Studies in Social Science & Humanities

Impacts of Construction and Demolition Waste on Environment: An Overview

Haradhan Kumar Mohajan — 2025-05-09

Construction and demolition (C&D) wastes are the generated materials as wastes comprising of building materials, debris and rubble resulting from construction, remodeling, repair, and deconstruction of any civil structure that is about 40% of all the solid wastes. The global C&D sector is low resource efficiency that leads to a significant waste generation area. The C&D wastes are soils, tiles, concrete, bricks, plaster, rubble, glass, wood, asphalt, plasterboard, asbestos, plumbing fixtures, metals, plastics, stone, wall paper, etc.; and these are heavy and dense, necessitating more storage space and cannot be managed easily. These must be handled properly during collection, procession, recover, recycle, and disposal. These are increasing for the construction of various new infrastructures and for the deconstruction of old or small structures due to urbanization, industrialization, economic development, and rapid population growth. Increase of C&D waste is creating harmful effects on the environment, ecological resources, and human life. The aim of this explorative study is to reduce dependence on virgin construction materials and promote resource efficiency through waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.

Explore Scriabin’s Interpretation of Nietzsche’s Philosophy of Art in Aesthetic Thought

Zeyu Huang — 2025-05-09

Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin is a famous pianist and composer at the turn of the twentieth century in Russia. He plays an important role in the history of western music development. His unique music creation concept and music aesthetics have a great influence on the development of later generations. His music concept continues the famous philosopher, thinker and musician-Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche’s artistic philosophy theory in the development, and carries it forward in the process of continuation. Finally, it is integrated into his own music creation and music performance to form a unique Scriabin music style. The characteristics of the theory of the integration of Nietzsche’s art and philosophy are constantly changing in Scriabin’s artistic creation and piano performance, and integrate Scriabin’s strong personal music aesthetics. In this paper, the author will sort out the transformation of Scriabin’s music aesthetics under the influence of Nietzsche’s philosophy of art, and analyze the unique music style of Scriabin under the influence of various personal aesthetics.

The Attempt of the Red Regime’s Financial Security System: Taking the Secret Vault of the Chinese Soviet State Bank as an Example

Ning Tang — 2025-05-09

In February 1932, the Chinese Soviet National Bank was established in Ruijin, and since then it has obtained a large amount of funds through various channels. In the face of increasing military pressure, in order to ensure the safety of funds and to prepare for emergencies, the National Bank established a secret vault in Shicheng County. This was an attempt by the Chinese Communist Party to build a financial security system in its early days. Through the analysis of relevant historical materials, this article analyzes the important role of the secret vault from the background of its establishment, its operating mechanism, and its key role in the Soviet economy and revolutionary war. At the same time, it explores and summarizes the significance of this financial security mechanism in strengthening financial trust and monetary credibility, and provides reference for the current financial system construction.

The Role of Data-Driven Decision-Making in Corporate Digital Transformation

Xiaoying Yang — 2025-05-09

With the rapid development of information technology and the increasing intensity of market competition, corporate digital transformation has become an inevitable trend. Data, as the core resource of corporate digital transformation, is becoming increasingly important in decision-making. Data-driven decision-making enables companies to more accurately grasp market dynamics, optimize resource allocation, and improve operational efficiency, thereby gaining a competitive edge in fierce market competition. This study delves into the theoretical foundations of data-driven decision-making, analyzes the specific applications of data analysis in corporate decision-making, and through empirical research and case studies, reveals the key mechanisms of data-driven decision-making in corporate digital transformation and its significant impact on corporate performance and competitiveness.

Intergenerational Support and the Delayed Transition to Adulthood in Multigenerational Households in Rural Botswana

Dineo P. Khumalo — 2025-05-30

This paper explores the delayed transition to adulthood among youth living in multigenerational households in rural Botswana. Challenging universalist models of linear adult development, the study examines how intergenerational support—economic, emotional, and normative—shapes young people’s experiences of dependency and autonomy. Drawing on a culturally grounded framework, it analyzes structural constraints such as unemployment, limited migration access, and gendered labor expectations that restrict formal adult markers like marriage, independent living, and financial self-sufficiency. The paper further interrogates the psychological and social implications of prolonged co-residence, revealing feelings of frustration, invisibility, and identity stagnation among youth. Rather than viewing delayed adulthood solely as a developmental crisis, the study argues for a more contextualized understanding that accounts for cultural continuity, kinship obligations, and adaptive strategies. It concludes by proposing a reframing of adulthood as a relational and negotiated process, rather than a fixed chronological endpoint.

The Dilemma of Multilateralism and the Adaptation and Transformation of International Environmental Law

Siyu Wu — 2025-05-30

This article starts with the difficult problem of multilateralism and explores how multilateralism affects international environmental law in different ways, including the legal framework, implementation strategies and international cooperation. On this basis, the article explores how to rebuild multilateral cooperation, strengthen the rule of law, increase financial and technical assistance, and seek the help of non-state actors to adjust international environmental law. The conclusion of the article makes predictions on the conceptual changes of international environmental law, the integration of science and technology, and the development of multi-level governance models. In addition, the article also provides policy suggestions and theoretical support for global environmental governance.

The UN Security Council’s Strategy for Multilateralism in the Context of Great Power Competition

Lulu Yang — 2025-05-30

This paper explores in depth how the UN Security Council responds to the challenges in global governance through the strategy of multilateralism in the context of the current great power competition. In the specific study, the main focus is to analyze in detail how the Security Council adapts to the new dynamics brought about by great power competition, so as to conclude that in the context of great power competition, the UN Security Council’s strategy of multilateralism is crucial to the effectiveness of the global governance system. The Council must adopt adaptive and innovative strategies to enhance the transparency and inclusiveness of its decision-making process and ensure its authority and efficiency in global governance. At the same time, the innovation of the global governance system requires the participation and contribution of wisdom from all countries to realize the democratization of global affairs and the rule of law through the principle of common cause and common sharing and to jointly build a community of shared destiny for humankind. This requires the international community to strengthen solidarity and cooperation, oppose confrontation and pressure, promote equality and mutual trust, oppose the hegemony of the powerful and work together to maintain an international order based on international law.

Psychological Support Strategies in the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Case Study of Hangzhou Miaohe Jiayin Health Management Co., Ltd.

Changqing Fan — 2025-05-30

The protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) is not only about the transmission of skills and culture but also about the psychological well-being of the bearers. This study takes Hangzhou Miaohe Jiayin Health Management Co., Ltd. as a case to explore the application of psychological health services in ICH protection. Through field research, interviews, and case analysis, the study reveals the psychological pressures faced by bearers and their impact on cultural heritage transmission, and proposes targeted psychological support strategies. The findings indicate that psychological support can not only alleviate the anxiety and loneliness of bearers but also enhance their cultural confidence and motivation to transmit. This study provides a new perspective for ICH protection, emphasizing the importance of psychological health services in cultural heritage transmission and offering references for related practices.