International Journal of Social Science Research and Review

The The Impact of Digital Leadership on Employee Digital Performance in Manufacturing Organizations in Iraq: The Mediating Role of Digital Maturity

Ali Abdzaid Gebur, Ayoob Jasim Mohammed, Ramil Abbasov — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:10:23 +0000

This study aims to investigate and analyze the impact of both digital leadership and digital maturity on digital performance in the Iraqi industrial sector. This research comes in light of the rapid transformations towards digitization and technological innovation witnessed by industries and organizations worldwide. Drawing on theoretical literature and previous studies, the study seeks to understand the relationship between these three variables in the context of the Iraqi industrial environment. To achieve the study objectives, a questionnaire was used as the primary tool to collect data from managers working in Iraqi industrial companies. The sample size for the study was 121 managers. The collected data will be analyzed using appropriate statistical methods to examine the impact of digital leadership and digital maturity on the digital performance of these companies. The study results are expected to contribute to providing practical insights on how to enhance the digital performance of Iraqi industrial companies by developing digital leadership practices and raising their levels of digital maturity. Additionally, the study seeks to identify the challenges and opportunities facing Iraqi industrial companies in their journey towards digital transformation and provide practical recommendations for managers and decision-makers on how to adopt effective digitalization strategies in line with the characteristics of the local industrial environment.

Framing Fairness: A Critical Analysis of Colorism in Bangladeshi Media Narratives (2000–2023)

Sahana Islam — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Colorism, a deep-rooted societal and cultural issue across South Asian countries, fosters prejudice against individuals with darker skin tones in favor of lighter ones. This study seeks to explore the foundations of cultural racism and trace its historical origins and influence on contemporary Bangladeshi society. Drawing on insights from various researchers, the analysis highlights how color-based discrimination has persisted across civilizations and continues to shape societal attitudes today. In particular, the Bangladeshi media—especially the film industry—emerges as a significant contributor to colorist narratives. Films often portray lighter-skinned individuals in leading or heroic roles while relegating darker-skinned characters to negative or villainous roles. Additionally, cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies play a key role in perpetuating colorism by marketing fairness products, thus capitalizing on insecurities linked to complexion. These industries aggressively advertise skin-lightening products, reinforcing biased beauty standards. Addressing this pervasive issue requires critical attention to media representations and corporate practices, alongside broader societal efforts to dismantle color-based prejudices and foster inclusivity for individuals with darker skin in Bangladesh.

A Qualitative Case Study on the Perceptions of Early Childhood Educators on Parental Participation in Early Childhood Education and Care Settings

Andriani Pantzi, Maria Stamatoglou — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:01:50 +0000

Parents' participation in their children's education are issues that have been of concern to educational research over time. So are the dimensions of communication and cooperation that develop between the educational organization and the child’s family. Nowadays, the majority of young children are enrolled in a variety of early childhood education and care settings, such as day care centers. Parental participation in these programmes is recognised as an important indicator for the provision of quality services. It is considered that it improves the quality of the structures, the upbringing of children and the learning environment at home overall. Research suggest that high quality early childhood education and care settings has a positive impact on the child's development and attitude towards learning, both in a short and a long term basis. In this paper we explore a single case study of an early years educator through a semi-structured interview. The aim is to gain an in-depth understanding of how an early childhood educator of 0-4 years old views and experience parental involvement in the nursery setting. The findings of this study provide strong evidence that early childhood educator’s attitudes and perceptions towards parental involvement are positive. The early childhood educator’s belief is that a meaningful relationship and collaboration with parents and the early childhood center is important in order to encourage parents to participate in the nursery’s daily routine0. Although they acknowledge that there are barriers that hinder parental participation, they make efforts to overcome the barriers.The necessity of this study is supported by the gaps identified in the review of international and Greek research activity regarding its topic and its usefulness in early childhood education and care, as it provides valuable insights into the type and quality of parental involvement in early childhood and the practices that early childhood educators can enhance.

