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Repair and preparing for reuse as a driver for Circular Economy 修复和准备再利用作为循环经济的驱动力

Societal Impacts Pub Date : 2025-07-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.socimp.2025.100132

Eleni Maniati , Christina Chroni , Konstantina Boikou , Katia Lasaridi , Konstadinos Abeliotis

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Social impacts of Purépecha barter: Insights for sustainable communities in the global era 以物易物的社会影响：全球化时代对可持续社区的见解

Societal Impacts Pub Date : 2025-07-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.socimp.2025.100136

Yaaye Arellanes-Cancino , Katia Beatriz Villafan-Vidales , Martina Medina-Nava , Mauricio Vargas-Herrejon

{"title":"Social impacts of Purépecha barter: Insights for sustainable communities in the global era","authors":"Yaaye Arellanes-Cancino , Katia Beatriz Villafan-Vidales , Martina Medina-Nava , Mauricio Vargas-Herrejon","doi":"10.1016/j.socimp.2025.100136","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.socimp.2025.100136","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research analyzes the social impacts of the Purépecha barter market (“tianguis de trueque”) in the Lake Patzcuaro region, Mexico, as an alternative economic practice that fosters socioecological resilience and community sustainability. Employing a mixed-methods approach which included surveys conducted in 2024 and ethnographic observations and interviews from 2020 to 2025, the study reveals the persistence and value of the barter market for the exchange of regional foods, characterized by high female participation. The findings highlight its role in local food security, women's empowerment, and connection with natural resources, demonstrating its potential for sustainable communities and the SDGs. Challenges to its coexistence with other forms of commerce and the need for regulation are identified. This study proposes future actions involving intersectoral dialogue, institutional support, network strengthening, research, and awareness-raising to ensure the viability and maximize the positive social impact of this traditional practice. Notably, this research received funding and support from the State Government through its Science and Technology Institution, underscoring the official recognition of the importance of understanding the social and cultural impact of ancestral practices for sustainable development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101167,"journal":{"name":"Societal Impacts","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100136"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144703182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Bridging the energy gap & empowering communities through solar-powered light learning with advanced battery technology 通过先进的电池技术，弥合能源差距，增强社区的能力

Societal Impacts Pub Date : 2025-07-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.socimp.2025.100133

Surasak Kaenket, Thitiphum Sangsanit, Worapol Tejangkura, Montree Sawangphruk

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Recognising and valuing the cultural significance of biodiversity in coastal marine territories through plural knowledges systems: Advancing the mission of the intercultural university of the peoples 通过多元知识体系认识和重视沿海海洋地区生物多样性的文化意义：推进人民跨文化大学的使命

Societal Impacts Pub Date : 2025-07-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.socimp.2025.100134

Fátima Alves , Diogo Guedes Vidal , Rosário Rosa , Helena Freitas , Hermano Castro

{"title":"Recognising and valuing the cultural significance of biodiversity in coastal marine territories through plural knowledges systems: Advancing the mission of the intercultural university of the peoples","authors":"Fátima Alves , Diogo Guedes Vidal , Rosário Rosa , Helena Freitas , Hermano Castro","doi":"10.1016/j.socimp.2025.100134","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.socimp.2025.100134","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Contemporary societies are rich in social, cultural, epistemological, and biophysical diversity, occupying territories that call for recognition and a voice. This recognition is crucial for understanding the social, cultural, and political factors that drive environmental degradation and exacerbate climate change impacts. The Intercultural University of Peoples (IUP) is in the process of being established in Brazil to address this need, leading to the development of the action research project \"Promoting the Cultural Value of Biodiversity and Sustainability in Coastal Marine Territories\". This project emphasises the value of socio-biodiversity through local knowledges, especially that of traditional communities. Our goal is to develop tailored policies and programmes that support sustainability, health, and the rights of traditional communities, while aligning with IUP’s mission. A key part of our approach is fostering a participatory ethos in coastal communities to drive sociobiodiversity conservation and climate action. Through this initiative, we aim to contribute to sustainable development grounded in the values and knowledges of local populations and to further the mission of IUP.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101167,"journal":{"name":"Societal Impacts","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100134"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144696666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Research on residents' (re)mediation and dismissal in the interest of society 基于社会利益的居民（再）调解与解雇研究

Societal Impacts Pub Date : 2025-07-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.socimp.2025.100130

Judith Godschalx-Dekker, Walther van Mook

{"title":"Research on residents' (re)mediation and dismissal in the interest of society","authors":"Judith Godschalx-Dekker, Walther van Mook","doi":"10.1016/j.socimp.2025.100130","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.socimp.2025.100130","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article presents key findings from a Dutch nationwide research project on law cases in postgraduate medical education (PGME). Within the project, ten years of law cases on residents’ dismissal from training programs in medical specialties were reviewed. The findings provided opportunities for improving the quality of residents’ assessment, remediation, and dismissal procedures. Case examples of dismissal procedures demonstrated the potential of 'learning from law cases', whether these cases were typical or exceptional. Unexpected and unfavourable outcomes after (re)mediation in PGME provided additional examples to learn from, and contributed to the continuous professional education of clinical supervisors and hospital education staff. The project’s primary outcome is that it explicates the often implicit expectations about the functioning of future medical specialists and, secondarily, that it creates awareness about changes required to improve the quality and inclusivity of PGME. Apart from its relevance for PGME, the increased awareness on these topics may ultimately benefit society because residents as highly educated healthcare professionals are future role models within a hospital’s hierarchy. Such societal impact is generated by multi-stakeholder collaboration in workshops and publications, enhancing critical reflection on the quality of and safety culture in PGME.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101167,"journal":{"name":"Societal Impacts","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100130"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144703183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Overcoming extreme poverty through the utilisation of Village Funds: A case study in Indonesia 利用乡村基金克服极端贫困：以印度尼西亚为例

Societal Impacts Pub Date : 2025-07-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.socimp.2025.100128

Musa Hefer Smas, Meggy Merlin Mokay, Endang Nurhayati, Margana

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Contested belonging: Britishness in post-brexit education 归属争议：英国脱欧后教育中的英国性

Societal Impacts Pub Date : 2025-07-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.socimp.2025.100127

Shereen Hamed Shaw

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Accelerating climate action through increased knowledge: Transitional learning innovations for subnational adaptation planning in Ghana 通过增加知识加速气候行动：加纳次国家适应规划的过渡性学习创新

Societal Impacts Pub Date : 2025-07-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.socimp.2025.100126

Bob Offei Manteaw , Antwi-Boasiako Amoah , Jessica Boadi , Paulina Awuah , Sheena Dorcoo

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‘I am’ Digital Stories for enabling the voices of autistic children and young people to contribute to educational decision-making and improve educational experiences “我是”数字故事，让自闭症儿童和年轻人的声音能够为教育决策做出贡献，并改善教育体验

Societal Impacts Pub Date : 2025-06-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.socimp.2025.100125

Sarah Parsons , Abigail Wright , Lowri Roberts , Jessica Lewis , Molly McGiveron , Hanna Kovshoff

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The socio-emotional stress of diabetic retinopathy: Insights and strategies from a study in Eastern India 糖尿病视网膜病变的社会情绪压力：来自印度东部研究的见解和策略

Societal Impacts Pub Date : 2025-06-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.socimp.2025.100124

Sankalita Sarkar , Sanjit Dey

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