📄 social science

Interoperability as Governance Capacity: Digital Infrastructures and the Mediation of Rights in the United Kingdom

This paper argues that interoperability functions as a critical governance capacity in the UK that, by linking disparate digital systems, amplifies classification and diffuses responsibility, thereby creating an "accountability gap" that challenges existing legal frameworks and necessitates democratic oversight of inter-system relationships.

Michael Sadowski2026-08-19
📄 social science

Mapping Allied-Health Education in Maharashtra: Program Distribution, Regional Gaps, Professional Alignment and Opportunities for Collaborative Development

This study maps allied-health education in Maharashtra to reveal a geographically concentrated capacity with significant regional disparities and information gaps, while highlighting the potential for State Public Universities to collaborate with MUHS under the MAHASHAKTI Network to address distribution challenges and align with the new NCAHP regulatory framework.

Abhijeet Jagtap2026-08-19
📄 social science

How People’s Appreciation of Installation Art Is Affected by the Environment and their Information about the Artworks

This study investigates how interactive environments and contextual information influence audience appreciation of installation art, finding that virtual settings and detailed background knowledge significantly enhance aesthetic emotions, immersion, and comprehension compared to physical interactions with limited information.

Wenhan ZHANG, WEN Minjie, Xing FANG, ZHENG Da2026-08-19
📄 social science

The Longitudinal Influence Between School Sports Atmosphere and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Among Adolescents: The Chain Mediation Effect of Perceived Teacher Justice and Body Shame

This longitudinal study of 1,493 Chinese adolescents reveals that a positive school sports atmosphere significantly reduces non-suicidal self-injury both directly and indirectly through the independent and chained mediating effects of perceived teacher justice and body shame.

Xiying Wang, Jinming Xing, Linxiao Ma, Qiaochu Ma, Yongbin Zhai2026-08-19
📄 social science

Understanding Reading Processes in Minority Bilingual Classrooms: Evidence from Teachers and Classroom Contexts

This qualitative case study of ten primary school teachers reveals that minority bilingual students face significant reading comprehension challenges due to linguistic barriers and insufficient instructional support, highlighting an urgent need for targeted teacher training, adapted materials, and flexible assessment strategies.

Zekiye Çağımlar, Ebuzer Duyu2026-08-19