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Best Open Access Journals and Scholarly Articles for Research Students

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SpringerOpen SpringerOpen features research a wide variety of peer-reviewed research articles spanning different disciplines including social sciences, humanities, science, technology, medicine, economics, biomedicine, chemistry, computer science, psychology, and many more. Some of these materials are accessible for free.

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5 Ways Edtech Enhances Social Studies Lessons

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According to Wikipedia: “In the United States education system, social studies is the integrated study of multiple fields of social science and the humanities, including history, geography, and political science.”

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What lessons can we learn from past pandemics?

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In light of the social inequalities highlighted by COVID-19, this knowledge has never been more important. The social sciences have a very important role to play in uncovering the causes and consequences of pandemics, past and present, and preparing us for pandemics of the future.

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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Make the most of your time at high school to develop skills such as public speaking, teamwork and leadership. I began my career in the technical side of GIS, but I have been wooed to the social sciences. In high school, I focused on math and science as my main interests were in geometry and biology.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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HOW DOES PUBLIC TRANSPORT AFFECT INEQUALITY? We might not always be aware of it, but efficient transport structures and services are vital for social inclusion. For those without private cars, or who are unable to walk, this means relying on public transport systems. HOW DOES PUBLIC TRANSPORT AFFECT INEQUALITY?

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The importance of community for reducing social isolation

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Mexican women often follow their partners into the workforce to support the family income, but they also tend to have primary responsibility for children, family and the home, meaning that the time they have left to socialise and develop meaningful relationships with other women is scarce.

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The secret life of fonts

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Keith collecting fonts in public signage. Users of language are always the primary focus – including speakers of spoken languages, signers of sign languages, and readers of texts – and any analysis of language will always somehow bring people into the picture,” Keith explains. Download the article. Reference [link]. Pinterest.