The role of social media in political polarization and the spread of misinformation Social media platforms have become an integral part of modern society, connecting people across the globe and providing them with access to diverse sources of information. However, these platforms also pose significant challenges for democracy, as they can facilitate the polarization of […]
Racial Inequities in Health Outcomes and the Healthcare System Racial inequities in health outcomes and the healthcare system are a serious and persistent problem in many countries, including the United States. Racism, both interpersonal and structural, negatively affects the mental and physical health of millions of people, preventing them from attaining their highest level of […]
The Rise of Telehealth and Its Potential to Increase Access to Care, Especially in Underserved Communities Telehealth is the use of information and communication technologies to deliver health care services remotely. It can include teleconsultations, telemonitoring, tele-education, teletriage, and telementoring. Telehealth has been widely adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to reduce the […]
Changing family structures and living arrangements The American family has undergone significant change in recent decades, as more people are experiencing family life in diverse ways. Some of the factors that have contributed to these changes are the rise of cohabitation, the delay or forgoing of marriage, the decline in fertility, the increase in divorce, […]
Sociology of Aging and the Life Course: An Overview Sociology of aging and the life course is a subfield of sociology that examines the interplay between individual lives and social structures across the entire span of life. It is concerned with how aging is influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors, as well as how […]
The long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on work and employment patterns — The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered one of the worst jobs crises since the Great Depression. There is a real danger that the crisis will increase poverty and widen inequalities, with the impact felt for years to come. Countries now need to do […]
## **Introduction** The Economic Community Of West Africa States (ECOWAS) comprises fifteen states, divided into two groups: coastal and landlocked countries. The region boasts twelve coastal states, each with at least one port. However, these major ports serve a common hinterland that includes three landlocked countries: Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. Operating in a highly […]
Impacts of Just Transition Policies on the Future of Oil and Gas Industry Jobs and Reskilling/Upskilling Needs in the MENA Region 1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Oil and Gas Industry in the MENA Region 1.2 Definition and Importance of Just Transition Policies 1.3 Significance of Reskilling/Upskilling in the Oil and Gas Industry 2. Impacts […]
Researching the application of 3D printing and additive manufacturing for spare parts resupply and maintenance of offshore infrastructure Abstract 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) are emerging technologies that have the potential to transform the way spare parts are produced, supplied and maintained for offshore infrastructure. This paper explores the benefits and challenges of using […]
LGBTQ+ Health Advocacy 1. Introduction In order to begin the discussion of health advocacy, it is important to define what health advocacy is. The main goal of advocacy is to provide support and to ensure that the person who is being advocated for is in receipt of all that they are entitled to, be that […]
