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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titlePerceived Anomic Threat, Beliefs in LGBTQ Conspiracy Theories and Support for Violence Against LGBTQ Minorities in a Highly Heteronormative Context: The Case of CameroonAchille Vicky Dzuetso Mouafo, Hermann Kevin Ekango Nzekaih, Gustave Adolphe MessangaThe literature on conspiracy theories reports that they are generated by a feeling of threat and are catalysts for the extremist and violent behavior of which many minority groups are victims, including members of the LGBTQ community. However, the fact that LGBTQ conspiracy theories are poorly documented in the scientific literature does not allow us to know what link they … …Current Research in Psychology, Vol. 10, Issue 1 · 21 Mar 2024 · 9,018 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleReduction of Violence in the Course of Recent History Civilization Theory and Theory of Situational Logic in ComparisonGeorg W. OesterdiekhoffTen years ago, Steven Pinker demonstrated on a broad empirical basis that in the course of the history of the last centuries violence has massively decreased in purely quantitative terms. He bases his explanation of this phenomenon on Norbert Elias' theory of civilization, which claims that humankind has developed an ever decreasing willingness to use violence due to psychogenetic development. … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 26 Jan 2022 · 6,664 accessesView PDFCite
Case ReportOpen accessEvery word in the titleViolence on Social Media: An Exploration into the Online Expressions of Adolescents from Marginalized Areas of Greater Buenos AiresJoaquín Walter Linne, María Florencia AngillettaThis paper explores the online expressions of violence perpetrated or experienced by adolescents from marginalized areas of Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Four specific events-threats, “bondis” [fights], cyberbullying and grief-were examined using a qualitative methodology consisting of 20 in-depth interviews and 3,000 virtual observations of Facebook profiles. Among the main findings, most expressions of violence were found to be part of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 1 · 30 May 2020 · 7,766 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleArtificial Intelligence Techniques and External Factors used in Crime Forecasting in Violence and Property: A ReviewRebaz Mala Nabi, Soran Ab. M. Saeed, Habibollah HaronCrime forecasting is beneficial in providing useful information to authorities in planning effective crime prevention measures. The two types of analysis used in crime forecasting are univariate and multivariate. Comparatively, multivariate analysis provides better forecasting accuracy because of its ability to discover crime patterns not previously seen. Crime is strongly influenced by several external factors, including economic, social and demographic. … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 16, Issue 2 · 19 Feb 2020 · 7,918 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsMale Rape: The Forbidden WordInes YagiThere is much research and growing attention on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including rape against men and boys. There is substantial evidence indicating that sexual violence against men is common in most armed conflicts. Most of the research tends to focus on the prevalence and long and short-term impacts of sexual violence perpetrated against men during armed conflicts in different countries … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 11 Oct 2024 · 5,695 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDefining Healthy Intimate Relationships: A Qualitative Pilot Study of Rural Hispanic WomenSandra Annan, Karen Jagiello, Deborah Elkins et al.This study aimed to explore Hispanic women’s views of their relationships with current and previous partners. Researchers conducted interviews with Eight (8) women within a local rural Hispanic community. We interviewed in a semi-structured format using the participants' preferred language either English or Spanish. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and reviewed for accuracy. Data were analyzed using a phenomenological focus. Half … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 24 Aug 2023 · 9,260 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the keywordsRace and Consequences: An Examination of Police Abuse in AmericaNicole L. Martin, Augustine J. KposowaThe past few years have witnessed numerous media images of law enforcement officers shooting and in many cases, killing unarmed African American men and women. In significant amount of the cases, despite overwhelming video footage, police officers have not been held accountable for their actions. Most of the incidents have involved White policemen killing African American men. The study aimed … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 28 Jan 2019 · 9,659 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsA Multi-Dimensional Model of Violent BehaviorManuel Martinez-PonsProblem statement: A model of violence (Multidimensional Model of Violent Behavior; MMVB) was tested. Approach: 416 university students were surveyed to ascertain the difficulty they experience in coping with different forms of violence, violence forms they are prone to exhibit and their levels of psychopathology. Results: Factor analysis disclosed evidence of the MMVB’s construct validity; and correlational analysis shed light … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 9 Mar 2011 · 7,870 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPsychological Acceptability Weighted Priority Scheduling: A Case Study of Animal HospitalKitsiri Chochiang, Araya Choothong, Prakasit Intarasombat et al.A solution to the patient scheduling problem for a case study animal hospital called Mix+Factor scheduling is proposed in this work. Mix scheduling is based on the weighted sum of patient arrival order, the job type and the priority. The priority is based on the veterinarian opinion on the treatment type. Factor is an additional function based on the psychological … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 15, Issue 7 · 26 Jul 2019 · 7,892 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the abstractThe Reality of Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Jails: Haytham Jaber's Novel "The Captive" as a ModelDr. Amal Abu HanishThe theme of prisons, torture and absence of freedoms is part of the discourse of the Palestinian narrative, specifically those written by the Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, making prison descriptions and the colors of torture and humiliation both enjoyable and disturbing. There is a precise description of the violence and brutality of torturers in the cells of prisons and … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 26 Oct 2018 · 7,665 accessesView PDFCite