Reading an Election Through Its Media: Bangladesh’s 2026 Vote
Analysing 1,423 news articles from 14 outlets, a new study traces how pre-election media coverage foreshadowed the outcome of Bangladesh’s first national vote since the 2024 uprising.
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A new study argues that collective struggles are not only fights against an outside adversary — they are themselves fields of power, generating their own hierarchies, exclusions, and authority.
Assessing the Health of Qinghai Lake and Its Wetlands
An investigation by Zesheng Xian and Shufen Chen analyses the water-environment status of Qinghai Lake and its surrounding wetlands, providing evidence for conservation and governance.
From “Correct” to “Great” — Translators in the Age of AI
A study led by Ling Zou, with Jingjing Zhao and Ruolan Lai, compares translations by ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and human translators, and explores the digital intelligence literacy translators now need.
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Social innovation through research, policy, and action
APSIRI is an independent, non-profit research and policy institute based in Hong Kong, working across the Asia-Pacific region and engaging with the wider world. The Institute studies how social innovation can become a driver of inclusive growth and sustainable governance.
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Social Innovation and Sustainable Development
Examining how social innovation can become a structural driver of inclusive growth and sustainable governance across the Asia-Pacific region.
02Youth Development and Entrepreneurship
Building pathways for young people to lead social innovation through entrepreneurship, leadership, and cross-regional exchange.
03Education Innovation and Lifelong Learning
Rethinking how learning systems prepare individuals and societies for rapid social, technological, and economic change.
04Digital Transformation and Inclusive Technology
Studying digital governance, data ethics, and civic technology so that transformation widens rather than narrows opportunity.
05Community Development and Local Revitalization
Supporting place-based innovation that strengthens local economies, culture, and social cohesion.
06Public Policy and Social Governance
Producing evidence-based policy research and advisory work that connects innovation with effective governance.
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Journal of Advances in Social Sciences
The Journal of Advances in Social Sciences (JASS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal connecting academic inquiry with social impact.
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