Recent Trends in Social Studies
Education and Social Sciences ISSN 3048-8540 2 issues a year Hybrid open accessWhat does hybrid open access mean? This journal has two kinds of articles. Open access articles are free for anyone to read; the author pays an article processing charge for that. All other articles are for subscribers. Authors can also publish at no cost under the subscription-based option.
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- 35Articles published
- 13Published in 2026
- 72Authors
- 1Open access
Journal information
- Title
- Recent Trends in Social Studies
- Issues per year
- 2 issues
- ISSN
- 3048-8540
- Publisher
- STM Journals
- DOI
- 10.37591/RTSS
- Starting year
- 2024
- Subject
- Education and Social Sciences
- Publication format
- Hybrid open access
- Language
- English
- Copyright policy
- CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
- Type
- Peer-reviewed journal (refereed)
- Article processing charge
- ₹10,000 in India · $400 outside India
- Subscription-based publication
- No cost. Author copy, DOI and certificate are chargeable.
Editorial board
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Editor-in-Chief
Humanities & Social Sciences, Graphic Era (Deemed to be university), India
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Associate Editor-in-Chief
Education & Research, University of Cape Verde, Cabo Verde
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Associate Editor-in-Chief
Political Science, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidhyalya, India
Latest articles
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Epicurean Echoes: Indian Cuisine's Representation of Historical and Social Diversity
Abstract: The article has been written to do a theoretical exploration of Indian cuisine as a symbolic system that reflects India's complex historical paths and its hierarchical social order. Food in India is not just for eating. It works like a language. Every dish, ingredient, and cooking method carries meaning. This paper places the cuisine as a type of text at the intersection of cultural anthropology, sociology of food, and postcolonial …
Published in Recent Trends in Social Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Digital Governance and SME Growth: Quasi-Experimental Evidence from the "Maximum One-Time Visit” Reform in China
Abstract: Does digital administrative reform boost the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)? This paper exploits the staggered rollout of the "Maximum One-Time Visit" (MTV) reform across counties in Zhejiang Province, China, to provide causal evidence. Using a county-by-year panel dataset constructed entirely from publicly available statistical yearbooks for the period 2016–2018, we find that the reform significantly increased private-sector employment—a key proxy for SME expansion—by approximately 4.8% within the …
Published in Recent Trends in Social Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 49–57 Read article
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The Doomsday Clock and Global Health: A Medical Sociological Analysis of Existential Threats to Human Civilization From 1947 to 85 Seconds to Midnight Situating the Biosocial Crises of the Twenty-First Century
Abstract: Since its inception in 1947, the Doomsday Clock maintained by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has functioned as a socially constructed barometer of civilisational risk, translating complex scientific, geopolitical, and technological threats into a universally legible symbolic chronometry. As of January 2026, the Clock stands at 85 seconds to midnight, its most alarming position in nearly eight decades of operation. This article adopts a medical sociological framework, drawing on …
Published in Recent Trends in Social Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 26–36 Read article
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The Power of Narrative: A Mixed Methods Investigation of Storytelling in Social Media Based Social Cause Campaigns and Its Impact on Audience Engagement Among Young Adults
Abstract: Background: The proliferation of digital platforms has fundamentally transformed how social cause organisations communicate with their target audiences. Storytelling has emerged as a strategic tool for driving emotional resonance and behavioural change among young adults a demographic that is both digitally native and increasingly socially conscious. This study investigates (1) how storytelling in social media–based social cause campaigns influences the digital interaction behaviour of young adults, and (2) whether such …
Published in Recent Trends in Social Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Community Resilience Against Terrorism: Strengthening Social Cohesion to Prevent Radicalization
Abstract: This article explores the critical role of social cohesion and community resilience in preventing radicalization and violent extremism. While traditional counterterrorism strategies have primarily relied on military operations, intelligence gathering, and law enforcement interventions, growing evidence suggests that community-based approaches offer more sustainable and long-term solutions. Drawing on global examples, particularly from Denmark and Indonesia, the study highlights how early intervention, cross-sector collaboration, and the active participation of civil society …
Published in Recent Trends in Social Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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TELEVISION MEDIA AND ROUTINE LIFE OF RURAL SOCIETY IN PUNJAB: A SOCIOLOGICAL INSIGHT
Abstract: The present study deals with the interface of the modern technologies especially the information and communication technologies that have greatly influenced the societies especially the rural society in Punjab. In this, we have delved deeper to understand the idea that how television has influenced the daily routine life of the rural people in Punjab and how under the influence of the content shown over the screen leads them to draw …
Published in Recent Trends in Social Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Artificial Intelligence in Education: Enhancing Usability and Adoption Among Educators in Digital Classrooms
Abstract: The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education has changed digital learning environments. It provides new tools to improve teaching and boost student engagement. However, even with more AI-enabled technologies available, not all educators are using them equally. This uneven adoption is mainly due to problems with usability, accessibility, and digital readiness. This study addresses the critical gap between the potential of AI in education and its practical utilization by …
Published in Recent Trends in Social Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Arthashastra as a Pedagogical Resource: Cultivating Peace Values through Ancient Statecraft
Abstract: One of the earliest Indian texts on statecraft, including the governance of a state, its economics, diplomacy, military strategy and ethics, is the Arthashastra attributed to Kautilya (Chanakaya), which was written around the 4th century BCE. Although commonly viewed through the prism of realism and the power and pragmatism, peace (shanti) is a strategic and ethical value of the text that ensures stability, prosperity (artha) and welfare (yogakshema) to the …
Published in Recent Trends in Social Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 32–43 Read article