Creating Resilient Societies in a Changing World

A special issue of Social Sciences (ISSN 2076-0760).

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Dear Colleagues,

In today’s changing world, individuals face complex challenges in areas such as technology, education, society, and international relations. Rapid technological advancements, including artificial intelligence, automation, and digitalization, have transformed industries, education, and daily life, requiring constant adaptation. To remain relevant, educational systems must evolve to equip individuals with critical thinking, digital literacy, and the necessary skills corresponding to the changing labor market and corporate expectations. Socially, increasing digital connectivity brings both opportunities for greater inclusion and risks of deepening inequality, alienation, and misinformation. Internationally, globalization has intensified interconnectedness, increased miscommunication, and reinforced geopolitical tensions and cyber security.

A multidimensional approach is required to address these challenges. Technological innovation must be combined with vigorous ethical frameworks and inclusive policies. Education must become more adaptive and accessible, integrating technology to personalize learning and foster globally required competencies. Social efforts should promote equity, build digital resilience, and foster community cohesion. Cooperation and multilateralism are vital at the international level to tackle common issues such as international business success, climate change, and cyber security. By addressing these challenges with comprehensive and collaborative approaches, societies can seize the potential of change to build a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Abstract submission – 31 January 2025

Notification of abstract acceptance – by 20 February 2025

Submission of full paper – 10 April 2025

Dr. Marcelo Gaspar
Dr. Júlia Szőke
Prof. Dr. Lívia Ablonczy-Mihályka
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Keywords

  • challenges
  • changing world
  • education
  • international relations
  • labor market
  • society
  • technology

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Comparison of Perceived Achievement of Complex Thinking Competency Among American, European, and Asian University Students
by José Carlos Vázquez-Parra, Jenny Paola Lis-Gutiérrez, Linda Carolina Henao-Rodriguez, Carlos Enrique George-Reyes, Claudia Lorena Tramon-Pregnan, Susana Del Río-Urenda, Ma Esther B. Chio and Rasikh Tariq
Soc. Sci. 2025, 14(1), 42; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14010042 - 14 Jan 2025
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Despite the growing focus of educational institutions on students’ practical abilities beyond theoretical knowledge, the perception that students have of their competencies is crucial for their effective application in professional contexts. Accordingly, this paper reports a study of 435 university students attending ten [...] Read more.
Despite the growing focus of educational institutions on students’ practical abilities beyond theoretical knowledge, the perception that students have of their competencies is crucial for their effective application in professional contexts. Accordingly, this paper reports a study of 435 university students attending ten universities in eight countries in the Americas (Chile, Colombia, Mexico), Asia (Pakistan and the Philippines), and Europe (Spain, Finland, and Serbia). The goal was to measure their perceptions of their achievement of complex thinking competency and its sub-competencies. The intention was to identify how cultural, educational, and socioeconomic differences among countries account for the variances in the students’ self-assessment of competencies, impacting their professional preparedness. The study focused on the competency of complex thinking, considering its critical importance in solving current environmental problems. The analysis employed the non-parametric Brown–Forsythe statistical test and Bonferroni correction, given the non-normality and heteroscedasticity of the data. It was found that (i) there is no statistically significant difference by gender; (ii) there are statistically significant differences in all types of thinking per country, geographical area (continent), and Human Development Index (HDI). Full article
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