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Work life Harmony of Single Mothers in the Teaching Profession
Get PDFTeaching career forms a unique intersection of employment and personal interests to single mothers who might experience a number of problems due to non-traditional conceptions of work-life balance. The concept of work life harmony as discussed in this paper is in addition to the notion of the balance between the work and home life as a pursuit, it entails the introduction of the emotional wellness, social support and the self-fulfillment. To understand how a single mother who is a teacher has managed the complex two-fold lives, qualitative and descriptive approach is utilized and the mother shares her experience on how she has managed to stay successful in the dual roles. It was done through in-depth interviews and thematic analysis, and the aspects, which were taken into account, were time management, institutional support, coping mechanisms, and community networks.
Findings have shown that despite some of the advantages to teaching this way like keeping in line with school life of children and regular schedules, single mothers still have stressors like the financial burden, loss of personal time, and social pressures. Some of the most important factors in preserving work-life balance include teamwork and flexible schedules highlighted by the various respondents who also highlighted the good working environment policy. The coping strategies which proved to be extremely important since they were identified as involved in emotional strength, concentration and dependence on the extended family or peer networks.
Strengths of institutions and educators policy makers are identified by the paper to enable them develop interventions, which would precisely meet the needs of the single mothers in the teaching profession. Positive recommendations of inclusive policies, counselling mentorship programs, career development programs, which do not negatively affect the well-being of a person are possible. After all, there is not only a question of establishing a balance between work and family but, on the contrary, creating a workplace atmosphere where professional and personal fulfilment and work-life harmony run side-by-side among single mothers. The research contributes to the gender, family, and professional well-being debates and makes findings that could be used to inform supportive systems in the teaching field and other systems
Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies in Digital Payment Systems: A Review of Global Practices
Get PDFDigital technology is rapidly transforming the financial services landscape. Payment networks are moving from cash and centralized control toward digital models that are faster and safer. Among the key innovations are blockchain and cryptocurrencies, two landscape-shaping technologies. They enable payments that are decentralized, transparent, and fast.
This article conducts a literature review of international studies and cases focused on digital payment systems built on blockchain technology. It examines the evolution of these technologies, the settings in which they are deployed, and the challenges they raise. The review draws on academic research, case illustrations, and official reports to demonstrate how blockchain enhances security, speed, and trust in payments. It also evaluates risks, including market volatility, cybercrime, and difficulties with regulation.
The analysis concentrates on the performance of digital currencies, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and cross border payments. By comparing country level practices, the paper offers insights, policy implications, and future opportunities. The study contends that when technology, regulation, and governance progress in alignment, blockchain and cryptocurrencies can enable a more inclusive and efficient payment system
Digital Sociology: The Impact of Social Media on Identity Formation
Get PDFThe burning appearance of social media has altered how people build, shape and bargain their existence over the internet. The paper will briefly mention the digital sociology and identity formation where they are overlapping and how online relationships are transforming the individual identity and collective identity. The paper is based on the sociological theories of self-presentation, symbolic interactionism, and networked individualism and argues how the use of social media applications like Instagram, X (now Twitter), Tik Tok and Facebook affects the identity of the users. The study is focused on performativity of online behavior and individuals perform pictures, stories, and relationships in an effort to create a prescribed image among themselves to different audiences. The identity construction in the online space of the study is a moving and continuous process mediated by the algorithmic visibility, the peer confirmation and culture trends and expressed through such aspects of the study as qualitative content analysis and literature review. Similar to the case of social media, which presents the possibility to express oneself socially, to empower and establish communities, the media imposes conformity and surveillance pressures, and self-comparison. The paper reveals the indeterminacy of the digital identities since they tend to shatter the traditional sociological understanding of self. Finally, but not the least, this paper identifies the worth of the critical sociological perception of the role the technological infrastructures play in defining human interactions and social belonging and politics of visibilities. Applying the concept of identity to the background of the sociological discussion on the issue of the digital world, the paper will play a role in the transformation of the current discourse on the impact of the digital process of communication on the society, and the changing nature of the interaction of technology and human self-concept
Social Entrepreneurship in Disaster Relief and Crisis Response
Get PDFThe presence of both governmental and humanitarian organizations has always dominated the field of disaster relief and crisis response, but the increasing frequency and complexity of global crises has demonstrated the weakness of the traditional systems of aid. The impending role of social entrepreneurship as a novel, sustainable, and community-driven mechanism of disaster management is discussed in this paper. Based on case studies in a variety of settings (post-earthquake reconstruction efforts, the resettlement of refugees, and the pandemic response), this research paper will examine how social enterprises can mobilize local resources, use technology, and apply business principles to achieve social impact during a crisis. The study highlights the ability of such ventures to combine social mission and market-driven efficiency, which can be adapted more quickly, financially stable, and sustainable long-term recovery results that do not only focus on immediate relief. It also focuses on the enabling policies that play a role in social entrepreneurship in times of crisis that are social capital, cross-sectoral collaboration, and digital connectivity. The obstacles such as the lack of funding, ethical issues and the integration with the formal humanitarian systems are critically addressed. The results indicate that the social entrepreneurs serve as mediating players who fill institutional gaps and empower the affected groups based on participation, building of skills, and innovation. Social entrepreneurship is a transformative approach towards community resilience in the context of redefining the roles of business and humanitarianism to recover collectively. The paper concludes by coming up with policy recommendations on how social enterprise initiatives can be integrated within the national disaster management systems and proposes that more empirical studies should be carried out on the long-term socioeconomic effects of such initiatives