2023 is coming to an end and ushering in a new year of opportunities and challenges. That’s why our New Year’s resolution for 2024 is to continue to contribute to positive social change by working with institutions and scholars across the world to bring you groundbreaking new open access scientific research.
1. Caring for the Old, Teaching the New: Managing Informal Caregiving Systems
In many collectivist societies, family is everything. As parents begin to age and are left vulnerable to health scares, the members of a family are often expected to step into the role of caregiver. However, this responsibility can prove challenging, especially given the current economic backdrop, and younger caregivers are increasingly struggling to manage to balance their personal and professional obligations.
Learn more about how we can better support and equip young people in informal caregiving roles by reading this article from our newest journal, the West Kazakhstan Medical Journal.
2. Are Gen-Zers Really the Laziest Generation?
Generation Z is often described by world leaders and media outlets as one of the most politically, socially, and environmentally active demographics. However, despite this reputation, many older generations look down on the youngest working population as being lazy, uncommitted, and somewhat arrogant. One study aims to put this debate to rest by comparing the commitment, control, and resilience of Gen Z, Gen X, and Gen Y.
Find out what the study revealed and reflect on the unique qualities of our future leaders here.
3. What are the Benefits of Social Responsibility for Corporations?
Owing to globalisation and social media, multinational corporations have more eyes on them than ever before. As consumers become more socially responsible and aware of their purchasing power, many corporations have worked to prioritise the development of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies to maintain their reputations and high profits. Intriguingly, a recent study has found that these strategies not only impact corporate reputations publicly, but in fact play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy internal culture between employees and management.
Find out more about why employees are becoming more selective about where they want to work here.
4. Is it Possible to Alleviate Poverty?
Despite several international and governmental efforts over the years to meet the 1st Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of ending poverty in all its forms everywhere, global poverty rates continued to increase, particularly in the Global South. Countries have attempted to explore both macro and micro economic models to alleviate the financial burdens of those below the poverty line, with mixed results. As the cost of living continues to skyrocket across major cities all over the world, countries like Indonesia and Malaysia have begun new collaborative efforts to learn from each other’s successes and failures in these efforts, attempting to create new hybrid models of poverty reduction.
Learn more about how countries in the Global South are working hard to improve quality of life for their citizens here.
5. How Does COVID-19 Still Affect Us Today?
As we enter our fourth year since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, many across the world have seemed to return to pre-pandemic habits. As families get ready to travel abroad for the holidays, few will remember to check their wallets for a vaccination card while they pack their bags and jump on crowded planes. Indeed, the global conversation around COVID-19 vaccinations now seems like a distant memory. However, scientists are continuing to study the long-term effects of COVID vaccines on our bodies, as the newly developed medications may still present adverse symptoms in some.
This study explores the different ways that COVID-19 vaccinations continue to leave a mark on our societies today.
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