Navigating the political minefield: strategies for online participation in a polarized society by Limor Ziv, Gal Yavetz

“…Based on the results, we propose a novel framework for the analysis of social media engagement that could be useful for policymakers, politicians, and social organizations in crafting strategies to target young adults. …”
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High-level radioactive waste repository: How Geology combined with societal principles can lead to public acceptance—the German experiment by Schafmeister, Maria-Theresia

“…Due to its longevity, this waste is a significant challenge for scientists, politicians and for the international social community to find a repository, which can be considered safe for millions of years and is accepted by the public. …”
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Individual and Society in Lu Xun's Works: A Journey from Tradition to Modernism by Ali Kiriktaş

“…In this sense, Lu Xun's impact extended beyond influencing writers; he also had a lasting effect on politicians. Through his works Notes Under the Lamp and Wild Grass, Lu Xun delves deeply into the internal conflicts faced by individuals dealing with societal pressures and the process of modernization. …”
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Youth in Politics and Social Service Delivery in Kasese District: A Case Study of Kamulikizi Cell Nyamwamba Division. by Kamanzi, Julius

“…Furthermore, the standards of living and privileges associated with the older politicians have attracted participation without assessment. …”
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Youth in Politics and Social Service Delivery in Kasese District: A Case Study of Kamulikxzi Cell Nyamwamba Division. by Kamanzi, Julius

“…Furthermore, the standards of living and privileges associated with the older politicians have attracted participation without assessment. …”
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Factors Influencing Recentralization of Local Government Functions in Uganda. by Biryomumeisho, Stephen, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…The paper concluded that decentralization of Local Government functions reduced undue influence of local politicians though it accorded excessive powers to executive officers in Local Governments; the human resource crisis was mainly caused by poor man power planning. …”
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Examining the Effects of Tourism Activities on the Livelihood of Communities Living in and Around Queen Elizabeth National Park. by Mwije, Eziryerl

“…Utilizing a cross-sectional study design, the research involved 133 respondents, including government authorities, social and economic developers, elected politicians, and local community members. Data was collected through interviews, questionnaires, and observation, integrating both quantitative and qualitative analyses to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject findings reveal that while tourism significantly contributes to the local economy by creating jobs and generating income, it also presents challenges such as seasonal employment, income instability, and environmental degradation. …”
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New Zealand policy experts’ appraisal of interventions to reduce smoking in young adults: a qualitative investigation by Janet Hoek, Heather Gifford, Jude Ball, El Shadan Tautolo

“…We investigated how NZ policy experts appraised the feasibility and likely effectiveness of interventions designed to reduce smoking prevalence among 18–24 year olds.Design We used a qualitative design, conducting semistructured interviews and applying thematic analysis.Participants We interviewed 15 key informants, including politicians, senior policy analysts and leading tobacco control advocates. …”
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UK policymaker and expert perspectives on the smoke-free generation policy: a qualitative study by Rachael L Murray, Joanne Morling, Nathan Davies, Tessa Langley, Manpreet Bains

“…This study explores the context in which UK may be the first country to introduce SFG, identifies potential barriers and facilitators to SFG implementation and outlines possible approaches to SFG policy design.Methods We conducted 19 qualitative semistructured interviews with policymakers and health leaders in England, Scotland and Wales, including politicians, public health experts, academics, trading standards experts (responsible in UK for enforcing age restrictions on products), clinicians and civil society (charity sector) representatives. …”
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Human Capital Growth and Employee Performance in Local Government in Uganda by moses Agaba

“…The sample size of 162 respondents included her 16 (16) administrators/top managers, 24 (24) civil servants/politicians for her targeted sampling, and 122 (122) for a simple random sample. …”
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Perspectives of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination among racially and ethnically diverse gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men with and without HIV in the US South:... by Jake S. Waldman, Jorge Alonzo, Lilli Mann-Jackson, Sandy K. Aguilar-Palma, Manuel Garcia, Benjamin D. Smart, Scott D. Rhodes

“…Sixteen themes emerged that were categorized into five domains: trust/mistrust of politicians, healthcare professionals, and the US government (n = 4 themes); engagement in COVID-19 prevention strategies (n = 2 themes); attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination (n = 3 themes); access to and use of health care (n = 4 themes); and impact of COVID-19 on social determinants of health and mental health (n = 3 themes). …”
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The Impact of Politics on Education Sector Performance in Burundi Sub-County Rubanda District. by Aturinda, Bright

“…The perceived impact of politics in staff-personnel administration in secondary schools includes the fact that preferential appointment of head teachers by the government generates conflict and recruitment of unqualified teachers into secondary schools shows bias in favor of relations of politicians leading to low quality of teaching. The provision of basic infrastructures and equipment involves a quota system in the provision of computer equipment, government interest determines where secondary schools are sited leading to low academic standards, and government bias in the provision of sports equipment in schools leads to differences in the performance of athletes and some schools equipment are diverted to personal uses by prominent members of the school community leading to scarcity of equipment in the affected schools. …”
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Effects of Marketing Strategies on the Performance of Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises in Uganda: Case Study of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. by Asiimwe, Dennis

“…A sample of 76 respondents was used, and data was collected using a questionnaire directed to technical leaders, politicians, opinion leaders, and other stakeholders (local government staff, tourists, central government) in the area. …”
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Career Development Programs and Employee Performance in Kanungu District, South Western Uganda by Ainebyona, Alex, Moses, Agaba

“…This state of affairs raised a lot of concern among politicians, staff and the communities who directly benefit from their services. …”
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Editorial by Jörg Tremmel, Markus Rutsche

“…We have invited several health experts, politicians and scholars alike to share their perspectives in short opinion pieces (instead of regular peer-reviewed articles). …”
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Editorial by Ann-Kristin Kölln, Antony Mason, Jörg Tremmel, Markus Rutsche, Maria Lenk

“…Despite these heavy criticisms of established politicians and (party) structures, the authors also summarise some more hopeful suggestions by respondents centring around the role of party youth organisations. …”
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