On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice issued its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change, wherein it designated the 1.5°C
threshold as the ‘primary temperature goal’ of the Paris Agreement. This article situates that interpretive move within its broader scientific, political and [...]
Social Sciences, Vol. 15, Pages 33: Understanding Inequity in Graduation Rates at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs): An Intersectional Analysis by Race, Gender, and First-Generation
College Status [...]
Social Sciences, Vol. 15, Pages 32: A Targeted Crime Reduction Implementation: An Analysis of Immediate Effects and Long-Term Sustainability Social Sciences doi: 10.3390/socsci15010032
Authors: Ana Ortiz Salazar Elizabeth Dotson Loren Atherley [...]
Social Sciences, Vol. 15, Pages 31: Examining the Gendered Narratives in News Coverage of Joyce Banda Social Sciences doi: 10.3390/socsci15010031 Authors: Tigere Paidamoyo
Muringa James Ndlovu [...]
This Comment on the three articles in this Special Feature offers some key insights from this interesting line of inquiry on children's transitions between homes after parental
separation. Anecdotal evidence abounds on stories of where children are caught in the crossfire of their parents’ conflict during transitions. [...]
National and supranational institutions are establishing emission trading systems and control schemes in an attempt to manage stakeholders' willingness to engage with regulatory
systems and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Nonetheless, despite the national and supranational focus on carbon neutrality, little research has been centered [...]
Children and adolescents can experience a wide range of emotions when transitioning between their parents' homes after separation and divorce, including anticipation, distress,
and fear. Even when they enjoy spending time at each parent's residence, changeovers can expose them to interparental conflict and loyalty conflicts. [...]
Research on social policy and solidarity often highlights disability as a paradigmatic case of a ‘deserving’ group that warrants social support. However, this hierarchical
view of solidarity frequently ignores the role of solidarity in the lived experiences and everyday practices of disabled people themselves. [...]
Public participation often falls short of creating more legitimate and inclusive policies that address local needs. The literature highlights three main legitimacy criteria:
agreements on who holds power to decide what and how, inclusivity of the process and its representativeness. [...]
