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Assam Govt to relax 2-child norm for vulnerable communities
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The state's Chief Minister also said that this decision was taken based on the opinions of various social scientists. The move is intended to address concerns about demographic change within the state, especially concerning indigenous groups.
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New study suggests effects of PTSD on body vary by culture
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the World Health Organisation, around 3.9 per cent of the global population has had post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives. That figure is greater in the United States, at over 6 per cent.
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Taylor & Francis and INSA on Integrating Science and Society for Susta
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 31: Taylor & Francis India and the Indian National Science Academy recently partnered for a series of knowledge-sharing sessions under the theme "Integrating Science and Society for Sustainability." This collaboration stemmed from both organizations' commitm
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Research: There is no magic number for how long it takes to develop habit
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Getting dressed and making your way to the gym can be a chore at first. You may gradually create the habit of getting to the gym and swiftly transitioning to your Zumba class or treadmill run. According to a new study by social scientists at Caltech, it takes an average of six months to acqu
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No magic number for how long it takes to form habits: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Putting on your workout clothes and making your way to the gym can be a chore at first. You may eventually develop the habit of going to the gym and quickly slipping over to your Zumba class or a treadmill run. A new study from social scientists at Caltech shows that it takes an average of s
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Raj Reddy Center At IIITH hosts Inaugural Conference on Technology and Soc
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 24 (ANI/PRNewswire): International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH) hosted an 'Annual Conference on Technology & Society' to promote greater understanding and utilization of the latest emerging technologies, as well as foster w
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Researchers identify new way to amplify trustworthy news on social media w
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Tampa (Florida) [US], February 6 (ANI): It is a known fact that news, be it real or fake, spreads like wildfire on social media. Social media sites amplify misinformation and conspiracy theories. To address this concern, an interdisciplinary team of computer scientists, physicists and social
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Adolescents suffered severe mental health impact due to COVID pandemic
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 13 (ANI): A team of Icelandic and North American behavioural and social scientists recently studied 59,000 Icelandic adolescents and found that COVID-19 has had a significant, detrimental impact on adolescent mental health, especially in girls.
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COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impact on mental health of adolescen
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], June 7 (ANI): A study of over 59,000 Icelandic adolescents by a team of Icelandic and North American behavioural and social scientists found that COVID-19 has had a significant, detrimental impact on adolescent mental health, especially in girls.
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Distinguished professors of SIBM Pune in the list of highly cited research
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI/ SRV Media): Web of Science, part of Clarivate, is the largest publisher-neutral citation index and research intelligence platform. The 2020 list of highly cited researchers has been released by Clarivate- powered by Web of Science. Clarivate has recogn
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Study focuses on role culture plays in feeling sick
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 2 (ANI): Social scientists have discovered a link between a person's culture and how one classifies being ill. The biological response from the body comes naturally in the form of physical and mental sensations when a person feels sick. The strength and severity of
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131 CAs rubbish allegations of govt fudging official data
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 18 (ANI): A total of 131 chartered accountants reaffirmed their faith in government data on Monday and rejected recent claims by some economists and social scientists that official statistics were being fudged.
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