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Single- and Multi-Item Life Satisfaction in Adolescence: Measurement Properties, Convergence, and Domain Associations

This study of over 6,000 adolescents across 24 countries demonstrates that while the five-item Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) and single-item Overall Life Satisfaction (OLS) are strongly correlated, they exhibit distinct associations with specific life domains and varying measurement invariance, indicating that researchers should select between them based on specific analytical needs rather than assuming their equivalence.

Jose Marquez, Wanying Zhou, Leoni Boyle, Laura Taylor2026-10-22

📄 social science

Uncertain Livelihoods, and Unequal Futures: A Case Study of Traditional Fisherfolk in Malabar, Kerala, India

This qualitative study of three Malabar fishing villages reveals that occupational bans, policy gaps, and insufficient state support have severely undermined the economic security of traditional fisherfolk in Kerala, exacerbating social inequality and marginalization.

Sayyid Abdulla Shakir, Abdul Raoof, Subair Kalathil2026-10-22

📄 social science

Rethinking University Admission: Students’ Perceptions of the General, Science and Technology (GST) Examination System in Bangladesh

This mixed-methods study of 368 students across six Bangladeshi public universities reveals that while the General, Science and Technology (GST) admission system is perceived as accessible and cost-effective, it faces significant criticism regarding its overreliance on multiple-choice questions, psychological stress, and lack of holistic assessment, prompting calls for complementary evaluation methods and greater transparency to ensure its long-term legitimacy.

Md. Hamim Islam2026-10-21

📄 social science

From Deadlock to New Opportunities: The Security Dilemma and Its Resolving Path in the Construction of the BWC Verification Mechanism

This paper argues that resolving the Security Dilemma hindering the Biological Weapons Convention's verification mechanism requires establishing a new system that balances national security with information transparency through independent third-party monitoring and remote monitoring technologies.

Yiping Han, Yang Xue2026-10-21

📄 social science

A mediating effect of self-regulated learning between self-assessment and teacher professional development among Chinese high school teachers

This study utilizes a correlational design with 392 Chinese junior high school teachers to demonstrate that self-regulated learning partially mediates the strong positive relationship between self-assessment and teacher professional development.

Li Mengke, Riyan Hidayat, Gazi Mahabubul Alam, Yousef Wardat2026-10-21

📄 social science

Implementation Gaps and Challenges in Curriculum Differentiation for Students with Special Needs Among Primary School Teachers in Inclusive Classrooms

This mixed-methods study of primary school teachers in South Ethiopia reveals that while quantitative data suggests moderate curriculum differentiation practices, qualitative findings expose a significant implementation gap driven by inadequate training, resource shortages, and systemic barriers that hinder effective inclusion for students with special needs.

Muluken Tesfaye Kabtyimer¹, Solomon Sapo Shanko², Muluken Tesfaye Kabtyimer2026-10-21

📄 social science

Close Bilaterally, Wary Globally: The Dual Structure of Indonesian Attitudes toward China from 2019 to 2026

This article challenges the perception of volatile Indonesian attitudes toward China by arguing that a stable dual structure exists beneath the surface, characterized by sustained bilateral optimism driven by economic interdependence and persistent global wariness stemming from geopolitical frictions.

Wenqi Liao, Liang Cao2026-10-21

📄 social science

Extracurricular Participation and Student-Reported Opportunity Constraints in an Urban Moroccan Secondary School: An Exploratory Study

This exploratory study of 100 students in an urban Moroccan secondary school reveals that while extracurricular participation is linked to perceived academic and stress-related benefits, low engagement rates driven by significant barriers like time scarcity and limited activity availability suggest that the primary challenge lies in ensuring effective access rather than demonstrating causal developmental outcomes.

Abdelghni El Amoumri2026-10-21

📄 social science

From student voice to visible influence: A mixed-methods needs analysis of medical student partnership engagement across Türkiye

This nationwide mixed-methods study of Turkish medical students reveals that while they highly value educational partnerships, a significant implementation gap exists between their perceived importance and actual institutional practice, necessitating a shift from symbolic engagement to visible influence through institutionalized processes, equitable relationships, and protected capacity.

Kaan Mert Güven, Melike Şahiner, Mustafa Kemal Alimoğlu, İlhan Cem Sungur, Levent Altıntaş2026-10-21

📄 social science

From Delegated Authority to Constrained Actorness: ECOWAS and the Limits of Supranationalism in West Africa

Through a qualitative analysis of primary and secondary sources, this paper argues that while institutional reforms have endowed ECOWAS with significant supranational capabilities in promoting economic integration, democracy, and conflict resolution, its actorness remains constrained by uneven member-state commitments, limited enforcement powers, and regional political complexities, positioning it as a significant but limited supranational entity rather than a fully realized one.

Amobire Akolga, Katherine Kaunza-Nu-Dem Millar, Abdul-Razak Adam2026-10-21

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