Identification of Gender Roles and Family Values in Divorce Cases from a Socio-Economic Geography Perspective

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to identify gender roles and family values in divorce cases in Minahasa using a socioeconomic geography approach. Through qualitative methods, data were collected from in-depth interviews and observations with former spouses and community leaders. The results showed that the transformation of gender roles, especially the increasing independence of women, has a significant impact on the decision to divorce. Traditional family values that have been upheld are being eroded by economic pressures and social changes, especially in urban areas. In addition, the geographical context influences the dynamics of divorce, with areas of high social mobility showing a greater tendency towards divorce. The findings indicate the need to strengthen premarital education, extended family support, and local culture-based approaches to maintain family resilience. The limitations of this study lie in the narrow scope of the region and do not include quantitative analysis. Further research is recommended using mixed methods and involving more demographic variations. In conclusion, divorce in Minahasa results from complex interactions between social structures, cultural values, and a changing spatial context.

The Adjustment Experiences of Formerly Institutionalized Filipino Young Adults: A Case Study

Kristine Rie Jalmasco — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:08:15 +0000

While considerable research has focused on the experiences of street children, limited attention has been given to their lives following their departure from institutional care. This study seeks to address this gap by exploring the post-institutional adjustment experiences of Filipino young adults who were formerly under the custody of social welfare institutions. Utilizing a qualitative, descriptive research design, the study offers a comprehensive account of participants’ lives before, during, and after their stay in institutional care. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews with five young adults who had resided in such institutions for a period exceeding three years. Findings indicate that, although participants encountered significant challenges and changes upon reintegration into society, they demonstrated notable resilience and the capacity to adapt to their new environments. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the long-term impact of institutionalization on youth and highlights the need for continued support during their transition to independent living.

Bridging Progress and Parity: A Critical Review of Digital Development and the Global Digital Divide

Anjan Hatuwal — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:19:33 +0000

The fast pace of digital development has unleashed unprecedented technological innovations such as the deployment of 5G networks, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), and the widespread adoption of cloud and edge computing. This period of digital development is also accompanied by ongoing and evolving challenges to universal access to technology. This discussion examines the complex interaction between digital development and the digital divide. Here, it not only examines the potential for economic opportunity, increased civic participation, and better access to services but also the adverse effects when technological advancement leaves behind marginalised communities. The study reformulates root concepts of digital inclusion, following the development of the digital divide from inequality in access to physical hardware to complex problems involving digital literacy, affordability, and the quality of connectivity. By bringing together economic theory, ethical argument, and technical analysis, this review analyses empirical research and case studies from the Global South and North. New dimensions emerge from an examination of cutting-edge approaches-comprising inclusive design, adaptive governance, and participatory research techniques-that aim to achieve a balance between innovation and equality. This review demands a two-pronged approach in the form of fast-track digital progress that also addresses, simultaneously and strongly, bridging the digital divides. The report ends with policy implementation advice and a potential research agenda, emphasising the need for long-term research and flexible digital techniques to guarantee that technological advancements have beneficial effects across all areas of society.

Efforts to Prevent Money Laundering in the Form of Binary Options Using Banking Prudential Principles

Yefta Sweetly Andrew Poli, Eko Soponyono — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:28:40 +0000

After facing the Covid 19 pandemic, the country of Indonesia has been pushed to improve the economy with various efforts, one of which is by providing convenience in investing. At present, with the support of rapid technological developments, investment activities have emerged with the Binary Option model, where investment activities are online (“call” and “put”). As a result of these developments, there is a problem where investment activities using the Binary Option model are used as a means of money laundering, as in the case of Doni Muhammad Taufik who committed fraud under the guise of binary option Of Quotex platform. Considering that there are no regulations regarding the use of Binary Options yet, so there have been no efforts to take precautions, therefore efforts are needed to prevent money laundering by means of Binary Options. The purpose of this study is to see how Binary Options are regulated in Indonesia and how to prevent money laundering through Binary Options. Normative juridical research methods with statutory and conceptual approaches. From this research it was found that Binary Option regulations did not yet exist because they did not receive permission from Bappepti to operate because they were considered gambling activities under the guidance of investment and trading. Then, as an effort to prevent money laundering through Binary Options, you can establish a special institution regarding the party who became the reporter, where the special institution was created to supervise and monitor activities binary options which do not have permission from Bappepti.

