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Institutional Legitimacy in Diversity and Inclusion Policies: A Global Theoretical and Critical Review
Author: Nadia Farouk Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract Diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies have become defining features of contemporary organizational life. Over the past decade, businesses, universities, and public institutions have adopted a wide range of initiatives—from diversity statements and inclusive hiring practices to equity audits and cultural awareness training. These policies emerged not only from ethical commitments to fairness, but also from
Dec 2, 20259 min read
Neuromarketing and the Science of Consumer Decision-Making: A Socio-Technological Perspective
Author: Lina M. Ortega — Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract Neuromarketing has grown from a niche experimental practice into a central theme of modern marketing research. It integrates neuroscience, psychology, behavioural economics, artificial intelligence, and biometric measurement to understand how consumers make decisions beyond conscious awareness. Over the last five years, the field has experienced rapid technological development, especially in EEG-based emoti
Dec 1, 202510 min read
The Influence of Culture on Global Marketing Strategies
Author: Nadia Karim – Independent Researcher Abstract Global marketing is no longer about simply exporting a product and translating a slogan. As brands move across borders, they enter complex cultural fields shaped by history, power, class, and institutions. This article examines how culture influences global marketing strategies by integrating three major sociological perspectives: Bourdieu’s theory of capital and fields, world-systems theory, and institutional isomorphism.
Dec 1, 202515 min read
The Psychology of Branding in the Digital Era
Author: Sara N. Khaled Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract Branding has transformed dramatically in the digital era. It no longer functions as a simple visual identity system but has evolved into a psychological, emotional, and cultural experience shaped by continuous digital interactions. This article examines how branding operates at the psychological level in today’s interconnected digital world, emphasizing how consumers form emotional bonds, build identity,
Nov 27, 20259 min read
Cultural Capital and Management Across Borders: Lessons from Emerging Markets
As emerging markets consolidate their role in global economic, social, and technological transformation, their managers increasingly operate across borders, navigating diverse regulatory systems, cultural expectations, and institutional pressures. This article examines how cultural capital—understood through Pierre Bourdieu’s typology of embodied, objectified, and institutionalized forms—shapes management practices for firms and leaders originating from emerging markets. By i
Nov 24, 202511 min read
The History of Gold: A Social, Economic, and Institutional Journey from Antiquity to Algorithmic Finance
Author: Hassan Aref— Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract Gold is among the oldest objects of human desire, a metal that moved armies, shaped empires, and still anchors financial imagination in the digital age. This article offers a 3,000–3,500-word, accessible but academically framed account of gold’s historical trajectory and contemporary relevance. It situates gold within three theoretical lenses: Bourdieu’s forms of capital (economic, social, cultural, and symbo
Oct 13, 202514 min read
The History of Fashion: Power, Taste, and Global Circulation from Antiquity to the Algorithmic Age
Author: Azizbek Karimov — Independent Researcher (Central Asia) Abstract This article traces the long arc of fashion from ancient...
Oct 6, 202512 min read
The History of Fashion: A Sociological and Global Perspective on Style, Capital, and Change
Author: Zhanyl Asanova — Independent Researcher Abstract Fashion is not merely a matter of clothing; it represents a social, cultural,...
Oct 5, 20258 min read
The History of Sports: A Sociological and Global Perspective
Author : Amirbek Karimov Affiliation : Independent Researcher Abstract The history of sports provides one of the most significant...
Oct 1, 20257 min read
The History of Architecture: A Sociological and Theoretical Exploration
Author: Muratbek Alimov Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract Architecture is not merely a technical craft but a social practice...
Sep 30, 20257 min read
The History of Film: A Sociological and Technological Perspective
Author: Ayanbek Nur Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract The history of film represents a unique convergence of art,...
Sep 29, 20255 min read
The History of Fashion: A Global Sociological Perspective
Author: Aiman Bek, Independent Researcher Abstract Fashion has long transcended its function as mere clothing, evolving into a system of...
Sep 26, 20256 min read
History of Religion: A Sociological and Global Systems Perspective
Author: Madina Kurbanova Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract The history of religion represents one of humanity’s most...
Sep 21, 20256 min read
The History of Philosophy: From Ancient Roots to Contemporary Thought
Author: Gulnara Alikhodzhayeva Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract The history of philosophy represents a continuous dialogue...
Sep 18, 20256 min read
History of Art: A Socio-Cultural and Theoretical Examination
Author: Dinara Mukanova Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract The history of art reflects humanity’s intellectual, cultural, and...
Sep 16, 20254 min read
From Pilgrims to Platforms: A World-Systems Perspective on the History of Tourism and Its Institutional Logics
Author: Bakyt Tokayev — Independent Researcher Abstract Tourism is one of humanity’s oldest social practices and one of the world’s...
Sep 11, 202511 min read
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