste L. Arrington, David Chiavacci, Andreas Eder-Ramsauer, James Farrer, Roger Goodman, Carola Hommerich, Nora Kottmann, Gracia Liu-Farrer, Levi McLaughlin, Chris McMorran, Caitlin Meagher, Kaori Okano, Theresia B. Peucker, Cornelia Reiher, Katja Schmidtpott, Christian Tagsold, Katrin Ullmann, Gabriele Vogt, Cosima Wagner, Akiko Yoshida and Urs Matthias Zachmann. Essays: Shinichi Aizawa, Noor Albazerbashi, Daniel P. Aldrich, Allison Alexy, Verena Blechinger-Talcott, Christoph Brumann, Genaro Castro-Vázquez, David Chiavacci, Jamie Coates, Emma E. Cook, Laura Dales, James Farrer, Flavia Fulco, Isaac Gagné, Nana Okura Gagné, Sonja Ganseforth, Sheldon Garon, Julia Gerster, Christopher Gerteis, Markus Heckel, Steffen Heinrich, Joy Hendry, Swee-Lin Ho, Barbara Holthus, Katharina Hülsmann, Jun Imai, Hanno Jentzsch, Aya H. Kimura, Emi Kinoshita, Susanne Klien, Gracia Liu-Farrer, Patricia L. Maclachlan, Wolfram Manzenreiter, Kenneth M. McElwain, Lynne Y. Nakano, Scott North, Robin O’Day, Robert J. Pekkanen, Saadia M. Pekkanen, Isabelle Prochaska-Meyer, Nancy Rosenberger, Richard J. Samuels, Annette Schad-Seifert, Katja Schmidtpott, Tino Schölz, Kai Schulze, Kay Shimizu, Karen Shire, David H. Slater, Celia Spoden, Brigitte Steger, Nicolas Sternsdorff-Cisterna, Christian Tagsold, Akiko Takeyama, Daisuke Watanabe, Daniel White, Anna Wiemann and Tomiko Yamaguchi. Foreword: Ilse Lenz and Franz Waldenberger.

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