Review of Restorative Justice on Children Which Are Victims of Domestic Violence in the Jurisdiction of the Samarinda City Police Office

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:37:29 +0000

Children are very vulnerable to becoming victims of criminal acts and because of their incompetence, children are not yet able to determine their destiny properly so they still depend on their parents and need protection. However, it is not uncommon for children to become victims of violence from their biological parents. The issues raised concern the form of legal protection for children who are victims of violence by their parents and the legal consequences for parents who commit violence against their biological children. The type of research used is empirical research. The problem approach used is a qualitative approach using direct research in the field by conducting interviews at the police institution to obtain information so that the data obtained is by expectations. The results of the study indicate that legal protection for children who are victims of violence by their biological parents is provided with medical assistance in the form of examination by a doctor a Visum et Repertum is carried out and the suspect is detained for examination purposes. The legal consequences for the suspect, namely parents who commit violence against their biological children, are subject to a maximum prison sentence of 3 years and 6 months and/or a maximum fine of IDR 72,000,000.00 and the sentence is increased by one-third of the provisions because it was carried out by the biological parents, by Article 80 Paragraph (1) and Paragraph (4) of Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Amendments to Law Number 23 of 2002 concerning Child Protection. However, in this case example, mediation was carried out in the Samarinda City Police Resort area by resolving the case with Restorative Justice.

Empowering Youth and Children in Ethiopia: A Study of Socio-Economic Challenges Faced by Guji Youth and Children in the Oromia Region, Southern Ethiopia, and Their Policy Implications

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This paper explores the socio-economic challenges faced by Guji youth and children in the Bule Hora district of the West Guji Zone in Southern Ethiopia. Purposive sampling was used to select participants for key informant interviews and focus group discussions (FGD), focusing on individuals with insights into the socio-economic challenges of youth and children in the study area. According to the findings, the primary socio-economic challenges faced by Guji youth and children include unemployment, recurrent droughts, drug addiction, and lack of start-up capital. Currently, both governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are engaged in various development interventions, such as livelihood diversification, income-generating schemes, saving and credit associations, and a revolving fund for youth and children to address these socio-economic challenges. However, the study's findings indicate several obstacles to the effective implementation of these interventions. These include inadequate provision of the youth and children revolving fund, corruption, the widespread aspiration among youth and children to secure paid employment, and irregular funding from donor organizations. The study suggests that expanding livelihood diversification options and loan facilities are essential strategies to improve the socio-economic status of youth and children. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers and development organizations, offering practical implications for addressing the socio-economic challenges of youth and children in future development interventions.

Social Workers' Narratives of Experiences and Transformations Through Personal Psychotherapy

Eleni Konstanti, Kountouras Georgios — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Psychotherapy constitutes an evidence-based method aimed at promoting psychological well-being, grounded in diverse theoretical frameworks and reliant upon the clinical competencies of the psychotherapist. It represents a dynamic and collaborative process involving the exploration of an individual’s internal experiences and the effective resolution of psychosocial and emotional difficulties. Participation in psychotherapy has been shown to alleviate symptoms of mental disorders, enhance quality of life, and contribute meaningfully to continuous personal growth and development. Social workers, who operate simultaneously as mental health professionals and as individuals facing their own personal challenges, appear to derive substantial benefit from engaging in personal psychotherapy. Their motivations for seeking therapeutic support often encompass the need to manage the emotional toll of their profession, navigate ethical dilemmas, strengthen empathic capacities, pursue personal development, and cultivate a heightened sensitivity to issues of diversity. The present study aims to investigate the impact of personal psychotherapy on social workers, with particular emphasis on its influence on both personal well-being and professional practice. Specifically, it seeks to examine the ways in which therapeutic engagement shapes cognitive and emotional processes, professional competencies, and relational dynamics with service users. Drawing upon semi-structured interviews with nine social workers from diverse occupational contexts, the findings underscore the significance of psychotherapy as a catalyst for professional self-improvement, a preventative measure against occupational burnout, a means of reinforcing professional integrity, and a vital source of personal relief and empowerment.